Lupe joined Gordon Partners Management in 2020 as a Maintenance Tech & Porter. He previously performed part-time porter work beginning in 2013. In 2021 he earned the position of Team Leader.
Team
Karen joined Gordon Partners Management in 2015 as an Assistant Property Manager and Bookkeeper. She brings over 20 years of commercial property management and bookkeeping experience. Karen’s duties include accounts receivables, rent roll maintenance, banking and book keeping compliance. She is a Notary Public.
Cherie joined Gordon Partners Management in 2020.
Blake joined Gordon Partners Management in 2019 as a book keeper. Blake’s role quickly grew focusing on accounts receivables and backend lease administration related to the Waterpoint Marina. Before joining the company, Blake spent 5 years in the Army as a military police officer, including tours in Kuwait. Previous to Gordon Partners, Blake worked as a construction crew leader for over 2 years building and installing equipment for major retailers.
Sam joined Gordon Partners as a Development Manager in 2024. He previously served as an engineering consultant to Gordon Partners for over 10 years. Utilizing his prior experiences as a civil engineer, he will lead site feasibility, site planning, drainage solutions, and utility design on prospective real estate developments, acquisitions, and re-development projects. Sam provides project and construction management and supervises consultants and contractors.
Sam is a graduate from Texas Tech University and a licensed professional engineer in the State of Texas. He has over 20 years of land development experience throughout the Greater Houston Area, Texas, and the southern United States.
Pedro joined the Gordon Partners maintenance staff in 2025. His primary duties are portering and maintenance.
Gary Phillips leads the management team responsible for property management and day-to-day operations of the company’s real estate holdings and other third party managed properties. Gary joined Gordon Partners with over twenty five years of managing, leasing and development experience in the commercial real estate industry. Gary is focus on being a service-oriented business professional who nurtures relationships with all facets of the industry. Recognized for creating and maintaining strong, long-term, positive relationships with institutions and practitioners that interface with commercial real estate management, including brokers, lenders, investors, tax and accounting professionals, tenants, and maintenance vendors.
Gary is a graduate of Texas A & M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in business. Gary is a member of the Institute of Real Estate Management, where he earned his Certified Property Manager designation and is a licensed Texas Real Estate Broker.
James joined Gordon Partners Management in 2019 as the Marina Manager for Waterpoint Marina. James’ role expanded to property management of the Waterpoint mixed use development and West Fork Shopping center in 2020 and 2021, respectively due to his strong organizational skills and attention to detail. James grew up on Lake Conroe and has over 10 years’ experience in commercial real estate operations and marina operations and leasing. James is also a board member on the Conroe Tourist Advisory Council.
James graduated from University of Texas at Tyler with a Bachelors in Business Management and a minor in Marketing.
Phillip joined Gordon Partners in 2017. He is responsible for the project leasing of Gordon owned properties along with assisting in the development of new shopping centers. Since joining Gordon Partners, Phillip has handled hundreds of leases for Gordon owned properties. Prior to joining Gordon Partners, Phillip worked as a real estate agent for Austin City Realty securing housing and apartments to students in the University of Texas area. Phillip graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies and received minors in Real Estate as well as Business.
Edgar joined Gordon Partners in 2025 as a design and marketing associate. He is a versatile architectural professional with over 18 years of experience in design, project management, and construction coordination, spanning residential, retail, and mixed-use developments. Beyond his professional work, Edgar is passionate about mentorship and community engagement. He has volunteered as a youth soccer coach for both boys’ and girls’ travel teams and previously served as a youth leader for teens at his former church in New Jersey.
A graduate of the Dwight-Englewood School in New Jersey, he went on to earn both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Architecture from Northeastern University in Boston.