Wildcat Management President Tanya Ragan spoke at the SMU Cox School of Business, offering MBA students an operator level perspective on commercial real estate dealmaking, risk, and leadership. Her talk highlighted why Dallas continues to outperform in talent attraction, corporate relocations, and Sunbelt economic growth.
-- Wildcat Management President Tanya Ragan addressed MBA students at the SMU Cox School of Business this week, providing a direct look at the realities of commercial real estate dealmaking, risk evaluation, and leadership development. Her session offered students the type of operator access that coastal MBA programs typically reserve for finance and consulting pipelines.
Ragan’s talk underscored a broader shift in the Sunbelt economy. Students are increasingly learning from active executives rather than relying solely on case studies. This hands‑on exposure is strengthening the talent pipeline that supports Dallas Fort Worth’s continued leadership in population growth, corporate relocations, and entrepreneurial activity.
“Authenticity, preparation, and presence are strategic advantages,” Ragan said. “Dallas succeeds because our business community invests in real relationships, real mentorship, and real opportunities. That is what creates long term leaders and long-term deal flow.”
Texas continues to lead the nation in inbound migration, and Dallas remains one of the fastest growing major metros for young professionals. Companies cite access to skilled talent, affordability, and proximity to high growth industries as key drivers for relocation and expansion. Sunbelt commercial real estate markets are outperforming coastal markets due to sustained population inflows, business friendly regulations, and strong demand for centrally located assets.
Ragan emphasized the importance of mentorship as a direct pathway to hiring and deal flow. SMU Cox is emerging as a significant accelerator of this model by connecting students with executives who are actively shaping the Dallas market across real estate, venture capital, and public private partnerships.
A full recap of Ragan’s insights is available at https://bit.ly/4q5DV2c
About Tanya Ragan Tanya Ragan is the President and Founder of Wildcat Management, an award-winning real estate investment and development firm headquartered in Downtown Dallas. She is recognized by the Dallas Business Journal, GlobeSt, Preservation Dallas, and RED News for her leadership in urban redevelopment and historic preservation.
About the company: Wildcat Management is a mission driven real estate investment and development firm specializing in transformative urban projects and strategic public private partnerships. The firm is dedicated to fostering economic growth and building sustainable, dynamic communities across Dallas Fort Worth and beyond.
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