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Chris Akbari

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President at Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers
📍 United States

Chris Akbari is the CEO of ITEX, a private real estate firm he has led since 2005. He spearheads the companys growth, strategy, and investments, expanding its portfolio from 1,800 to over 8,000 units with assets exceeding $800 million. A graduate of Lamar University and Harvard Business Schools Executive Education program, he is also the CEO of ICON Builders.

He is a past president and current board member of the Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers, indicating a strong commitment to community-focused real estate solutions. He has led ITEX in providing housing for low-to-moderate-income families affected by natural disasters.

Under his leadership, ITEX has completed over $300 million in construction projects in the last five years.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
President
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United States
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Affordable Housing
Serves as a board member and is the past president for the Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers, demonstrating a long-term commitment to this sector.
Real Estate Investment
As CEO, he focuses on investments for ITEX, growing the firm's portfolio to an asset value of over $800 million across multifamily, commercial, and retail properties.
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Career

Work history

7-2021 - 7-2022
President
Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers
6-2019
Member
YPO
8-2015
Board Member / Past President
Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers
6-2014
CEO
ITEX
6-2014
CEO
ICON Builders, LLC
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Education
BBA
Lamar University
2016 - 2018
OPM 51 Participant
Harvard Business School Executive Education
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