Tejas Plaza

A Houston native, Rick made his way to Austin, as many do, by way of The University of Texas. After receiving his degree from the McCombs School of Business, Rick decided to make Austin his permanent home to be part of Austin’s growth and take advantage of the many great opportunities that the City of Austin has to offer. In his time as a student, Rick served as an intern for the HPI Tenant Advisors team, paving his way to becoming a full-time member of the HPITA team after graduating in the Spring of 2021. 

Currently a member of the CBA and Texas Exes, Rick is actively involved in the commercial real estate and business communities both in and out of the office. In his free time, Rick loves spending time outdoors, whether that be hunting, fishing, golfing, or at DKR cheering on his Longhorns. 

Krista is responsible for assisting with lease negotiations and asset positioning strategies across HPI’s Austin office portfolio. She also focuses on business development initiatives and providing best-in-class service to existing clientele. Prior to joining HPI in December 2021, Krista was the Director of Business Development at Chicago-based architecture firm, Solomon Cordwell Buenz where she was responsible for developing and executing the firm’s overall strategy for identifying, assessing, and securing new business opportunities in the Chicago office market. She has a proven track record of building long-term relationships, generating leads, and cultivating prospect pipelines. Krista holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and is a new member of the Commercial Brokers Association of Austin.