Our Team
Tom Calhoon | Owner
Tom began his real estate career by purchasing a duplex on 2nd Street in Austin in 1976. The down payment for this purchase came from money saved from mowing lawns and working at a local hardware store in Northwest Hills. In 1982, he graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Finance. By 1998, his business acumen in real estate led him to the purchase of what is now known as the Riley Building, named after his daughter, Peyton Riley Calhoon.
Over the years, Tom has given back to the Austin community that helped grow him into who he is today. His philanthropy includes supporting his alma maters through the construction of an astroturf field at Anderson High School and furthering alcohol research through Dr. Jon Pierce at The University of Texas. In addition, Tom supports Austin’s Mobile Loaves and Fishes as well as ongoing community projects for the city’s homeless population. Tom is also known for his passion for health and wellness and is a fitness and yoga enthusiast.
Brandon Cohen |Venue & Events Director
Brandon first started as a club promoter in the city of Los Angeles. As he brought more and more people to the clubs his name got bigger, and his brand did too. His mindset has led him to many successful opportunities which has led him to work with well-known clubs across the nation. He also was an event coordinator for a few big festivals like Rolling loud, Electric Dance Carnival (EDC Vegas), Nocturnal Wonderland, and a lot more throughout his career. After finishing his final tour in 2019, Brandon moved to Austin, Texas and has come to The Riley Building with new intentions. He has been focused on Weddings and Corporate events these last few years and has proved to be damn good at it. His google reviews from our clients speak value to his worth to us.