TXLL Group Team

People Who
Build Futures

Our leadership brings decades of experience in real estate development, architecture, finance, and deal execution — united by a shared commitment to integrity, discipline, and long-term value.

Our People

The TXLL Team

Leadership

Partner Bios

Operating Philosophy

"Jordan approaches real estate with a focus on the 'Relationship' and a purpose-driven mindset. He believes that successful partnerships are built on a foundation of mutual respect and trust, prioritizing a philosophy that seeks to give more than you take."

Overview

Jordan is a seasoned real estate leader with 20 years of experience in acquisition and development. He is recognized for his ability to build long-lasting relationships and his exceptional track record of project success — having never had a project that wasn't profitable. A creative problem solver at his core, Jordan is known for turning significant hurdles into manageable "speedbumps," ensuring that projects move forward through disciplined execution.

Development Leadership

As the Founder and Managing Partner of TXLL Group, Jordan focuses on a vision where the firm serves as a catalyst for community improvement and partner wealth. Under his leadership, the company has achieved a decade of self-sustained growth. He oversees the strategic direction of the firm, including its acquisition and development arms, ensuring that every project aligns with the company's purpose-driven values.

Personal

Jordan has been married to his wife, Jennifer, for 14 years, and they have four children: Logan, Aubree, Jack, and Carder. A former DJ with a passion for all genres of music, he can often be found playing "amateur BBQ master" and "grooving" out on the patio during weekends. He is an avid outdoorsman who treasures hunting and fishing trips with his father and his children.

Core Expertise

Real Estate Acquisition & Development
  • Two decades of leadership in sourcing and developing diverse real estate assets
  • Proven track record of consistent profitability and financial discipline
  • Deep expertise in the "Art of Negotiation"
Creative Problem Solving & Communication
  • Highly creative approach to overcoming project obstacles
  • Effective communicator who prioritizes transparency
  • Dedicated to creating a mutually respectful environment

"If you don't actively work to build your dream, someone else will hire you to help build theirs."

— Tony Gaskins

Operating Philosophy

"Mark approaches development with a builder's discipline and a deal maker's rigor. The pro forma must be defensible, the structure must withstand risk, the team must be aligned, and the project must create durable long-term value."

Overview

Mark Godfrey is a commercial real estate developer, architect, and builder with 25 years of experience delivering complex projects from concept through completion. His background spans architecture, construction management, estimating, and formal training in real estate and construction law, enabling him to structure and execute projects with a strong command of contracts, risk allocation, entitlement strategy, and deal mechanics alongside design and construction.

His work includes office, industrial, mixed use, retail, hospitality, and land development across Midlothian, Texas and nationwide. He is known for disciplined underwriting, rigorous cost and schedule control, investor-aligned execution, and clear, direct communication.

Development Leadership

Mark partners with strategic landowners and development partners to identify and originate new development opportunities in all sectors of real estate. He leads those pursuits from early concept and approvals through funding, resource allocation and implementation, working with the TXLL team to advance projects from opportunity to execution.

His work focuses on identifying well-positioned opportunities, structuring disciplined development strategies, and advancing projects that create durable value for partners, investors, and stakeholders.

Education

  • University of Texas — Architecture Degree
  • Texas A&M Law School — Graduate Law Degree (RE & Construction Focus)
  • Harvard Business School — Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development

Core Expertise

Development
  • Full lifecycle development leadership across multiple asset types
  • Site control, underwriting, entitlement strategy, and execution planning
  • Investor-focused project delivery
Architecture
  • Licensed architect with creative planning approach
  • Focus on sustainability, buildability and value
Construction
  • Deep experience in construction management and estimating
  • Proven cost control, scheduling discipline, and field-level execution
Deal Structuring & Legal
  • Law degree focused on real estate and construction
  • Entitlement strategy, risk allocation, development agreements

Personal

Mark has been married to his wife Stephanie for 20 years, and together they have two sons, Cash and Henry. Much of their family time is spent outdoors, whether at their ranch, at the beach, in the mountains, by the pool, or playing a round of golf or tennis together. The Godfrey family enjoys hunting, fishing, sports and just about anything that involves being outside. When he is not working on development projects, Mark can usually be found in the shop designing and building his next project, experimenting with the smoker, cooking, or listening to all kinds of music.

For Mark, the best days are the simple ones spent outdoors with family, good food and good music.

Operating Philosophy

"Travis approaches finance with the goal of building something enduring, designing systems and structures that strengthen the organization over time. He is energized by turning complexity into clarity and helping teams make better decisions through disciplined analysis."

Overview

Travis is a finance and development leader with 12 years of experience spanning real estate finance, development, and public accounting. He specializes in designing the capital architecture of the firm, ensuring that entity frameworks and processes are optimized for growth and valuation. Travis excels at translating complex development and engineering activities into institutional-grade financial models that drive investor confidence and support high-level strategic decision-making.

