Where Luxury
& Life Converge.
About Christopher Investment Company.
Our Mission
At Our Core.
Think Long Term
We consider the long-term implications of our actions and solution we implement.
Wear the Resident’s Shoes
We think about issues from the Resident’s perspective and exercise empathy.
Empower Others
We empower others to do their best work.
Sustainability
We think green. In making decisions, put people and the planet first.
Persistence
If we fail, we try again. Nothing takes the place of persistence.
The Evolution
Our Roots.
Mr. Gregory Christopher founded Christopher Investment Company (CIC) in 1975, in Michigan. The company was a developer, owner, and manager of manufactured housing, and at one point the largest individual owner of manufactured homes in Michigan. In 2004, Mr. Christopher exited the manufactured housing portfolio in Michigan, and shifted his business and operations to Austin, TX.
CIC’s first purchase in Texas was the Shops at the Galleria, a 538,000 square foot power center situated in Texas’ beautiful hill country. Following that purchase, CIC began acquiring other retail shopping centers and multifamily properties. As of today, CIC’s multifamily portfolio includes Avanti Hills, Austin City Lights, The Catherine, The Pearl, and The Troubadour.
CIC is also in the process of developing a residential project in a Joint Venture with the Related Co. in downtown Austin, on Lady Bird Lake. In addition to owning and operating almost 2,000 apartments in Austin, CIC also operates a property management company, a building services company, and a property brokerage company, based in Austin.
30+Years
of Industry Success
Our Team
We Are A Team, But We Are
Family First.
Greg Christopher
Greg has over 45 years of experience in the commercial real estate business. Upon relocating to Austin, Greg continues to be the driving force behind Christopher Commercial by playing a hands-on role in managing and improving his investments.
Brad Gates
Brad holds a bachelor’s degree from Southern Methodist University where his major concentration was Real Estate Finance. Brad brings 20+ years of diverse commercial real estate experience and over 10 years of family office leadership to CIC. Brad is a licensed Real Estate Salesperson in Texas.
Rob Kish
Rob holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Oklahoma and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. He oversees the finance, accounting, and investment activities at CIC and brings 10+ years of alternative investment experience to the firm. Rob began his career in the aviation industry where he held corporate finance and operational positions. Rob is a licensed CPA in Texas.
Joey Christopher
Joseph holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Michigan State University and has been working for the company since January 2005. He is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Austin Board of Realtors (ABOR), and has earned the coveted CCIM designation (Certified Commercial Investment Member).
Garrett Christopher
Garrett holds a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University where his major concentrations were Finance and Economics. He is also a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA). He is a licensed real estate Salesperson in Texas.
Zack Christopher
Zack holds a business degree from Michigan State University and joined the day to day operations of the company in 2011. Zack assists in all matters related to the retail property management portfolio and on special projects for the multi-family side of the business. In addition, Zack serves as a key participant in the administration of the corporate headquarters and is the company’s resident expert in all things information technology related, especially those dealing with our social media presence and corporate and property website platforms.
Dan Machiela
Dan has spent over thirty years (30) in the construction industry. He is responsible for oversight of all construction related activities for the company as well as all maintenance.
Justin Chung
Justin holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Western Michigan University. Before joining CCI Justin was a consultant for Ernst and Young and an auditor for Comerica Bank. Previously, Justin was the Senior Financial Controller at Christopher Investment overseeing the daily finance and accounting operations. Justin is currently an active member of the Institute of Real Estate Management and holds a CPM© designation.
Elisha Ciaci-Gorder
Elisha is responsible for providing management oversight to Christopher Investment’s properties in the Austin Metropolitan area. Elisha consistently evaluates operations and procedures, marketing strategies, occupancy goals and most importantly financial oversight. Having worked in multi-family management for 20 years, Elisha has overseen properties in the Houston, DC Metro and Austin markets. Elisha is currently an active member with the Texas Apartment Association and a CPM© Candidate with the Institute of Real Estate Management.
Matt Smith
Matt holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a master’s degree in Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Matt supports CIC within the accounting, finance, and investment areas of the firm. Matt started his career in public accounting at Grant Thornton, and has since transitioned to the family office space. Matt is a licensed CPA.
Brooklynne Vinklarek
Bio coming soon!
Hannah Lindemann
Hannah holds the keys to your next purchase and sale in the Austin, Texas area! She is a dedicated agent who is a fierce saleswoman and a serious closer. Hannah is a South Texas native who is extremely familiar and well networked with the Austin area and its people! Her local knowledge, valued experience, and exceptional service are why buyers and sellers want to work with her again and again. She received her bachelors of science from Texas A&M University. After graduation, Hannah moved back to Austin to work in commercial real estate and be with her family. This is where Hannah discovered her passion for helping negotiate hard won deals and navigating through stressful situations. She is persistent, patient and professional!
Joe Vega
Joe Vega’s first goal after moving to Austin in the Fall 2012 was to get into the real estate business, achieving licensure in Spring of 2013. He applies his research and analytics skills to his real estate business to create innovative marketing and deal making solutions. Joe is committed to finding the win-win scenario for any negotiation and getting the best deal on the table. He graduated from the University of Miami in 2011, specializing in marketing, accounting and economics. He has completed many of the CCIM courses and considers himself a lifelong learner. He spent 8 months traveling through Asia, South America, and Europe before heading back to the USA.
Tom York
Hannah Lindemann
Hannah holds the keys to your next purchase and sale in the Austin, Texas area! She is a dedicated agent who is a fierce saleswoman and a serious closer. Hannah is a South Texas native who is extremely familiar and well networked with the Austin area and its people! Her local knowledge, valued experience, and exceptional service are why buyers and sellers want to work with her again and again. She received her bachelors of science from Texas A&M University. After graduation, Hannah moved back to Austin to work in commercial real estate and be with her family. This is where Hannah discovered her passion for helping negotiate hard won deals and navigating through stressful situations. She is persistent, patient and professional!
Joe Vega
Joe Vega’s first goal after moving to Austin in the Fall 2012 was to get into the real estate business, achieving licensure in Spring of 2013. He applies his research and analytics skills to his real estate business to create innovative marketing and deal making solutions. Joe is committed to finding the win-win scenario for any negotiation and getting the best deal on the table. He graduated from the University of Miami in 2011, specializing in marketing, accounting and economics. He has completed many of the CCIM courses and considers himself a lifelong learner. He spent 8 months traveling through Asia, South America, and Europe before heading back to the USA.