James's career in commercial real estate began in 2005 after graduating from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science. He became a Certified Appraiser in 2008 and in 2009 earned his MAI designation, the highest professional designation within the appraisal industry. In 2010 he furthered his knowledge and career and became a licensed Real Estate Broker. In 2010 he started Ryoak Real Estate Group, a small but fast growing commercial real estate appraisal, brokerage, and development company.

James is married to Johanna and has 4 beautiful children. They enjoy life in the gorgeous Texas Hill Country. He's deeply involved in his community and currently serves as a Board Member for the non-profit Hope for Heroes, an organization that supports first responders around Texas. James was born and raised in Texas, spending his formative years in San Antonio where he was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

Drew has been in the real estate industry since 2013 when he joined the Ryoak team. He has experience appraising commercial properties for lending purposes, estate planning, and right-of-way projects. He is a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in the State of Texas and Commonwealth of Virginia. Drew spent several years in southwest Virginia where he procured new clients and quickly established an excellent reputation of quality, credibility, and reliability. He has leveraged his valuation background by investing in and managing value-add projects.

He returned to Texas to help grow the Ryoak brand across all business segments. He is an active investor and plays a pivotal role on the Development team. Drew is also responsible for marketing, client development, admin, and other operational duties. He is also a licensed real estate agent in Texas with a focus on sale and leasing transactions for commercial property types.

Drew has been in the real estate industry since 2013 when he joined the Ryoak team. He has experience appraising commercial properties for lending purposes, estate planning, and right-of-way projects. He is a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in the State of Texas and Commonwealth of Virginia. Drew spent several years in southwest Virginia where he procured new clients and quickly established an excellent reputation of quality, credibility, and reliability. He has leveraged his valuation background by investing in and managing value-add projects.

He returned to Texas to help grow the Ryoak brand across all business segments. He is an active investor and plays a pivotal role on the Development team. Drew is also responsible for marketing, client development, admin, and other operational duties. He is also a licensed real estate agent in Texas with a focus on sale and leasing transactions for commercial property types.

Steve Lewis, as Property and Asset Manager, brings over 30 years of domestic and international senior corporate management experience to the Ryoak Group. He has a degree In Economics and has completed graduate studies in Public Health and Environmental Management at Tulane University. He is a licensed Real Estate Agent and is a candidate for CCIM (certified commercial investment member) designation.

Steve currently resides in Boerne, Texas with his wife, Sharon. Together, they have 12 children and 18 grandchildren.

Mandi is the Corporate Controller for Ryoak Real Estate Group. She is responsible for accounting, payroll, and construction project tracking. Mandi has been in the real estate lending industry since 2005. She has extensive experience in commercial and residential investing, loan documentation, and construction draw processing.

Originally from North Carolina, and after nearly 20 years in Colorado, she lives in Boerne, Texas with her husband and daughter.

Mandi is the Corporate Controller for Ryoak Real Estate Group. She is responsible for accounting, payroll, and construction project tracking. Mandi has been in the real estate lending industry since 2005. She has extensive experience in commercial and residential investing, loan documentation, and construction draw processing.

Originally from North Carolina, and after nearly 20 years in Colorado, she lives in Boerne, Texas with her husband and daughter.

Brett has been in the real estate industry since 2009 in a variety of roles. He has worked for many large companies in the real estate software and property management spaces. His specialties included managing and growing sales and operations teams for real estate data and analytics products and national property management brands. In 2021, Brett started Real Property Management Hill Country. His goal is to help investors purchase and manage income producing properties throughout San Antonio and the hill country.

RPM Hill Country has teamed up with Ryoak Real Estate Group to provide residential property management and sales services. Brett is a native Texan and resides in Boerne with his wife and children.