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United Protective Services is proud to announce the promotion of Craig A. Knecht to General Manager for South Texas, where he will oversee our Houston, Austin, and San Antonio branch offices. In this expanded leadership role, Craig will be responsible for guiding day-to-day operations, client relations, and business development throughout the region. Craig brings more than 30 years of experience in the service and security sectors, with the majority of his career focused on security management.
P&A is pleased to announce that Cody Schneider has joined the firm’s Houston office as a Partner. Board Certified in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction held only by a limited number of qualified attorneys in Texas, he represents contractors, suppliers, and developers in construction disputes, commercial litigation, and project counseling. His experience spans industrial facilities, commercial developments, data centers, traditional and renewable energy projects, LNG expansions, and public infrastructure. Cody also advises clients on contracts, negotiations, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle. Active in Houston’s business and construction community, he serves on boards and committees for Central Houston, Downtown Houston+, the Greater Houston Partnership, and the Houston Bar Association.
Latchley joins Wilson Cribbs + Goren as a seasoned commercial real estate attorney who delivers practical, business-driven counsel to owners, investors, and developers. With deep experience in leasing, acquisitions, sales, and development matters across major asset classes, he brings a strategic, solutions-focused approach shaped by both in-house and law-firm experience—making him a trusted partner for clients navigating complex real estate needs.
Boyle is a commercial real estate litigator representing property owners, investors, lenders, developers, and businesses in disputes involving leases, loans, construction contracts, and business partnerships. She guides clients from intake through trial and appeal and has secured significant wins, including major summary judgments and favorable settlements. With strong advocacy experience and a business-focused background, Boyle delivers strategic, results-driven representation.
Hillwood, BNSF Railway and the City of Fort Worth created the Alliance Logistics District in Fort Worth, Texas.
The district was officially designated and approved by the Fort Worth City Council at its Nov. 11 meeting. Effective immediately, the District will serve as a first-of-its-kind mobility logistics hub within the Smart Port at AllianceTexas, Hillwood’s 27,000-acre, master-planned, mixed-use development in north Fort Worth.
Benefits for District Operators and Customers
The Alliance Logistics District is designed to deliver tangible operational advantages to any operator or customer within its boundaries. Key benefits include:
These benefits are available to all users operating within the District, regardless of prior involvement or technical background, ensuring that the District’s innovative infrastructure and regulatory flexibility are accessible and understandable to both new and existing stakeholders. By being co-located with one of BNSF’s largest intermodal facilities, operators and customers can realize significant operational cost savings, enhanced connectivity and improved logistics efficiency.
District Impact and Vision
Anchored by North America’s largest inland rail port, BNSF’s Alliance intermodal facility, the Alliance Logistics District is the first of its kind within BNSF’s rail and intermodal ecosystem and will redefine how freight moves through North Texas while reducing traffic on public roads. By enabling more efficient and cost-effective cargo transport, including autonomous and semi-autonomous shuttle movements as well as overweight and private heavy-haul vehicles, the District will help customers save millions of dollars annually while solidifying North Texas’ position as a national leader in logistics innovation.
In its request to the Fort Worth City Council, Hillwood emphasized that the Alliance Logistics District aligns directly with the City’s 2023 Innovation Districts Policy, which encourages concentrated hubs of research, technology and entrepreneurship within defined geographic areas. Surpassing the City’s established criteria, the Alliance Logistics District will support industries including logistics, automation, and advanced manufacturing — anchored by Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport and the BNSF intermodal facility. The District will also advance innovation-driven employment, smart infrastructure and public-private collaboration to strengthen Fort Worth’s role as a global logistics and technology center.
Spanning nearly 1,400 acres, the District is purpose-built for next-generation industrial development, with direct BNSF rail access and flexible logistics infrastructure designed to support manufacturers and shippers handling heavy, dense or high-value goods — such as ceramics, plastics and auto parts — where speed, efficiency and connectivity are critical.
“By integrating advanced technology, modern infrastructure and regulatory flexibility, this initiative reinforces AllianceTexas’ standing as one of the most connected, forward-thinking logistics ecosystems in the country,” said Nicholas Konen, vice president of strategic development at Hillwood. “These advancements reduce costs for customers, improve logistics efficiency and take pressure off public roadways. Our long-standing partnerships with BNSF, the City of Fort Worth and regional transportation leaders are truly a testament to how public-private collaboration sparks innovation, accelerates industrial development and drives economic opportunity.”
