Steven Alvis
Partner, NewQuest Properties
Houston, TX 77064
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Phone (281) 477-4300
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Property Types
Land
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Dallas/Ft Worth, Houston
Bio
Steven D. Alvis is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of NewQuest. Alvis began a real estate career in 1985, taking a leave of absence from Texas A&M University’s Veterinary School to launch Quest Properties at the onset of the savings and loan crisis. During this period, Steven specialized in acquiring and selling REO portfolios from failed institutions, ultimately amassing a portfolio of approximately 40 shopping centers across Texas.
Leveraging this growing expertise, Alvis transitioned into retail development, spearheading projects such as the region’s first 24 Hour Fitness and Cinemark’s inaugural all-stadium seating theater in 1993. In 2001, Alvis partnered with Jay Sears to establish NewQuest Properties, focusing on the development of grocery-anchored and power centers.
Alvis holds a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and is an active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO Gold), the Chief Executives Organization (CEO), and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). Steven's public service includes appointments by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick to the Texas Facilities Commission in 2018, and by Governor Greg Abbott as Chairman of the TFC. In March 2023, Governor Abbott further appointed Steven to the Texas Transportation Commission.
Beyond professional endeavors, Alvis is a principal owner and developer of The Clubs at Houston Oaks. The Alvis family enjoys spending their leisure time skiing in Colorado and managing their cattle ranch in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
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