Live Oak is a privately held Central Texas commercial real-estate firm that develops, acquires, leases, and manages industrial, office, medical, and retail properties for tenants, investors, strategic partners, and communities, using an integrated investment, development, brokerage, and property-services model locally.
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AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
A joint venture partner with Riverside and Live Oak on the New Hope mixed-use project in Cedar Park.
A joint venture partner with Cordova Real Estate Ventures and Live Oak on New Hope.
The general contractor for the New Hope project.
The architect for the New Hope project.
The engineer for the New Hope project.
A joint venture between three Austin-based real estate firms — Cordova Real Estate Ventures, Riverside and Live Oak — has broken ground on Phase I of New Hope
A joint venture between three Austin-based real estate firms — Cordova Real Estate Ventures, Riverside and Live Oak — has broken ground on Phase I of New Hope
A joint venture between three Austin-based real estate firms — Cordova Real Estate Ventures, Riverside and Live Oak — has broken ground on Phase I of New Hope
A joint venture between three Austin-based real estate firms — Cordova Real Estate Ventures, Riverside and Live Oak — has broken ground on Phase I of New Hope
Zapalac/Reed Construction Co. is the project’s general contractor, McFarland Architecture is the architect and Malone Wheeler is the engineer.
Zapalac/Reed Construction Co. is the project’s general contractor, McFarland Architecture is the architect and Malone Wheeler is the engineer.
Zapalac/Reed Construction Co. is the project’s general contractor, McFarland Architecture is the architect and Malone Wheeler is the engineer.
Zapalac/Reed Construction Co. is the project’s general contractor, McFarland Architecture is the architect and Malone Wheeler is the engineer.
Zapalac/Reed Construction Co. is the project’s general contractor, McFarland Architecture is the architect and Malone Wheeler is the engineer.
Zapalac/Reed Construction Co. is the project’s general contractor, McFarland Architecture is the architect and Malone Wheeler is the engineer.
| COMPANY NUMBER | 800771572 Texas Secretary of State · US · Active In existence |
| United States | active 4 projects tracked |
| Industrial | 4 of 4 |
Scott holds a B.S. in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin
Scott holds a B.S. in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin
# Scott Flack Scott is a seasoned real estate veteran
https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-flack-538217a
He currently sits on the Board and Executive Committee at the Austin Community Foundation (ACF) and is Co-Chair of ACF’s Housing Accelerator.
He currently sits on the Board and Executive Committee at the Austin Community Foundation (ACF) and is Co-Chair of ACF’s Housing Accelerator.
As CEO, Scott oversees Live Oak’s investment and development activities and is responsible for the firm’s strategic direction.
Partner, CEO (Current) Apr 2015 - Present (11 years and 6 months)
As CEO, Scott oversees Live Oak’s investment and development activities and is responsible for the firm’s strategic direction.
As CEO, Scott oversees Live Oak’s investment and development activities and is responsible for the firm’s strategic direction.
Scott is a seasoned real estate veteran with over 25 years of experience in leasing, development and investment across all product types, with a particular focus on the industrial sector.
Scott is a seasoned real estate veteran with over 25 years of experience in leasing, development and investment across all product types, with a particular focus on the industrial sector.
Scott holds a B.S. in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin
As CEO, Scott oversees Live Oak’s investment and development activities and is responsible for the firm’s strategic direction.
# Doug Thomas
Prior to Doug’s tenure with Live Oak, he was focused on landlord representation for the Trammell Crow Company (TCC) and CBRE industrial teams, and tenant representation transactions with Hill Partners Corporate Services.
Prior to Doug’s tenure with Live Oak, he was focused on landlord representation for the Trammell Crow Company (TCC) and CBRE industrial teams, and tenant representation transactions with Hill Partners Corporate Services.
Prior to Doug’s tenure with Live Oak, he was focused on landlord representation for the Trammell Crow Company (TCC) and CBRE industrial teams, and tenant representation transactions with Hill Partners Corporate Services.
Doug Thomas serves as Partner with Live Oak and Director of Leasing
Doug Thomas serves as Partner with Live Oak and Director of Leasing, where he manages portfolio leasing as well as planning and strategy.
Doug Thomas serves as Partner with Live Oak and Director of Leasing
Doug Thomas serves as Partner with Live Oak and Director of Leasing
During his tenure in commercial real estate, Doug has closed over 500 deals totaling over five million square feet.
Doug Thomas serves as Partner with Live Oak and Director of Leasing, where he manages portfolio leasing as well as planning and strategy.
