Dan Starr
p: 713.439.5320
e:
dstarr@griffinpartners.com
Dan Starr is an experienced sales and management professional who has managed sales teams of up to 14 on both regional and national accounts. Dan comes to Griffin Partners from the development & leasing section of a commercial REIT after gaining experience in financial analysis, contract analysis & administration on projects up to $50 million in size for a commercial construction firm. There he served as liaison to legal counsel providing industry-specific insight on complex construction litigation. He also represented his firm in negotiations with top level executives.
As a member of the leasing staff, Dan works in the areas of tenant representation and corporate real estate needs. He works directly with Drew Lewis, our Co-Chairman whose 37 years of experience is a resource for his clients. Dan also works with Chris Lewis, Vice President of Leasing, on a series of working client assignments. Their group has handled millions of square feet of tenant requirements in leasing, building, purchasing or developing to meet their clients’ needs.
Dan is a graduate of Texas A&M with a degree in Political Science and a member of the Delta Chi Fraternity. Dan also has a Master’s degree in Political Science from the University of St. Thomas. Prior to transferring to Texas A&M Dan played varsity football for the Rice Owls.
Dan is currently involved in Friends of Padre Island (Big Shell Beach Clean-up on Padre Island National Seashore), Texas Open Beaches Association, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and the Coastal Conservation Association. He is also an avid fisherman, hunter, and kayaker. Dan and his wife, Sarah reside in Houston. They have a son, Brady.
Career Milestones
Texas A&M graduate
- BA in Political Science
University of St. Thomas
- MA in Political Science
2000-2002
- Legislative Aide to U.S. Member of Congress
2003-2006 - Contractor Technology, Ltd.
- Director of Corporate & Public Affairs
2006-2008 - Countrywide Financial
- Top Texas Salesman – 2007
- Promoted to Area Manager – 2007
2008-2009 - Hartman Income REIT
- Development Associate
Joined Griffin Partners in 2009
- Serves as Tenant Rep & Project Leasing specialist for Leasing Division
Active member of:
- Friends of Padre Island
- Texas Open Beaches Assoc.
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
- Coastal Conservation Association
