Bob Voelker

Complex Mixed Use Attorney & Developer - author of Managing the Complexities of Real Estate Development

Bob Voelker is a highly experienced real estate attorney and multifamily developer with over 30 years in the industry, specializing in complex urban mixed-use development projects, high-rise residential development, and affordable housing.

He has a strong background in real estate finance, including institutional debt and equity financing from reputable institutions like MET, PRU, Goldman Sachs, and Carlyle, as well as expertise in creative financing alternatives such as EB-5, New Market Tax Credits, Affordable Housing Tax Credits, Historic Tax Credits, and Tax Exempt Bonds.

Bob's career journey includes starting as a CPA/tax accountant with a Big 8 accounting firm, transitioning into tax law practice, and eventually focusing on real estate development and finance.

Throughout his career, Bob has been actively involved in various organizations and committees, such as the Urban Land Institute National Transit Oriented Development Council, North Texas ULI TOD Council, and CitySquare, a Dallas-based social service provider.

He has also made significant contributions as a Board member and former President of CNU North Texas Chapter, as well as serving on the Deep Ellum Tax Increment Financing board and the Real Estate Council Membership Committee, Public Policy Board, Mentoring Committee, and Professional Services Committee.

Bob's project portfolio showcases his expertise, including notable developments like the W Hollywood Hotel and Condominiums in Los Angeles, Block 23 multifamily/office/grocery/retail mixed-use project in Phoenix, and the revitalization of the Butler Brothers Building into two hotels and multifamily residences in Dallas.

His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and a JD in Law from Southern Methodist University.

Bob has held key positions in various organizations, such as being an Adjunct Real Estate Professor at Dallas College, SVP - General Counsel at StreetLights Residential, Shareholder at Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, PC, President at Apartment Developer, and Tax and Real Estate Attorney at Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, PC.