PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Stephen R. Schmidt, a commercial real estate and finance professional with more than 25 years of experience, is Chief Investment Officer for Weitzman, one of the largest retail-focused commercial real estate firms based in Texas. In this role, Schmidt is responsible for focusing on investment opportunities, the capital markets and financing relationships on a statewide basis for Weitzman.
Prior to his role at Weitzman, Schmidt was Managing Director for Dallas-based Cypress Equities, a Dallas-based nationwide firm involved with the development, operation and management of destination-class commercial and residential properties in the U.S. While at Cypress, Schmidt led the Cypress platform in the development or acquisition of more than 50 real estate investments representing $2 billion of invested capital.
ORGANIZATIONS
Schmidt is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers.
EDUCATION
Schmidt received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas.