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Get to Know…Chris Thompson

Chris Thompson,
Brokerage Associate, San Antonio


How long have you worked in CRE?
2 years.

Tenure with TW?
5 months.

How did you get your start in the industry?
I was managing a dine-in movie theater when I was 19 and a broker walked in and gave me his business card. He told me to give him a call and I started working with him just days later. I found Transwestern by going on LoopNet and viewing the active listings in San Antonio. I kept noticing blue Ts, and that’s when I knew where I was going.

What deal or project are you most proud of?
Right now it’s a massive email/cold call campaign that I put together targeting over 100 tenants in San Antonio.

Professional organizations?
I am involved in TYP, the Urban Land Institute, and the International Facility Management Association.

Favorite TYP event?
Tour of the City View office building managed by Transwestern.

Interests/hobbies outside of work?
I love to exercise, cook, and hang out.

Favorite spot in your city?
The Dominion area, The Rim, and Pearl.

If you could have lunch with one person, who would it be?
Russell Noll, because he is one of my mentors.

What’s the best piece of career advice you’ve been given?
Don’t forget to be humble, coachable, huggable, and f’ing competitive. – Larry Mendez