Congratulations to Nelson Sanz, who was recently promoted to Preconstruction Director! With expertise in cost-estimating and value management, Nelson delivers unmatched service and insight for clients. As a Leadership Austin alum (BCE43), his understanding of Central Texas’s opportunities and challenges fuels holistic guidance and triumphant project outcomes. Nelson has led the preconstruction efforts on +$1B of office, high-rise multifamily, and mission-critical projects for RO.

Abe Pacetti is now Senior Vice President, Investments – Texas. His experience encompasses over 25 years at Regency Centers, including a decade as an officer in investments strategy. Under his stewardship, Abe has played an integral role in over 1-million square feet of new developments in the Houston MSA and a combined gross project cost of $167 million.

SEDALCO, a 40-year old leading provider of commercial construction management services, announces that Eric Taylor has been promoted to Vice President – Houston Division.
Taylor, a 25-year construction veteran and a U.S.A.F veteran, has diverse management experience in the construction of office and corporate headquarters, healthcare, university and higher education, K-12 education bond programs, and major sports facilities. Having previously served in the role of Houston Division Manager, Eric’s responsibilities will include providing key operational and management support of SEDALCO’s clients and projects regionally and taking a key role in expanding opportunities within the growing Houston area.
“We are excited to announce Eric’s new position. He has proven capabilities in developing key relationships in the Houston-area market and reaffirms our Company’s commitment to serving our clients, both present and future, in that community.” SEDALCO President/CEO Russ Garrison said.

Houston, TX, – Partners Capital, the investment platform of Partners Real Estate—one of the largest independent commercial real estate firms in Texas—announced that it has hired Jess Dickie as Vice President of Acquisitions in its Dallas office.

In his new role, Mr. Dickie will be responsible for sourcing and acquiring assets for the Partners Capital Opportunity Fund, with a focus on North Texas retail and industrial properties. He will play a significant role in the ongoing growth of the company’s Fund portfolios and execution of investment strategies in Dallas, Partners’s newest geographic location. Mr. Dickie will report directly to Adam Hawkins, Partner at Partners Capital.

“We are excited to bring Jess on board and expand Partners Capital’s investment and aquisition presence into the North Texas market,” said Mr. Hawkins. “Jess will play a crucial role in helping us grow and expand into this new market. His expertise in acquisitions and knowledge of the DFW area make him an invaluable addition to our team.”

During the last six years, Partners Capital has successfully raised and deployed four investment funds, totaling more than $450 million in transaction volume. Its current portfolio comprises more than 1.4 million sq. ft. of properties located throughout Texas’ major markets. Additionally, the Partners Capital team is raising capital for the Partners Opportunity Fund Fund V—which will be a $150 million equity investment vehicle acquiring industrial, retail, and office properties in Texas and the Southeast United States.

Mr. Dickie joins an impressive collective of North Texas real estate professionals who have recently joined Partners in its Dallas office, many of whom were drawn from various competitors due to Partners’ unique entrepreneurial focus and dedication to forward-thinking innovation.

Other recent notable hires by Partners in Dallas include industry veteran Steve Triolet who joined the firm in March to spearhead the company’s thought leadership and research initiatives. Additionally, Hanes Chatham Jr. joined the firm as a Partner after a 12-year stint at Stream Realty Partners. Partners also tapped industry veteran Jerod Hangartner to lead Brokerage Service in Dallas.

Mr. Dickie has nine years of experience in the commercial real estate industry and joins Partners from WRC Advisors, where he served as Director of Acquisitions. He was responsible for sourcing investment opportunities, developing broker and owner relationships, and performing market research and financial modeling.

For more information, please contact Ash Harley-Majic, Corporate Communications Specialist, at 713.275.9641.

Partners Capital, the investment platform of Partners—one of the largest independent commercial real estate firms in Texas—announced that it has hired hospitality expert, Adam Lair to lead its hospitality investment strategy and launch Partners Hospitality Fund I later this year.

In his new role as Managing Director, Mr. Lair will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Hospitality Investment Fund’s operations, including investment strategy, deal sourcing, due diligence, asset management, and investor relations.

“Being a diversified commercial real estate firm means we are continually identifying new solutions for our clients and investors, and adding a new fund vehicle dedicated to one of the highest-growth asset classes in the region underscores our dedication to offering a full spectrum of services to our investors and clients,” said Andrew Pappas, Partner and President of Partners Capital.  “Adam is an accomplished leader in the hospitality industry with a proven track record of delivering results, and we are excited to have him on board to lead our newest investment strategy. I am confident that his extensive knowledge and expertise will enable us to identify and capitalize on attractive hospitality investment opportunities for our investors.”

Mr. Lair has over 17 years of experience in corporate strategy, contract negotiation, financial forecasting, and investment modeling. Prior to Partners, he served as Managing Director at HVS, where he spearheaded the strategic growth of HVS’ US operations and underwrote more than 2,500 real estate transaction and development deals totaling over $20 Billion in asset value.

“Hospitality has been one of the best-performing asset classes in real estate for the past few years and is a natural expansion opportunity for Partners,” said Mr. Lair. “I look forward to leading this exciting growth for the firm.”

Partners Hospitality Fund I is scheduled to launch in the Summer of 2023.

For more information, please contact Ash Harley-Majic, Corporate Communications Specialist, at 713.275.9641.

Cushman & Wakefield announced today that the commercial real estate services firm has hiredKelly Landwermeyer, John Kruse and Carter Holmes. They will be based in the firm’s Houston office as part of the industrial team. Landwermeyer and Kruse join as Managing Directors, and Holmes is a Senior Associate. 

“These leading industry veterans will add significant value to our already incredibly strong industrial platform,” said Clint Bawcom, Managing Principal of Cushman & Wakefield’s Houston office. “The firm is excited to add this sensational talent. They are all well-respected professionals with deep market knowledge and best-in-class when providing service to clients.” 

“We are excited to joined Cushman & Wakefield, a firm we greatly respect for its talented team of people, international brand and reputation as a market leader,” Landwermeyer said. “Additionally, Cushman & Wakefield’s culture of collaboration and their commitment to putting their people first make them a well-respected firm that we are honored to be associated with.” 

Landwermeyer brings more than 28 years of experience to the firm as both an owner and third-party service provider including leasing, acquisitions, dispositions and new development. Kruse has more than 17 years of experience and has completed more than 600 lease transactions totaling over $300 million in transaction value. With three years of experience, Holmes was most recently a Market Associate at Holt Lunsford, representing both landlords and tenants throughout Greater Houston.