Vanessa is a visionary real estate developer and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience transforming ideas into thriving residential and commercial communities across Texas. As the Founder and CEO of Kudu Investments, she has led numerous high-value projects, combining strategic insight, cutting-edge design, and deep market knowledge to deliver lasting results.
Her expertise spans land acquisition, zoning and permitting, construction management, production, and investor relations. Under her leadership, Kudu Investments has built a reputation for exceptional quality and long-term value while contributing to the economic vitality of the regions it serves.
She also develops RV parks from the ground up and manufactures tiny homes, including light-gauge steel structures ranging from apartments to small homes—fast-growing segments in the housing and travel industries.
Vanessa is known not only for her business acumen but also for her passion for sustainable development and community enrichment. She believes great real estate is about more than buildings—it’s about creating places where people love to live, work, and grow.
Outside of her professional life, Vanessa enjoys being a first-time grandmother, spending time with her husband and three grown sons, mentoring emerging developers, exploring new architectural styles, and giving back through local nonprofit partnerships, including service in orphanages around the world.