About

Expertise

Jake McCoy, the driving force behind Waypoint Real Estate Development and Advisors, brings extensive real-world experience across various facets of real estate transactions. Representing developers, landlords, and tenants alike, Jake's comprehensive understanding ensures every project is handled with the utmost professionalism and strategic insight. His regional and national expertise facilitates seamless operations from Rockport, Texas to Glenn Burnie, Maryland. When outside of the office Jake can be found hunting, fishing, supporting the Texas Rangers and Texas A&M University.

Experience

Starting his career in 2019 at The Woodmont Company as a commercial broker, Jake McCoy quickly ascended to a Development Partner and became a top producer in the brokerage department. His attributes of ingenuity and integrity have consistently contributed to the success and reliability of Waypoint Real Estate Development and Advisors; working with clients and partners such as ProSmiles Dental, Kohan Retail Group, McDonald’s, Buck Harris, Retail Partners LLC, Inhofe Land and Cattle Co and more.

Education & Recognition

Jake McCoy is a proud alumnus of Texas A&M University, where he majored in Political Science. His professional excellence is recognized by numerous awards including D CEO Magazine's Power Broker for consecutive years and multiple accolades from The Woodmont Company.

Leadership & Landmark Projects

An active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, Jake leads projects that set benchmarks in the industry. Noteworthy projects include the Cleburne Aspen Dental Strip, development around major retail chains like McDonald’s, and extensive developments in key Texan markets.

Jake's Awards

• D CEO Magazine: Power Broker – 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
• Fort Worth INC top Commercial Broker – 2022, 2023, 2024
• CoStar Top DFW Leasing Power Broker – FYE 2023
• The Woodmont Company: Rookie of the Year – 2019
• The Woodmont Company: Quickest Transaction – 2020
• The Woodmont Company: Highest Annual Production Growth – 2021
• The Woodmont Company: Most Deals – 2021

Key Projects

• Cleburne Aspen Dental Strip at Nolan River Mall (Cleburne, TX)
• IH 20 & Pines Rd Starbucks Pad Sites (Shreveport, LA)
• McDonald’s and Texell Credit Union (Robinson, TX)
• HWY 69 & Shawnee Bypass retail and restaurant development (Muskogee, OK)
• Temple Mall (Temple, TX)
• JC Penney Box Redevelopment w/ Floor and Décor, Ollies (Temple, TX)
• Blue Mound Rd & Hwy 287 Retail Development (Fort Worth, Texas)
• River Valley Mall (Lancaster, Ohio)
• Marley Station Mall (Glenn Burnie, MD)
• Josey Lane Crossing (Farmers Branch, TX)
• Wendland Plaza (Killeen, TX)
• Shops at Hurst (Hurst, TX)
• Nancy/Sierra Liquor Expansion (DFW)
• Site Selection for national QSR Developers

OVERVIEW

Derek Anthony is a Fort Worth-based commercial real estate advisor and Partner at Waypoint Real Estate Advisors, a boutique advisory firm serving business owners, investors, and developers across retail, office, industrial, and investment properties throughout Texas and North America.
With more than a decade of dedicated commercial real estate experience and over 20 years in sales, marketing, operations, and business development, Derek brings a combination of market knowledge and real-world business acumen that most brokers don’t have. He has completed more than $250,000,000 in commercial real estate transactions, representing clients ranging from local Fort Worth business owners to regional and national brands.
Having worked on all sides of the table — as buyer, seller, landlord representative, and tenant representative — Derek understands what each party needs to make a deal work. His approach is grounded in data-driven analysis, honest counsel, and consistent follow-through.
Derek is a Fort Worth native with deep roots in the local business community and a broad network across the DFW Metroplex and Texas. Whether you are a business owner searching for the right commercial space, an investor evaluating your next acquisition, or a developer looking for a strategic partner, Waypoint delivers straightforward advice and measurable results.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Landlord and tenant representation — retail, office, and industrial
• Investment property acquisitions and dispositions
• Commercial real estate advisory — Fort Worth, DFW, and Texas markets
• Business owner real estate strategy
• Data-driven property selection and market analysis
• Site selection for retail, restaurant, and service businesses
• New development and ground-up project advisory
• 1031 exchange consulting
• Texas economic development — certified

