Two Female Powerhouses Join Fast Growing Lee & Associates – Houston Office

Katie Smith, Marketing Manager

Mary Doetterl, Industrial Research Manager

February 9, 2023 (HOUSTON) – Lee & Associates – Houston, a nationwide leader in commercial real estate services, announces Katie Smith and Mary Doetterl have joined its growing team. Smith will serve as Marketing Manager and will oversee the strategic marketing efforts of the Houston office. As Industrial Research Manager, Doetterl is tasked with the market research efforts; capturing trends and insights into the greater Houston area’s industrial commercial real estate transactions.

“Katie and Mary have spent their careers building a reputation of exceptional work product and industry knowledge,” said Mike Spears, managing partner of Lee & Associates – Houston. “Both women add instant credibility to our marketing and research capabilities and make us a stronger team. We’re excited to have them on board, particularly at a time when Lee & Associates – Houston is rapidly growing. We know, without doubt, they will make a difference in our client services.”

Previously, Smith served at Stream Realty Partners where she elevated strategic design efforts and streamlined all marketing operations. Notably, Smith established the Empire West brand and marketing campaign, which was a finalist for the Houston Business Journal’s 2022 Landmark Awards.

Doetterl comes to Lee & Associates – Houston with 30-plus years of professional experience. She previously worked at Cushman & Wakefield where she led their industrial research group. Doetterl is also a founding member of the Commercial Real Estate Research Forum (CRERF).

“Mary’s industrial research capabilities are unmatched in the commercial real estate industry and we’re pleased to have her spearheading the industrial research group,” said Robert McGee, principal. “It’s been a long-needed resource and Mary is the perfect person to lead the effort.”

About Lee & Associates – Houston
Lee & Associates – Houston is a fully-integrated commercial real estate company with unrivaled market knowledge and an unwavering commitment to integrity and excellence. Our business-minded brokers specialize in office, industrial and land real estate investments. Lee & Associates – Houston is part of a nationwide network of brokers in more than 65 offices in North America. The brokerage is uniquely qualified to support our clients’ real estate needs in Houston, across Texas and throughout the US. For more information, visit lee-associates.com/houston.