I'm Steve Bezner — most call me Bez. I'm a senior technology leader and civic-tech builder based in northwest Houston.
I work where enterprise software, AI automation, and community tools converge — believing the most interesting problems sit exactly at that intersection.
My philosophy: static-first, lightweight, API-driven, civic-minded. Build tools that work, ship openly, measure what matters.
I believe the most durable organizations are built on trust, not process. Small autonomous teams — empowered, accountable, passionate — outperform bureaucratic ones every time. I'm always in requirement mode: building pipelines of great talent, exploring new technology, and creating space for people to do their best work.
30+ years in commercial real estate software — from ARGUS software tester in 1995 to EVP today.
From software tester to EVP — the full arc.
30 years of CRE software experience — sharing what's next for the industry.
Every public site — civic tools, running resources, industry references, food & health, AI, and commerce.
A persistent, locally-hosted AI layer running 24/7 — centered on Fred, my AI Chief of Staff on a Mac Mini M4.
Logging substantial weekly mileage tracked via Apple Health. Running is woven into everything — including run-houston2, a race discovery tool I built for the Houston running community. Footwear of choice: Brooks and Xero for high-performance minimalist training.