Rhode Partners welcomes Troy Sayakumane as a new Senior Project Designer – Interiors to its downtown Austin studio. Troy is a talented and refined designer with over a decade of experience leading hospitality, resort, and commercial projects worldwide, including work for Marriott, SLS Hotels, Nobu, and Moët Hennessy, spanning luxury hotels, branded residences, and immersive commercial environments.

KE Andrews is pleased to announce Jason Larkin has joined the firm as Executive Vice President and member of the leadership team. Jason is recognized for his ability to bring people together, create momentum, and align teams around a shared vision—all
qualities that reflect KEA’s commitment to culture and client service.

With more than 15 years of experience in professional services, including leadership roles in consulting and at Big Four accounting firms, Jason has guided organizations through strategy, brand development, and operational execution. His relational approach and belief that strong culture fuels lasting performance make him a natural fit for KEA’s values and long-term vision. Jason brings a shared view of KEA’s vision, mission, values, and culture.

At KE Andrews, Jason will focus on aligning leadership initiatives across the firm in ways that both strengthen client service and support the continued growth and development of KEA’s people.

Rice & Gardner welcomes Eric DiPasquale as Vice President. With over 30 years in construction and facilities management, Eric’s proven leadership spans education, healthcare, commercial, and hospitality sectors. A Texas A&M graduate, Eric began at Walt Disney World and has driven growth at Forney Construction, Tellepsen Services, and Memorial Hermann. His Houston expertise supports Rice & Gardner’s expansion and excellence mission.

After 20 years in security services, Candace Burk has joined CCS Facility Services as the Vice President of Business Development. In her role, Burk will lead CCS Facility Services’ growing sales team in Houston and expand the company’s presence across Texas. As a native Texan and industry veteran, Burk brings a deep understanding of the facility services industry and the Texas market. Before joining CCS Facility Services, Burk served as the Vice President of Client Relations at Allied Universal.

Christine Tran has been promoted to Director of Middle Market Banking. In her new role, she will focus on expanding First Citizens’ middle market banking portfolio in the Houston market, where she most recently served as a commercial banker for the company since 2021. Tran brings more than 20 years of expertise in retail and commercial banking.

A graduate of Texas A&M University, Tran is an active member of the Houston Asian Jaycees Foundation.

JLL appointed Ronnie Deyo as President of its Houston offices, succeeding Dan Bellow, a longtime Houston commercial real estate veteran and well-known leader.

Both principal members of the firm’s Houston office, Bellow and Deyo, have worked closely over their decades-long careers at JLL, each catalysts for its trajectory in the market. Deyo’s new position will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026, and Bellow will serve in an advisory role as Chairman for Leasing Advisory. 

One of the most respected and dynamic commercial real estate professionals in Houston, Bellow has over 50 years of experience in the sector, previously serving as President of The Staubach Co. – Houston before its merger with JLL. Among his most notable accomplishments are Greater Houston Partnership’s Robert Onstead Leadership Award (2009), NAIOP’s Howard W. Horne Legacy Award (2013) and Houston Business Journal’s Lifetime Achievement Award (2025). Bellow has been a driving force behind JLL’s advancement in Houston, expanding the firm from 50 employees and three business lines in 2008 to more than 360 employees in the corporate office and a dozen service lines today. 

Over his 30-year career in office tenant representation, Deyo has built lasting relationships with clients – several of whom he continues to represent today – a testament to his attention to detail and dedication to delivering customized solutions. Skilled in managing large-scale real estate projects for multinational corporations, some of his most notable accomplishments include assisting HPE’s world headquarters relocation to a new Houston campus and helping Dow Chemical relocate to a new regional headquarters, among others.

Having led the Houston Office Tenant Representation Group for over 15 years, Deyo has also prioritized mentorship, passionate about sharing his expertise with junior associates and contributing to top-down organizational success. Deyo has received numerous awards, including NAIOP Broker of the Year, NAIOP Deal of the Year on multiple occasions, JLL Champion of Excellence (2009) and JLL Lifetime Top Gun recognition.

In his new position, Deyo will lead JLL’s brokerage teams in Houston and Louisiana, overseeing business operations and providing strategic counsel and direction for more than 150 employees.