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Bo Sanford serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer for Midway and is responsible for assessing, managing and mitigating significant risks and related opportunities to Midway and its affiliates and investments. His main areas of responsibility include legal affairs, corporate governance, insurance and environmental. Bo is also a member of Midway’s Leadership Team and Investment Committee. Bo joined Midway’s Development Team in 1992 and was named President in 2002, serving as an officer and director of various Midway entities and affiliates. Prior to joining Midway, he worked in real estate finance with nine years of experience in commercial banking. Bo is past President and Board member of the Houston Chapter of NAIOP and remains involved with various industry and non-profit organizations. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from Texas A&M University.

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Clark Thompson serves as Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Midway. He is responsible for assisting with project organization, structuring and documentation, as well as overseeing all of Midway’s legal matters. Clark is also a member of Midway’s Leadership Team and Investment Committee. Prior to joining Midway, Clark was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer with Colvill Office Properties, a regional leasing company. Prior to that, he practiced law for over 30 years with two different national law firms, most recently serving as national head of the Real Estate Practice Group at Bracewell, LLP. During his time with Bracewell, Clark served two terms on the firm’s Management Committee, and was also an active member of Houston Bar Association’s Real Estate Section, serving in various leadership roles including Officer, Director and Chairman. Clark is a licensed attorney and real estate broker. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in economics at Washington & Lee University and holds a Doctor of Law from the University of Texas Law School.

In memory of James A. Moran 1927 – 1999 It is a rare leader whose legacy reaches from above to continually nurture, cajole and enthuse those individuals who were lucky to stand in the light of profound human wisdom. James A. Moran, our Founder, had an open and embracing attitude which he endorsed new ideas, but also the clarity of vision his years of accumulated experience could bring to the real estate discussion. He was a respected real estate Hall-of-Famer, with world-class rowing marathoner, Vince Lombardi footballer, Director of too many boards to list, loving husband, father and grandfather, devout Christian, unselfish mentor and Partner and proud Navy Veteran, Jim Regularly joked that he was personally responsible for ending WWII both in Europe and Asia. It was obvious to him, if not to others, that Germany surrendered the day he entered the Navy and Japan surrendered the day he shipped to the Pacific. The “Old Pro” was never one to lose himself in self-importance, nor would he tolerate egos in his associates, dismissing grandiose, and selfish behavior as so much noise useful only for obscuring the facts. Jim’s word and his great character were his reputation and his expressed wish was, “to die in his office, at 90 years of age, still actively making real estate deals.” Jim fell short of his goal, not because he lost the battle with his illness, but as he put it, he ran out of time.

In memory of James Plato “Jimmy” Pappas 1959 – 2011 We give thanks for the life of Jimmy Pappas whose larger-than-life personality filled any room he entered. Jimmy was a “Man’s Man,” a true friend, a loving and selfless husband, father, son, brother and uncle, a dedicated leader, a man that could always be counted on, and above all, a man whose word was his bond and whose integrity was beyond reproach. First and foremost, Jimmy was a dedicated husband and father. He was incredibly proud of his family, his greatest joy. James Plato “Jimmy” Pappas, was born in Flushing, New York on the 28th of November 1959. He died on the 10th of September 2011, after a 14-month battle with Lymphoma. Jimmy faced cancer with a tremendous amount of courage and strength. Jimmy graduated from Memorial High School, Texas A&M University, Fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of ’81 and obtained an MBA from the University of Thomas. He was a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. Jimmy had a passion for real estate development and enjoyed working to improve the quality of life in communities through the Houston area. His work was an instrumental part of several well-known Houston master-planned developments, including New Territory, First Colony, CITYCENTRE, and most recently, Spring Trails. Jimmy worked hard and brought a contagious enthusiasm to everything he did. He always gave back and was active in the American Society of Civil Engineers and The Urban Land Institute. He served on the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo board, which raises money for children’s scholarships. Jimmy’s interests were curiously diverse. Whether it was racing offshore powerboats, scuba diving, hunting, fishing, cooking, the Greek Festival, driving his convertible, or even waxing poetically about the social worth of lawyers, he did it all with passion and was always “all in.” In every aspect of his life, Jimmy touched all with his unique engaging character, contagious excitement and understanding of the world and the people within it. He has left us with a good and honorable pattern to follow. He would say that it was “no big deal,” but with a mischievous grin you could see he was happy to make the world a better place for so many. Jimmy’s indelible mark on our community’s past and future will be with us always.

In memory of John Thomas Beard “Mr. John” 1929 - 2013 John Thomas Beard was born December 23, 1929, in Baskin, Louisiana. He was sharp and spry up until he departed this life May 29, 2013, in Houston. Around Midway he was affectionately referred to as “Mr. John”. Mr. John was a Midway veteran who embodied our spirit of teamwork. After many years on the construction side of the business, he “retired” and became a jack of all trades at the Midway office – highly respected for his willingness to jump in on any project and do whatever it took to get the job done. Mr. John had an impeccable sense of style. No matter what he was doing his shirt and pants were always pressed – with extra starch – and his shoes shined like the sun. Many times, his look would be topped off with one of the various fedoras that he had procured over his lifetime. He had an infectious laugh, a smile that lit up a room, and a generous heart – always wanting to help and give. Working hard was just part of who he was – up until he physically couldn’t do it any longer John was a faithful man and never kept his love for our Lord a secret. We are blessed to know that he is with Our Maker looking down on us, shining the way with that precious smile of his!

Lily Cardenas joined Midway in May of 2014 and serves as Associate, Financial Operations. She is responsible for daily activity and monthly reporting for multiple property management, development, and operating entities. Prior to joining Midway, Lily worked as the accountant for Chicago Bridge & Iron Company in Houston. While there she was responsible for accounts payable, coding and submitting invoices for payment, working with vendors, and assisting the payroll department with timesheets and expense reports.Lily graduated from Texas A&M University – Central Texas with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. Prior to attending school, she served in the United States Army for three years and did a tour to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

As Vice President of Construction, Investment & Development, Rob has regional oversight for all construction activity at Midway. Key responsibilities of his include developing strategic initiatives for construction operations and contract management for design and construction companies supporting Midway’s portfolio of new multi-family, office, retail and mixed-use projects. Prior to joining Midway, Rob worked for Senterra in Houston as Vice President of Construction and was responsible for development and construction management services for a variety of signature resort, office, retail and mixed-use projects throughout the Southwestern United States. Rob’s prior experience also includes significant project management work at Hines where he completed more than 2M square feet of ground up high-rise commercial office space in Houston’s CBD. Rob started his career working in Washington, DC as a licensed Architect at Skidmore Owings and Merrill. Rob holds a Bachelor degree and Master of Business Administration from Texas A&M University. He is a former member of the Mayor’s Green Building Council and a former Board Director for the Washington Avenue Developers Association. Rob has served on other community-based and private not-for-profit Boards in California and Texas.