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OWNERSHIP, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, Leasing, and Engineering

The Cameron Management concept is to house all functions of owning and managing a commercial office property under one umbrella: ownership, property management, leasing, and engineering. This concept produces valuable synergies, which in turn help contain the overall cost of running a building. These lower costs are passed on to the tenants through well-managed operational expenses. It is Cameron’s philosophy to maintain particularly close relationships with its tenants so that they feel valued and their needs are responded to quickly.

Our Team

Dougal A. Cameron President

CAMERON MANAGEMENT ROLE

Dougal A. Cameron is President of Cameron Management.

 

CAMERON HIGHLIGHTS

Dougal built a firm that owns, finances, leases, and manages all of its office buildings in an integrated fashion. He enjoys mentoring young entrepreneurs and encouraging others through service in both non-profit and Christian ministry organizations.  Cameron Management’s Vision is to honor God and serve people. Its Mission is to be the standard of excellence in serving its tenants with rigor.  Its Values are based on integrity, teamwork, and freedom. Cameron Management is 100% owned by its employees.

 

CAREER BACKGROUND

Dougal began his career as an accountant with Arthur Young & Company (now, Ernst & Young). He was an asset and project manager with Gerald D. Hines from 1985 to 1991, where he was responsible for Central Business District Class A assets, including Bank of America Center, JP Morgan Chase Tower, Pennzoil Place, and One and Two Shell Plazas. From 1991 to 1994, Dougal was an owner and principal of a local money management firm. He purchased his first building, 3000 Richmond Avenue, in 1995 when he formed Cameron Management.

Since then, Cameron Management has owned and managed buildings in Houston and San Antonio in both single ownership and joint venture partnerships, inclusive of these capital sources and partners:

  • Aareal Capital Corporation
  • Amstar
  • Ares Management, L.P.
  • Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C.
  • MacQuarie Bank Limited
  • Silverpeak Real Estate Partners
  • Skanska

In July 2014, Dougal was elected to the board of Hines Global REIT II (public company).

Cameron Management is the proud owner of Esperson in Downtown Houston.

 

EDUCATION

  • BA in Accounting, Texas Tech University (Magna Cum Laude)
  • MBA, Harvard University
  • Teaching Fellow, Economics, Harvard University
  • Earned CPA, CFA, CIC designations

 

AFFILIATIONS

  • Hines Global REIT II, Board Member
  • Central Houston, Inc., Board Member
  • The Houston Symphony, Board Member
  • Whiteboard Labs, Inc.
  • Disc, Inc.
  • Prognosis Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
  • Freestone Partners, LLC
  • Coluccio Capital Partners, Manager
  • The Texas Lyceum
  • China Resource Center
  • Prison Entrepreneurship Program
  • Texans First
  • E3 and My Entrepreneurial Journey
  • Ox Bow Wetlands Refuge, Inc.
  • Devil’s River Association
  • Bridges International
  • Campus Crusade for Christ
  • Logos Ministry
  • Brenham Bible Church, Elder
  • Brenham Christian Academy
  • New Beginnings Pregnancy Center
  • Inspire Women
William T. (Ted) Dom Chief Operating Officer

CAMERON MANAGEMENT ROLE

William T. (Ted) Dom, Chief Operating Officer, has been Dougal Cameron’s partner since September 2000. While Ted shares responsibility with Dougal for acquisitions, developing, and maintaining capital resources, he also directs the management of the Cameron Portfolio.

 

CAMERON HIGHLIGHTS

  • Negotiated acquisition terms, documents, and financing of One Park Ten in San Antonio (155,000 SF) in 2002.
  • Worked with Dougal Cameron on the purchase agreement for The Esperson Buildings (600,000 SF) in 2004 and term sheet with Amstar Group who was equity investor. Led underwriting and negotiation of acquisition documents.
  • Negotiated management contract and purchase option with the ownership of the 7660 Woodway Building in 2004 and led its sale in 2006 (109,000 SF).
  • Worked with Dougal Cameron on the purchase agreement for 1001 McKinney (372,000 SF) in 2007 and term sheet with Lehman Brothers’ fund who is equity investor. Led underwriting and negotiation of debt financing and acquisition documents.
  • In 2011, led sale of San Antonio properties – One Park Ten (155,837 SF) and Energy Plaza I & II (179,775 SF) – and Houston property at 3000 Richmond (96,789 SF).
  • Asset manager of 1001 McKinney Building and lead contact for equity partner and lender reporting and communications 2007 to 2012.
  • Worked with Dougal Cameron for the repurchase of The Esperson Buildings (600,000 SF) in 2012 and negotiation of joint venture agreement with equity partner.
  • Asset manager of Esperson since 2012. Oversaw major renovations. Negotiated contract for purchase of chilled water from Enwave’s chilled water loop. Manage the on-site property management and engineering staffs.

