Mark Lakins hired at Dahlin Group Inc.

Mark Lakins joins the Austin office of DAHLIN Architecture | Planning | Interiors as Director – Project Development. Lakins brings 15 years of experience to DAHLIN to lead project development through a designer’s eye and a builder’s mindset. Skilled at connecting clients with creative, constructable solutions informed by his understanding of how projects come together, he will champion project development of residential, mixed-use, and custom luxury homes for DAHLIN across the Southwest Region.

Omar Mourtaja hired at Texas Gulf Bank, N.A.

Omar Mourtaja joins Texas Gulf Bank as Vice President – Commercial Lender in our River Oaks location. He has 7 years of banking experience with a focus on commercial lending. A Houston area resident, he understands the commercial banking needs of the market. He will concentrate on expanding our commercial client base offering business loans, deposit products and flexible financial solutions to growing Houston area businesses. MEMBER FDIC/Loans Subject to Credit Approval.

Cindy Villarreal, AIA, RID, WELL AP promoted to Principal at O’Connell Robertson

O’Connell Robertson is proud to announce the promotion of Cindy Villarreal to Principal. As Director of the Houston office, Cindy leads with a focus on growth, culture, and excellence aligned with the Firm’s mission-driven values. With 15+ years of architectural design, lab planning and project management experience, she is adept at providing sustainable, resilient solutions.

Cindy’s leadership has been crucial to implementing the Firm’s Gulf Coast expansion, fostering strong team culture, and strengthening relationships with clients.

“Cindy exemplifies the leadership, collaboration, and client focus that our Firm is known for,” said Amy Jones, President & CEO. “Her commitment to people and purpose continues to elevate our Houston office and our Firm.”

As a Principal, Cindy will guide strategic growth, enhance project delivery, and advance client partnerships. O’Connell Robertson is a Texas-based architecture, engineering and interior design firm, celebrating 75 years of business.

Derek Taylor hired at Granite Harbor Advisors

Derek Taylor has joined Granite Harbor Advisors as Managing Partner, where he will lead the launch of Granite Harbor Capital, expanding the firm’s platform into private equity, private credit, and real estate. A nationally recognized leader in private investments and former transactional law partner, Taylor brings deep operating experience and will anchor Granite Harbor’s growing national private markets presence.

Dana Morrey hired at MetroNational

MetroNational proudly announces that Dana Morrey has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Dana joins from Davis Development, where she served as Chief Human Resources Officer. Prior to Davis, she spent 17 years with Hines in HR leadership roles across domestic and international markets, advancing people strategy, culture, talent development, and employee relations.

MetroNational looks forward to Dana’s leadership shaping people strategy, culture, and HR operations.

IPA closes sale of 158-unit multifamily property in Dallas

Institutional Property Advisors brokered the sale of Midway Row House, a 158-unit multifamily property in Dallas, Texas. 

Taylor Hill and IPA’s Drew Kile, Joey Tumminello, Michael Ware, and Jack Windham represented the seller and procured the buyer. 

The property is near the intersection of the Dallas North Tollway and Interstate 635, 10 miles from Downtown Dallas, Plano, and Frisco. Employment centers, including the Platinum Corridor, Galleria Dallas, Las Colinas, and Cypress Waters surround the property. The nearby town of Addison places residents within proximity of over 200 restaurants, and entertainment venues such as Vitruvian Park and Village on the Parkway. 

Built in 2023, Midway Row House has 107 townhomes, 51 flats, and an Infinity Edge swimming pool that overlooks two-acre Blue Lake. Community amenities include a fitness center, two dog parks, a lakeside jogging path, workspaces, and three private offices. Apartments have nine-foot ceilings, eight-foot entry and patio doors, and full-size washers and dryers. The average unit size is 979 square feet. 

“IPA in Texas provides investors with a large inventory of high-quality multifamily investment opportunities in every market, offering local market research and sales expertise in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin and San Antonio,” said Will Balthrope, IPA executive managing director.