COLLIN

SENIOR ASSOCIATE | RETAIL

Professional Information

Collin Lester is a Senior Associate in the Retail Division at Henry S. Miller with 7+ years of experience across Greater Houston. He’s known for relentless canvassing, disciplined follow-through, and an owner-minded approach grounded in a Finance degree from Texas A&M. Collin works across all facets of retail: project leasing, tenant rep, landlord rep, land & pad site sales, ground leases, build-to-suit, acquisitions/dispositions, and site selection.

Professional History

Collin began in market research and underwriting before moving into brokerage roles where he executed retail leasing and land transactions across Houston. He has managed leasing for neighborhood centers and grocery-anchored projects, sourced value-add opportunities for ownership groups, and represented both local operators and regional/national brands. Recent work includes pre-leasing for ground-up developments, retail pad and land sales, and full-cycle deal management from canvassing and tours through LOI, lease, and close.

Client Feedback

“Collin is the role model for commercial agents. We were securing space in Houston from out of state, and he stayed on top of everything from start to finish. Although he represented the developer, he never hesitated to help us. His knowledge, professionalism, and integrity are second to none—I’d do a deal with Collin as lead agent in any state.”

“If you want a commercial real estate professional who is responsive, knowledgeable, and truly above reproach, call Collin. He answers the phone, follows up impeccably, and his service and market insight gave us the confidence to close. Even while representing the landlord, his support was outstanding. We’ll be working with him again on future deals.”