Devon Drake

About Devon Drake

Drake Tappe is a commercial construction and real estate development firm based in Austin, TX. The firm is focused on constructing multifamily and townhome communities, specializing in A and A+ products throughout the state of Texas. We are devoted to adding value to projects through a uniquely boutique, client-centered approach to their work.From the firm’s roots in development, we understand the need to reduce cost, maintain a high-quality tenant experience, and predictably accelerate construction when creating a financial instrument. We are well-versed in the intricacies of ground-up multifamily and townhome construction. Our team possesses a strong subcontractor pool of local competitive bidders and operate under a merit shop philosophy to help facilitate their client\'s budget and schedule goals.Our commitment to maintaining long-standing relationships, absolute safety, and unwavering personal commitment have resulted in dozens of successful projects in several markets and of numerous product types.

Experience

1. Owner

   Drake Tappe

   Jan 2021 — Present · Austin, TX, US

Education

• Iowa State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Civil Engineering

  2013 — 2018

• Iowa State University

  Master of Engineering - MEng, Construction Engineering and Management

  2018 — 2019

Skills

• Project Planning
• Engineering
• Research
• Surveying
• English
• Leadership
• Event Planning
• Public Speaking
• Social Media
• Teamwork
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Autocad
• Microsoft Excel
• Revit
• Yoga
• Teaching
• Construction