WE’RE WELCOME GROUP
Shaping the Future of Texas and the Sunbelt
As a leading force in the booming real estate industry in Texas, Welcome Group combines more than a century of experience in commercial real estate with a strategic focus on the development and acquisition of industrial assets across key US growth markets. Our expertise—spanning ownership, investment and operations—is particularly strong in structuring, negotiating and finalizing transactions. We actively seek opportunities that offer significant value, aiming to enhance them through effective asset management post-acquisition.
Why Welcome?
We Build Business and Rapport
Our History
A Strong Foundation for Everlasting Success
Our Founder
Welcome Wilson Sr.
Welcome Wilson Sr., former Chairman of Welcome Group LLC, was a Houston real estate developer for 63 years, known for master-planned communities like Jamaica Beach and Tiki Island. His extensive career included developing apartments, retail centers, hotels and office buildings. He received numerous honors, including induction into the Texas Business Hall of Fame, the Houston Business Journal's Lifetime Achievement Award and an honorary doctoral degree from the University of Houston.
Mr. Wilson served in the Executive Office of the President under Eisenhower and Kennedy and was a significant figure at the University of Houston, leading its Drive to Tier One Status. Additionally, he was once a 10% owner and board member of the Houston Astros. We remember him most as a loving family man and legendary businessman.
Organizations We Proudly Partner With
Collaborating for Positive Change
Our company proudly extends our support to a diversity of organizations that enrich and uplift our local community. From preserving the rich heritage of Texas through contributions to the Remember the Alamo Foundation and Friends of the Texas Historical Foundation, to nurturing the leaders of tomorrow through partnerships with the Texas Business Hall of Fame and the Jack Valenti School of Communications at the University of Houston, we are committed to fostering a bright and promising future.
In addition, we stand with the University of Houston Athletic Foundation in promoting good sportsmanship and excellence in athletics and with the Texas Higher Education Foundation in advancing educational opportunities for all.
Our dedication to service extends beyond borders, with contributions to global initiatives such as UNICEF, along with local efforts like supporting the South Houston Area Council of the Boy Scouts and addressing hunger through the Houston Food Bank.
We also celebrate the vibrant culture and traditions of Texas by backing events like the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Through these partnerships and heartfelt commitments, we aim to make a truly meaningful difference in the lives of people and communities, embodying the spirit of compassion and generosity.
