Rand Stephens is a Principal in Avison Young working in the Houston office and specializing in real estate solutions for industrial developers, investors, and occupier clients. During his distinguished career, Rand has completed over $1 billion in transactions. He is a well-respected and highly accomplished commercial real estate professional with more than 30 years of experience in leasing, sales, development, and investment.

Rand founded the Houston office in 2010 and guided it into one of Houston’s largest commercial real estate brokerage companies, as recognized by the Houston Business Journal. Rand also spearheaded the firm’s Texas expansion with the opening of offices in Dallas and Austin by acquiring Dallas-based Dillon Corporate Services, Inc. and Austin-based Commercial Texas.

Stepping down from his Managing Director role at the end of 2022 with the company’s acquisition of Madison Marquette, Rand led the Houston office to one of its best performing years since opening in 2010.

Education

Dartmouth College – Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science '82

Affiliations et certifications

Past President, Society of Industrial Office Realtors (SIOR) - Gulf Coast chapter

Past Board Member, Houston Office Leasing Broker Association (HOLBA)