Mr. Beck started Beck Ventures after a successful career at Trammell Crow Company. After leaving TCC to form Beck Properties in the 1970's, Mr. Beck's first property acquisition was from Anthem Co-Founder, Ross Frankfurt's, Grandfather, David Frankfurt. 

From there, Mr. Beck went on to acquire and develop over 35,000 apartment apartment units throughout the United States. He then started Capital Senior Living (NYSE: CSU), a national developer, owner and operator of senior living facilities that he took public on the New York Stock Exchange. In 1985 he founded United Texas Bank where he currently serves as Chairman of the Board. 

Mr. Beck also serves as the CEO of Quantum Holdings, LP, an investment firm that invests in various businesses throughout the United States.