 

CAREER BACKGROUND

Before joining Cameron Management, Ted Dom was an asset manager for Gerald D. Hines for seven years, which included working with Dougal on Houston’s Central Business District projects. Ted was a member of the Hines team, who was responsible for closing the sale of JP Morgan Chase Tower and 1100 Louisiana, totaling 2.9 million square feet. After Hines, Ted relocated to Pittsburgh, PA, where he completed assignments as an independent tenant representative broker and consultant to a Pittsburgh financial institution. He returned to Houston in 1991 where he worked as a partner in a renewable energy company before joining Dougal.

 

EDUCATION

  • Stanford University Graduate School of Business
  • Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Lehigh University

 

Affiliations

  • Compass
  • The Beacon
  • Bishop John E. Hines Center for Spirituality and Prayer
  • Christ Church Cathedral

 

 

Scott R. Schroer Chief Financial Officer

CAMERON MANAGEMENT ROLE

Scott R. Schroer is the Chief Financial Officer for Cameron Management and is responsible for all finance, accounting, insurance, and tax functions. In addition, Scott oversees Human Resources and Investor Relations.

 

CAMERON HIGHLIGHTS

Involved with divestiture of Energy Plaza, One Park Ten and 3000 Richmond properties in 2011. Redesigned the Cameron Management website – 2011. Assisted with on-boarding of Esperson in 2012 (including issuance of CI B shares); refinance of 1001 McKinney and Esperson in 2014; extension of 1001 McKinney loan in 2017. Trained in Argus Enterprise – 2017. Upgraded accounting system to Yardi Voyager; streamlined budgeting and financial reporting; upgraded audit/appraisal responsive. Negotiates property tax valuation settlements with HCAD every year. Negotiated energy contracts for 1001 McKinney and Esperson. Handles insurance claims and annual insurance policy renewals. Maintained/enhanced employee benefits (health insurance, 401k); updated on-boarding, workers’ comp and termination procedures. On-boarded Angus Anywhere (work order and PM software) for both Esperson and 1001 McKinney – 2015.

 

CAREER BACKGROUND

Prior to joining Cameron Management in 2011, Scott was Owner and Chief Operating Officer for Toddy Products (a privately held, Houston-based food and beverage manufacturer) for 15 years, until the company was sold to S and D Coffee. Scott has held previous positions as the CFO of Lark Sequencing (biotech startup), Financial Analyst for the M&A group of Chemical Bank (now JPMorgan Chase), and Treasurer of Victor Federal Savings & Loan.

 

EDUCATION

  • MBA, concentration in Finance, Booth School at the University of Chicago
  • BE, Mechanical Engineering, Vanderbilt University

 

AFFILIATIONS

  • Bethel Church of Houston
  • Devil’s River Association
  • Houston Racquet Club
  • Community Bible Study
Allan Fuller Director of Engineering

CAMERON MANAGEMENT ROLE

As Director of Engineering / LEED AP, Allan Fuller focuses on increasing efficiency of operations and reducing energy consumption by applying practical and innovative improvements throughout all of Cameron Management’s investments.

 

CAMERON HIGHLIGHTS

In 2013 and 2014, Cameron Management acted as the general contractor in the Esperson escalator installation and Rusk lobby. The most competitive bid for the conveyance work was originally priced at $940,893.20 by Kone Elevator. Allan was successful in reducing the bid to $789,999 netting a 16% savings of $150,984. Similar efforts were achieved in all MEP components of the project making the overall cost substantially below typical market costs for this type of project.

During 2011, Allan developed and implemented a capital improvement project for Energy Plaza to provide an auxiliary cooling solution for the Petroleum Club, eliminating 1,400 hours of central plant run-time annually. The project reduced energy consumption by 365,817 kilowatt hours for an annual savings of $30,667.

In August 2011, Allan, once again, led the Cameron Management Team in acquiring LEED Gold EB: O&M certification at 1001 McKinney.

In August 2009, Allan spearheaded the documentation and work for the certification process to acquire the LEED-EB v2.0 Gold certification for 2000 St. James Place, a former Cameron Management property.

The Houston Club Building was purchased in 2007. Under Allan’s leadership and focus, building operation was fully automated with new controls, and energy consumption was reduced by 57.4%. All work was performed in-house.

When Cameron acquired the option of buying a position in 7660 Woodway, Allan increased the asset value by replacing the existing air-cooled HVAC system with an evaporative-cooled system that reduced annual operating costs by $150,000. The project earned a Centerpoint rebate of $56,000 reducing the capital cost to less than $300,000.

