Banker Tim Crowley championed opportunity here — and real estate is better for it
Over a four-decade career, Tim Crowley has helped shape Austin into one of the most desirable places to live and do business in the U.S. It's fair to say that without his work — in the banking industry, with Opportunity Austin and through service to numerous civic and charitable causes — the city wouldn't look like it does today. He was recently honored with a notable award at the 2025 Commercial Real Estate Awards.
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