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Brenda Studt

Director, Real Estate Development

Responsibilities

  • Directs and coordinates the acquisition, development, leasing and marketing and obtains necessary jurisdictional permits and approvals for projects across multiple sectors
  • Leverages product-type expertise to provide input on real estate development and acquisition business strategy and implements strategy
  • Performs market, site feasibility and end-use analysis and coordinates due diligence and financial pro-forma modeling and analysis collaboratively with design-build, architecture and engineering associates
  • Works and negotiates with brokers, clients, communities and other stakeholders to create the right product for the market
  • Coordinates and monitors design, project management and construction activities, including project schedules and budgets, and regularly visits project site
  • Directs and coordinates the lease and sale of space within existing and proposed developments
  • Maintains current market knowledge through assembly and analyses of market data and anticipates future trends likely to impact the organization

Experience

Brenda began her career in business development and marketing in 2004. Before joining Opus in 2025, she managed over 3,000 units and millions of square feet of mixed-use, industrial and multifamily projects.

Involvement

  • NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, Board of Directors and Past-President, Austin Chapter
  • City of Lakeway Economic Development Committee

Education

  • Bachelor of Science
    Marketing and Business Administration
    Minnesota State University
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