Consulting Experts
Franklin is our president and principal real estate appraiser. He has varied experience in South Texas and Mexico and provides court testimony, consulting, and traditional commercial real estate appraisal. Prior to founding Flato Realty Advisors, Franklin served as Appraisal Manager for Grubb & Ellis in San Antonio. Before this, he served 22 years as Senior Commercial Real Estate Appraiser for Dugger, Canaday, Grafe, Inc. Previously, Franklin worked at his family’s firm, Flato Realty Investments, Inc. as Leasing Director. Franklin graduated from the University of Texas at Austin.
Rose organizes our office and administers our operations including client and vendor relations, file management, bookkeeping, human resources, etc. Rose is our go-to person for report formatting and submission to clients. Before joining Flato Realty Advisors, Rose worked at the Fort Bend County Attorney's Office assisting in litigation of real property cases. With strong administrative skills, Rose's expertise in customer service, file organization, and document preparation is invaluable. Rose holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Minor in Women’s Studies from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Brandt started with Flato Realty Advisors in 2021 and is currently working towards becoming a General Real Estate Appraiser. Prior to joining Flato Realty Advisors, Brandt was a licensed Realtor with Keller Williams Realty with a focus on residential investment real estate. Prior to this, Brandt served as Procurement Analyst with Yantis Company General Contractors in San Antonio, Lead Dispatcher for Oilfield Trucking Solutions, and Logistics Manager for Rose Rock Midstream in Pearsall, Texas. Brandt's experience and skillset compliment his ability to analyze both complex and non-complex properties in the South Texas region. Brandt holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture and Applied Economics from Texas Tech University.
Ryan is a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser. Prior to joining Flato Realty Advisors, Ryan gained valuable experience opening a Pizza Hut Restaurant in South Texas; as the General Manager, he developed the skills needed to staff, maintain, and grow a million-dollar store. Ryan brings valuable experience and knowledge including customer relationship management, critical thinking, and team building to the team. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a Minor in Real Estate from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin.
Grace is working towards becoming a General Real Estate Appraiser. Prior to joining the firm, Grace served as Marketing Administrator at Grubb & Ellis; Technical Support Agent for TeleNetwork; and Sales Representative at Ralph Lauren. Grace decided to shadow her father through the founding of Flato Realty Advisors and gained experience in helping to create a company from the ground up. Grace holds a BA in International Business from Texas State University.
Janine is a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser. Before joining Flato Realty Advisors, Janine worked in restaurant management. Janine Brings skills in customer service, research and analysis, and report writing to the team. Janine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Business from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Ted is a certified general real estate appraiser. Prior to joining the Flato Realty Advisors, Ted directed large nursing home properties and founded Heart to Heart Homecare. Prior to this, he worked as a commercial real estate appraiser analyzing both complex and non-complex properties at firms including Love and Dugger, Cushman & Wakefield, his own firm, and the Aegis Group. Ted earned BBA and MBA degrees from Baylor University.
Treva assists the firm with deed research, retrieving property information for reports, correspondence, customer service, and file management. Prior to joining Flato Realty Advisors, Treva provided administrative support as a Court Clerk for Bexar County. Treva applies her expertise in problem solving, customer service, organization and teamwork on a day to day basis. Treva holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a Minor in Legal Studies.