Josh leads the buying, selling, and valuation side of Brunner Property Management. He works directly with clients on purchases, sales, rental estimates, and opinions of value. When a potential owner is considering property management, Josh is the one who walks through the numbers, sets realistic rental expectations, and answers questions until a management agreement is in place. From there, he connects clients with Brunner’s leasing and management team — so each part of the process is handled by the people who specialize in it, while Josh stays focused on big-picture strategy and major decisions.

Josh and Julie originally got started in real estate while they were both working as teachers. They began buying distressed properties on the side, fixing them up, renting them out, and managing their own rentals. Over time, that experience naturally grew into helping other owners manage their properties as well.

One of their earliest projects was a 922-square-foot house in Houston — the home they bought when they were first married for $20,000 (which gives you a pretty good idea of what it looked like when they started). They took it down to the studs, pulled permits, and renovated it themselves. When they moved from Houston to New Braunfels in 2019, that house became their first rental, and they experienced how difficult it is to be a long distance landlord. That project ultimately set the foundation for Brunner Property Management.They are still active in investment properties; owning rentals in New Braunfels, Seguin, and Canyon Lake.

Josh’s background is rooted in real estate investing, not just transactions. He is known for seeing value where others overlook it, understanding construction and renovation through real experience, and helping clients structure and negotiate deals that actually make sense long term.

Josh is also the son of a hospital maintenance man in Austin and spent years helping his Dad with weekend handyman projects throughout his childhood (holding hammers and grabbing nails) through college breaks (remodeling kitchens and bathrooms, building decks, etc) while attending and graduating from Texas Tech University.

His role is to help clients make smart buying, selling, and rental decisions on the front end — and to make sure the business of owning real estate runs smoothly without requiring owners to be involved in the day-to-day.

Julie is the operational engine behind Brunner Property Management. She oversees the systems and people that keep the company running — including accounting, maintenance coordination, and the day-to-day processes that support tenants, repairs, and ongoing operations.

In the early years, Julie and Josh personally handled nearly every part of the business — from leasing and maintenance coordination to accounting workflows and owner communication. As the company grew, Julie helped design and build the internal systems and specialized roles that allow today’s team to operate efficiently and consistently, so owners receive clear communication from the right people without delays or handoffs.

Julie also brings real, hands-on construction experience to the business. Internally, she is the person our team relies on when it comes to repairs, scopes, and how work should actually be handled in the field. Josh often says she is as capable as most contractors they’ve worked with (she roofed our office and has repiped multiple houses when Josh couldn’t fit in the crawlspace among other things)— and that practical knowledge shapes how Brunner approaches maintenance, vendor communication, and long-term property care.

Rather than working directly with owners on day-to-day issues, Julie focuses on building a closed, well-run internal system — training and guiding the team on how to communicate, how to handle situations, and how to resolve problems consistently. This allows owners to get clear, organized communication from the right team members, while Julie keeps the entire operation running smoothly behind the scenes.

Brandy is Brunner Property Management’s Utility Player and leads our owner and tenant operations. Brandy is our all-star utility player — in baseball terms, that means she can step into multiple positions when needed and still perform at a high level. She works across leasing, owner onboarding, renewals, move-outs, and ongoing communication to keep transitions smooth and the entire operation running efficiently.

She is the primary point of contact for owner onboarding, lease renewals, move-out processes, general owner communication that does not involve accounting or bookkeeping, and tenant communication that does not involve maintenance.

Brandy also oversees leasing operations and works closely with the rest of the team to ensure clean transitions from leasing into long-term management and from tenancy into turnover. Most of her work happens behind the scenes so owners and tenants receive clear, consistent communication without confusion.

She is a strong people person, highly conscientious, and exceptionally good at follow-up and keeping everyone informed throughout each stage of the process. Fun fact: Brandy is Julie’s sister — and recently bought the house right next door to Josh and Julie. Also, only Josh calls her “BB,” so if you ever hear that name and wonder who he’s talking about, it’s Brandy.

Casen is a licensed real estate agent and the primary point of contact for owners and tenants with general leasing questions. He also serves as our main “boots-on-the-ground” team member during the leasing process.

Casen handles most in-person showings, applicant communication, and day-to-day leasing activity while a property is being marketed. He plays a key role in keeping leasing timelines moving and making sure applicants and owners receive timely updates.

Casen has been part of Brunner Property Management since before he was licensed and is known for being genuinely kind, consistently positive, and easy to talk to — which helps keep leasing conversations productive and professional. He is originally from Spring Branch and brings strong local knowledge to the tenant and leasing side of the business.

Behind the scenes, he works closely with Brandy and the operations team to make sure every lease transitions smoothly into ongoing management.

Brock is Brunner Property Management’s Maintenance Coordinator and the primary point of contact for anything related to repairs or maintenance. He manages most tenant and contractor communication for our team and oversees the coordination of work orders from start to finish.

Brock comes from a background in managing a wine bar, where fast response, clear communication, and follow-through were essential — and that experience shows in how he runs maintenance today. Prompt service and strong follow-up are his biggest strengths.

He is known internally for being incredibly hardworking, constantly looking for ways to improve, and genuinely caring about doing the job the right way. His level of ownership and attention to detail is contagious across the team.

Because maintenance volume can fluctuate significantly week to week, Brock’s workload can change quickly. Even during the busiest stretches, he works hard to keep both owners and tenants informed and to make sure nothing falls through the cracks.

Emma is Brunner Property Management’s bookkeeper and the primary point of contact for all accounting and bookkeeping questions. She handles owner statements, payments, and account-related questions and is the person our team relies on whenever something needs to be explained clearly and accurately.

Emma is the go-to resource for anything financial within the company. When accounting questions come up for owners, Julie routes those items directly to Emma so they can be handled quickly and correctly.

The financial side of property management has a lot of moving parts. While occasional mistakes can happen in any system, our team works quickly to investigate, correct issues, and make sure everything is accurate.

Emma is known for being exceptionally kind, patient, and thorough in her communication, and for providing clear, helpful explanations that make even complicated accounting questions easy to understand.