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Building Successful Relationships Since 1985
Our success is driven by exceptional people, and that commitment becomes your competitive advantage. At Vista, the talent and entrepreneurial drive of our fully integrated team are the core assets we bring to every partnership.
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A Strong Foundation Starts Every Project
Since 1985, the cornerstone of Vista Companies has been building successful relationships. Our growth as a leader in our field is rooted in a firm commitment to fostering genuine partnerships with the families and communities we serve. We believe that true excellence is achieved through a foundation of trust, personal dedication, and mutual respect. This approach is what allows us to deliver an unparalleled standard of service across the entire Vista family.
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Key Moments
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1993
The firm establishes its formal investment model, acting as a General Partner in the formation of Texas limited partnerships to fund its acquisition and development projects.
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1993
The firm establishes its formal investment model, acting as a General Partner in the formation of Texas limited partnerships to fund its acquisition and development projects.
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1996
The "Plazas" era of development begins with the acquisition of Inwood North, starting a successful, decade-long series of neighborhood retail developments.
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1997
The firm expands its managed portfolio with the acquisition of the Houston Ashford Village retail center.
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1998
Vista's development pipeline grows with the start of two new projects: Plazas at Midtown I and Plazas at Midtown II.
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1999
Development continues at a steady pace with the commencement of Plazas at Woodwind Lakes and Plazas at Park 10.
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2000
Vista breaks ground on the Plazas Veteran's Memorial retail center, adding to its growing Houston-area portfolio.
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2001
Development begins on Plazas Lakewood Forest. The firm also completes its first successful full-cycle investment of this era with the sale of Inwood North.
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2002
The firm's proven model continues with the start of two new developments, Plazas at Royal Oaks and Plazas Grand Parkway.
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2003
Vista expands its development footprint, beginning work on the Plazas at Potranco in the San Antonio market.
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2004
The development pipeline remains active with the start of Plazas Lake Houston and Plazas at Westway Park.
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2005
Vista begins its final "Plaza" development, Plazas Callaghan Road, and makes its most ambitious investment to date, acquiring the land for the future LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch.
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2006
A pivotal year of strategic evolution. Vista Private Equity Group (VPEG) is founded by Brent Mann and Greg Houghtaling to engage in a core investment strategy of industry-agnostic private equity investment and principal real estate investment. Brent Mann joins from Weingarten Realty Investors, and Greg Houghtaling joins from RSTW Partners.
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2007
The firm completes another successful disposition with the sale of its Plazas at Westway Park property.
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2008
Vista, along with its joint venture partner Amstar, begins the first phase of development on its $150+ million flagship mixed-use project, LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch.
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2010
The firm completes a successful exit of the Plazas Rock Prarie development.
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2012
Vista demonstrates its "merchant-build" capabilities with the rapid and successful development and sale of a project in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
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2013
The portfolio diversifies into a new asset class with the acquisition of Lohman's Crossing, a multi-building office complex in Austin, Texas.
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2014
Vista acquires Park Central, a 115,000 sq. ft. office building in Austin, and breaks ground on the 260,000 sq. ft. University Commons retail center in Sugar Land.
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2015
The firm successfully exits its Plazas Callaghan Road investment after a 10-year hold period.
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2016
Patty Bender joins the team as a Partner from Weingarten Realty Investors. Vista also demonstrates its geographic reach by completing a 110,000 sq. ft. grocery-anchored retail center in Terre Haute, Indiana.
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2017
A landmark year. Vista completes the highly successful 440,000 sq. ft. mixed-use development and sale of its flagship asset, LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, to an institutional investor.
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2018
Vista completes Phase I (150,000 sq. ft.) of its next major project, University Commons in Sugar Land.
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2019
University Commons Phase II (110,000 sq. ft.) opens, successfully anchored by high-profile tenants Trader Joe's and Ulta.
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2020
Vista acquires a 30,000 sq. ft. retail and medical complex in Clear Lake, TX, and completes a successful exit of the Reserve at Grand Parkway land investment.
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2021
The firm's portfolio diversifies further with the acquisition of Crosswinds, a 105,000 sq. ft. flex building in San Antonio. Grayson Crady joins the Vista Private Equity Group team.
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2022
Vista acquires the 70,000 sq. ft. Montgomery Crossing retail center and successfully sells its 24-year-old legacy assets, Plazas at Midtown I & II, for significant returns.
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2023
Vista breaks ground on Vista Sugar Land III at the University Commons site and acquires 6 acres in Willis, TX, for future pad site development.
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2024
Construction is completed on University Commons Phase III, bringing new tenants to Sugar Land. Vista acquires a 21,000 sq. ft. retail center in Lubbock, TX. The firm's legacy is validated as its former asset, LaCenterra, is sold by its institutional owner to Brixmor Property Group for $223 million. Taylor Mann joins the Vista Equities Group team.
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2025
Rob Bridges joins Vista Management Company as Director of Asset Services.
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2026
Vista goes through succession planning and repositions its executive team and appoints new leadership. Woody Mann becomes Chairman of The Vista Companies and moves into an advisory position. Cathie Mann becomes Chairman of Vista Management Company and moves into an advisory position.
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