As President of Caldwell Companies, Peter Barnhart brings more than 30 years of experience in real estate acquisition, development, and sales. His expertise in finance, construction, and marketing, combined with his background in commercial and residential development, helps Caldwell create places where people enjoy living, working, and playing.
Peter plays a leading role in identifying, acquiring, and developing properties across Caldwell’s entire platform, with significant involvement in the acquisition process for all projects.
Before joining Caldwell, Peter spent six years with RealtiCorp Commercial Investment Fund in Greenville, South Carolina, advancing from Director of Sales and Marketing to Regional Partner. During his tenure, he helped manage land development transactions spanning seven cities and thousands of acres. His earlier experience includes roles with Byzance, Inc. and Plantation Homes.
A Houston native, Peter earned his bachelor’s degree in Construction Science and master’s degree in Land and Real Estate Development from Texas A&M University. His affiliations include the Urban Land Institute, Texas A&M Real Estate Development Association Professional Advisory Board, and Texas A&M University’s Century Club.
Outside of work, Peter enjoys golfing, fishing, hunting, flying, and spending time outdoors. He and his wife, Debra, live in Brenham, Texas, where they enjoy welcoming family and friends to their farm.