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Mr. Wilson joined Fidelis Realty Partners as an analyst and leasing agent in August of 2003 and in 2009 was promoted to the role of Marketing Director. In 2013, he was promoted to his current role as Vice President - Leasing. He was the second employee hired by the firm that now possesses over 85 employees. He has consistently been the top producing agent every year since 2003. During Mr. Wilson’s career, he has been directly involved in the leasing and development or redevelopment of more than 13 million square feet of commercial real estate in Texas and Louisiana. His primary focus is on anchor leasing for the Fidelis portfolio. He has also been hired to serve as an expert witness on landlord & tenant matters in various legal proceedings. Mr. Wilson is a native Houstonian. He graduated from The Kinkaid School in 1998 and then earned BBA in Real Estate Finance from Southern Methodist University in 2003. He is an active member of St. Martin’s Church and International Council of Shopping Centers. He and his wife have two young sons.

Ed James is a founder and Managing Partner and Broker for Streetwise. He is widely recognized as one most influential brokers in the Houston-area market with more than 30 years of experience in real estate brokerage and development. As one of the managing partners of the firm, Ed oversees strategy and day-to-day operations of the business. He has been the driving force behind the leasing and development of premier lifestyle projects and big box regional power centers, managing a portfolio of business ranging from individual to multi-market rollouts. His knowledge, experience and track record speak for themselves. Ed’s ability to see around the corner provides clients with excellent results. Partial Client List – Tenants Bellami Kohl’s (disposition) Newton Nurseries PetSmart Total Wine Projects Juban Crossing |Marketplace Denham Springs, LA Lower Heights District Houston Town & Country Village Houston Towne Center at Cedar Lodge Baton Rouge, LA Ed graduated with a degree in Finance/Real Estate from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. He is a licensed real estate broker with the state of Texas and an active member and past Texas State Chairman of ICSC. Ed also holds the CCIM designation (Certified Commercial Investment Member).

John S. Moody, Jr., is Board Certified in Commercial Real Estate by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has extensive experience in real estate development, leasing, acquisitions, sales and financing. He represents developers, owners, families, financial institutions, investors, retailers and private equity funds in acquisitions, sales, development, leasing, financing and construction of all types of real estate.

Kim was born in Flushing, New York and come from many generations of New Yorkers. It was a culture shock when she first moved to Houston, Texas in the late 70's but can now say Y'all with the best of them. Kim graduated from the University of Houston with a BBA in Marketing and has worked in media her entire life. Kim played and coached soccer for many years and even spent a summer in England playing in tournaments. The oldest of three girls, she now has two sons (the first born Texans in her family), a husband and three male rescue dogs.