John TERRELL

John Terrell is a highly accomplished real estate developer, corporate executive, real estate broker and former elected official with 44 years of experience in every facet of the real estate industry. He is the President and owner of Commercial Real Estate Strategic Partners, where he develops residential and commercial properties in North Texas and Broken Bow, Oklahoma and provides real estate development, investment and consulting services to international and U.S. airports and municipalities. He is the Managing Partner with Hunter Chase Development Partners and a Partner with Tong Parson's & Terrell Realty, one of the largest Asian based Real Estate brokerage companies in North Texas. In addition, he is a partner with Carillon Crown LLC where he leads the development of Carillon Parc, a $400M mixed-use, destination development in Southlake, Texas. Previously, John served as the Vice President of Commercial Development at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), overseeing development and leasing for 15 years, with over 4,000 acres and 46 million square feet of commercial facilities developed. He was the President of PG Development, LLC until January 2023, providing commercial development, land planning, and consulting services to both international and U.S. airports. He held executive leadership roles with Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads heading up the western half of the US for real estate. John has also served as an elected or appointed official for 19 years, including as Mayor, City Council member and Chair of Planning and Zoning in the city of Southlake, Texas. He has been recognized for his achievements in the industry, holds advanced degrees in business, and serves on various advisory boards and committees.