About Us
Family-Owned. Faith-Driven. Rooted in North Texas Since 1978.
FBM Property Management got its start in 1978, not as a property management company, but as a residential construction business founded by George and Melrose Bond French in Dallas, Texas. As the Frenches built homes across the region, they saw a need for property owners to have someone they could trust to manage those homes with the same care that went into building them. That instinct led the family into real estate in 1985, and by 2000, FBM had grown into the full-service property management company it is today.
Engineer Tony Medina and his wife Sylvia joined the business in its early years, helping shape the hands-on, detail-oriented approach that still defines FBM. In 2003, George and Melrose's son, Mike French, took the reins after earning his degree in Finance and Real Estate from Southern Methodist University. Under his leadership, FBM has continued to grow while holding on to the values the company was built on.
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Our Mission
Our goal is simple: to be the premier property management company in North Texas, known for creating real value in investor-owned property.
What We Believe
Everything at FBM is guided by a single verse, Colossians 3:23, which reminds us to do our work wholeheartedly, as if for the Lord rather than for people. That's the difference between a company that manages properties and one that genuinely cares for them. Our team lives out that philosophy through the values we hold every day: God First, Honesty, Initiative, Helping Others, Working Smart, Taking Pride, Playing Hard, and Having Fun. Our motto keeps it plain: go the extra mile, and treat people the way you want to be treated.
Who We Serve
Today, FBM manages single-family homes, multi-family communities, and commercial properties across twelve counties in Central and North Texas, including , Tarrant, Collin, Denton, Ellis, Navarro, Johnson, Kaufman, Grayson, Hill, Limestone, and McLennan. From the busy streets of Fort Worth to the close-knit towns of Ellis and Navarro counties, our team brings the same local expertise and personal attention to every property we manage.
Why Owners and Residents Choose FBM
With more than 45 years of combined construction and real estate experience, we offer a full range of services designed to protect and grow the value of your investment: leasing and marketing, resident screening, rent collection, 24/7 maintenance response backed by our own in-house team and trusted contractor network, legal and compliance support, and even property tax protest assistance. Owners and residents both get 24/7 access to their accounts through our online portals.
We're proud members of the Better Business Bureau, the Texas Apartment Association, Texas Realtors, and the Ellis Hill Association of Realtors, and we operate as an Equal Housing Opportunity company.
At the end of the day, FBM is still what it's always been: a family business that treats your property like it's our own.
Building Strong Communities Together
Together, We Can Do More.
At FBM Property Management, we take pride in sponsoring events, organizations, and nonprofits that help our community thrive. We believe in pouring into those who pour into our community — the people and groups who make Ellis County a better place to live, work, and grow. We also take pride in supporting other small, locally owned businesses by promoting their work and visiting their establishments, because when they succeed, our whole community succeeds.
Greater Ennis United Way
FBM is proud to support Greater Ennis United Way and the incredible impact they make right here in our hometown. Through their support of local organizations, they help provide resources for children, food for families in need, care for seniors, and assistance for those facing difficult times. Their work touches so many lives across our community, and we're grateful to support an organization that works year-round to make Ennis a better place for everyone. We believe in pouring into those who pour into our community!
Cara Caters
FBM is honored to support Cara Caters and their mission to make sure no child in our community goes hungry. Through their food bag program, they provide children in Ennis and Palmer ISD with meals and snacks to take home on weekends and school breaks, helping ensure they have one less thing to worry about. We love seeing organizations make such a direct impact on local families, and we're grateful to play a small part in supporting the kids in our community.
Golf Tournaments We've Sponsored
Move-In Day
