By focusing on owners, listening to tenants, and staying grounded, Andres Aiza has built a career around long-term thinking in a fast-moving market.
Houston’s industrial real estate market is busy and complex. Warehouses move fast. Land trades hands quietly. Deals often start off-market and finish after months of careful work. In the middle of it all is Andres Aiza, a Senior Associate at Alpine Partners, who has built his career by staying close to the details and closer to his clients.
“I grew up here,” Aiza says. “Houston is home. Knowing the city block by block changes how you see opportunities.”
Early Roots in Houston
Aiza was born and raised in Houston. He attended St. Thomas High School and later graduated from the University of Houston’s Bauer School of Business. Growing up locally gave him a clear view of how industrial areas evolve over time.
His early life shaped his outlook. When he was 16, his father passed away in an oil and gas accident. The loss stayed with him, but he prefers to keep the focus on how it influenced his values.
“It taught me not to waste time,” he says. “You learn quickly that relationships matter and that how you treat people lasts.”
His mother also played a key role. “She showed me resilience by example,” Aiza says. “You keep showing up. You do the work. You put your best foot forward.”
Learning the Business From the Inside
Before entering brokerage, Aiza worked for Top Foods Inc., a company that manufactured and imported tortilla chips from Mexico. He spent three years there. The experience gave him a practical view of logistics, manufacturing, and space needs.
“Working inside an operating business changed how I look at buildings,” he says. “You stop seeing square footage and start seeing workflow.”
That perspective still guides his work today. It helps him understand tenants and advise property owners with more clarity.
Entering Industrial Real Estate
Aiza later joined Alpine Partners, an industrial real estate firm based in Houston with a national reach. As a Senior Associate, he focuses on industrial investment sales and project leasing across the Greater Houston area.
Owner representation is the core of his business. He works closely with property owners to help them lease, sell, or reposition assets.
“Every property is different,” he says. “Every owner has a different goal. My job is to line those things up.”
His local ties often lead to off-market opportunities. Years of relationships help surface deals before they reach public listings.
“Most good opportunities don’t start with a sign,” Aiza says. “They start with a conversation.”
Balancing Owners and Tenants
While owner representation leads his work, Aiza also spends time representing tenants. He sees value in that balance.
“Tenant work keeps you honest,” he says. “You learn what users really need. That makes you better for owners too.”
This dual view helps him structure deals that are clear and durable. He has worked on lease and sale transactions involving local businesses and Fortune 500 companies. Many of those deals required creative financial structures to solve timing or operational challenges.
“I like complicated situations,” he says. “They force you to slow down and think.”
Communication as a Competitive Edge
Aiza is bilingual in English and Spanish. That skill allows him to work with a broader range of clients across Houston’s diverse business community.
“Clear language builds trust,” he says. “If people understand what’s happening, decisions get easier.”
Clients often describe him as approachable and direct. He prefers simple explanations and steady communication over pressure tactics.
“I’m not here to rush anyone,” Aiza says. “Good decisions take time.”
A Long-Term View of Leadership
Aiza frames leadership in quiet terms. For him, it is about consistency and follow-through.
“Doing what you say you’ll do still matters,” he says. “It’s not complicated, but it’s not easy either.”
He avoids short-term thinking and focuses on outcomes that make sense years later. That approach shapes how he advises clients and manages relationships.
Outside of work, Aiza spends time with his family, plays golf, and follows Houston Astros baseball. He also supports Heroes for Children, a charity that helps families with children battling cancer, and has volunteered with Loaves & Fishes in Houston.
“Giving back keeps things in perspective,” he says. “It reminds you why community matters.”
Staying Grounded in a Growing Market
Houston’s industrial market continues to expand. New developments rise. Older properties change hands. Through it all, Aiza stays focused on fundamentals.
“The market will change,” he says. “Your values shouldn’t.”
By combining local knowledge, operational insight, and a steady approach, Andres Aiza has built a reputation as a trusted figure in Houston’s industrial real estate space. His career continues to grow, grounded in relationships and shaped by experience rather than hype.
