Matt Lewis

Beginnings
Native to Texas, Matt grew up in the west Texas town of Midland. Initiated into real estate as a young boy, Matt would accompany his dad on Saturdays as they went to check on rental properties before going out for ice cream. As LEAGUE’s broker and overall business director, Matt has vast experience in entrepreneurial ventures & real estate. Matt served as captain of his high school tennis team and student council treasurer, foreshadowing his future leadership and fiscal competencies. Competitive by nature, Matt played rugby at Baylor where his team won the national championship in 2001.

Matt has been strongly influenced by family business dealing, specifically by his father and uncle who organized, operated, and assumed risk with an old school acumen that endeared people & initiated new business opportunities.

Work and Skills
Matt comes well-vetted, having started and sold several companies. Even while engaging in various businesses, real estate has remained his passion. Matt double majored in Real Estate and Finance at Baylor University. After graduating in 2002, he immediately had his real estate license and a few short years later, in 2005, he received his Broker’s license. As his father before him, he dove into purchasing investment property.

Matt has managed a multi-million dollar residential portfolio, multiple commercial properties & a 20+ nationwide student housing portfolio. In addition, he has vast experience helping clients purchase investment property, helping equity funds in property acquisitions and listing transactions, as well as property management, commercial leasing and land acquisitions for energy companies. Matt also loves renovation and has worked on numerous investment properties in Fort Worth’s hospital district and surrounding areas, contributing to community rehabilitation and restoration in significant historic areas of Fort Worth.

Priorities
When Matt’s sister went potluck at Baylor, it never crossed her mind that her roommate might be her brother’s future spouse. Married in 2005, Jessica is the love of Matt’s life. They have 2 incredible teenagers, James and Annalee. Matt and Jessica are active supporters at their kid’s school, Southwest Christian. They live in historic Ryan Place where Jessica grew up and still has several family members residing close by. They are also active members at Life Church where Matt leads classes on fiscal responsibility & stewardship. Among Matt’s many affections include his Christian faith, his son’s baseball, daughter’s sketching, road trips, weightlifting, running, iced tea, bourbon, food “that is bad for me”, reading, & Possum Kingdom Lake.

Why LEAGUE?
So Matt, what’s your favorite thing about League?
“Pretty much it’s getting to work with Jeff and Luke. They’re amazing and if Jessica and I have more sons we will name them after them.”

Why Matt?
Matt is invaluable to LEAGUE Real Estate. Like a rudder or a sail, he directs the company’s core fiscal initiatives and guides the compliance end of the operation. Matt’s experience brokering real estate transactions provides agents with direction and guidance.

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