O’Grady provides expertise to her clients with data, research, analysis, and consulting services related to housing and residential construction. She is a real estate veteran, having worked with developers and homebuilders across five states in a variety of market conditions. Within ULI Austin, O’Grady is known for her energetic involvement in a number of ULI committees. She previously served on the Management Committee when she launched the Communications Committee. O’Grady just finished her tenure as co-chair of the Regional Growth Local Member Council and has participated on the Programs Committee. She was a part of ULI Austin’s Emerging Trends focus group and just shared her expertise as a panelist for the Emerging Trends Luncheon. O’Grady’s enthusiastic involvement with ULI Austin was recently recognized when she was named ULI Austin’s Member of the Year at the 2019 Impact Awards.

“We are thrilled to have Vaike lead ULI Austin as our newest District Council Chair, given her many years of impactful work for our organization and her extensive experience in the real estate industry,” said Paulette Gibbins, Executive Director of ULI Austin. “She has made a tremendous impact with every role she has held with ULI Austin, and her knowledge of this industry will help guide us in our mission to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities throughout Central Texas.”

In addition to O’Grady’s appointment as District Council Chair, ULI Austin introduced the newest members of its Management Committee for fiscal year 2021. The Management Committee is responsible for the oversight and direction of all District Council activities and for implementing the organization’s strategic plan and mission policies. The group also coordinates initiatives and directives from ULI’s national office. The 2020-2021 Management Committee is focusing efforts on helping diversify the real estate industry, increase education and conversations around building equitable communities and increasing inclusivity within the organization’s membership and leadership. New Management Committee members include:

• Membership Committee Chair – Brad Compere, Capstone Title
• Communications Committee Chair – Kelly Maxwell, CM Constructors
• Special Events Chair – Andrew Grimm, Frost Bank
• ULI NEXT Chair – Jonathan Fleming, KT Civil
• Local Member Councils Chair – Chad Henson, UFCU

These newest members of the Management Committee will join additional committee leaders continuing their current roles for fiscal year 2021, including:

• Chair of Mission Advancement – Stephen Coulston, Perkins & Will
• Treasurer – Megan Shannon, Momark Development
• Sponsorship Committee Chair – Su Kosub, Consultant
• Programs Committee Chair – Heidi Cisneros, Structures
• Education Committee Chair – Caitlin Admire, City of Austin
• Young Leaders Committee Chair – Malorie Harding, Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Women’s Leadership Initiative Chair – Amie Henry, Ladera Capital Partners

For complete biographies of the Management Committee members please CLICK HERE.

About ULI Austin:

The Austin District Council of the Urban Land Institute was founded in 1994. Today, the Austin District Council includes more than 900 Austin-area professionals in the planning, architecture, design, engineering, investor, landscape, lender, legal, construction, communication and government industries, involved in every sector of real estate development, from residential and retail to commercial and hospitality. ULI is known for its topical monthly breakfasts, which feature local and international experts on topics important to the community’s growth and prosperity. For more information, visit Austin.ULI.org.