The lack of emergency power was a major concern in the purchase of the Esperson buildings in 2004. The previous owner cited costs in excess of two million dollars for not addressing the deficiency. Allan’s plan revisions reduced the capital cost to an affordable level of $620,000.

The Richmond portfolio of buildings were automated and refurbished under Allan’s guidance to improve performance and create value by lowering labor and operating costs.

CAREER BACKGROUND

Allan began his career in building management at 1001 McKinney in 1976, where he served in a formal apprenticeship program sponsored by Houston Management and Real Estate Company, Houston Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), and the US Department of Labor. Allan’s engineering career spans work in hospitality and industrial facilities and working as an independent mechanical contractor. Allan started working with Dougal Cameron in 1995 with the purchase of 3000 Richmond from Gerald Hines and provides the facility operations solutions for the Cameron portfolio.

 

EDUCATION

  • Piping Drafting, Massey Business College
  • Stationary Engineering, Houston Community College

 

CREDENTIALS

  • LEED Accredited Professional
  • Texas Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor – TACLA0196091
  • Texas Journeyman Electrician – TJEL221251
  • Texas Maintenance Electrician – TMEL46003
  • Texas Registered Boiler Installer – #1142
  • Texas Pest Control License – TPCL9045 PTWL&O
  • Texas Certified Applicator – #32546
  • City of Houston Stationary Engineer – #0325
  • EPA Registration #449198572 Universal
  • US Debt of Labor JAC Certificate in Stationary Engineering

 

AFFILIATIONS

  • ASHRAE – American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers
  • ACOE Houston – Association of Chief Operating Engineers
  • BOMA Houston – Building Owners and Managers Association

Brandon Johnson Director of Projects

CAMERON MANAGEMENT ROLE

As Director of Projects, Brandon Johnson works in conjunction with Cameron’s General Managers, Property Managers, and the Director of Engineering on all construction projects. He is responsible for construction supervision on tenant improvements, capital projects, and large building maintenance issues. His established relationships with contractors, architects, vendors and tenants lends to the continued success of each project. Brandon also manages an in-house Project Crew that competes with outside vendors in order to bring the best value to the tenants and investors.

 

CAMERON HIGHLIGHTS

 

Brandon was a huge asset during the lobby/tunnel redevelopment, including the Art Wall and escalator installation leading into the tunnel.  He has also been instrumental in the multi-tenant corridor redevelopment and the installation of sprinklers throughout the entire building. Brandon planned and managed the re-roofing project (in excess of 50, 000 square feet) at both 1001 McKinney and Energy Plaza in San Antonio inclusive of supervision of the Project Crew. He designed the outside garage stairwell for 1001 McKinney and then managed an outside vendor for the construction and installation process. Brandon supervised the refurbishment of all mechanical rooms at 1001 McKinney and 811 Rusk.

 

CAREER BACKGROUND

Prior to joining Cameron Management, Brandon managed a 17,000-square-foot production facility as Scene Shop Foreman at the Alley Theatre. During this time, he also built the halftime show for Super Bowl XXXVIII under Best Productions of New York. He has also worked in residential construction not only as a Construction Supervisor, but also in many of the trades.

 

EDUCATION

  • Associates Degree, Frank Phillips College
  • BA in Technical Theater, Texas Tech University

 

AFFILIATIONS

  • Project Management Institute
Alane Thorson Accountant

CAMERON MANAGEMENT ROLE

Alane Thorson is the Accountant for Cameron Management and is responsible for accounting and administrative duties which include A/R, A/P, Cash Management, Financial Reporting, Job Costing, Payroll, Human Resources, and Benefits Administration.

 

CAMERON HIGHLIGHTS

Alane joined Cameron Management in 2012 as an Accountant for 1001 McKinney, the Esperson Building, and 811 Rusk. Her accomplishments for Cameron Management include:

  • Implementation of Accounting Software upgrade
  • Payroll Platform upgrade

 

CAREER BACKGROUND

Prior to joining Cameron Management, Alane served as Senior Property Accountant for Crescent Real Estate Equities in downtown Houston. She was responsible for accounting duties for a portfolio of commercial office properties totaling 1.4M square feet.

 

EDUCATION

  • BS, Legal Studies and Accounting, University of Houston

 

AFFILIATIONS

  • Houston Accounting & Finance Professionals
  • Lease Accounting Professionals

Job Openings

CAMERON MANAGEMENT HAS NO JOB OPENINGS AT THIS TIME.

Thank you for checking our web site and for considering employment with Cameron Management, where our mission is to be the standard of excellence in serving our tenants.

Why Cameron Management?

