Chief Partners

About Chief Partners

Chief Partners is a real estate operator headquartered in Dallas, TX. Chief Partners operates in Austin, Texas, Boston, Massachusetts and Charleston, South Carolina. Its investment focus is on Affordable Housing, Industrial and Logistics.

Chief Partners L.P., established in 2007 by Bill Vanderstraaten in partnership with Trevor Rees-Jones, serves as the commercial real estate investment arm of the Rees-Jones family office. Based in Dallas, Texas, the firm specializes in joint venture investments, focusing on value-add and development opportunities across various property types. The company's diverse portfolio encompasses retail, office, industrial, medical office, and multifamily properties. Chief Partners has completed 193 investments to date, with 81 dispositions averaging over a 2x return. The firm currently has $516 million in capital invested, contributing to a gross market capitalization of $4.98 billion since inception.

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Markets and themes

Markets Chief Partners operates in

• Austin, Texas
• Boston, Massachusetts
• Charleston, South Carolina
• Dallas, Texas
• El Paso, Texas
• Houston, Texas
• Memphis, Tennessee
• Phoenix, Arizona
• Portland, Oregon
• San Diego, California
• Seattle, Washington

Investment themes at Chief Partners

• Affordable Housing
• Industrial
• Logistics
• Medical Office & Healthcare
• Multifamily - Core
• Multifamily - Ground-up
• Multifamily - Value-Add
• Placemaking
• Senior Housing
• Standalone Retail
• Student Housing
• Suburban Office
• Urban Office
• Workforce Housing

Capabilities

• Private Equity

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Frequently asked questions about Chief Partners

What does Chief Partners do?

Chief Partners L.P., established in 2007 by Bill Vanderstraaten in partnership with Trevor Rees-Jones, serves as the commercial real estate investment arm of the Rees-Jones family office.

Where is Chief Partners based?

Chief Partners is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

What markets does Chief Partners operate in?

Chief Partners is active in Austin, Texas, Boston, Massachusetts, Charleston, South Carolina, Dallas, Texas, El Paso, Texas, and Houston, Texas.

How many employees does Chief Partners have?

Chief Partners has 2–10 employees.