Guiding The Way Forward

Mr. Braun serves as the President of HALL Structured Finance. In this role, Mr. Braun oversees HALL Structured Finance’s day-to-day business activities and implementation of HALL Structured Finance’s investment strategies. Mr. Braun has over 40 years of commercial real estate experience and has been with HALL Group since 1980. He has extensive capital market experience having worked on a broad range of funding facilities and arrangements.

Mr. Braun serves, and has served, on the board of directors of numerous companies across a broad range of industries including real estate, software, technology and the arts. He has also served as an executive board member of various nonprofit organizations. Mr. Braun earned a BA in economics from Albion College and is a Certified Public Accountant.

In his role, Mr. Brewer oversees HALL Group’s asset management, development, and marketing teams, managing the company’s real estate portfolio. Additionally, he serves on the loan committee for HALL Structured Finance, the company’s private lending division.

Before joining HALL Group, Mr. Brewer spent 18 years at Hines, where he most recently held the position of market leader for Dallas-Fort Worth. During his tenure at Hines, he led numerous real estate developments in the Dallas-Fort Worth market and was deeply involved in acquisitions, refinancing, REO transactions, zoning/entitlement, and real estate development. Earlier in his career, Ben worked at KPMG LLP.

Mr. Brewer is a member of the board of directors for The Real Estate Council (TREC), Klyde Warren Park Corporate Council, White Rock Lake Foundation, and the Dallas Regional Chamber.

He earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Baylor University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Mr. Klipsch serves as the Chief Financial Officer at HALL Group, where he oversees the company’s capital markets and financing strategy, provides guidance to the accounting and tax departments, works in conjunction with the management and finance/accounting team at Hall Wines, providing assistance as needed, and provides oversight in the evaluation and implementation of IT system initiatives across the platform. With over 30 years of experience in capital markets, investments and finance, he has expertise across a wide range of functions, including sourcing and structuring debt and equity capital fundings, building and managing capital markets and finance teams, and leading strategic initiatives.

Before joining HALL Group, Mr. Klipsch was the CFO and President – Capital Markets at A10 Capital, a commercial real estate lender where he was responsible for debt and equity capital raising, capital markets activities, and the finance and reporting functions. Prior to A10, he held the position of managing director and portfolio manager at Whitecap Advisors, a credit hedge fund. At Whitecap, he was a member of the investment committee and played a key role in managing the company’s asset-backed investment program.

Mr. Klipsch holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance and International Business from New York University’s Stern School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Finance, Accounting, and Computer Information Systems from Indiana University. In addition to his academic achievements, he is an active CFA Charterholder and was a certified public accountant (CPA) and holder of Series 7 / 63 / 79 licenses.

Bryan Tolbert joined HALL Group in 1999. As Executive Vice President and Treasurer, Mr. Tolbert oversees the company’s portfolio of investments in the public markets and their private equity investments. He also oversees the IT functions of the company.

Prior to joining HALL Group, Mr. Tolbert worked as a consultant and for CBRE as a financial analyst. Mr. Tolbert holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from Brigham Young University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Georgia.

Kim Butler has more than 35 years of commercial real estate experience in Dallas – 25 of which were at Transwestern, where she was consistently a top producer and held several executive roles for the company.

Actively involved in the Dallas commercial real estate community, Ms. Butler has received numerous awards and accolades, including the Commercial Real Estate Women’s (CREW) Outstanding Achievement Award, Transwestern’s inaugural Founder’s Award and the North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors’ (NTCAR) prestigious Stemmons Service Award, the industry group’s highest honor.

Ms. Butler served as the 2022 Chair of The Real Estate Council (TREC), the largest and most influential organization of its kind, representing 95 percent of the commercial real estate business in North Texas. She is also an active member of NAIOP, NTCAR, CREW, the Dallas Arts District and Downtown Dallas, Inc., and has previously held board positions with each. Butler serves on the advisory council of the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University, and previously served on the associate board of the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. Ms. Butler’s charitable activities revolve around First United Methodist Church – Dallas.

