Tenant
Advisory

Jeff Pace leads the HPI Tenant Advisory team. His diverse real estate experience in leasing, development, investment sales and asset management enable creative and flexible client solutions.

Jeff has more than 30 years of experience in commercial real estate. During this time he has negotiated leases representing over 8 million square feet valued in excess of $1.4 billion. Additionally, Jeff has overseen the acquisition/disposition of over 3 million square feet of office projects valued over $600 million, the development of our 2.5 million square feet of Class “A” office projects and provided asset management oversight for 6 million square feet of office projects.

Throughout his career, Jeff has served as both principal and advisor, assisting institutional, corporate and other real estate companies on their real estate strategies.

Cortland, originally from Augusta, GA, attended Wake Forest University on a golf scholarship. After college, he spent time as a tour professional, including competing in the 2009 U.S. Open. Since 2012, Cortland has completed more than 250 lease transactions for some of Austin’s most well known and fastest growing companies, including RetailMeNot, H-E-B, and Tiff’s Treats. In his time with HPI Tenant Advisors, Cortland has consistently been listed on Costar’s Power Broker and ABJ’s Heavy Hitter Lists, and continues to expand the HPITA tenant representation business by developing office space strategies for a growing number of companies including technology, law firms, financial institutions, and healthcare.

Cortland is actively involved in the Commercial Brokers Association of Austin, the Real Estate Council of Austin, and the Wake Forest Deacon Club.

Since beginning his commercial real estate career in 2014, Case quickly became a top broker in Austin, Texas, most recently being named the Top Office Broker in 2024. Case focuses on negotiating leases for large tech companies, law firms, and professional services.

Over the course of his career, Case has negotiated leases representing over 3 million square feet valued in excess of $1 billion. He takes great pride in his vast knowledge of the business, competitive nature, and passion for serving his clients, giving him the opportunity to command his clients’ real estate process and allow them to focus on growing their own business operations. Through this process, Case has become one of the most efficient and effective Tenant Advisors in Austin.

Originally from New Braunfels, TX, Geoff attended Texas A&M University on a football scholarship. After a strong college career, Geoff was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the 2005 NFL Draft, and played 9 seasons with both the Panthers and the Buffalo Bills. Geoff retired from the NFL in 2014, moved back to his home state of Texas, and joined HPI Tenant Advisors, bringing his competitive spirit to the commercial real estate world. Since joining HPI, Geoff has quickly become an expert on the Austin office and industrial markets. His positive attitude and strong work ethic have made him a well respected broker across the market and a staple of our HPITA team.

Geoff is actively involved in the Commercial Brokers Association of Austin, CASA of Travis Country, Riverbend Church, and The Association of Former Students of Texas A&M University.

Kendall Cantele is a trusted real estate advisor with deep roots in Austin and a strong connection to its business community. A University of Texas graduate, she has built a reputation as a strong leader in commercial real estate since starting her career 10 years ago. With a focus on helping companies expand their footprint in Austin and nationwide, Kendall has worked with notable organizations like Tokyo Electron, the University of Texas, and Saronic. Her expertise has earned her recognition as a senior-level executive by Bisnow’s Austin Women Leading Real Estate (WLRE), a Costar Power Broker, and a top broker in Austin Business Journal’s Heavy Hitter List. She serves on the board of the Commercial Brokers Association and is involved with the Waterloo Greenway Conservancy. Passionate about fostering future talent, she contributes to the CRE Analyst Development Program as a Teaching Assistant.

In her free time, Kendall enjoys personal fitness, exploring Austin, traveling to new places, and cheering on the Longhorns – Did we mention she bleeds burnt orange?

Casey Casper began his commercial real estate career in the summer of 2013 and joined HPI Tenant Advisors as a Managing Director in 2023. Casey helps local, national, and global companies evaluate their office space needs, and execute strategies for managing expenses, limiting risk, expanding/right-sizing, and enhancing company culture. Whether a client wants to renew or relocate, expand or contract, Casey’s full-service expertise will provide all of the tools needed from occupancy planning to overall portfolio strategy. Casey studied Finance with a concentration in Real Estate at the Red McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin.

A Houston native, Rick made his way to Austin, as many do, by way of The University of Texas. After receiving his degree from the McCombs School of Business, Rick decided to make Austin his permanent home to be part of Austin’s growth and take advantage of the many great opportunities that the City of Austin has to offer. In his time as a student, Rick served as an intern for the HPI Tenant Advisors team, paving his way to becoming a full-time member of the HPITA team after graduating in the Spring of 2021. 

Currently a member of the CBA and Texas Exes, Rick is actively involved in the commercial real estate and business communities both in and out of the office. In his free time, Rick loves spending time outdoors, whether that be hunting, fishing, golfing, or at DKR cheering on his Longhorns. 

Originally from Dallas, Michael made his way to Austin as a student at The University of Texas. While earning his Bachelor’s Degree, Michael established himself as an active member of the University’s community. Michael served as President of the men’s fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon, supported abuse victims by coordinating fundraising for Safe Alliance, and established the Mental Wellness Committee amongst his peers at UT. Since joining the HPI Tenant Advisors team in 2021, Michael has completed over 40 lease transactions spanning over 1.3 million SF of office and industrial space. Prior to becoming a Tenant Advisor with HPI, Michael served as intern with the tenant representation team at CBRE and as an associate at NAI Partners. Michael consistently serves as a fiduciary to his clients, guiding them through their office and industrial facility needs. Currently a member of the CBA and Texas Exes, Michael is actively involved in the commercial real estate and business communities both in and out of the office. Michael enjoys spending his free time in the gym, on the golf course, and serving at Austin Ridge Bible Church.

Originally from Dallas, Cole made his way to Austin as a student at The University of Texas. During his time at the University of Texas, Cole was an active member of several university organizations including the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Men’s Club Soccer team, and a Student Manager for the Women’s D1 Soccer team. During Cole’s senior year he became an intern with the PGA TOUR/WGC – Dell Technologies Match Play and would go on to work for the PGA TOUR for three and a half years running the sales efforts for the WGC – Dell Technologies Match Play hosted at Austin Country Club. Now, as a member of the Tenant Advisors team, Cole exclusively represents tenants with their office and industrial facility needs. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time playing golf, watching college football, and hanging with friends and family.

Pam Blockley joined HPI in 2016 and has over 23 years of experience in commercial real estate. Originally from the Midwest, she attended the University of Wisconsin – Madison where she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in real estate and urban land economics.

Pam started her career in Los Angeles working in investment sales as a project director responsible for directing the entire marketing process for multi-million dollar office, retail and industrial property transactions.  She served as a project manager, strategizing and implementing the investment team’s business development activities and presentations.  Since then Pam has gained experience working in office and industrial leasing, retail development, and now focuses solely on office tenant rep advisory.

Pam is a member of the Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association (WREAA) and volunteers her time to Austin’s Meals on Wheels, Girl Scouts of Central Texas and her children’s schools.