Chief Financial
Officer

Chris Simek

Chris Simek, Chief Financial Officer for Tellus Group LLC, joined the company in 2018 as Controller for Windsong Ranch. He has been responsible for leading all aspects of Finance and Accounting for Tellus, managing the treasury, budgeting, and accounting for existing projects, as well as preparing the company for future acquisitions. He is tasked with the overall financial plans and policies, partner reporting, deal/operational analysis, and relationships with the financial community.

Chris began his professional career as a Financial Analyst modeling and developing pro forma business plans for new startups. After receiving an M.B.A. from the Edwin L. Cox School of Business at SMU, Chris entered the real estate industry, providing accounting and finance expertise to builder/mortgage joint ventures at Countrywide. In 2007, he accepted a position with Centex Homes and transitioned to the homebuilding side of the business.

From 2007 – 2018 Chris acquired extensive experience holding various finance and accounting leadership positions with national homebuilders, focused on major Texas markets. He has been heavily involved in the financial, operational, and capital components of land acquisition and development in these roles.

Chris earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Tech University.