Ms. Butler holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Texas Tech University and a Master of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University.

Mr. Canning joined HALL Group in 2015 and brings over 15 years of experience in commercial real estate. He leads the capital markets activities for HALL Group’s real estate holdings as well as HALL Structured Finance, along with other various activities within HALL Group. He previously served as a Senior Asset Manager for HALL Group’s real estate holdings, and as a new loan originator with HALL Structured Finance.

Prior to joining HALL Group, Mr. Canning spent eight years with GE Real Estate. Mr. Canning holds a Bachelors in Economics and Business from Virginia Military Institute.

Kymberley Scalia is the Senior Vice President of Marketing for HALL Group, driving the company’s brand strategy and leading a high-performing team overseeing marketing, communications, and public relations across its diverse real estate and investment portfolio. Her leadership is rooted in a unified vision: delivering measurable revenue growth while creating meaningful impact, memorable experiences, and strong philanthropic ties in the communities HALL Group serves.

A champion of the arts and a passionate community advocate, Ms. Scalia will join the Board of Directors for Broadway Dallas in 2026 and currently serves on the Kaleidoscope Park Foundation, and the Dallas Arts District Executive Board. She recently co-chaired the 2025 TITAS Command Performance & Gala and actively supports key nonprofit organizations that elevate Dallas’ position as a thriving center for culture and creativity.

With more than two decades of commercial real estate marketing experience, Ms. Scalia has held leadership positions, including Director of Corporate Marketing at Trademark Property Co. and Vice President of Corporate Marketing for Coyote Management.

Throughout her career, she has been recognized with numerous industry honors, including multiple ICSC MAXI and ADDY Awards. She served as the ICSC MAXI Chairperson and was a judge for the prestigious MAXI Awards program for more than fourteen years, contributing to the U.S. MAXI and CMD Committees.

Ms. Scalia holds a BA in Marketing from Western Michigan University and an AA in Fashion Merchandising. Her work reflects a deep commitment to shaping vibrant destinations, building community, and championing the arts that enrich them.

Jessica Wheiles has spent her entire career in private and public accounting. In her current role as Vice President and Controller for HALL Group, she oversees the accounting team to ensure financial information is reported accurately and timely across the organization. 

Ms. Wheiles began her career in public accounting at EY (formerly Ernst & Young), where she worked in the Assurance practice, with a focus on real estate clients. Prior to joining HALL Group, she served as an Accounting Manager for a real estate development company, focusing on retail assets and private equity investments.

She has a Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting and a Master of Science in Accounting from Texas Tech University. She is also a Certified Public Accountant.

Glenda Voigt serves as Senior Tax Manager for all HALL Group entities across the real estate, finance, and winery businesses. With more than 45 years of experience in both public and private accounting, including 36 years with HALL Group, Ms. Voigt oversees all aspects of tax compliance, ensuring federal and state filing requirements are met. Her areas of focus include tax planning, entity structuring, and development of the HALL Group tax team. Ms. Voigt works closely with the accounting, investor services, and legal teams to maintain accurate and timely tax filings and to implement strategies that align with evolving tax laws. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

Ms. Barberi serves as Director of People Development for HALL Group, where she leads all aspects of human resources across the company’s diverse portfolio of businesses. With more than two decades of experience in human resources leadership, Ms. Barberi brings a thoughtful and people-centered approach to her work. She oversees HR strategy, talent development, and HR operations for multiple locations and teams, helping leaders and employees grow, collaborate, and thrive.

Before joining HALL Group in 2020, Ms. Barberi held senior HR roles in a variety of industries, including consumer packaged goods, healthcare, and hospitality. She has led teams through periods of growth and change, built compensation, benefits, and development programs from the ground up, and fostered workplace cultures grounded in respect, accountability, and continuous learning.

Ms. Barberi holds an SPHR certification and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Azusa Pacific University. She is also active in her community, serving as Secretary on the Board of Directors for Help One Child and as Co-Chair of the Napa SELPA Community Advisory Committee.