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Mike Masso
OWNER & BROKER
Over the last 30+ years Mike has devoted much of his life to launching and operating several successful businesses and serving a multitude of real estate investment clients who are pursuing their own successful ventures.
Business Background
Mike’s business background began at a very early age, Mike worked in his parents’ retail and wholesale businesses. He opened his first business, a T-shirt design shop, at the age of 15 and his second business at 18 years old, Genesis Advertising. These experiences gave him an excellent start into the fundamental elements of business development. Mike went on to establish many other successful ventures, such as, Westec Computer Support, the first tech company in the US to integrate Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) functionality for independent retailers. Mike served as the Computer Automation Director for the Western Retailer’s & Manufacturer’s Association from 1994 to 1996.
In 1992, he purchased The Boot Jack Western Wear store in downtown McAllen, TX from his parents and opened an additional location in 1995 in McAllen, TX, growing the operation into a 100+ employee company with revenues reaching $10M. The family-owned Boot Jack stores were nationally recognized as one of the top three Western Image Stores by the Western-English Retailer’s Association in the US during his time with the Boot Jack. In 2001, Mike purchased The Christian Book Shop (now called Viva Life Christian Gift Shop). Within the first 18 months at Viva Life, the sales volume increased to quadruple it’s former sales volume.
Over the last 15+ years, Mike has established a strong presence in the real estate investment market, as a partner in SPI Coastal Properties on South Padre Island and currently, owner/broker of Prime Ventures Commercial Real Estate (www.primeventuresTX.com), while operating as managing partner for his family’s asset management company, Masso Family LP Properties in South Texas and the Texas Hill Country.
Mike has owned and operated Prime Ventures and Masso Family LP Properties, encompassing over 250,000sf of shopping centers, plazas, stand-alone and mixed-use commercial properties throughout South Texas and the Texas Hill Country. In 2015, he acquired a redevelopment project, The Shops of Faithville Park (formerly known as Faithville Village). The Faithville Park vision in progress is to enhance the Hill Country village setting with upgrades to the structures, aesthetics, landscaping, along with additional development for more restaurants, boutiques, executive offices, and a residential village. The original seven-acre development is now in process of expanding to 16+ acres, with a current mix of restaurants, ladies’ boutiques, furniture and decor, full service spa, hair salon, wellness, veterinarian, fitness training center, professional services, executive business center, auto service, and more on the way.
Community Service
Mike believes in serving the communities he lives in. While living in McAllen, TX for many years, he served and co-founded the McAllen Downtown Coalition, which later developed into the McAllen Downtown Improvement District. These efforts of the MDC and MDIP provided revitalization of the entire McAllen Downtown economy.
In 2015, Mike and his family relocated to the Texas Hill Country area of Bulverde/Spring Branch, where they enjoy the quality of life that the Texas Hill Country community and outdoor activities offer. Mike has been serving the Bulverde/Spring Branch community as an executive director on the Bulverde/Spring Branch Economic Development Foundation (BSB-EDF) and serves on the board of directors for the BSB Chamber of Commerce.
Over the years, while Mike has been serving his clients, agents, business ventures, and community, he places priority on his marriage to his best friend, Robyn. Mike & Robyn have been married for over 30 years and they have four adult children. With their children, being adults now and pursuing their own careers, Mike and Robyn do not consider themselves as “Empty Nesters”, but as “Free Birds”. In this new stage of life, they have transitioned from parenting, to encouraging their young adults as they pursue their futures.
Mike's Life & Business Philosophy
While Mike serves his clients, agents, business ventures, and community, he places priority on his marriage to his best friend, Robyn. Mike & Robyn have been married for over 30 years and they have four adult children. With their children, being adults now and pursuing their own careers, Mike and Robyn do not consider themselves “Empty Nesters”, but “Free Birds”. In this new stage of life, they have transitioned from parenting, to encouraging their young adults as they pursue their futures.
"We are on this Earth for a purpose. We are responsible to our Creator by honoring The Lord in how we love Christ, and others. We are to use our gifts, talents and resources for that purpose. We are accountable for how we serve and steward the relationships, resources and opportunities presented to us. Mike believes in making the most of what we have been given to work with, for the greatest return of investment, and for the greater good for all."
