Doug brings more than two decades of leadership and real estate experience to the company. He has served as a founder, CEO, operator, and investor and has overseen the purchase and sale of over 100 houses and over 5,000 acres of rural land. Prior to starting Hawthorne Capital, Doug founded and led a pioneering real estate technology company, ultimately guiding it to a successful exit. Doug was named to the HBJ 40 Under 40 list, and his companies have regularly appeared on the lists of Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Companies and HBJ Best Places to Work.

Doug graduated from the business and honors colleges at Texas Tech University as the top graduate out of over 500 students. He also learned Spanish after spending a year living in Spain and Chile. To give back, he invests in veteran-owned businesses, mentors local entrepreneurs and grants scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Connect with Doug on LinkedIn and Facebook to learn more about his professional journey and Hawthorne Capital.
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Spencer is a proven sales, operations and organizational leader. A former collegiate and professional baseball player, he has gone on to hold various leadership positions in his corporate career. During his decade-long tenure at Baker Hughes, he rose to the positions of global sales director and North America product line director, ultimately leading teams of over 200 employees. He then went on to hold the titles of vice president and director of the board for other companies in oil field services and private equity. He is most recognized for consistently driving revenues while cutting costs, even during market downturns. His extensive management and sales experience combined with his passion for rural land make him an indispensable part of the team. Spencer holds a BBA in Business Management and Marketing from Oklahoma State University and an Executive MBA from Rice University.

Jeff is a seasoned business owner and real estate investor, having bought, sold, or loaned money on approximately 3,000 houses. He co-founded and helped lead the first and ultimately highest-performing HomeVestors (“We Buy Ugly Houses”) franchise in the Houston area before going on to co-found and operate the area’s most active lending company for real estate investors. Jeff worked as an accountant in a previous life and holds a degree from Sam Houston State University. Apart from Hawthorne Capital, he spends much of his time managing his portfolio of real estate notes, coaching youth football, and volunteering at the Houston Rodeo and Texas Children’s Hospital. He enjoys attending concerts, following his favorite sports teams, jogging to meet his annual mileage goal, and spending time with his wife and two sons. We appreciate Jeff’s support, as he was one of our earliest investors and is now one of our largest.

Jack is passionate about helping others. At Hawthorne Capital, that entails educating clients on our investment offerings and guiding them through the decision-making process. Jack sits on the board or serves as president of various non-profit organizations, many of which aim to advance human rights. He has risen to various leadership roles throughout his career. More recently, he has held the position of advertising account executive for one of Houston’s premier publications. Jack was previously the executive director for the Greater Houston Sports Foundation. He also owned and operated a sports marketing and sponsorship procurement agency for many years. Clients included the Grand Prix of Houston, Reliant Park, The Big 12 Conference and the Houston Dynamo. He can often be found at Houston sporting events with clients or rooting on the Texas A&M Aggies with his two sons. Jack is a dual-degree graduate from Syracuse University.