Who We Are


A passionate team of Austin real estate experts who know where the city is growing and believe in community service through community building.

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OUR STORY The Purpose of PlaceMKR

PlaceMKR was founded in 2018 to bring a new perspective to commercial real estate investment and development in Austin. As the city has grown, so has interest from out-of-state investors who don’t have the finger on the pulse of the city.

Instead of arriving late to areas of the city whose waves are cresting, PlaceMKR exists to forecast where growth is happening next.

Our Path of Progress strategies elevate communities and prove uncommon returns, driven by the expansion from city centers and corporate & residential relocations. These high-growth areas additionally benefit from the influx of capital to Qualified Opportunity Zones.

3300Units
Multifamily & BFR Under Development
4+ Million
Commercial SF
Under Development
245+ Acres
Total Texas
Land Holdings

The People of PlaceMKR

Christopher Cortese

Christopher Cortese

Co-Founder | Managing Principal

Meet Christopher

Jesse Weber

Jesse Weber

Co-Founder | Managing Principal

Meet Jesse

Felipe Castillo

Felipe Castillo

Partner

Meet Felipe

Ignacio de la Morena

Ignacio de la Morena

Associate

Meet Ignacio

Justin Simon

Justin Simon

Development Manager

Meet Justin

Joe Castillo, PE

Joe Castillo, PE

Vice President of Development

Meet Joe

Heath Willms

Heath Willms

President of Construction

Meet Heath

Christopher Cortese

Christopher Cortese

Co-Founder | Managing Principal

Meet Christopher

Jesse Weber

Jesse Weber

Co-Founder | Managing Principal

Meet Jesse

Felipe Castillo

Felipe Castillo

Partner

Meet Felipe

Ignacio de la Morena

Ignacio de la Morena

Associate

Meet Ignacio

Justin Simon

Justin Simon

Development Manager

Meet Justin

Joe Castillo, PE

Joe Castillo, PE

Vice President of Development

Meet Joe

Heath Willms

Heath Willms

President of Construction

Meet Heath

Christopher Cortese
Jesse Weber
Felipe Castillo
Ignacio de la Morena
Justin Simon
Joe Castillo, PE
Heath Willms
Christopher Cortese
Jesse Weber
Felipe Castillo
Ignacio de la Morena
Justin Simon
Joe Castillo, PE
Heath Willms
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Join Our Team

Be a part of the team identifying where Austin is growing next! As the city expands, so does the PlaceMKR roster. We’re always on the lookout for driven individuals who desire to grow their future and expand their skill set in a fast-paced, exciting environment.

If you fit the bill, provide us with your information and resume, and if you’re a fit we’ll keep you on our virtual bench for any upcoming opportunities!

 

 

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