THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED FOR TOMORROW

About

Design-driven developments form the foundation of Slate Real Estate Partners (Slate). With a focus on key urban markets, Slate creates and develops mid-rise, high-rise and mixed-use communities that excel through intelligent blueprints and superior details. Founded by commercial real estate industry leaders, our strategic planning combined with our architectural vision generates exceptional investments of lasting value that lead to award-winning projects.

Specializing In

Podium

Four Story

Mid Rise

High Rise

Mixed Use

Our Key Strengths

Slate REP strength

FINANCIAL STRENGTH

With consistent financial backing as both a guarantee corporation and as co-investors, Slate has the ability and agility to execute and deliver developments.

Slate REP strength

LONG AND SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIPS

Due to our extensive backgrounds in the real estate industry, Slate leverages experiences and long-term relationships to create remarkable real estate solutions.

Slate REP strength

ICONIC PROJECTS

Slate exceeds market expectations by creating innovative and irreplaceable developments via smart design.

Slate REP strength

LEADERSHIP

As industry experts in real estate sectors of finance, acquisition and development, Slate’s team of specialists are dedicated to creating thoroughly-planned projects.

Slate REP strength

ENDURING COMMITMENT TO PROJECTS AND COMMUNITY

At Slate, we recognize our developments form a lasting impact on a community. We design our properties to blend with existing neighborhoods while simultaneously triggering improvement in the area.

OUR HISTORY BY THE NUMBERS

13,000
LUXURY APARTMENT HOMES

$2.7 BILLION
TOTAL CAPITAL DEPLOYED

725,000
SQ.FT. OF RETAIL DEVELOPMENT

50+
CONSTRUCTION LOANS

100+
LAND TRANSACTIONS OVER THE PAST 17 YEARS

17
MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS DESIGNED, AND MANAGED

Leadership

Slate Real Estate Partners’ founders, Ben Pisklak, Steven Webster and Mark Stevenson possess a proven track record of leadership and real estate solutions.

BEN PISKLAK

Ben Pisklak is a founding principal of Slate Real Estate Partners. In his role, Ben is responsible for all aspects of the company’s development, financing, construction and acquisition activities. Prior to founding Slate Real Estate Partners, Ben served as the Chief Investment Officer and Executive Vice President for Gables Residential, where he led all aspects of the company’s development, construction and acquisition activities. […]

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STEVEN WEBSTER

Steven Webster is a founding partner for Slate Real Estate Partners. Mr. Webster also co-founded Avista Capital Partners in 2005, and previously served as the Chairman of Global Energy Partners, a specialty group within DLJ Merchant Banking, which sourced, executed and managed DLJMB’s energy-related investments beginning in 2000. Mr. Webster has been an active investor in real estate, energy and private equity investments throughout his business career. […]

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MARK STEVENSON

Mark Stevenson is a founding principal of Slate Real Estate Partners. Mark’s primary role is responsibility for the company’s financing, debt placement, joint venture negotiations, acquisitions, land assemblage and development concepts. Prior to the founding of Slate Real Estate Partners, Mark has enjoyed a 35-year career in varied aspects of real estate development, investment and finance. […]

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Additional Team Members

JEFF LAHR

JEFF LAHR

Jeff Lahr serves as Partner for Slate Real Estate Partners and is responsible for sourcing, underwriting, and executing new development opportunities in the Austin and Dallas / Ft Worth markets. Jeff’s industry experience includes the successful completion of over $500M in residential and mixed-use projects ranging from luxury high-rise, mid-rise and student housing developments to garden-style apartments and retail shopping centers. […]

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JEFFREY KILGORE

JEFFREY KILGORE

Jeffrey Kilgore serves as a Managing Director for Slate Real Estate Partners where he is responsible for the coordination and execution of new development opportunities in the greater Houston area.
Prior to joining Slate, Jeffrey was involved in the construction and development of over 1,650 apartment units in Houston and Denver for Gables Residential between 2012-2018, where he worked closely with Ben Pisklak. His time prior to Gables was spent in Houston coordinating and managing high-end interior office remodel projects for The SpawMaxwell Company. […]

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RAY VARGAS

RAY VARGAS

Ray Vargas is the Construction Director for Slate Real Estate Partners. In his role, Ray is responsible for executing the company’s strategies related to development and construction of multifamily projects. Ray has over 40 years of experience in all aspects of the real estate development and construction industry. […]

