About Danny Nguyen

He and his team specialize in income-producing properties, shopping centers, buildings and land. They have leased, managed, brokered and developed hundreds of thousands of square feet of retail space – in addition to conducting multimillion-dollar transactions with large and small landlords, tenants, sellers, buyers and investors.

Danny utilizes his knowledge and experience to help tenants pinpoint the most advantageous and cost-effective location for their business. He helps landlords fill their retail centers with credit-worthy tenants, from “Mom & Pop shops” to national tenants such as Subway, Family Dollar, Nationwide Insurance, H&R Block, Cricket Wireless and CVS. He assists buyers in finding beneficial investments for their portfolios, whether those acquisitions are shopping centers, other income-producing properties or land. Working with Danny, sellers find buyers in a reasonable timeframe and with the highest-possible return.

Danny Nguyen is a problem-solver, is resourceful, and definitely knows the art of the deal.

A Certified Commercial Investment Member – CCIM – Danny is a recognized expert in the disciplines of commercial and investment real estate. The CCIM designation is considered by many to be the “Ph.D. of commercial real estate,” held by only 7 percent of the estimated 125,000 commercial real estate practitioners nationwide. As a CCIM, Danny is an invaluable resource to the commercial real estate owner, investor and user.

Professional, Governmental and Community Relationships

People do business with people they know and respect. Danny participates on a high level with a number of organizations – demonstrating an amazing ability to work and network with a wide variety of business and governmental leaders.

Professional and Business Organizations

Asian American Houston Political Action Committee

American National Bank Building Owner’s Association  – Board of Directors

• TAR (Texas Association of Realtor)  Director
• Houston Association of Realtors^® – former member, Board of Directors
• Texas Association of Realtors^® – Director, Houston region
• CCIM Institute
• CCIM “Rising Star” 2007
• ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) – national member, attends Las Vegas convention
• Vietnamese American Houston Chamber of Commerce (VACC) – founder and President
• Houston West Chamber of Commerce – member
• Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2009
• Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce – member
• Fort Bend Leadership Forum – Class of 2006
• Asian Chamber of Commerce – member

Governmental and Educational Organizations

• Chairman Elect (2010-2011), City of Houston Mayor’s International Affairs and Development Council – Asia/Australia Division
• Houston Community College District III – Advisory Board
• Honorary Degree Recipient 2008
• Missouri City – TIRZ #3 Board Member (Fort Bend County Drainage District Representative)
• Missouri City – member, economic development task force

Cultural Organizations and Other Activities

Having realized his entrepreneurial dream, Danny helps as many as he can to accomplish those same dreams. He is a role model in the Vietnamese community. Danny has been a motivational and business speaker at colleges, universities and other organizations, and has served as master of ceremonies for hundreds of community and entertainment events.

• Vietnamese Culture and Science Association – member, initiated and has led a public speaking program for 2½ years
• Houston Community College – adjunct professor, taught Vietnamese, 4-hour credit class
• Radio Saigon Houston KREH 900 AM, “Business Forum” – talk-show host for 4 years
• Saigon Broadcasting TV Network, SBTV Houston – talk-show host
• Asian language advisory boards – member, Harris County and Fort Bend County Voter Registrars’ election outreach programs
• Greater Houston Partnership, federal court – interpreter
• Toastmasters, Articulators Club – Vice President of Public Relations
• Earned CTM (now CC – Competent Communicator) award in 2008

Education, Languages and Personal

• Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, degree in International Business and Marketing
• International Entrepreneur Society – founder and President
• Fluent in English and Vietnamese, advanced skill in business Spanish, learning Thai and French
• Proud husband and father of two young sons

Life and Business Philosophy

Danny is enthusiastic and passionate about real estate, quoting Confucius, “Find a job that you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.” This career is a good match of his talents, skills, education, background and philosophy in life.

He is a strong advocate of freedom of enterprise, forming the Vietnamese American Houston Chamber of Commerce to promote this specific liberty. The quarterly VACC luncheon is an impressive networking event, drawing high-level regional speakers and offering the opportunity for small-business owners and government leaders to interact and build relationships.

With his passion, knowledge, contacts and affiliation with a team of experienced commercial real estate professionals, Danny is personally committed to fulfilling his clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations.