It is an honor to announce that Peter James has been selected to receive a Chair of the Board Award for Community Planning. No more than six such awards are bestowed each year, and his vision and leadership advancing Veramendi in alignment with community needs more than qualifies him for this honor.
Peter has over three decades of experience in residential and mixed-use development across the United States and Australia. With a specialization in strategic advisory and project management, he has successfully navigated some of the largest and most complex projects in key growth areas.
Until earlier this year, Peter served as the CEO of ASA Properties, the developer of the 2,400-acre Veramendi community in New Braunfels. As CEO, he has been instrumental in shaping the vision for Veramendi in alignment with community needs and goals.
Peter's vision for Veramendi is to preserve the Texas Hill Country in a way that the community wants to see, and he has set the standard for how a developer can be a community partner. This is what guided him to invest in public infrastructure prior to breaking ground on a home. With his leadership, Veramendi upsized a flood control dam, providing protection of downtown New Braunfels, Landa Park, and the Comal Headwaters.
Veramendi is a trusted community partner and Peter has personally committed to service in the community, including as the 2024 Chair of the Greater New Braunfels Economic Development Foundation. Veramendi was recently recognized for its philanthropic efforts with an NBgives award.
Although Peter has retired as CEO of ASA Properties, he will continue to serve as Board Chair, ensuring that his invaluable counsel and spirit of partnership will benefit New Braunfels in the years ahead.
Congratulations, Peter!