Bachelor of Arts Science, Technology, and Society - Stanford University
Bachelor of Arts Science, Technology, and Society - Stanford University
# Ryan Whalen
Partner, Leasing & Investments at Live Oak CRE
Ryan Whalen is a Partner at Live Oak and serves the Leasing & Investments divisions
Partner, Leasing & Investments - [Live Oak] (Current) Jan 2017 - Present
Ryan Whalen is a Partner at Live Oak and serves the Leasing & Investments divisions, where he is focused on leasing, industrial development, and acquisitions.
Ryan Whalen is a Partner at Live Oak
Ryan Whalen is a Partner at Live Oak and serves the Leasing & Investments divisions, where he is focused on leasing, industrial development, and acquisitions.
Ryan Whalen is a Partner at Live Oak and serves the Leasing & Investments divisions, where he is focused on leasing, industrial development, and acquisitions.
Ryan has completed over 250 lease transactions totaling over 5 million square feet.
Ryan Whalen is a Partner at Live Oak and serves the Leasing & Investments divisions, where he is focused on leasing, industrial development, and acquisitions.
Bachelor of Science - The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science - The University of Texas at Austin
# Sari Zuhn
Partner, Director of Property Management at Live Oak
As Partner and Director of Property Management, Sari leads a dynamic team
Director of Property Management (Current) Jul 2025 - Present
Sari Zuhn, who joined Live Oak in 2014, has more than 20years of experience in commercial real estate
As Partner and Director of Property Management, Sari leads a dynamic team
As Partner and Director of Property Management, Sari leads a dynamic team
Sari Zuhn, who joined Live Oak in 2014, has more than 20years of experience in commercial real estate
Certified Property Manager (CPM®)
As Partner and Director of Property Management, Sari leads a dynamic team of senior managers, managers, and assistant managers
Chief Operating Officer at Live Oak Gottesman
Chief Operating Officer at Live Oak Gottesman
Chief Operating Officer at Live Oak Gottesman
Chief Operating Officer at Live Oak Gottesman
Chief Operating Officer at Live Oak Gottesman
Chief Operating Officer at Live Oak Gottesman
Chief Operating Officer at Live Oak Gottesman
Jesse holds an MBA from the University of Kansas and a BS in Accounting from Missouri State University.
Jesse holds an MBA from the University of Kansas and a BS in Accounting from Missouri State University.
Jesse holds an MBA from the University of Kansas and a BS in Accounting from Missouri State University.
Jesse holds an MBA from the University of Kansas and a BS in Accounting from Missouri State University.
# Jesse Daly
Chief Financial Officer - Chief Operating Officer - [Live Oak] (Current)
He also held senior finance, strategy and business development roles at EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR), BlueScope Steel (ASX: BSL) and Inergy LP
He also held senior finance, strategy and business development roles at EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR), BlueScope Steel (ASX: BSL) and Inergy LP
He also held senior finance, strategy and business development roles at EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR), BlueScope Steel (ASX: BSL) and Inergy LP
He also held senior finance, strategy and business development roles at EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR), BlueScope Steel (ASX: BSL) and Inergy LP
Chief Financial Officer - Chief Operating Officer - [Live Oak] (Current)
Chief Financial Officer - Chief Operating Officer - [Live Oak] (Current) Mar 2025 - Present
Jesse Daly leads finance and operations for Live Oak, including accounting, financial planning, property operations, technology infrastructure, human resources and administrative functions.
Prior to joining Live Oak, Jesse served as Chief Financial Officer at Nolan Ryan Brands
Jesse Daly leads finance and operations for Live Oak
He is a licensed CPA in Missouri and Texas.
executing more than 40 transactions totaling over $4 billion in enterprise value.
executing more than 40 transactions totaling over $4 billion in enterprise value.
Jesse holds an MBA from the University of Kansas
Chief Financial Officer - Chief Operating Officer - [Live Oak] (Current) Mar 2025 - Present
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| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope — Industrial Phase I | Cedar Park, United States | industrial | — | — | 271,689 sq ft | — | — | 2023 | August 31, 2023 | Mar 2024 – May 2024 | Aug 2024 | +4.0 mo (+3.0 to +5.0) | sourced | completed |
| Plum Creek Business Park — Building Two | Kyle, United States | industrial | — | — | 24,880 sq ft | — | — | — | — | Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 | Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 | 0.0 mo (−11.0 to +11.0) | sourced | completed |
| 2500 S Hwy 183 | Austin, United States | industrial | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Heatherwilde 45 — Buildings 1, 2 and 3 | Pflugerville, United States | industrial | — | 1 | — | USD 12.6m estimated cost | — | 2018 | Feb. 15, 2018 | Jan 2018 | Dec 2018 | +11.0 mo (+11.0 to +11.0) | sourced | completed |
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| Tracked since | October 10, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 11, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 11, 2026 |
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