Development Leadership

Travis serves as the architect for the firm's financial performance systems, ensuring the company is institutionally credible and capable of attracting long-term capital. His leadership ensures that the firm moves beyond project-by-project execution into a highly valuable, scalable enterprise.

Education

  • Tarleton State University — B.B.A in Accounting

Personal

Travis has been married to his wife, Emily, for 11 years, and together they are raising two boys, Beckham and Graham. Much of their time outside of work is spent supporting their boys on the baseball field. Travis is motivated by helping others to think long-term and to approach challenges with a blend of rigor and creativity.

Core Expertise

Capital Architecture & Strategy
  • Expertise in entity framework design and tax positioning
  • Building a clean, investable enterprise strategically attractive to the market
  • Architects financial strategies for repeatable, institutional platforms
Financial Modeling & Risk Management
  • Translates multifaceted commercial data into forward-looking financial insights
  • Proactively identifies structural and financial risks
  • Previously landed the largest client in a region's history
Systems & Analytics
  • Building systems and automation for efficient scaling
  • Transformed reporting infrastructure using tools like Power BI
  • Shifted decisions from static reports to dynamic, data-driven insights

"If you trust the person, then you've got unlimited possibilities. If your entire deal is based on a piece of paper because you don't trust that person, there's no scalability in that."

— Kevin Harrington

Operating Philosophy

"Bryson approaches real estate with the mindset of a master negotiator who values the 'art of the deal' and the power of a win-win outcome. He believes that professional success is built on the discipline of hard work — embracing the rewards that come from 'breaking a sweat.'"

Overview

Bryson is a high-performing real estate professional with 13 years of experience delivering results across residential, land, multi-family, and commercial sectors. Known for his networking prowess, he has consistently ranked at the pinnacle of his field, placing #32 out of 15,000 agents in Tarrant County. His background combines a deep understanding of acquisitions and dispositions with hands-on experience in renovation management and onsite development oversight.

Development Leadership

Bryson currently heads TXLL Group's acquisitions and dispositions. He also supports deal execution and onsite development oversight, ensuring opportunities align with the firm's underwriting discipline and long-term objectives.

Personal

Outside of his professional work, Bryson is a devoted family man, married to his wife Liz with two sons, Parker and Jackson. Bryson and his family are involved at TCAL Church in Mansfield and live in Dalworthington Gardens. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hiking, hunting, fishing, and off-roading, and spends his free time traveling or enjoying ranch weekends with family and friends.

Core Expertise

Acquisitions & Dispositions
  • Strategic leadership in sourcing and exiting assets across multiple real estate classes
  • Deep expertise in market networking and connecting the right partners
  • Driven by a win-win philosophy for successful closings
Negotiation & Deal Strategy
  • Creative deal structuring to overcome obstacles
  • Strong focus on collaborative negotiation
  • Objective analytical skills for sound financial decisions
Operations & Development Oversight
  • Proven experience managing renovations and overseeing trade contractors
  • Skilled in onsite development management and field-level execution
Our Team

Employee Bios

Operating Philosophy

"I believe all work is sacred and should be used to serve people, build useful things, and honor God. I am extremely excited to grow our business, and through its success, be a blessing to many."

Overview

Devin brings systems engineering experience from 8 years working Department of Defense contracts, combined with 8 years in the non-profit space. He helps organize processes for increasing efficiency and maximizing scalability. An experienced manager in both for-profit and non-profit environments, Devin has led teams to accomplish a wide variety of goals and excels at breaking down complex problems into workable tasks.

Key Accomplishments

  • Managed team of systems engineers through development, verification, and validation of the Precision Strike Missile while working with Lockheed Martin
  • Authored and published training manual and corresponding 7-month training program for Business for Transformation
  • Built relationships with international business owners and connected them with investors, coaches, and spiritual advisors
  • Contributed to the deployment of black label Flight Director SW for use in various military helicopters

Education

  • NC State University — Electrical Engineering Degree

Personal

Devin is married to his wife, Brianna. They have three children, a French bulldog, and a hamster. The Dickel family loves hanging out with friends, playing games, finding good hikes, and eating good tacos. They cheer on the Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Vikings, and a dream vacation would be finding a quiet lake in Northern Minnesota to go fishing in the warmer months.

Core Expertise

Systems Engineering & Process Optimization
  • Organizes processes for increasing efficiency and scalability
  • Breaks down complex problems into workable, actionable tasks
  • Gathers inputs from subject matter experts to build system-wide solutions
Leadership & Team Management
  • Experienced manager in both for-profit and non-profit organizations
  • Motivates people to take action and achieve goals
  • Experienced in public speaking, writing, and public relations
Vision

"I see a future where TX Land & Legacy operates with such efficiency that we can grow to whatever size we want, maintaining our focus on our investors and positively impacting our community and world."