Tenant Testimonials:

Conner & Winters, LLP

 

Conner & Winters, LLP is excited about finally becoming a member of the Esperson family of tenants in its “Crown Jewel of Houston Office Buildings,” taking the 23rd floor of the Niels Esperson Building.

This has been a long, nine year wait for the right opportunity

says Douglas M. Selwyn, Partner in the Conner & Winters law firm, who negotiated the lease.

I have admired this building for many years. The history, elegance and charm of the Niels Esperson building makes this very attractive in contrast to the new glass, concrete and steel structures that appear cold and sterile. The president of our firm, while in Houston on business, toured the office prior to negotiating the lease, immediately saw the same qualities of the building, lease space and history, and supported our efforts to lease the 23rd Floor.

With the Houston office of Conner & Winters expanding, it most recently added Bill Worthington and Peter Arbour.

 

 

About Conner & Winters, LLP

 

Founded in 1933 in Tulsa, Oklahoma by Benjamin C. Conner and John M. Winters, Jr., Conner & Winters is a regional, full-service business and litigation law firm with the experience and resources needed to solve the most difficult legal challenges. Conner & Winters has more than 110 lawyers across its seven offices in Austin, Dallas and Houston, Texas; Northwest Arkansas; Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma.; and Washington, D.C.

 

 

 Eastham, Watson, Dale & Forney, L.L.P.

 

For over 60 years we have had our offices in Esperson. The level of service has been exceptional in every respect. Our requests are always responded to in a prompt and considerate manner. We know that Cameron Management appreciates our business, staying in touch with us and making sure we’re a satisfied tenant. We have been very pleased with our decision to lease office space at Esperson.

        – William A. Durham, Managing Partner

 

 

Henneman Rau LLP

 

Henneman Rau LLP is excited to be a part of the Esperson tradition. As a firm, we are a sophisticated commercial litigation boutique with deep roots in the Houston community, and the modern, sophisticated updates that have been made to the Esperson buildings — while carefully maintaining their grace and elegance — fits perfectly with our vision of our firm, and should serve as an example for other historic buildings in Houston.

– Matt Henneman

About Henneman Rau LLP

 

Henneman Rau LLP is a newly formed boutique law firm with a focus in securities, employment and commercial litigation. Matt Henneman, Principal, is not only a sought-after arbitration and trial attorney for those in the banking and securities industries but is also deeply committed to Houston’s philanthropic causes such as the Hobby Center, Inprint and the Alley Theatre. George Rau III is a seasoned litigator and native Texan with experience in commercial litigation and complex tort cases. Both were previously part of the Watt Thompson & Henneman firm in Houston.

 

 

Interior Architects (IA)

IA has been consistently impressed with your team at Esperson. They do a great job of keeping things running smoothly and are quick to respond when there is an issue. The building is also well kept and is a place where we are proud to bring our clients. Beyond running a strong operation, Cameron very much appreciates and celebrates the place that Esperson has in the history of Houston. More than just managing the building, you and your team curate it as an historical asset of the city. We are very pleased to be a tenant with you and hope to be here for many years to come.

Very truly yours,

– Russell Manthy, Managing Director

 

 

Dancie Perugini Ware Public Relations dpwpr

We were attracted to the Esperson Building for its location, history and architectural details. We enjoy being in the heart of downtown Houston among other nationally recognized landmarks. Our office has won design awards, including top office design by PAPER CITY and has been published in several magazines, including the national magazine, INTERIOR DESIGN.  Cameron Management is wonderful to work with and responds quickly to our needs. They continually make improvements and offer amenities to Esperson tenants.

Sincerely,

– Dancie Perugini Ware

Community Involvement

Cameron Management believes in being part of the Community, be it in our buildings’ neighborhoods or in the Real Estate Community. Here are some of the organizations we have supported:

  • Ars Lyrica
  • Building Office and Managers Association (BOMA)
  • Camp For All
  • Central Houston, Inc. / The Downtown District
  • Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW)
  • Compass
  • Crime Stoppers of Houston, Inc.
  • Emergency Aid Coalition
  • Goodwill Industries of Houston
  • Heritage Society
  • Hines Center for Spirituality and Prayer
  • Hope International
  • Houston InTown Chamber of Commerce
  • Houston Owners and Leasing Brokers Association (HOLBA)
  • Houston Parks Board
  • Houston Symphony Society
  • Keep Houston Beautiful
  • Living Water International
  • National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
  • National Trust for Historic Preservation
  • New Hope Housing
  • Salvation Army
  • Star of Hope
  • Texas Children’s Hospital
  • The Beacon
  • Kappa Alpha Theta Design Weekend
  • Upper Kirby District