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1964

Jim Lake Sr. constructed the first building.

1977

Jim Lake Sr. and Mike Morgan developed projects in Plano and the area formerly known as the Trinity Industrial District.

1985

Jim Lake Sr. and Mike Morgan, along with broker Jim Lake Jr., purchased boarded-up buildings and transformed them into what is now known as the Bishop Arts District.

1986-1992

Jim Lake Sr. partnered with Trammell Crow Sr. to fund and construct Pioneer Plaza in Downtown Dallas.

1990

Jim Lake Jr. began acquiring office and warehouse properties in what would later become the Dallas Design District.

2005

The redevelopment of a three-story office building marked the Design District's first residential property.

2006

Jim Lake Jr. redeveloped a 200,000 SF warehouse into a Design Center, now known as International at Turtle Creek.

2013-2014

Jim Lake Jr. acquired and redeveloped the historic block on Jefferson Blvd into a mixed-use property known as Jefferson Tower.

Jim Lake Jr. and Amanda Moreno-Lake purchased and began redeveloping historic buildings in the squares of Waxahachie and Ennis.

2016

Jim Lake Jr. was named one of Dallas' Top 500 CEOs by D Magazine.

2017

Jim Lake Jr. and Mike Morgan created and unveiled the Dallas Circle of Heroes memorial to honor and celebrate the lives of the five police officers who bravely lost their lives in July 2016.

Jefferson Tower received a 2017 Preservation Achievement Award from Preservation Dallas.

2019-2020

The construction of the Mayor's House was completed in 2019, and in 2020, it received the Preservation Achievement Award from Preservation Dallas.

2020

Amanda Moreno-Lake was named one of Dallas' Top 500 CEOs by D Magazine.

OUR LEADERSHIP

Jim Lake, Jr.

CEO

jimlake@jimlakeco.com

A native of Dallas, Jim Lake, Jr. graduated from Baylor University in 1981 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Real Estate. He began his career that same year as a Commercial Real Estate Broker and joined Jim Lake Companies in 1985, marking his entry into the real estate development sector.

After navigating the commercial real estate recession of the late 1980s, he co-founded Jim Lake, Inc. and Jim Lake Partners, LLC, focusing on the acquisition and redevelopment of existing buildings. This initiative built upon the company’s success in creating the Bishop Arts District in North Oak Cliff. As his acquisition portfolio expanded and the Dallas Design District evolved, Jim Lake Companies emerged as a leader in Adaptive Urban Redevelopment. Notable projects include Trinity Loft, the first residential and mixed-use development in the Design District; International on Turtle Creek, a 158,000-square-foot design center repurposed from a parts warehouse; and Jefferson Tower, which encompasses an entire city block of historic buildings completed in 2015. Additional projects include the Waxahachie Town Square redevelopment, as well as developments in Downtown Ennis and Cedar Hill.

Jim is a former Chairman of the Board of the Stemmons Corridor Business Association and was recognized as one of Dallas’ Top 500 CEOs by D Magazine in 2016. He has received multiple accolades, including the Business of the Year award from the Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce, a Preservation Achievement Award for Jefferson Tower in 2017, and the Mayor’s House award in 2020. He currently serves as Chairman of the Oak Cliff Commerce Board of Directors.

Amanda Moreno-Lake

PRESIDENT OF REDEVELOPMENT, PARTNER

amlake@jimlakeco.com

Amanda Moreno-Lake brings over twenty years of experience in the construction and real estate industries. As the President of Redevelopment at Jim Lake Companies, she plays a pivotal role in various investment partnerships. Notably, Amanda successfully completed the redevelopment of the downtown square in Waxahachie and is currently focusing on the Oak Cliff Tower, along with redevelopment projects in Ennis and Cedar Hill. She also owns Ocho, a Latin-inspired restaurant, and has previously operated a hair salon, a western-wear store, and a trucking company.

Beyond her business endeavors, Amanda is deeply engaged in community service and holds several prominent board positions. She has been a member of the DART Board of Directors since 2013, where she chairs the Planning Committee. Additionally, she serves on the Dallas Arboretum Board of Directors, is a Bishop Dunne Ambassador, and is the co-founder of Mammogram Poster Girls. Amanda has also held leadership roles as Chairwoman of the Board for both the Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce and the Fair Park Texas Foundation.

Recognized for her contributions and leadership, Amanda has been featured in D Magazine's Dallas 500 list of Most Influential Leaders for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2024, underscoring her impact in the industry and her commitment to the community.

OUR TEAM

Veronica Cross

OFFICE MANAGER | LEASING AGENT

Cameron Short

MARKETING ASSOCIATE

Suzy Featherston

LEASING AGENT

Connor Leach

PROPERTY MANAGER

Brennan Folse

LEASING AGENT | PROPERTY MANAGER

Kevin Cross

PROPERTY MANAGER

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  • info@jimlakeco.com
  • 1350 Manufacturing St #101, Dallas, TX 75207

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