Brazos Residential Announces Leadership Appointments to Support Next Phase of Platform Growth

Brazos Residential is signaling a decisive shift in its growth trajectory by reshaping its leadership as it scales into an integrated real estate platform. Effective immediately, Will Hancock has been named Chief Executive Officer to oversee overall strategy, operations, and performance, while James Roberts assumes the presidency to drive acquisitions, investment management, and the growth of affiliated businesses across Brazos’ vertically integrated platform. The leadership pair emphasizes complementary roles designed to unlock momentum and align efforts across the firm’s operations as it expands. Hancock notes that the dual-appointment approach is about rowing in sync to move toward an institutional-grade platform without sacrificing the culture that has sustained the company. Brazos, founded in 2022 without institutional backing, has built a fully integrated operating platform spanning investment management, Brazos Residential Management, and Brazos Construction Management. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company currently manages over $800 million in assets under management across more than 7,000 apartment units, reflecting its rapid scale and strategic focus on disciplined growth.