Russel Louis
Assistant Vice President
Austin Commercial Retail Division
The Weitzman Group
rlouis@weitzmangroup.com

Properties for Sale

Properties for Lease


Professional Background
Russel Louis is an assistant vice president with the Austin Commercial Retail Division of The Weitzman Group, one of the largest regional commercial real estate brokerage services firms in the nation. Louis specializes in project leasing with a focus on the Cencor Realty portfolio, as well as the acquisition of properties ranging from ground-up development opportunities to existing income-producing assets. Louis spent four years in the San Antonio office of The Weitzman Group, during which time he maintained a focus on new project pre-leasing, investment sales, and retail tenant representation.  Prior to joining The Weitzman Group in 2003, Louis was a construction and development project completion manager and marketing specialist with Dallas-based MarBuild.

Organizations
Louis serves on the Real Estate Council of Austin’s Local Policy Issues and Transportation Committees, is involved with Austin Green Knot, and is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers.  Louis is the youngest graduating member of the Real Estate Council of San Antonio Leadership Development Program --- graduating as a member of the inaugural class of 2004-2005. 


Key Relationships  
Louis' extensive client list includes:
  • JP Morgan Chase Bank  
  • Walmart
  • H-E-B grocery
  • B.J.’s Brewhouse & Restaurants  
  • ACE Hardware
  • Which Wich
  • Sprint
  • Zale Corporation
  • Al's Formal Wear
  • Moe's Southwest Grill
  • Cold Stone Creamery
  • Papa John's Pizza
  • Taco Bueno

Education
Louis received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a minor in Spanish from the University of Texas at Austin.