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VeraBank is proud to welcome Rich Berman, EVP – Regional President, to its Williamson County market. With more than 20 years of banking experience and deep-rooted connections across the Greater Austin business community, Rich brings expertise and heart to his role.
“I’m passionate about helping local businesses succeed and building strong teams that reflect VeraBank’s community-first values,” said Rich Berman. “It’s inspiring to see what local businesses are capable of with the right support.”
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 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.
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 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.
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.