Deep respect for the land and each other’s expertise
We believe a business is only as good as the team behind it. We love what we do and are honored to bring our deep knowledge and relationships forward to support buyers and investors alike.
MEET THE MANAGING PARTNERS
REAL ESTATE & INVESTOR RELATIONS
A 9th generation Texan, Chris Horne grew up in a farming family with deep roots in South Texas. Driving tractors before he could drive a car. Chris’ respect for the land developed at a young age and fuels his passion to preserve it — making it accessible for more to enjoy.
Chris’ career in real estate, and experience in selling and developing began early, while earning his degree in Government from the University of Texas at Austin.
As a Managing Partner for Balcones Land Co., Chris’ responsibilities include real estate & development services, equity investor relations, and overseeing insurance, legal, PR & marketing strategies.
A resident of Central Texas for over 20 years, Chris and his wife Brandi enjoy spending time outdoors, particularly in the tranquil & beautiful Texas Hill Country and Rocky Mountains. On the weekends, you’re likely to find them enjoying Texas tunes in the century-year-old dancehall located in Albert, Texas, a small town he serves as Managing Partner for.
CHRIS HORNE
CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION
Running around with a plastic hammer and tape measure, David Gedalia’s love of building as a child propelled him to a successful career in construction.
With over 20 years of expertise in new construction and renovation, David has overseen the development of 100,000s of multi-family units in 12 states, and managed well over 100 million dollars in contsruction projects.
At Balcones Land Co., David serves as a Managing Partner, overseeing and executing all aspects of development projects from acquisition, planning, zoning, disposition, road and utility design, engineering and construction. He’s skilled at coordinating with local and state governments to ensure projects are approved and built to code.
A proud first-generation Texan and American, David’s experience growing up with very little and watching his parents work hard to create a wonderful life, proved to him that honesty, hard work, and perseverance pays off — a motto he lives by each and every day.
In his free time, David enjoys fly fishing on the Texas Gulf Coast and hiking with his wife Marissa and son Liam in Colorado.
DAVID GEDALIA
FINANCE & BANKING
Aric Denton grew up on the Four Aces Ranch Southeast of San Antonio, where he had a full-time job on his family’s land at the age of eight. The lessons he learned on the ranch still drive his work ethic today — “Be willing to hoe all day, take lunch in the field, hoe all afternoon in the heat, and hoe into the night if that’s what it takes!”
Aric brings a background in financial strategy, commercial banking, and managerial finance receiving his MBA with a focus in Finance from St. Edward’s University. An entrepreneur himself, Aric has maintained a successful fractional CFO practice, advising middle market companies with combined annual revenue of over $100 million.
At Balcones Land Co., Aric serves as Managing Partner and CFO. He handles all financial aspects of the company including banking, and the sourcing of equity capital. Aric evaluates development strategies and utilizes data to remain forward looking, identifying opportunities early and mitigating investor risks.
Aric lives in Austin and enjoys spending time on the water. During college, he ran a water ski and wakeboard school in Austin before starting a family with his wife, Ali, and daughters, Margaret and Emma.
ARIC DENTON
“The land speaks to us. Every Property has a story to tell.”
— CHRIS HORNE, FOUNDER
EXPLORE PROPERTIES
LISTENING
TO THE LAND
We believe every property has a unique story to tell. Every element of the land is thoughtfully considered — the topography, trees, location, wildlife, history, terrain — giving each property its own legacy.