Scott E. Covington - President
Scott E. Covington is founder and President of S.E. Covington & Company, Inc., a commercial real estate firm that has provided brokerage and leasing services to the Houston marketplace since 1984. Scott E. Covington is well known for his innovative approach to office leasing and is a highly skilled contract negotiator. His main objective is to deliver a high degree of professional service to the client. His client list includes well-known Fortune 500 companies such as Tenneco, Shell, Houston Lighting and Power, Exxon Corporation, Methodist Hospital, Kelsey Seybold and many others. S. E. Covington's multi-disciplinary approach combines all facets of the business including finance, architecture, construction and information technology with a level of service unmatched in the commercial real estate community.
For the past 36 years, Scott has been primarily involved in contract negotiations and business management and has an extensive background in commercial realty, tenant-representation (including leasing), renewals, expansions, relocations and buyouts. Scott specializes in representing clients of all sizes, but some of his major and more recent clients include Lakewood Church where he represented the church in the leasing acquisition of the Compaq Center, Washington Mutual with acquisitions, dispositions, lease renewals and new lease locations, Kelsey Seybold and Methodist Healthcare Hospital in numerous lease transactions, building and land acquisitions. His list of clients also includes numerous small business professionals who are leaders in their industry in and throughout Houston, Texas. Scott is a Partner in a Medical Development Partnership that focuses on acquiring, building and developing medical properties and investment real estate in Houston, Texas.
Scott is a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana and relocated to Houston, Texas in 1975. He has held a Texas Real Estate Broker's License since 1986 and has continued education from the University of Houston and McNeese State University. He is a former president of HOLBA (The Houston Office Leasing Brokers Association) and currently serves as a distinguished director on the Board of HOLBA. Scott is a member of the Commercial Board of Realtors, Second Baptist Church, The Doctors Club, The Houstonian, and South Shore Harbor Marina. He is a former 18-year member of Braeburn Country Club.
Scott has served as former President and Vice President of the Lexington Homeowners Association in Houston and currently serves on the Board for the Waterford Harbor Home Owners Association. Scott was recently inducted into the Million Dollar Producers Association, being recognized for his leadership and success in the industry as a Top Producer. Scott resides waterfront in Kemah, Texas where he enjoys yachting with his wife Stacie and their 10 year-old son Lance.
Professional Experience:
Landlord Representation
Lease Negotiations
Office Properties
Agency Leasing
Subleases
Build-to-Suits
Tenant Representation
Acquisitions
Lease Renewals
Dispositions
Select Major Clients:
Lakewood Church
Methodist Hospital
Kelsey Seybold
Washington Mutual
Tenneco
Shell Oil
Exxon-Mobil Corporation
HL & P
Personal & Professional Relationships:
Frost Bank
Northern Trust Bank
Allied Houston
South Trust Bank
Adell, Harriman & Carpenter
Scott can be reached at scovington@secovington.com or by phone at 713.800.3150
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Ron Robertson - Senior Vice President
Ron Robertson has 27 years of real estate experience and is a senior vice president at S.E. Covington & Company, Inc. He has extensive background in tenant representation in areas including leasing, expansions, relocations and buyouts. His also has experience in office properties, agency leasing, subleases and build-to-suites. Ron specializes in handling major accounts. He has a wide range of major and national experience that have come about by representing clients throughout the United States. His past clients include World Wide Parts& Accessories Inc., Linkage Inc., Mutual of Omaha, Canadian National Railway, Malone & Bailey LLP, 24900 Pitkin, L.P. and Universal Fidelity. His local clients include Shell Oil Company, Cigna, Union Pacific Resources, Union Texas Petroleum, Royal Bank of Canada, IKON Office Solutions, Silicon Graphics, Inc. and GAB Robins of North America.
Prior to joining S.E. Covington, Ron gained 13 years of major account real estate experience at Cushman & Wakefield of Texas, Inc., a national and international real estate firm. He also has an additional 12 years of experience in major account marketing with Xerox Corporation as a national account manager, 2 years at Property Company of America, a national real estate development firm based in Tulsa, OK, and 2 years with The Horne Company, a real estate firm.
Ron graduated from Texas Christian University and earned a Bachelor of Science and Commerce Degree. He is currently involved in local civic groups, including serving as past president of Harris County Utility District No. 1 and serving on an usher team at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. He lives in the Woodlands with his wife and enjoys spending time with family and golfing. Ron Robertson is a retired Colonel in the Army Reserve.
Ron can be reached at ronr@secovington.com or by phone at 713.800.3144
Texas law requires that all real estate licensees to give the following "Information About Brokerage Services" to prospective buyers, tenants, sellers and landlords. Click here for the Information About Brokerage Services Document.