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Bryan Cumby's Bio
Bryan is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Cumby Group where he is responsible for strategic planning and business development. With 20+ years of experience in the real estate and development industry, Bryan has established a deep expertise in site selection, real estate development, construction, sales and leasing. As a 6th generation Texan, Bryan understands the need to develop properties that honor the history of the project sites bringing special attention to its historical people and places.
Being a proud descendant of the founders of Dallas, Bryan spends his free moments learning new Texas history facts- which some do not believe is possible. An ideal weekend would be spent with his wife and four kids going to the LBJ Library, The Bullock Texas State History Museum, The Alamo or any other historical site in Texas.
As a proud member of The Sons of the Republic of Texas, Bryan prioritizes active involvement throughout the community. Bryan has served on many community boards including Junior Achievement Central Texas, Boy Scouts of America, Paramount Theater and Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, where he spent time on the President’s Council and served as Vice Chairman. While serving on the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Bryan was awarded “Young Entrepreneur of the Year” and “Outstanding Board Member of the Year.” Bryan also received the “Sam Walton Business Leader Award” which recognize local businesspeople who resemble the principles of Walton: respect, service and commitment. Bryan is a graduate of Leadership Austin Class of 1994 and is a part of Real Estate Council of Austin, Opportunity Austin, Mobile Loaves & Fishes, and Community First! Village.
Jeff Nash's Bio
Jeff is President and Chief Operating Officer of Cumby Group where his responsibilities include oversight of the company’s four operating units. Jeff and Bryan Cumby, Cumby Group’s Founder and CEO, have been associated by various business and civic endeavors for over 25 years. Jeff’s 30+ year career has been focused in the fields of finance, marketing and management primarily in banking, consulting and database management. His responsibilities ranged from officer through founder, leader and chief executive.
When Jeff isn’t using his wide expertise to guide our team members toward seamless project completion, you can find him in the great outdoors. Having summitted Mt. Kilimanjaro back in 2015, Jeff uses any moment to go hiking in the mountains. When that isn’t possible, he finds other ways to get outside like attending a football tailgate, taking pictures while on a nature hike, working out at his ranch or enjoying the Texas Hill Country.
Jeff is a lifelong resident of Austin, and received both his B.B.A. and his M.B.A. from the University of Texas. Jeff is also an active civic leader having served on numerous community boards including the SafePlace Foundation, Swan Songs, the University of Texas Alumni Association, Rodeo Austin, Texas Bankers Association, the Long Center for Performing Arts, the Austin Lyric Opera, Ballet Austin, and the American Heart Association, where he was honored with a research grant in his name. He has served as campaign co-chair for the United Way and as Vice Chair for the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, where he received the “Outstanding Board Member Award.”
Business Development, Marketing & Sales
Melissa Brown 's Bio
Melissa is Vice President of Cumby Development where she oversees the strategic operations from land acquisition to entitlements, while maintaining the Cumby Group’s brand image throughout project development and construction. Being a key leader in the company, Melissa brings strong communication and organization to enable an integrated unified platform for our team members, creating clear progress through all stages of development and construction. With previous experience focusing on communication, sales and marketing, Melissa’s passion for the Austin real-estate industry can be traced back over a decade, expanding health care facilities, leading sales efforts, and establishing new real estate divisions.
When Melissa is out of the office you can find her working out with her husband and son a couple times a week. Staying healthy and fit are two important aspects of Melissa’s life, but it is well balanced with a good cookout, time on the lake or exploring the local brewery’s and wineries with friends. When the Texas heat kicks in, you can follow Melissa and her family to a place with cooler climate to unwind and explore.
Being an active leader in her community, Melissa serves as the Vice President of Special Projects on the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin Board (HBA). Also, serving on the boards of the Austin Infill Coalition (AIC), HomeAid Austin and is an active member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI). Her love for Austin, Texas and the development industry are what drives her to inspire others to think outside of the box, connect with our neighbors and create unique projects that add character to the communities we develop in.