Creative & Thoughtful
Real Estate Investors
Moriah Real Estate Company (“MREC”) is a Texas-based private real estate investment platform. Through an opportunistic lens, MREC has acquired and developed $2.4 billion of real estate. We pride ourselves on our creativity and investor alignment.
learn more
FLEXIBLE APPROACH, DISCIPLINED EXECUTION
Our opportunistic posture is balanced by disciplined underwriting and execution.
About MREC
Founded in 2008, Moriah Real Estate Company is grounded in the beliefs that (1) real estate is an exceptional opportunity for both wealth creation and wealth preservation, (2) exceptional JV partners are essential to driving value, and (3) investor alignment must remain absolute. Our history demonstrates a consistent ability to identify opportunities across various product types and execute with conviction through shifting market environments. With the depth of our JV partner network, we gain access to unique opportunities that are often unavailable to the broader market.
TOTAL ACQUISITIONS & DEVELOPMENT
2.4
Over $
Billion
19
States
ACQUIRED & DEVELOPED
52
Projects
Our Footprint
Our platform is intentionally built for scale. Backed by the experience of our founders and the strength of our team, our history spans multiple markets and asset classes, with successful execution across a wide range of real estate ventures.
Our Team
alfred branch
Alfred Branch co-founded MREC in 2008 and leads its investment, development, acquisition, and management efforts. He brings over 16 years of leadership experience in real estate combined with a background in university administration and nonprofit management. Alfred has deep expertise in driving complex projects and strategic growth in commercial real estate across Oklahoma City, Midland, and beyond. He holds an MBA in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin and is recognized for his hands-on leadership style and commitment to investor outcomes.
houston beasley
Houston joined MREC in 2019. Houston contributes to MREC’s fundraising, deal origination, underwriting, and structuring efforts. Prior to MREC, Houston worked for Legacy Reserves. Houston began his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Dallas. Houston graduated from Abilene Christian University with a Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Accountancy.
tod brown
Tod co-founded MREC in 2008. Tod also co-founded MRI and Petroleum Strategies, Inc. MRI was formed in 1992 to acquire oil and natural gas reserves. Petroleum Strategies, Inc. was formed in 1991 to serve as a qualified intermediary in connection with the execution of Section 1031 transactions. The company has come to be recognized as the leader in the industry, facilitating $50 billion in real property transactions. Tod obtained a Bachelor of Science degree, with honors, from Abilene Christian University and serves on ACU's Board of Trustees.
