T.J. Lefler, CCIM

Owner

T.J. Lefler, founder of Lefler Capital, specializes in the development and ownership of commercial properties, including multifamily, office, retail, and warehouse spaces. The company owns approximately 30 properties valued at over $250 million. Lefler Capital creates strategic partnerships to acquire assets and seeks to raise value in various ways for each property. In some cases, the company raises equity for project acquisitions. T.J. previously spent 17 years in commercial real estate brokerage before creating Lefler Capital. T.J. had leased and sold over 6 million square feet of commercial space across the state of Arkansas.

Bradford Gaines, PLA

Partner

Bradford Gaines is a partner at Lefler Capital and brings a wealth of experience in development, land planning, real estate analysis, commercial construction, landscape architecture, due diligence and feasibility studies, and business development.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, duck hunting, and hiking.

Elizabeth Ray

Executive Assistant, Operations

Elizabeth Ray joined Lefler Capital in August of 2022 and serves as Executive Assistant, helping ensure daily operations run smoothly and efficiently. Before joining the team, she owned and operated a small business in Fayetteville until 2019 and then spent three years as an Office Manager, gaining extensive experience in organization, communication, and team support. When she’s not at work, she runs the Ray household and enjoys spending time with her family and friends–especially with her 3 boys.

Elizabeth Ray
John Mark Spence

John Mark Spence

Asset Manager

John Mark works on behalf of Lefler Capital’s investors to protect and grow the value of their investments. He oversees a portfolio of industrial, office, single-tenant retail and shopping center properties, focusing on leasing strategy and cost control to drive steady, long-term returns. He brings experience in operations, leadership development and client relationship management, and holds a B.S. in Agricultural Leadership and Development from Texas A&M University. Outside the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Emily, and their dog, Waylon. He can often be found on the golf course or shooting his bow.

Catherine Belt

Property Manager

Catherine Belt: Property Manager
Hailey Keen: Staff Accountant/Bookeeping

Hailey Keen

Hailey keeps the financial side of Lefler Capital’s properties organized and accurate. She manages the day-to-day accounting for the company’s commercial and residential portfolio, tracking rent, expenses, and property finances across the Lefler Capital portfolio. With seven years of accounting experience in public, construction, and nonprofit accounting, she brings a detail-oriented approach to keeping the books clean and the numbers trustworthy. Outside the office, Hailey enjoys cooking, cheering on the Arkansas Razorbacks, and spending time with her Yorkie-poodle, Georgie.

Tanner Freeman

Tanner Freeman