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President
mybarra@pillarcommercial.com
[P] 972.437.2444
[F] 972.907.0787
Manuel "Manny" Ybarra is president of Pillar Commercial, a full-service commercial real estate investment and operating company based in Dallas, Texas. In this role, Manny is responsible for managing the investment performance of a portfolio consisting of office developments and retail properties. He leads a team of seasoned professionals in implementing strategies related to acquisitions, finance, property operations, project leasing and dispositions.
Prior to launching Pillar Commercial, Manny was executive vice president of Dallas-based TPMC Realty Corporation. In that capacity, he oversaw the leasing and management divisions for the company's real estate holdings in Dallas and Houston. Before entering the real estate industry, Manny served as vice president of economic development for the Greater Dallas Chamber. During his tenure, Manny was an active team leader in recruiting major employers to the city like Transamerica, Blockbuster Entertainment, and Union Pacific.
Manny is also active in various civic work and industry-related organizations. He has served on several city boards, including the Dallas Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment. He has also been a member of Dallas' Real Estate Task Force, a committee formed by the Dallas City Council to establish long-term strategies on economic development projects impacting the city of Dallas. He has served on the board of directors for Dallas' Downtown Improvement District and Richardson Chamber Broker & Developer Committee. He has also successfully completed several community leadership development programs, including The Real Estate Council's Associate Leadership Council and Leadership Richardson.
Manny is a graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas. He is also a graduate of the Economic Development Institute and a current active member of The Dallas Assembly, The Real Estate Council (TREC) PAC Committee, North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors (NTCAR) Board of Directors and a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM).
