Marie Patterson

Mr. Peschel is a multi-disciplined commercial real estate advisor with experience in tenant/buyer representation, relocation/expansion, land acquisition/disposition, and economic incentive negotiations.  He spends most of his time on industrial and land transactions, but given the Colliers network and resources, he’s involved in a variety of deal types including office and investments.  He is surrounded by experts who he partners with depending on the deal.  He stays involved in transactions to bring trust to the client. 

Barkley's clients tell him that they enjoy working with him; that they have a high degree of confidence that he can perform to help them meet their goals; and that they appreciate his resourcefulness and sense of urgency.  Barkley's background in economic development combined with the Colliers process and platform gives him a unique perspective and experience that he uses to meet his clients’ commercial real estate needs.

Barkley is consistently a top producer (Titan) in the Houston office.  In 2015, he was a Colliers' Everest Award recipient. This award is bestowed upon the top 10% of all Colliers brokerage professionals across the United States based on revenue production. 

Jim Pratt has more than 35 years’ experience in commercial real estate.  Prior to joining Colliers in 2009, he was a Principal with NAI Houston. In addition to representing tenants, buyers and sellers of real estate, Jim has represented many institutional and private owners in the leasing of office and industrial properties and has developed an in-depth understanding of the dynamics involved and what makes a deal work for both tenants and landlords.  He is known for his significant creativity in the structuring of unique solutions for complex assignments, resulting in “win-win” transactions.  His analytical skills and his ability to communicate the pertinent facts throughout the negotiation process have produced significant results.

Jim has represented tenants and owners ranging from local entrepreneurs to large corporations in transactions in Houston and throughout North America, completing more than 100 assignments outside of Texas.  He has handled all types of industrial and land  requirements in addition to offices leases, and the acquisition and disposition of all types of real estate. In the last economic downturn, Jim helped structure sale/leasebacks providing significant liquidity for one of his clients.  Jim is currently assisting clients with the evaluation and implementation of this same strategy, as well as lease restructuring where applicable.

Prior to entering commercial real estate in 1985, Jim served as a project manager on several multi-million dollar commercial construction projects for W.S. Bellows Construction Corporation.  His educational background in architecture has also proven invaluable in assisting landlords and tenants in the evaluation process involved in site selection.

Jason’s primary focus is on buying, selling and leasing supply chain properties throughout the greater Houston region. Whether it’s locating additional distribution space for a growing e-commerce company, advising a client on potential relocation sites, or helping a property owner monetize an under-performing asset, Jason’s expertise and knowledge of supply chain properties ensure that his clients are making the best possible real estate decisions.  If you are considering an upcoming real estate project that involves distribution, logistics, or manufacturing, contact Jason for a complimentary advisory consultation today.   

Prior to joining Colliers, Jason held various positions of increasing responsibility with Fluor, Halliburton, and Nalco Champion. His corporate experience enabled him to lead complex projects aimed at increasing revenues, decreasing costs, and maximizing supply chain efficiencies across global networks. His experience as a corporate real estate "user" has given him a unique perspective on the proper utilization and optimization of real estate assets, thus enabling his clients to take a strategic approach to their real estate portfolios.

Jason received his Masters of Business Administration from the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Real Estate from the University of South Carolina.

Kolbe has been a licensed Texas real estate broker for more than 40 years. In 1997, he opened Curtice Commercial Real Estate in Sugar Land where the fast-paced growth in Fort Bend County propelled him into a broad spectrum of real estate solutions. Kolbe merged CCRE with the Colliers International Houston office in 2010. Over the last 15+ years Kolbe has played a significant roll in developing Sugar Land and the Fort Bend County market. Kolbe specializes in office and retail sales, leasing and development. Prior to opening Curtice Commercial Real Estate, Kolbe spent 11 years with Weingarten Realty Investors where he handled leasing/asset management for shopping centers in Southeast and Central Texas.

Kolbe was a founder and organizer of Founders Bank in Sugar Land in 2007 and served as director until the bank merged with Vista Bank in 2011.  He is also a founding member and past president of the Fort Bend Society of Commercial Realtors. Kolbe currently serves as an advisory director for the Fort Bend Business Journal.