EXPERIENCE

Waypoint Real Estate Advisors | Partner | 2023–Present

Fort Worth, Texas

• Co-founded Waypoint to build a Fort Worth-based boutique commercial real estate advisory firm focused on delivering institutional-quality service to local and regional clients.
• Represents business owners, landlords, tenants, and investors across all major commercial property types throughout Texas and beyond.

The Woodmont Company | Commercial Broker & Top Producer | Prior to 2023

• Served as a top-producing commercial real estate broker at one of Texas’s most respected retail real estate firms.
• Named Top Producer Nationwide in 2021 and recognized multiple years by D CEO Magazine and Fort Worth INC for brokerage excellence.

20+ Years in Sales, Marketing, Operations & Business Development | North America

Prior to commercial real estate, Derek built an extensive career across multiple industries throughout North America — developing the business relationships, operational expertise, and market instincts that now inform every transaction he touches.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• Over $250,000,000 in commercial real estate transactions completed
• D CEO Magazine Power Broker — 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
• Fort Worth INC Magazine Top Commercial Real Estate Broker — 2020, 2021, 2022
• The Woodmont Company Top Producer Nationwide — 2021
• Top 100 Realtors in the U.S. — Top 100 Magazine (2019)
• Graduate of Realtor Institute (GRI)
• Texas Economic Development Council Certified

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & MEDIA

Derek shares commercial real estate expertise and DFW market insights across multiple platforms:

• Host/Contributor — Rated “R”: Real Estate Uncensored Podcast
• YouTube — Commercial real estate education and market commentary
• Instagram @crewithme — Behind-the-scenes commercial real estate content
• LinkedIn — Market updates, deal highlights, and industry insights

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Derek Anthony is a commercial real estate broker and advisor in Fort Worth, Texas, specializing in landlord and tenant representation, investment property acquisitions, and commercial real estate strategy for business owners and developers across the DFW Metroplex and markets throughout Texas.

Jacque Flanagan is a seasoned real estate professional with more than 18 years of experience in healthcare real estate, leasing, and transaction management. She spent 15 years with Healthcare Realty, one of the nation’s largest healthcare-focused REITs, where she served as Director of Leasing and was responsible for negotiating leases, managing physician and hospital relationships, and overseeing strategic real estate initiatives across a diverse portfolio of medical office properties. She currently serves in Corporate Real Estate for Unified Women’s Healthcare, where she manages lease negotiations, renewals, acquisitions, and complex real estate transactions for physician practices nationwide. Her unique combination of landlord, tenant, and healthcare industry experience provides a comprehensive understanding of real estate strategy, financial analysis, and transaction execution, allowing her to effectively advocate for clients and deliver solutions that align with both operational and business objectives. This extensive background gives Jacque the expertise, insight, and industry perspective needed to successfully guide clients through every stage of the real estate process.

With over 23 years of real estate experience, Shawna Raines joins Waypoint Real Estate Advisors as Director of Business Development & Client Services, bringing a distinguished background in multi-market operations, business development, and client relationship management. Known for her strategic mindset, relationship-first approach, and expertise in leveraging technology to drive results. Shawna delivers a rare combination of operational excellence and people-first leadership. She is deeply committed to helping businesses and investors navigate the commercial real estate landscape with confidence and to building the kind of lasting relationships that drive long-term success.

Brooke Pollard is an experienced digital marketing professional dedicated to bringing a creative approach to Waypoint.

She grew up in Argyle, Texas, and graduated from the University of Arkansas with her B.S. in Apparel Merchandising and Product Development, with a Minor in Business Marketing. Brooke began her professional career in the buying office for The Neiman Marcus Group in 2022 and has since developed a passion for working in real estate.