As the founding Principal of Axis Realty Group in 2007, Alex has 20 years real estate experience specializing in tenant representation, project leasing, building sales and investment properties. Mr. Payne represents owners, users and tenants of all commercial property types throughout Denton County and the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Alex is a highly motivated, results-driven professional and prides himself on maintaining the highest ethical standards when working with his clients and other brokerage professionals. Having spent much of his career specializing in a smaller market area such as Denton, he has had the privilege of working on a wide range of transaction types. His experience ranges from selling large tracts of land for development, assemblage of urban infill sites for multi-family development, site-selection for corporate offices and manufacturing facilities to selling shopping centers or other income properties for investment groups. Alex has built Axis Realty Group to become widely recognized as leader in industrial, office, medical and retail project leasing throughout Denton County and enjoys the process of working on projects from initial site selection, to design and construction phase, through lease up and management and to eventual sale.

Education/ Professional Recognition

Alex received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 2000. Alex has focused on his business in addition to becoming an active member in the community. Much of his time is spent coaching his children's sports but he is a member of the North Texas Commercial Association of REALTORS, The Chamber of Commerce in Denton and Argyle, Denton Economic Development Partnership, The Urban Land Institute, Class of 2004-2005 Leadership Denton. He serves/has served on the Board of Directors for the following organizations: Health Services of North Texas, Denton Community Theatre, Downtown Development Task Force, Denton Zoning Board of Adjustment, Texas Filmmakers (Thin Line Film Festival), and Argyle Chamber of Commerce. Alex lives in Argyle with his wife Amanda and four children, Ethan, Emerson, Evan and Victoria.

Brad is a third-generation resident of Denton County and has real estate, banking, and entrepreneurship in his blood. Brad's passion for real estate was first kindled as an investor. As he became exposed to various types of real estate over the years, he has focused his attention on commercial real estate. Prior to joining Axis Realty Group in 2015, Brad spent seven years as Senior Vice President at First State Bank. In that capacity, Brad focused on helping clients acquire and build commercial real estate properties in the Denton area. He was a valued advisor to his clients because of his personal background in real estate. His experience underwriting and financing commercial real estate transactions enables him to professionally guide his clients through underwriting real estate and closing complex transactions.

Brad also has a strong background in construction and property management. He often assists his real estate clients through finish out, construction, and development matters as he calls upon his experience managing construction and development projects. He understands what it takes to own and maintain real estate and enjoys sharing his expertise with his clients.

Brad grew up in Krum, where he graduated high school in 1995. He earned a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in marketing and a master's degree in Journalism from the University of North Texas. He lives in Krum with his wife, Danielle, and his daughter Kali. Brad and Danielle are also proud to support their boys, Dallin and Blake, in their higher education pursuits. Brad currently serves as a trustee of the Krum Independent School District and is a graduate of the 2006 class of Leadership Denton. In addition to spending time with family, he enjoys serving in his church, traveling, dancing, and playing golf.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Brigham Young University, Bachelor of Marketing - 2001
University of North Texas, Master of Journalism - 2003

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Commercial Real Estate – Financing & Underwriting
Development Consulting
Land & Commercial Property Sales
Tenant & Landlord Representation
Property Management

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Axis Realty Group – 2015 – Present
NorthBridge Management and Consulting – Co-Founder 2015
NorthBridge Realty Holdings – Co-Founder 2015
First State Bank – Sr. Vice President 2008 – 2015
Big Star Homes – 2006 – 2008
First United / Farmers & Merchants State Bank – 2001 - 2006

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Class of 2006 Leadership Denton
Bishop – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – 2015 – 2021
Krum Independent School District – Trustee

Originally from a small East Texas town, Chase has called Denton home since 2008. He attended the University of North Texas from 2010 – 2014, earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management. After two years in the Logistics industry, he was recruited by Axis Realty Group, joining the team in 2016. Chase enjoys meeting new people and serving the various businesses of Denton and surrounding counties.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• University of North Texas, BS

AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:

• North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors (NTCAR)
• Denton County Young Professionals

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• Project Leasing - Industrial, Office, Retail
• Commercial Property Sales
• Tenant & Landlord Representation

NOTABLE CLIENTS/TRANSACTIONS:

Landlords:

• Stockbridge - Leasing of Granite Point Business Park
• ResponsiveEd - Leasing of 52,000 SF office building
• First United Bank - leasing of bank-owned office building
• Porter Investments- Leasing of Commercial property portfolio

Tenant/Buyer Representation:

• Heritage Aviation - Represented in 40,000 SF warehouse facility lease
• Airborne Sports - Represented in 35,000 SF retail lease for 1st TX location
• Premier Enterprises - Represented in 24,000 SF warehouse facility lease
• Shellman's Fine Wine & Spirits - represented in new 5,000 SF retail lease for 2nd location
• Planting Seeds Counseling & Coaching - Represented in 5,000 SF office lease for 2nd location
• Silicone Specialties Inc - Represented in 3,500 SF office lease, expansion of Dallas office
• ConnectediO - Represented in 3,500 SF industrial lease, corporate office relocation from CA
• Landmark Properties - Represented in 3,200 SF office lease for student housing pre-leasing office
• NB Denton Truckport - Represented in 63,000 SF industrial investment purchase

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:/h5>

• Axis Realty Group - Agent since June 2016

PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• 1999-2000: Daryl Flood Relocation & Logistics - Logistics Services Sales

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

• The Denton Chamber of Commerce
• The Northwest Metroport Chamber of Commerce

Sharla joined Axis Realty Group in April 2018 to provide executive support and marketing expertise. She brings over 21 years of commercial real estate experience where she has pioneered process design, construction, implementation and management in various roles including marketing, brokerage, research, acquisitions and administration.

Prior to joining Axis, Sharla provided virtual marketing and creative services to clients from many different industries. Before that, her experience traversed administrative and marketing roles with global and regional commercial real estate companies including CRT Properties, Inc., Cawley Partners, Jones Lang LaSalle, Holt Lunsford Commercial, Cushman & Wakefield, and Encore Enterprises.

Sharla is responsible for team support and administration, marketing and promotional materials, presentations, website maintenance, event coordination and special projects. Her talents extend across a wide range of experience in different aspects of marketing, event planning, design and project coordination.