Crossroads Logistics Center

Kent Lance is a founding partner of HPI and its most accomplished broker. After eights years of success with Trammell Crow Company, Kent co-founded HPI in 1992 with two other Trammell executives. With Kent’s leadership, HPI has grown from a four-person development firm to a full-service real estate firm with over 150 employees; offices in Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio; and an active portfolio of over 15 million square feet of office, industrial, and retail product. In those twenty-five years, Kent and his partners have overseen over $3 Billion in office and industrial development in Central Texas. Today, Kent is actively involved in all aspects of HPI’s business, from marketing and leasing to capital investments to multi-family. Prior to co-founding HPI, Kent served as Marketing Principal and as the Industrial Project Partner for Trammell Crow Company. During this time, Kent earned several Trammell Crow National Leasing Awards, all of which are a testament to his sharp negotiating skills.

As the Industrial Partner, Andy Thomas leads all industrial development and investment for HPI. Andy also directly oversees a management and leasing team of 60 people, with an active portfolio of over 12 Million square feet of institutionally and privately-owned industrial assets across Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio. Through 20 years, Andy has been directly involved in acquisitions, dispositions, and financing of industrial projects  with a total asset-value of over $1 Billion. Industrial developments led by Andy have totaled over 10 Million square feet, including Airport Commerce Park, Davis Springs Corporate Center, and most recently Freeport Technology Center and Hays Logistics Center. Andy began his career with Colliers, Turly, Martin & Tucker in Kansas City working as an industrial broker directly under the firm’s managing partner. He moved to Austin to join HPI in 2000.

As HPI’s Industrial Project Partner, Davis is directly involved in industrial development, leasing, and acquisitions/dispositions for both institutional and private investment clients. Davis’ specialty is in customer service with a focus on building long-term relationships with his clients. Since 2013, Davis has consistently been recognized as a top CoStar Power Broker, as well as being recognized as the Austin Business Journal’s #1 Heavy Hitter from 2015 to 2023. Prior to joining HPI, Davis attended Trinity University where he earned a B.S. in Finance while spending four years on the Trinity football team.

A true Austin Original, Brooks was born and raised right here in Austin. After deciding to stick to his roots and attend The University of Texas, Brooks had a very active and involved 4 years at the university. He worked in campus leasing for student housing at Austin City Realty and regularly volunteered and is still active in the Young Life community at Westlake High School. Brooks also proudly served as Handler for the Silver Spurs, where he was a caretaker for Austin’s favorite mascot, Bevo.

Beginning his Junior year, Brooks served as the sole intern for the HPI Tenant Advisors team, learning the ropes from some of the most successful names in the industry. After serving for 2 years as the intern for the HPITA team, Brooks has joined the team full-time to advise and guide companies through their office and industrial facility needs.

In his spare time, Brooks spends as much time outdoors as he can. His favorite outdoor activities include (but are certainly not limited to) fly fishing, hunting, and rock climbing.