Ray Pittman

About Ray Pittman

I’ve worn many hats during my 35+ years in the real estate industry, but none more exciting than my new role as President of Austin Surf Club for Discovery Land Co. I have held senior leadership roles with CBRE in the U.S. and Australia as well as 20+ years in leadership roles on the development side of our business. I am proud of my involvement and leadership of some of Colorado’s largest and most notable development projects during this time, as well as significant involvement in the Austin and Nashville markets. I have extensive experience and proven expertise in property investment, development and construction management, corporate strategy, executive team leadership, mergers and acquisitions, client solutions and lease and sale transactions. I look forward to working with an incredible team of leaders, partners, and professionals at Austin Surf Club to help bring our vision of a world-class private surf club and community to life, with an emphasis on health and wellness, environmental stewardship, family, friends, and fun.

Experience

1. President - Austin Surf Club

   Discovery Land Company

   Mar 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Austin Surf Club is Discovery Land Company’s flagship private surf club, designed to deliver the ultimate surf lifestyle experience. Through a dynamic partnership with renowned surfer Kelly Slater, these two iconic brands have combined their expertise to create an unparalleled surf paradise in the heart of Texas. Austin Surf Club is a Texas-inspired, tight-knit community of like-minded families where lifelong friendships, well-being, and an overwhelming sense of carefree fun and adventure will flourish. Located 15 minutes from Austin-Bergstrom Airport and 30 minutes from Downtown Austin, the Club will be comprised of a variety of residences and Discovery’s signature amenities and services, with its central amenity a 2,144 ft long surf basin equipped with Kelly Slater’s world-class wave technology.

Education

• UC Santa Barbara

  BA, Liberal Studies

  1981 — 1985

• University of Colorado Denver

  MBA, Leadership & Strategy

  2013 — 2016

Skills

• Feasibility Studies
• Sellers
• Commercial Real Estate
• Mixed-Use
• Investments
• Real Estate Financing
• Real Estate Economics
• Corporate Real Estate
• Entitlements
• Brokerage
• Real Estate
• Investment Properties
• Leadership
• Strategy
• Disposition
• Dispositions
• Tenant Representation
• Location Intelligence
• Construction Management
• Tenant
• Strategic Planning
• Facilities Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Negotiation
• Construction
• Leases
• Real Estate Development
• Land Acquisition