Our Team
Driving Innovation
Transformative Solutions
With a wealth of experience in multi-state retail build-to-suit projects, our team at Black Cypress Development has established successful partnerships with renowned tenants such as Goodwill Industries, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Family Dollar, and Dollar General. Our specialization in creating tailored properties that precisely meet the unique needs of our tenants ensures their operational success and longevity, as evidenced by our long-term leases and strategically developed assets. From re-negotiating leases to secure high occupancy rates to consistently achieving favorable outcomes in triple net developments across multiple states, our team’s commitment to delivering value through strategic financing, efficient management, and custom solutions lies at the heart of our approach to real estate development.
Brad Barre
Brad Barre is a highly experienced real estate professional with over 17 years of diverse investment and management experience. He has overseen a wide range of real estate development projects including ground-up development, health care property acquisitions, value-added real estate projects, bank syndication, and capital market deals. Currently, Brad oversees more than $83MM of assets under management. In addition to his real estate development experience, Brad is also a broker for multiple property management companies that manage over 1100 units consisting of storage units, apartment complexes, office buildings, retail centers, single-tenant properties, single-family homes, manufactured homes, and RV parks. While he has significant experience in the manufactured housing and RV park sector, Brad’s expertise extends to all aspects of real estate development. He frequently serves as a consultant on development projects to others in the industry.
Woodus Humphrey
Woodus K Humphrey, Jr. is a highly experienced Real Estate Broker and co-founder of Pinnacle Realty Group, LLC and Black Cypress Development. With over 29 years of experience in commercial real estate, Mr. Humphrey has successfully transitioned his business from a brokerage to a complete development and acquisition firm. He has a proven track record in the retail side of the development business, with a focus on triple-net construction and acquisition for numerous national companies throughout the southeast. Mr. Humphrey’s expertise in real estate development and acquisition has enabled him to establish a strong reputation in the industry.
Larry Crane
Larry Crane is a highly experienced Real Estate Broker and co-founder of Pinnacle Realty Group, LLC and Black Cypress Development, where he serves as a partner. With over 31 years of experience in the real estate industry, Mr. Crane has established himself as a prominent figure in the field. His career began in 1990 as a commercial agent, where he focused on all aspects of commercial real estate with a particular emphasis on industrial and warehouse space. Since then, Mr. Crane has been a key player in the development and acquisition of regional and national properties, as well as syndicated development projects in the Southeast. His extensive experience and expertise in the industry make him a valuable asset to Black Cypress Development.
Jason Foster
Jason Foster is a highly accomplished partner at Black Cypress Development. Prior to joining the firm in 2016, he worked for Ernst & Young LLP in the areas of financial consulting, state and local tax, and real estate valuations, as well as with a Dallas-based hedge fund before joining Shreveport Bossier Realty. Mr. Foster’s expertise lies in asset valuation, business development, corporate strategy, and client relations. He has a strong academic background, having completed his graduate work at Oxford University and earning a PhD from Durham University. As one of the founding partners of Black Cypress Development, Mr. Foster has played a key role in the firm’s success. His extensive experience and academic achievements make him a valuable asset to the team.
John Rennie
John Rennie is the newest member of the Black Cypress Development team. Joining the firm in 2021, John has quickly become an invaluable asset, particularly in the realm of project management and administrative efficiency. With 8 years of leadership experience as the Athletic Director at Bossier Parish Community College and his role as an Assistant Region Director for the NJCAA, John has honed his skills in organization, strategic planning, and team management. His organizational acumen has been particularly crucial in his current undertaking as the primary contact for a $25 million hospital renovation and addition project, which he has been adeptly managing since 2023. John’s unique background and his ability to oversee complex projects with precision make him an emerging leader in real estate development.