John Duffie joined forces with Richard Nelson in March 2004 to found Nelson Duffie Interests. Prior to this partnership, John spent six years with Midway Companies where he served as Executive Vice President of their Marketing/Acquisitions and Development groups. In this capacity, he was integrally engaged in all aspects of Midway’s business.

During his 27 years in the Houston commercial real estate market, John has gained experience in all aspects of the industry, primarily office and industrial property development, disposition, acquisition, tenant and owner representation, and consulting. Noteworthy positions include; Senior Vice President of Trione & Gordon, Vice President, Southern Region of Koll Companies, Director of Cushman & Wakefield of Texas, and Vice President of The Horne Company.

Remaining active in many commercial real estate organizations, John has served his industry in the capacity of President of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) Houston Gulf Coast Chapter; Vice President, Treasurer & Director of the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR), and Director of the Texas Association of Realtors (TAR).

John earned his bachelor’s degree in Finance from the Bauer School at the University of Houston. His community involvement includes board membership for Goodwill Industries of Houston and West University Little League. He is also a life member in both the Greater Houston Partnership and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. In addition, he is a member of City of Southside Place, Planning & Zoning Commission as well as its Property Development Committee.