Our Team

Tami’s career in real estate has included representation of both tenants and landlords in the office and retail arena. She has represented local entrepreneurs, regional & national retailers and corporate clients such as law firms, oil & gas companies, and healthcare providers. Tami’s focus & expertise remains in Texas where she has worked extensively in both the primary and secondary markets.

Tami’s clients include and have included companies such as Thompson Knight, Carrizo Oil, Healix, Washington Mutual, Citi Bank, HEB, CompUSA/Tiger Direct, Sherwin Williams, Ace Hardware, Tasting Room, Max’s Wine Dive, Fitness Evolution, Hertz and YES Prep Public Schools.

In addition to traditional real estate services, Tami has provided her client’s strategic planning for a multi-market expansion with in-depth demographic analysis, marketing & disposition of REO property for large portfolios and project management for retail and corporate clients.

Prior to entering real estate Tami owned and operated Pearson English Architectural Design for over 10 years. The firm was recognized as the largest women-owned architectural firm in the state of Texas and 6th largest in the nation. The skills she developed as a business owner and commercial architectural designer bring additional value to the real estate process for her clients.

Tami earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Texas in Austin. She is a licensed broker in the State of Texas.

As a Partner with Waterman Steele Real Estate Advisors, Licia provides strategic input and direction for the firm’s Government Relations, Community Engagement, and public/Private Partnership practice. Licia also serves as President and CEO of the Waterman Steele Group. Since founding the firm, Licia has represented a broad range of clients from Fortune 500 companies to emerging businesses, nonprofits, governmental agencies, and high-level individuals.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

With almost 30 years’ experience in the political arena, Licia has served as the Chief of Staff or District Director for three former members of the U.S. House of Representatives and has served at the national level for several organizations. In her many capacities, Licia has also served as the chief political operative and as a liaison with federal, state, city, county and school district governmental entities. Licia’s vast network allows her to successfully navigate on behalf of our clients the ever-changing environment in which we work and live.

Prior to the inception of WSG, Licia was Managing Director for Apex Advisors, a strategic planning consulting firm headquartered in Houston, Texas. Licia also previously served as the President & CEO for Cherish Our Children International, an international children’s non-profit that develops and funds programs for vulnerable children and their communities around the world.

AFFILIATIONS

Licia is highly active in volunteer efforts nationally, as well as the state of Texas and the greater Houston community, serving on numerous boards and committees.

• Chairman of the Houston Public Library Foundation

Mike Easely is a native Houstonian who began his career in commercial real estate in 1984. Prior to joining Waterman Steele Real Estate Advisors, he was the sole proprietor of a Houston based real estate brokerage firm. Mike and his firm supported both small businesses and national corporations including Chase Bank (formerly Texas Commerce Bank), Camden Property Trust, The Houston Area Urban League, Mid-Town Redevelopment Authority, Frenchy’s Creole Chicken and McDonald’s. He is a CCIM candidate and a member of CCIM Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter.

Mike’s involvement in the Houston community is essential and he is a board member of the Hermann Park Conversancy. He is a founding member of the 5th Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation and remains actively involved in the revitalization of the community in which he was raised.

In 1979, Mike earned a Bachelor of Business degree from the University of Houston. He was previously employed as an Assistant District Executive in charge of recruitment for the Boy Scouts of America (Sam Houston Area Council) and a Sales Representative for the Xerox Corporation.

Mike has been married to Janyce for 38 years and they have three children, Megan, Jansen, and Mykel.

In her role as Managing Director, Angele brings more than 25 years of experience in creating and implementing strategic public relations and marketing campaigns on national, state, and local levels for WSG clients.

Before joining WSG, Angele worked as a Public Affairs Specialist for the United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, initiating the first ever public relations campaign promoting the National Economic Censuses. She also served as a Community Affairs Manager overseeing a diverse staff to promote the Decennial Censuses and annual surveys to media and the community in Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Atlanta regions. In a similar capacity, Angele managed community events for the Chicago Park District.

Angele has also worked as a writer/editor for The Bureau of National Affairs publications Energy Users Report and International Environment Reporter, and as a Public Relations specialist for Johnson Publishing Company. Additionally, Angele was a field producer for WJLA-ABC news affiliate in Washington, D.C. Angele is a member of the Public Relations Society of America, National Communications Association, and the Atlanta Writers Club.

Lindsay Erickson joined Waterman Steele in 2015. As a member of the firm’s retail team, Lindsay is responsible for strategic market planning, demographic analysis, and identifying opportunities for the firm’s clients.

Previously, Lindsay was the marketing director for First Community Bank, and worked as a Policy Analyst for The State of Texas House of Representatives.

A native Houstonian, Lindsay holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Texas. She is a licensed real estate broker in the State of Texas and a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

When not in the office, Lindsay enjoys traveling, spending time with her animals, and exploring new Houston restaurants. She is actively involved with the alumni association of her alma mater, The St. John’s School. Lindsay is also a part of the gala committee for PACE Youth, a nonprofit organization dedicated to at risk youth.

David has over 25 years of commercial real estate experience. As a commercial real estate lender for 15 years upon graduating from Texas A&M, he has financed many real estate projects in the Houston area and in Texas. In 2007, David stepped away from the real estate finance side and into the commercial real estate sales side of the business. He joined Waterman Steele in 2016 as the land brokerage specialist. Since then, he has successfully marketed commercial and retail properties, residential development tracts and has gained some additional expertise working with national fast-food franchises.

David is a member of the Greater Houston Partner, Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. In addition, he has served as the Finance Committee Chairman for Bellaire United Methodist Church.