The inland port at AllianceTexas serves as the primary port of entry for the southwestern United States, linking global trade directly to the region through intermodal rail connections from ports including Los Angeles, Long Beach and Houston. As one of only two intermodal logistics hubs in Texas that integrate air, ground and rail transportation, companies can efficiently move goods across all three modes of transit.
“The Alliance Logistics District aligns perfectly with BNSF’s vision to deliver transportation services that consistently meet our customers’ expectations, with these innovations delivering cost savings and additional supply chain value,” said Jon Gabriel, BNSF group vice president of consumer products. “By enabling the delivery of goods from rail to warehouse in a more efficient way, we’re increasing the traffic that can capitalize on the cost, capacity and sustainability benefits of intermodal while creating a scalable model for the next generation of inland ports. This strengthens the region’s freight infrastructure and keeps North Texas at the forefront of global supply chain innovation.”
According to a recently released study by the Texas Comptroller’s office, Texas ports generated $1 trillion in international trade in 2024, with AllianceTexas contributing $834.6 million — a 550.7% increase since 2016.
“Through this public-private partnership, Fort Worth continues to lead in smart, sustainable infrastructure that drives our region’s economic vitality,” said Lauren Prieur, Fort Worth’s director of transportation and public works. “The Alliance Logistics District strengthens our position as a global logistics hub while ensuring forward-looking, responsible transportation planning.”
Accompanied by these operational enhancements, Hillwood’s $20 million investment in a private heavy-haul bridge over FM-156 unlocks the District’s true value, directly linking its 15 million square feet of distribution, logistics, and manufacturing space to BNSF’s Alliance intermodal facility.
Planned to meet TxDOT standards and engineered for 120,000-pound axle loads, the three-lane bridge will enable the efficient movement of heavy-haul freight while reducing truck traffic on public roads. Construction is expected to be completed by late 2026, reinforcing Hillwood’s commitment to next-generation infrastructure that supports industrial growth and regional mobility.
BI Group and Texas-based Vita Group, are proud to announce the launch of The Winford, an exclusive community of 26 boutique townhomes in the heart of Houston’s Galleria Area.
Designed to blend the scale of a single-family home with the connectivity of city life, The Winford reimagines vertical living and offers a uniquely private and peaceful urban experience within one of Houston’s most desirable neighborhoods.
The Winford distinguishes itself through open, modern architecture and light-filled interiors that reflect a European-inspired aesthetic rarely seen in Houston’s townhome market.
The development consists of 26 private-entry, four-story townhomes that offer the convenience of low-maintenance living with the space of a single-family residence.
Ranging in size from almost 2,800 to 3,400 square feet, each home features three to four bedrooms, two-and-a-half to four-and-a-half bathrooms and an attached two-car garage.
Prices range from $815,000 to $985,000. Completion is anticipated in Q4 2026.
Layouts are defined by clean architectural lines, timeless materials and generous proportions made to support multigenerational living, remote work and effortless entertaining. Oversized windows, high ceilings and rooftop terraces bring natural light into each home, encouraging indoor-outdoor living for residents.
The community does not include shared hallways, and all homes are elevator-ready, offering increased privacy and a more residential lifestyle than traditional urban multifamily buildings.
Located minutes from The Galleria, Memorial Park and leading Fortune 500 employers, The Winford offers residents walkable access to premier dining, entertainment and everyday conveniences, in addition to efficient connections to Loop 610, US-59 and I-10.
“We saw a clear demand in Houston for homes that provide privacy, space and style, without giving up proximity to the city’s best amenities,” said Olzhas Ayazbayev, CEO of BI Group USA. “The Winford delivers that balance and elevates what it means to live in Galleria Area.”
“Galleria Area continues to evolve as one of Houston’s strongest residential neighborhoods, and we’re proud to add a community that reflects where the market is heading,” said Andy Yaltir, CEO of Vita Group. “The Winford is purpose-built to reflect this momentum, offering larger homes, smarter layouts and a focus on everyday convenience.”
The Winford is developed through a strategic partnership between BI Group USA and Vita Group, combining international excellence with deep local expertise. BI Group USA brings 30 years of global development and engineering capabilities across eight countries, and Vita Group contributes more than two decades of success delivering commercial and residential projects across Texas.