JOe H. Schmidt
FOUNDER + MANAGING PARTNER
Joe Schmidt has worked in commercial real estate for 35 years. After graduating from the University of Oklahoma, he spent over 30 years at MetLife, AIG, Bank of America, UBS, and KeyBank in senior roles, including Managing Director and head of the Central Region. He and his teams financed commercial and multifamily properties in more than 50 cities across 23 states, totaling over $18 billion.
Mr. Schmidt is the founder and managing partner of JHS Interest, LLC, an investment firm in Dallas, Texas, specializing in industrial properties. The firm targets acquisitions in growing business areas in the Sun Belt. Mr. Schmidt oversees management and execution of all investment plans. In early 2020, he created Hillview Capital Partners (HCP) to focus on industrial opportunities in the Sun Belt. More information about HCP is available on at hillviewcp.com.
Mr. Schmidt is a native of Houston and has lived in Dallas for the past 25 years. He is a member of the University of Oklahoma Business Advisory Council and Real Estate Council of Dallas.