A New Era in Houston’s Commercial Real Estate
Houston’s commercial real estate landscape is poised for a significant transformation with the arrival of Hughes Marino, the nation’s premier firm specializing in corporate tenant and buyer representation. The company’s expansion into Houston marks its 12th location across the United States, further solidifying its commitment to serving the nation’s most dynamic and entrepreneurial business communities.
With a game changing, conflict-free focus on tenant advisory and advocacy, Hughes Marino continues to achieve remarkable growth in an otherwise stagnant commercial real estate environment.
Leading this new venture is Charles G. Fertitta Jr., a titan in Houston’s thriving, dynamic commercial real estate industry.
Charles G. Fertitta Jr. joins Hughes Marino from Colliers Houston, where he served as vice chair and principal. Charles’ remarkable track record includes recognition as Houston’s top producer in 2023, demonstrating his unparalleled expertise and commitment to excellence.
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“We are thrilled to welcome Charles to the Hughes Marino team,” said Shay Hughes, president and COO of Hughes Marino. “His extensive experience, stellar reputation and passion for offering creative solutions to deliver the most optimal real estate representation for his clients make him the ideal leader for our new Houston office. Under his guidance, Hughes Marino will continue to deliver exceptional service and conflict-free results to our clients at each stage of their corporate real estate needs.”
With over 30 years of experience in the office and industrial sectors, Fertitta has not only built a sterling reputation but has also consistently been recognized as a top producer, most recently earning a spot as one of the Houston Business Journal’s 2024 Heavy Hitters.
His portfolio includes representing some of Houston’s most prominent office users, ranging from prestigious law firms and financial services firms to cutting-edge tech companies and life science organizations. Fertitta’s influence extends even further into Texas’ industrial landscape, where he has played a pivotal role in securing real estate solutions for some of the state’s largest logistics companies. His involvement with esteemed institutions like the Texas Heart Institute further underscores his commitment to the community and his clients.
With our award-winning culture, team mentality and singular focus on representing corporate tenant and end-users of commercial real estate, rather than landlords, it all translates into significantly better service and results for our clients.
Houston’s status as a global energy capital, coupled with its burgeoning sectors in healthcare, technology and life science, makes it an ideal environment for Hughes Marino’s tailored services. Fertitta’s leadership in the new Houston office brings a level of dedication and advocacy that is unparalleled in the market. His deep roots in Houston and extensive national and global networks give him a unique perspective on the needs of businesses, ensuring that Hughes Marino’s clients receive the most effective and personalized service.
Hughes Marino’s expansion into Houston represents more than just growth—it brings a fresh, client-centered approach that directly benefits businesses in the region.
By focusing on tenant representation, Hughes Marino eliminates the conflicts of interest that often arise when firms serve both landlords and tenants. This focus allows the team to deliver truly unbiased advice, empowering clients to make the most informed and advantageous real estate decisions. Central to this approach is the company’s unwavering commitment to doing the right thing for its clients, a mission that permeates every aspect of its operations. Each member of the Hughes Marino team strives to make clients and partners feel informed, confident and appreciated. Fertitta’s alignment with this mission makes him the ideal leader to guide Hughes Marino’s Houston team as they work to elevate the real estate experience for tenants and buyers, helping them secure the best possible outcomes in every transaction.
As Hughes Marino continues its strategic expansion across North America, the Houston office is set to become a cornerstone of its mission to revolutionize tenant representation.
Under Fertitta’s guidance, the Houston team will not only uphold the company’s tradition of conflict-free service but also contribute to the city’s economic vitality.
Businesses stand to benefit from Hughes Marino’s unwavering commitment to tenant advocacy—empowering them to make smarter real estate decisions with a broader range of enhanced lease and space options and greater negotiating leverage—ultimately driving their success in a competitive market.
With Fertitta at the helm, Hughes Marino’s Houston office is poised to make a significant impact on this major commercial real estate market, offering a new standard of service that is both innovative and aligned with the city’s entrepreneurial spirit.
“Hughes Marino is changing what has been a stagnant, archaic and landlord-centric commercial real estate industry,” Charles said. “I’ve been a corporate real estate advisor for nearly three decades, and there is no other company that provides the level of technology, operational support, marketing, vertical integration and specialized area expertise than Hughes Marino. Combined with our award-winning culture, team mentality and singular focus on representing corporate tenant end-users of commercial real estate, rather than landlords, it all translates into significantly better service and results for our clients.”