RYAN KRAUSE
GENERAL MANAGER
Ryan is a serial entrepreneur and tested business leader for over 30 years and has earned the respect of the top leaders in the community. He has created a reputation for entering businesses and creating systems and structures to take the business to the next level. He has taken individual sites of national companies from dead last to top performers. Most importantly, Ryan has helped people to accomplish goals that they didn’t think were possible.
Ryan and his wife, Bridgett are international speakers, coaches, and trainers with the John Maxwell Team. They serve on the President’s Advisory Council, leading over 25,000 international trainers. Together, they are a part of Global Transformation training in Guatemala, Paraguay, and Costa Rica. Ryan and Bridgett developed the John Maxwell Leadership Game which has now been played by thousands of organizations all over the World.
Ryan lives with his wife Bridgett, their 2 Schnauzers, and a grumpy old cat in New Braunfels, TX. They enjoy walks down town, reading, and cycling – when time permits!
MISTY HARRIS
PROPERTY MANAGER
Misty has called the Texas Hill County her home for the last 20 years. She has a background in real estate as well as business management. She spent 10 years running her own business and raising her two boys. As her family grew and adapted, so did her career. She combined her knowledge and experience and joined the Prime Ventures Team in 2015. Misty has a passion for small business owners and loves working closely with tenants as they take on new ventures, or grow their existing businesses. New Paragraph
TOM HACKLEMAN
EXECUTIVE OF BROKERAGE SERVICES
Tom has worked on projects ranging from a small mountain top log cabin rental chalet village to a 250-acre mixed-use master planned development. He brings over 10 years experience as a licensed Texas Real Estate agent. Tom serves on the Executive Committees for both the Bulverde Spring Branch Chamber of Commerce (as the Past Chair) as well as the Bulverde Spring Branch Economic Development Foundation (as the Secretary). He also sits on the Bulverde Planning and Zoning Commission.
Tom enjoys helping his clients solve problems by thinking outside the box. He enjoys serving and giving back to the community he loves, and he values the time he spends with his family, volunteering at church, and working with his hands.
CHUCK WILLIS
RIO GRANDE VALLEY AREA DIRECTOR
Chuck has been involved in the retail world for almost 30 years in both management and IT related capacities which included founding Simplified Solutions, a computer company that successfully serviced area businesses with new computers and networks across the RGV. In 2009 he decided to pursue his own ambitions in commercial real estate and he now specializes in commercial leasing and has brokered transactions with businesses such as H.E.B. Grocery, Brident Dental, Radio Shack, Little Caesars, Miracle Ear, Tandy Leather, Al’s Formal Wear, CVS Pharmacies, Major Health Foods, Blue Onion, Gumbo’s Deli, Ashley Pediatrics, Lima Dental, Bite Squad, D&S Drywall, as well as managing the leasing of over 50 Executive Offices. While building his real estate experience as a leasing agent since 2009, he also served concurrently for 6 years as a property manager for a local property management company, managing 5 shopping centers and over 150 tenants. That role also included general contracting oversight of tenant buildouts and shopping center renovations. He is currently the Rio Grande Valley’s exclusive brokerage representative for WellMed Medical Management and has successfully procured over 41,100 sf of new medical space for them in 2018-2019.
Chuck’s future involves real estate investing and development as well continued men’s ministry efforts, which include speaking & authoring books, articles and materials geared to help men succeed in their relationships and lives.
NATE BRAXTON
DESIGN DIRECTOR
There are very few times in his life when Nate has been caught without a sketch pad and portable electronic device. As a kid, with a bit of paper, a pencil, and a Gameboy® in his pocket, he was ready to take on the world. His passion for art and technology culminated at the Columbus College of Art and Design where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design. This education provided him with the training needed to combine beautiful aesthetics with practical thinking. Now after nearly 15 years in the design industry, his eye for design and adaptable technical skills allow him to produce beautiful work that keeps pace with today's rapid development cycles.
CINDY HOPKINS
ADMINISTRATOR
Cindy has lived in the Bulverde/Spring Branch area for 6 years after moving from Sugar Land, Texas. She has had the opportunity to live in many areas of the country due to her husband's job but believes she is living in her favorite place in the Texas Hill Country!
Cindy has worked for Prime Ventures Property Management since November of 2017 and loves being in the middle of the beautiful Texas Hill Country which has so much to offer with such friendly people.
She is married with two adult children and enjoys spending time with her family.
ROWLAND VILLANUEVA
MAINTENANCE MANAGER
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17080 Hwy 46 W, Ste. 108-A Spring Branch, TX 78070
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