DLR Group welcomes Nena Martin, RID, IIDA, as Principal and Interior Design Leader. With over 25 years of experience in commercial interiors, Nena has become a trusted collaborator for Fortune 500 companies with unique and inclusive work environments. Nena’s expertise in the technology sector is evident through her renowned partners such as Apple, Meta, among others. Her robust partnerships further underscore her leadership abilities and positions her as an asset for innovative design solutions.

Jackson Walker congratulates Carey L. Hain and Lauren Hunsaker on their 2023-2024 elections to leadership positions within the Houston Bar Association’s Real Estate Law Section. Carey will serve as Chair-Elect and Lauren will serve as a Council Member. Carey previously served as Secretary and Treasurer of the HBA Real Estate Law Section.

Established in 1870, the Association was founded to maintain high standards in the legal profession and provide legal education for Harris County attorneys. Today, the HBA, one of the largest metropolitan bar associations in the nation, has expanded its goals to include public service and better access to legal services for all citizens in the Greater Houston area.

The Real Estate Section participates in and contributes to several community-based fundraising campaigns including Habitat for Humanity, Texas C-Bar, and Historic Records Preservation. Monetary scholarships are awarded to a student at each of Houston’s law schools.

To explore the firm’s experience assisting clients with leasing, developing, buying, selling, and operating properties, visit the Real Estate practice page.

Parkhill is pleased to announce the key addition of Adam Hillman, AIA, NCARB, PMP, LEED AP BD+C as Senior Practice Leader for Healthcare. Adam joins the multidisciplinary engineering and architecture firm with 15 years of experience in healthcare architecture in both for-profit and nonprofit health systems nationwide. As a member of Parkhill, Adam will focus on business development and market growth in the North Texas region. Adam will also be concentrating on firmwide strategies to better serve clients and further Parkhill’s mission of Building Community. Adam earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a Master of Architecture from the University of Texas at Arlington. He also received a project management certification from Southern Methodist University and holds the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential from the Project Management Institute. He currently resides in Fort Worth and will work out of Parkhill’s North Texas offices located in Arlington and Frisco.

Billy Maphies was recently promoted to Project Executive of Special Projects at Swinerton. Maphies has been with Swinerton since 2014 and has a background in interior renovation construction. Maphies is a skilled and effective preconstruction and construction manager, and his ability to build strong relationships with clients, architects, and subcontractors makes him a natural leader. With Maphies at the helm, Swinerton’s Special Projects team is well-positioned for continued growth and success.

Ryan Noyce was recently named Regional Executive of SouthStar Bank’s Urban South region. Noyce joined the SouthStar Bank team in 2017 as a Senior Vice President of Lending. Since being promoted to his current role, Ryan has been responsible for leading and developing the Urban South lending team, which includes Kerrville, Southwest Austin, Bee Cave, and Steiner Ranch. In 2021, he was awarded the bank’s Trailboss Award by the bank’s Executive team, which is given to individuals who have helped guide our teams, selected routes for new and expanded operations, and supported key initiatives to exceed expectations. SouthStar Bank looks forward to Ryan’s continued success with the company. Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender | NMLS# 665052

SSR, a leader among engineering firms in designing, consulting, and commissioning projects, is pleased to announce Kyle Cranston, PE, HFDP has been promoted to Principal in the firm’s Houston office. He will continue to provide client and project leadership to the healthcare market. Kyle joined SSR in 2019 as a mechanical engineer with a focus on the healthcare market. As his career evolved, Kyle has gained valuable experience with projects, operations, and client relationships.