Michael Sweitzer | CEO

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Michael Sweitzer, CEO of Texas Development and Design is a dynamic, forward-thinking business professional with more than 35 years in the commercial and residential real estate space, including ground up construction, property rehabilitation, property management and commercial brokerage of hotels and resorts. He leads the organization and a small group of professionals on a nationwide search of value-add opportunities utilizing innovative construction solutions.

In the early part of his career, he managed multi-family apartment buildings in New York City and spent time remodeling and building single family homes. Michael also has a background in managing a large base of employees and client locations in the general business sector and spent some time working for one of the Country’s largest public organizations.

In 2006 Michael moved to Newport Rhode Island and built upon the existing real estate business to expand its reach into the energy sector. Still established today, nVision Energy Solutions, a provider of commercial electric supply provides commercial clients with a transparent avenue to managing this area of monthly spend.

In 2018, Michael moved the business to Houston Texas to further expand its growth and interest in real estate development, and creative home ideas.

TJ Vetrone | VICE PRESIDENT OF ACQUISITIONS

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TJ began his real estate career in 2006 with City Wide Appraisal Group, LLC learning the fundamentals of appraisal procedures. Over the next five years he helped the company navigate through the turbulence of the 2008 financial crisis while establishing a firm grasp of the Houston housing market..

In 2011 TJ leveraged his experience with REO sales/foreclosures, property valuation and construction cost estimation to become a founding member of Texas State Appraisal Group, LLC. While maintaining a senior role with Texas State Appraisal Group, LLC, TJ managed a diverse portfolio of businesses and entrepreneurial endeavors including e-commerce, automotive sales, cellphone accessory retail business, electronic resale business and established an ATM business.

In 2022, TJ consolidated several of these businesses to focus on real estate valuations and real estate acquisition. TJ is currently Vice President of Acquisitions at Texas Development and Design, LLC and continues his role with Texas State Appraisal Group, LLC.

TJ currently resides in a suburb of Houston where he and his long-time partner, Fawne, raise their family and enjoy watching Astros baseball.

Maria Reyas | ACQUISITIONS ASSOCIATE

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Maria Reyes, Acquisitions Associate for Texas Development and Design, comes from the graduating class of 2022, has developed a passion for pursuing a career in the real estate investment space. Transitioning from a background in retail sales and customer service, her ambition as an apprentice is already leading the way for others. Organized and highly productive she is a cherished member of the team.
Maria currently resides in Houston and enjoys spending time with her family and exploring the outdoors.