Philip is currently employed as President/Chief Executive Officer of Woodbranch Management, Inc. which is a privately owned real estate company engaged in the management and leasing of its own properties. The Woodbranch Management portfolio consists of office buildings, parking garages, a shopping center in the greater Houston area with an office building and a downtown apartment tower under development. Current/past accomplishments and/or involvement are as follows:
Graduate Strake Jesuit High School in Houston
BBA in Finance from University of Houston
Westchase District Board of Directors (chairman)
IREM past president (2006)
IREM Presidential Volunteer Award (2005 & 2007)
IREM CPM of the year (2003)
BOMA Board of Directors (1987 – 1991)
IREM Executive Council (1986 – 1990 & 2003 – 2007)
IREM National Instructor
ICSC – State Director (1991 – 1994)
Downtown Historic District – Board of Directors
Licensed broker since 1978
Avid runner (marathoner)
Certified Property Manager (CPM)
Certified Shopping Center Manager (CSM)
Board of Directors — Memorial Park Conservancy (current)
Board of Directors — CYCLE (current)
All around, pretty nice guy
Lisa Chargois Accounting Director/Human Resources
Lisa Chargois
Accounting Director/Human Resources
Lisa Chargois is a native Houstonian. She graduated from Bellaire Senior High School and attended the University of St. Thomas. Lisa has over 25 years’ experience in commercial property management and accounting. She is the Director of accounting and human resources. Her responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing financial statements and providing complete bookkeeping service on a monthly basis for all properties. Ms. Chargois is a life coach with an interest in helping others reach their destiny in life. For fun, she loves to exercise, travel and experience new 5 star restaurants. She collects giraffes, known for their strength and curiosity, something she possesses.
Bahman Mozafari, RPA, SMA, FMA Vice President
Bahman Mozafari, RPA, SMA, FMA
Vice President
Bahman is Vice President of Woodbranch Management, Inc. and has been with the company since its inception in 1988. Duties during this time include property management, construction management, and engineering. He has 38 years’ of practical (hands-on) experience and training on all aspects of building systems and structures. This includes soil mechanics, foundation, all types of building structures, curtain wall systems, masonry, roofing, HVAC systems, electrical, plumbing, vertical transportation, water proofing, building codes, governmental regulations, and energy management. He has been associated with BOMA since 1993 and is a Dale Carnegie graduate. He enjoys martial arts, playing guitar, working on cars, and growing orchids. He has a great sense of humor but does not know how to tell a joke!
Kim Peck, CPM Senior Property Manager
Kim Peck, CPM
Senior Property Manager
Kim Peck has 30 years’ experience in commercial property management. She started her real estate career at Henry S. Miller under the direction of Philip Schneidau until 1992. In 1998, Kim went back to work for Philip at Woodbranch Management. As the Senior Property Manager, she oversees several commercial office buildings and is responsible for managing all operations on these properties. She received her Certified Property Manager (CPM®) designation in 2011 from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM.) In addition, she is an active member in both IREM and BOMA participating on numerous committees. She was honored with IREM’s Associate Member of the Year in 2006, IREM’s CPM® Candidate of the year in 2007 and 2008, and IREM’s Chairperson of the Year in 2013.
Christy Cobb Leasing Associate
Christy Cobb
Leasing Associate
Christy Cobb grew up in White Oak, Texas, attended Texas A&M University, and then moved to Houston in 1997. She joined Woodbranch Management, Inc. in May 2000 as a Leasing Associate. Christy is the proud mother of an amazing son and daughter. She enjoys spending time with her children and hanging out with friends. Christy is an active member of IREM – Institute of Real Estate and Management.
Tracey Taylor Tenant Administrator
Tracey Taylor
Tenant Administrator
Tracey joined Woodbranch Management in 2012, bringing with her ten years’ of property management experience. Prior to property management, Tracey worked in the beverage industry for 20 years where she held many positions. Tracey takes pride in the customer service and administration she gives to tenants. Outside of work, Tracey enjoys working out and spending time with her daughters.
Brittany James Commercial Property Accounts Analyst
Brittany James
Commercial Property Accounts Analyst
Brittany is responsible for maintaining the rental records for 300+ corporate tenants. She has been with Woodbranch Management for over 10 years, starting out as the part-time accounting clerk. In 2009, she graduated cum laude from the University of Houston.
Shelly Smallwood Front Desk Manager
Shelly Smallwood
Front Desk Manager
I was born and raised in South Texas but have lived in Houston for over 25 years. I love to jump in the car with my hubby and drive all over the US to see National Parks and other natural wonders. Working is what I do to support my trip habit! A couple of other things I enjoy are books and good music. I joined the Woodbranch family in 2017.
Diane Booker Tenant Administrator
Diane Booker
Tenant Administrator
Diane was born & raised in Houston and has always had a passion for Real Estate. She has over 20 years’ experience working in the Commercial Real Estate Industry. She worked for several of the larger global real estate firms, but prefers a smaller, close knit bunch like Woodbranch. In December 2020 Diane obtained her Real Estate License and in 2021 she joined Woodbranch. When not having fun at Woodbranch, Diane loves boating and hanging out with her three (3) grown children, (2) sons & (1) daughter & going roller skating with her 10 year old grandson on the weekend.