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RYAN YEAGER

RYAN YEAGER

Ryan Yeager serves as a Managing Director. In his role, he helps forecast budgets, underwrite development projects and aids in the financial analysis of various deals. His responsibilities range from initial underwriting to managing ongoing project operations to ensure an effective transition from site selection through project stabilization. Ryan’s role is to help maintain investments from inception to exit. […]

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SEAN WOLFF

SEAN WOLFF

Sean Wolff serves as a Managing Director in the Austin office.  In his role, he assists in all facets of development projects including financial underwriting, site selection, project coordination and operation management from inception through project stabilization and investment conclusion. […]

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KEVIN ALLEN

KEVIN ALLEN

Kevin Allen is the Controller for Slate Real Estate Partners. In his role, he is responsible for managing all facets of accounting and finance including financial reporting & analysis, job cost accounting and corporate accounting. Kevin also reviews the financial reporting of ongoing project operations, monitors due diligence expenditures and supports the principals in cash and working capital management. […]

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PAUL HARRISON

PAUL HARRISON

Paul Harrison serves as Construction Manager for Slate Real Estate Partners in the Austin market. In his role, Paul assists all aspects of the company’s construction strategies of multifamily projects. Paul has over a decade of construction management experience in all levels of the real estate development and the construction industry. […]

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MAX FINCH

MAX FINCH

Max Finch serves as an Analyst in the Austin office. In his role he underwrites development projects, manages market data, aids in project coordination, and operation management. Max received his BBA with a concentration in Finance from The Neeley School of Business at TCU. During his 4 years at TCU, Max played on the football team as a Place Kicker. He enjoys spending time with friends and family, enjoys being outdoors, golf, snowboarding, and Formula 1.”

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JENNIFER HAWKES

JENNIFER HAWKES

Jennifer is the Director of Business Operations for Slate Real Estate Partners. In her role, she is responsible for all aspects of the company’s day to day activities, including office management, marketing, accounts payable/receivable and job cost accounting. Jennifer also supports the development group, providing assistance in due diligence activities, consultant scheduling, contract administration, permitting and interior design. […]

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RUSSELL GARNER

RUSSELL GARNER

Russell Garner serves as Construction Director for Slate Real Estate Partners in the Austin market. In his role, Russell is responsible for executing all aspects of the company’s construction strategies of multifamily projects. Russell has over 38 years of construction management experience in all levels of the real estate development and construction industry. […]

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LAURA SANCHEZ

LAURA SANCHEZ

Laura Sanchez is the Administrative Assistant at Slate Real Estate Partners. In her role, she is responsible for day to day activities, ranging from clerical duties to providing assistance in accounts receivable, handling invoicing and office due diligence activities. […]

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Current Projects

The McAdams Memorial City

The McAdams Memorial City


Houston, TX

333 Units

Now Leasing

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The Alden at Cedar Park

The Alden at Cedar Park


Cedar Park, TX

349 Units

SOLD

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The Westerly

The Westerly


Houston, TX

357 Units

SOLD

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Durham Heights

Durham Heights


Houston, TX

281 Units

SOLD

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The McKinley Memorial City

The McKinley Memorial City


Houston, TX

278 Units

Now Leasing

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The Shiloh

The Shiloh


Austin, TX

286 Units

SOLD

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Highgrove

Highgrove


Austin, TX

310 Units

SOLD

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Medina Highlands

Medina Highlands


Austin, TX

309 Units

Now Leasing

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Lakecrest

Lakecrest


Katy, TX

276 Units

Now Leasing

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The Westover Apartments

The Westover Apartments


Houston, TX

324 Units

Now Leasing

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Bluestem at Loyola

Bluestem at Loyola


Austin, TX

316 Units

Now Leasing

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Gramercy at Northline

Gramercy at Northline


Leander, TX

343 Units

Under Construction

Vera Cedar Park

Vera Cedar Park


Cedar Park, TX

242 Units

Under Construction

Alloy Apartments

Alloy Apartments


Austin, TX

257 Units

Under Construction

The Mercury

The Mercury


Austin, TX

261 Units

Under Construction

Junewood Apartments

Junewood Apartments


Buda, TX

259 Units

Under Construction

Contact Us

Slate Real Estate Partners

9811 Katy Freeway, Suite 925
Houston, Texas 77024
info@slaterep.com

713.491.2860