Jason Brown has always been a builder, an advocate, and a disrupter. At a young age, he asked the question, “Why does my neighborhood not look like my friends’ neighborhoods”.
After an impactful career day with a commercial real estate broker, he knew his calling. With influential mentors and extensive experience, Jason Brown has dedicated himself to improving one of Dallas's oldest residential historic districts. He has successfully led initiatives in home restoration, blight remediation, street improvements, flood control management, enhanced walkability, revitalizing the community, and boosting engagement to enhance the quality of life in South Dallas.
Jason is a seasoned real estate veteran with a proven track record working with public and private real estate investment trusts, family funds, high-net-worth individuals, developers, and municipalities. His entrepreneurial drive has led to the successful closure of over $150 million in commercial and residential transactions across the United States.
Jason also brings substantial development experience with city and state governments. He currently serves on the SoGood Cedars Municipal Management District, a state-appointed board overseeing public-allocated funds, and is appointed to the city of Dallas’ Grand Park South TIF District, guiding public spending efforts around Fair Park.
Actively involved in the community, Jason has contributed significantly through his work with The Real Estate Council and his current role on the Fair Park First Board of Directors, focused on the redevelopment of Fair Park. He has been recognized as the most influential Business Leader under 40 by The Dallas Business Journal and featured in various media outlets as a housing expert.
Currently, Jason Brown is the CEO of Dallas City Homes, Inc. (DCH), an impact organization focused on preserving and creating affordable housing. In its 30-year history, DCH has acquired and developed more than 2,400 rental units in the most distressed areas of Dallas and turned them into safe, vibrant communities. DCH has also participated in the development or renovation of more than 350 single-family homes.
Looking ahead, Jason plans to continue his mission to combat blight in the Dallas area over the next five years through his “5 for 550” plan. This initiative aims to build and preserve 550 rental and homeownership units for low to moderate-income individuals in Dallas’s most undervalued communities. It reflects Jason's belief that "It’s not where you live but how you live," emphasizing that economic circumstances should not define the value of a person or community.