Operating Philosophy

"If you were prepared when the opportunity was presented, it wasn't luck."

Overview

Ian is a seasoned project management and construction professional with over 20 years of industry experience. He has managed 35+ projects of various size, type, and complexity, with $135M under management at any given time and 900k+ SF of completed projects. Known for his ability to lead large, cross-functional teams, Ian brings deep expertise in aligning external requirements with internal programs to deliver successful outcomes.

Project Leadership

Ian provides local presence for timely construction issue resolution and excels at program design and stand-up, program health checks, and project recovery. His leadership spans the full project lifecycle — from preconstruction services and design coordination through construction management, procurement, monthly draw management, move-in coordination, and project closeout.

Creating Value

Ian creates value by:

  • Developing comprehensive project strategies with realistic milestone expectations
  • Maximizing business value by driving the correct solution with quality results
  • Streamlining the design development process to minimize rework and maximum efficiency
  • Identifying, resolving, or escalating risks and impediments which affect the project
  • Executive communication, value-driven solutions, critical thinking, and integrative "what if" planning

Core Expertise

Project & Program Management
  • Project Leadership & Strategy Deployment
  • Program Management & Organizational Management
  • Resource planning and projecting across 10+ active projects
Construction & Development
  • Preconstruction Services & Design Coordination
  • Construction Management & Procurement Management
  • Monthly Draw Management & Project Closeout
Operational Optimization
  • Real Estate Development Services & Property Management
  • Supervision of 20+ vendors simultaneously
  • 900k+ SF of completed projects with average new project budgets of $30M+
Industries Served
Higher Education Health Care Boutique Hospitality Automotive Services Religious Facilities Corporate Office Personal Fitness

Operating Philosophy

"Moving projects forward towards completion. I enjoy working as a team. Building respectful and solid work relationships."

Overview

Brandon brings over eighteen years of experience in the Oil and Gas Industry to TXLL Group. During his career, he sat on two of the three industry boards — SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) and NM API in the state of Michigan. He has held various positions across multiple companies including production foreman, rig & pipeline superintendent, well completion tech, production enhancement consultant, and Landman/leasing agent.

Development Leadership

Brandon's vision for his role within TXLL is to lighten the load carried by the partners — helping to manage both long distance and boots-on-the-ground project details. He brings strong multitasking and project management skills alongside excellent public relations and communication abilities.

Education

  • Grand Valley State University (GVSU) — Bachelor's Degree in Education, Minor in Psychology

Personal

Brandon has been married for 18 years and has four children. He enjoys country music and Texas music, and loves spending time in the Florida Keys.

Core Expertise

Project Management & Operations
  • Strong multitasking and project management skills
  • Persistent and detail-oriented team player
  • Experienced in managing both remote and on-site operations
Oil & Gas Industry
  • 18 years across production, rig operations, and pipeline management
  • Board member of SPE and NM API in Michigan
  • Experience as Landman/leasing agent and production enhancement consultant
Communication & Public Relations
  • Strong public relations and communication skills
  • Focused on building respectful and solid work relationships

"For evil to flourish, all that is needed is for good people to do nothing."

— Edmund Burke

Operating Philosophy

"I am good at maintaining clear communication throughout the team and anticipating needs before they arise. I also bring comedic relief when needed to help lower stress levels."

Overview

Stephanie brings organization to complex workflows, helps solve communication issues among teams, and her attention to detail helps fill gaps and prevent mistakes. She maintains clear communication throughout the team and anticipates needs before they arise, ensuring smooth operations across all fronts.

Key Accomplishments

Stephanie worked with the Texas Rangers for 14 years, wearing many hats throughout her tenure. She helped open the new Globe Life Field stadium in 2020 and coordinated IT needs for the World Series (2023) and the All-Star Game (2024).

Education

  • Texas State University — Bachelor of Science Degree (2010)

Personal

Stephanie has been married for 10 years and has three kids — two girls and one boy. She is a huge fan of all things Country Music, and her weekends are always spent out at the soccer fields.

Core Expertise

Organization & Operations
  • Brings organization to complex workflows
  • Attention to detail that fills gaps and prevents mistakes
  • Anticipates team needs before they arise
Communication & Team Support
  • Maintains clear communication throughout the team
  • Helps solve communication issues among teams
  • Brings positive energy and comedic relief to lower stress levels
Event & IT Coordination
  • 14 years with the Texas Rangers organization
  • Helped open Globe Life Field (2020)
  • Coordinated IT for World Series (2023) & All-Star Game (2024)