Wesley D. Bowen
WBowen@venturedfw.com

Wes Bowen, President, co-founded Venture Commercial Management in 2001. Bowen brought extensive knowledge and experience in commercial real estate including property management, asset management, property acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, and financing to Venture. As a Principal at Venture, Bowen oversees all property management operations for the company's third party clients. During his 27 year career, Bowen has held a variety of positions with real estate companies including Vice President at Hudson Advisors, President and founder of Princeton Capital, a full service commercial real estate company, and Vice President of Acquisitions at both Hall Financial Group and at Cambridge Equities. Mr. Bowen is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, Dallas Athletic Club Men's Golf Association, the Lake Highlands Exchange Club and the University of Oklahoma Alumni Association. Bowen earned a B.B.A. in Finance from The University of Oklahoma.

Kris A. Schuster
KSchuster@venturedfw.com

Kris Schuster, Senior Property Manager, joined Venture Commercial Management in 2002 and brings 32 years of commercial real estate and property management experience to the company. Schuster began her management career at Henry S. Miller where she managed a 17-property portfolio that included both retail and office. Following Henry S. Miller, Schuster was a Regional Manager with SWS Realty where she managed commercial properties and multi-family divisions in Dallas. She later joined Cencor Realty Services where for 13 years she held a variety of positions including Director of Property Operations in Austin and SeniorAsset Manager in Dallas. Currently, Schuster is managing five shopping centers for third party clients including the exclusive Plaza at Preston Center where she has held an on-site management position for over 14 years. Schuster is an active member of the community with her involvement with Mosaic Dallas, a faith-based organization serving people with intellectual disabilities. Schuster has served on the Heart & Soul Gala committee for three years.

Maureen Conner
MConner@venturedfw.com

Maureen Conner, Property Manager, joined Venture Commercial Real Estate in 2006 and brings 16 years of commercial real estate and property management experience. With Venture Commercial, Conner is the on-site Property Manager for the specialty center The Village at Camp Bowie in Fort Worth, Texas. Conner began her real estate management career in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with Jack Belt & Associates where she managed office buildings. Once Conner relocated to Dallas in 1996, she accepted employment with Gregory Commercial, Inc. as a Property Manager. During her tenure with Gregory, she assisted in the management of a multi-owner portfolio consisting of 45 retail shopping centers throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area. In 2004, Trophy Investments and Gregory Commercial promoted Conner to the on-site position of Property Manager at The Village at Camp Bowie. The 272,000 square foot center, located in the heart of Forth Worth's retail corridor, went through a $10 million renovation in 2005. Conner assisted in overseeing the various stages of construction as it related to the shopping center tenants and the contractors. Conner attended Saint Mary's College in South Bend, Indiana and studied journalism at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio.

Linda Payne
LPayne@venturedfw.com

Linda Payne, Property Manager, joined Venture Commercial Management in 2008, bringing with her 15 years of commercial real estate and property management experience. Payne began her management career at Merit Texas Properties, where she managed office buildings. While at Merit, she acquired her RPA, CPM and FMA designations through BOMA and IREM. She also has industrial property management experience and extensive tenant improvement construction management experience. Payne currently manages retail/office centers throughout the DFW Metroplex for third-party owners. Payne attended Florida State University.

Chasity W. Terry
CTerry@venturedfw.com

Chasity Terry, Marketing Director, specializes in marketing for shopping centers, retail tenants and ownerships. Terry joined Venture Commercial Management in 2005 as a Property Manager. After six years of working closely with high-end lifestyle center events and marketing, she developed a talent and love for shopping center advertising and marketing. Prior to her position at Venture, Terry was a Vice President and Property Manager with RBI Properties in Dallas. At RBI she was responsible for the management, acquisition and disposition of a privately owned portfolio that consisted of office and retail properties. Terry began her career at Cencor Realty Services in 1997. Terry is a member of International Council of Shopping Centers and has earned her RPA designation through BOMA. She is on the Retail Advisory Board for Partners Card (benefitting The Family Place). She is also an active member and volunteer with her church and enjoys volunteering with Star Children’s Charity and the National Charity League. Terry earned a B.B.A. from Texas A&M University.