DALLAS, TX – STRIVE, a commercial real estate investment sales firm based in Dallas, Texas, and its Managing Partners Jennifer Pierson and Jason Vitorino are pleased to announce that Stephen Crittenden, a seasoned multifamily professional, has joined STRIVE to lead its multifamily group. 

Stephen has 13 years of experience and has sold several thousand multifamily units in the Dallas Fort Worth Metropolitan area, and STRIVE is excited to welcome him to the team. 

“Stephen brings a depth of knowledge that will accelerate the success of our multifamily team. At STRIVE, we have a history of going against the grain, and while others are laying professionals off, we feel it is strategically prudent to grow our team so that we are poised to take advantage of the inevitable rebound of the market,” Pierson said. 

STRIVE is firmly immersed in the office, industrial, retail, and multifamily verticals with offices in both Houston and Dallas. 

“I have a history of working with Stephen at a prior company and respect his work ethic and depth of knowledge. But more important, Stephen is a good person with a strong moral compass, and we continue to build STRIVE on the foundation of good, solid people who do things the right way,” Vitorino said. 

Eliza joined Pagewood in 2023 as Assistant Property Manager and possesses a deep understanding of managing commercial properties effectively. With over eight years of experience, Eliza has comprehensive knowledge of property maintenance, lease agreements, tenant relations, financial reporting, and risk management. She previously worked for Oakleaf Management and Oliver-CRE managing a small team and a portfolio of high-rise, mid-rise, and privately owned office condos.

SSR is pleased to announce that Jonathan Hooser has joined the firm as a Senior Project Manager in the Dallas office. With over 18 years of electrical engineering experience, his expertise includes power distribution design, medium voltage system design, emergency and standby generator design, photometric calculations, arc flash, short circuit, and coordination studies. Jonathan has worked in a variety of markets including healthcare, mission critical, commercial, sports, and education.

Pape-Dawson Engineers announces the promotion of Matt B. Garcia to Senior Vice President. Mr. Garcia joined Pape-Dawson in 2018 and has 30 years of experience in business development, operations, and strategic client relations in the engineering industry. He has supported several company-wide initiatives for Pape-Dawson’s Water Resources team and served on several infrastructure programs, ensuring adequate infrastructure is in place to support future growth in North Texas.

Christensen Building Group is excited to announce the promotion of Michael Vitale to Vice President of Safety, Security, Environmental, and Health (SSHE). Since joining CBG in 2018, Michael has played a pivotal role in ensuring safety standards are met at the highest level. His innovative and forward-looking approach has helped CBG stay ahead of the industry. With over 18 years of experience, Michael is recognized throughout the industry for his unparalleled leadership and commitment to safety.

Christensen Building Group is excited to announce the promotion of Patti Walters to the position of Chief Financial Officer. With a diverse background spanning over 30 years, Patti brings a wealth of professional experience to her new role. She manages critical areas, including accounting, finance, human resources, and administration. As an Executive Management team member, she is focused on strategic planning and optimizing financial processes to enhance organizational success.