Ironwood Real Estate was formed in 2002 by Matthew Hooks and Scot Krieger. Mr. Hooks manages Ironwood's leasing and brokerage activities and is primarily responsible for identifying the firm's future investments. Mr. Krieger oversees Ironwood's development, construction, financial, and accounting efforts. Both principals are active in building relationships with Ironwood's institutional and individual investors. Together, Mr. Hooks and Mr. Krieger have over 40 years of experience in commercial real estate.

Matthew Hooks

Mr. Hooks is active in professional and civic organizations, including the Real Estate Council of Austin, the International Council of Shopping Centers, the Urban Land Institute, the Commercial Leasing Brokers Association, The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture Foundation Advisory Council (former board member), and the Gulf Coast Conservation Association. Mr. Hooks received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stephen F. Austin University.

Scot Krieger

Mr. Krieger is involved as a member of the Real Estate Council of Austin (former board member), the Real Estate Council of San Antonio, the International Council of Shopping Centers, the Austin Duke University Alumni Club (board member), The University of Texas at Austin Longhorn Foundation Advisory Council, and The University of Texas System Chancellor’s Council. He has served as a guest lecturer at The University of Texas McCombs School of Business on real estate and finance topics. Mr. Krieger is a magna cum laude graduate of Duke University, having received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and History. He also earned a Masters of Business Administration degree from The University of Texas at Austin.

Brenda Weber, CPM®

Ms. Weber is the Director of Property Management and oversees all financial and physical aspects of the property management division. She began her career in real estate with CB Richard Ellis in Honolulu in 1987 and continued her work in Austin with Transwestern Property Management and Trammell Crow Company and joined Ironwood in 2006.

Jorge Rangel

Mr. Rangel directs most of Ironwood's leasing and brokerage activities. He is a member of the Real Estate Council of Austin and the International Council of Shopping Centers. Mr. Rangel earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Vanderbilt University and joined Ironwood in 2006.