Why NIT?
Founded in 2018, Jeff Nuche and Jason Tangen came together to establish NIT, leveraging their concentrated Real Estate expertise from diverse sectors. Jeff, with his background in General Contracting, and Jason, with his experience in Investment and Brokerage, combine their skills to deliver superior solutions to investors. Built on credibility and reliability, NIT’s services include property identification, investment underwriting, cost management, and ground-up development scenarios, ensuring investors receive the best possible outcomes.
Located in The Woodlands, Texas, NIT has developments in Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, and El Paso. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of businesses in the region, providing prime distribution and storage facilities equipt with essential features. NIT is a company that is poised for continued success for years to come, with a reputation you can trust. We are committed to focusing on innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.
Delivering Excellence in Real Estate Development and Construction
Our Team
Jeff Nuche
Founding Partner
With 19 years of experience in the construction industry and over $1 billion in completed projects, Jeff has been a pivotal figure in the development and construction of industrial, retail, and multifamily investments across 12 states. Jeff currently oversees all aspects of construction, development, and site due diligence, ensuring that each project meets the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
Throughout his career, Jeff has successfully developed over 27 industrial buildings across Texas, specializing in Class A industrial warehouse and distribution facilities.
Jeff is also deeply committed to giving back to the community and supports various charitable causes, including the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Boot Campaign, and March of Dimes. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including NAIOP, the Tilt-Up Concrete Association, ACRP, and the Urban Land Institute
Throughout his career, Jeff has successfully developed over 27 industrial buildings across Texas, specializing in Class A industrial warehouse and distribution facilities.
Jeff is also deeply committed to giving back to the community and supports various charitable causes, including the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Boot Campaign, and March of Dimes. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including NAIOP, the Tilt-Up Concrete Association, ACRP, and the Urban Land Institute
Jason Tangen
Founding Partner
With 15 years of industrial real estate experience, Jason has consistently demonstrated his expertise and success in the industry. He holds a BS in Finance from the University of Colorado, with concentrations in Real Estate and International Business. Over the past five years, Jason has played a pivotal role in delivering over 4.5 million square feet of speculative industrial space.
Jason's career began with a solid foundation in investment sales, a background that has been crucial in his current responsibilities. These include sourcing equity and debt for each project, selecting optimal markets and sites, managing relationships with outside brokers, overseeing project-level underwriting and return metrics, and executing leasing strategies. He is also responsible for supervising the efforts of final disposition of stabilized projects prepared for sale.
Jason is dedicated to maximizing returns for LP equity partners, choosing locations that can endure market volatility, and staying ahead of industry trends. He places a strong emphasis on understanding both micro and macro market metrics to ensure the success of each project. Looking ahead, Jason aims to expand the company into an institutional-level development firm, ultimately seeking to raise a discretionary vehicle to facilitate both merchant building and long-term asset retention.
Jason has a proven track record in representing clients of all sizes, from small private family funds and family offices to publicly traded REITs and other institutional investors. He has also represented large middle market and investment-grade credit tenants, advising on build-to-suit and design-build transactions, and continues to maintain those relationships today.
Jason's career began with a solid foundation in investment sales, a background that has been crucial in his current responsibilities. These include sourcing equity and debt for each project, selecting optimal markets and sites, managing relationships with outside brokers, overseeing project-level underwriting and return metrics, and executing leasing strategies. He is also responsible for supervising the efforts of final disposition of stabilized projects prepared for sale.
Jason is dedicated to maximizing returns for LP equity partners, choosing locations that can endure market volatility, and staying ahead of industry trends. He places a strong emphasis on understanding both micro and macro market metrics to ensure the success of each project. Looking ahead, Jason aims to expand the company into an institutional-level development firm, ultimately seeking to raise a discretionary vehicle to facilitate both merchant building and long-term asset retention.
Jason has a proven track record in representing clients of all sizes, from small private family funds and family offices to publicly traded REITs and other institutional investors. He has also represented large middle market and investment-grade credit tenants, advising on build-to-suit and design-build transactions, and continues to maintain those relationships today.
Dustin Woodyard
Director of Development
Dustin is an accomplished real estate professional with expertise in site selection, underwriting, due diligence, entitlement, and project management. As the Director of Development with NIT, Dustin leverages his knowledge of site selection criteria for industrial warehouse and distribution developments to identify profitable investment opportunities. He also brings a wealth of experience in underwriting real estate investments to assess the financial feasibility of potential projects, ensuring that they are profitable. With a deep understanding of the due diligence process, Dustin is able to identify and mitigate potential risks associated with real estate investments, protecting the company's assets and reputation. Dustin's experience navigating the entitlement process has helped NIT secure the necessary approvals and permits from local jurisdictions, reducing the risk of delays or legal issues. As a skilled project manager, Dustin ensures that NIT's real estate development projects are executed efficiently, completing them on time and within budget.. Dustin's expertise and contributions are essential to NIT's success in the highly competitive real estate market.
Raised in Houston area, he holds a MS in Land & Property Development and a BS in Agriculture Economics from the Texas A&M University. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute, NAIOP, and the Aggie Real Estate Network.
Outside of work, Dustin enjoys hunting, fishing, golf, CrossFit, and many other outdoor activities. Residing in The Woodlands, Dustin enjoys spending time with his wife Brianna and his Labrador retriever, Remi.
