When Nathan co-founded Primus Real Estate Services in 1999, there was a clear vision: provide unmatched service to tenants and pursue best in class development opportunities. Since then, Nathan has played a principal role in the development of approximately 1,000,000 SF of Class A shopping centers and mixed use developments, including two Target anchored power centers.

When he is not focused on real estate, Nathan’s interests include off-road motorcycle racing, cycling, and spending time with his three children.

Experience:

Nathan got his start in real estate as a commercial real estate appraiser with American Realty Analysts. He later joined The Wetizman Group where he started on the ground level of shopping center leasing, and quickly became a Senior Vice President and one of the company’s top producers. His development experience includes land acquisition, leasing, sales, finance, construction management, and asset management.

Nathan views tenant relationships as the cornerstone of successful retail. He has fostered relationships and completed deals with notable companies such as Target, Home Depot, Best Buy, Steinmart, Michaels, Guitar Center, OfficeMax, Petsmart, Spec’s Fine Wines, Hard Rock Cafe, BJ’s Brewhouse, Taco Cabana, Mimi’s Cafe, Chili’s, Mattress Firm and Firestone.

Education and Credentials:

BBA from University of Texas, Austin, TX.

Professional/Community Involvement:

Former president of Austin Commercial Real Estate Society, ICSC member, Real Estate Council of Austin member

Mark Shields co-founded Primus Real Estate Services, LLP in 1999. As a partner in Primus Real Estate, Mark actively pursues retail development and acquisition properties. Mark has developed over 1,000,000 square feet of Class A shopping centers and mixed-use developments.

Experience:

Mark’s experience includes land acquisition, sales, leasing, finance, construction management and asset management.

Prior to forming Primus Real Estate Services, Mark was Senior Vice President with The Weitzman Group for 10 years. Mark was Retail Division Head at The Weitzman Group, supervising the largest retail brokerage division in Austin. Mark was involved in land acquisition and lease-up of multiple retail centers. Mark was a Company-wide Top 10 Producer.

Education and Credentials:

BBA from Saint Edwards University, Austin, TX.

Professional/Community Involvement:

ICSC Member, Urban Land Institute Member, Real Estate Council of Austin Member, CLBA Member, Salvation Army Board Member, ABOR Member, ACRES Board Member.