Houston, TX – Avison Young is pleased to announce that Dustin Devine has been named Principal based in the firm’s Houston office.  

Devine joins the more than 27 Principals that are being honored as part of the Avison Young Principal Class of 2023. Avison Young is a Principal-led, people-first firm with more than 700 Principals across the globe. As a private company, these Principals are industry leaders who exemplify the partnership structure, collaborative culture, and client-first mentality. 

“Dustin embodies what it means to be a Principal based on his integrity and character which makes him excellent at earning the trust of his clients and teammates. I expect Dustin’s business will continue to thrive for years to come,” said Anthony Squillante, Principal and Tenant Representation team lead of the firm’s Houston office. “Avison Young is uniquely positioned amongst global real estate providers as a Principal-led business. Each Principal, by virtue of that person’s ownership of Avison Young, operates their business on a daily basis to improve the firm’s value- looking out for the greater good of the company as opposed to being self-focused.”

Devine joined Avison Young in 2020 as a Vice President on the Tenant Representation team led by Anthony Squillante. He specializes in all facets of tenant representation including leasing corporate headquarters locations, acquisitions, and dispositions. He represents tenants and occupiers in the greater Houston area and nationally.

“I’m honored and humbled to be named a Principal at Avison Young. Credit belongs to our phenomenal team who work tirelessly to serve our clients, along with my supportive family that encourages me daily,” said Devine. “I’m blessed to work alongside great men and women who are kind, hard-charging, and client-focused.”

DALLAS, Texas: There’s a new cat in town in Mansfield, Texas. Known for its thought-forward prowess, Wildcat Management, owned by Tanya Ragan, is expanding its pawprint into further reaches of North Texas. The project, called Castle Ranch, is expected to break ground in 2024. This $150 million mixed-use development will include multifamily, townhomes, retail, and live/work space, all activated by pocket parks, walkable streets, sidewalks, and pedestrian paths. 

Castle Ranch will create an entirely new district, built from the ground up, that will connect to the extensive city trail system, an adjacent dog park, and a city park that has been in the works since the approval by city taxpayers in November 2022. The project constitutes one of the largest contiguous parcels within Mansfield and is within walking distance to downtown, entertainment, shopping, and restaurants. Geographically, Castle Ranch boasts beautiful, sweeping landscapes and green spaces, yet is only minutes away from major highways such as I-20 and Hwy 287. 

Says Ragan: “I am excited about the opportunity to apply Wildcat’s years of community building and urban renewal experience in downtown Dallas toward Mansfield’s visionary efforts. Our public-private partnership will yield benefits to generations of Mansfield’s citizens.”

Working with local officials and area stakeholders, Wildcat Management aims to enhance the western side of town and bring value to Mansfield as a whole. Wildcat Management will maintain many interests in downtown Dallas, including housing its corporate headquarters. As Wildcat Management expands its development reach, more announcements will be made soon.

About Wildcat Management

Wildcat Management is a woman-owned real estate investment, development, and management company. Wildcat takes on mission-driven projects and strategic public-private sector partnerships in the hopes of sparking economic turnaround and community growth. Wildcat Management continues to drive positive transformation for local communities across the country.

For questions or comments regarding Wildcat Management, please contact Monica Moreno, Executive Manager at Mmoreno@wildcatmanagement.net or office at 214-758-0348.

Chris Kirch has been promoted to Kitchell Market Sector Executive. Chris joined Kitchell 25 years ago as a laborer, shoveling snow at a project in Flagstaff, Ariz. while he was a student studying Construction Management at Northern Arizona University. He began his career as a scheduler and eventually made his way to Texas to work on the Baylor Scott & White Hospital in College Station. Chris has managed multiple complex healthcare and higher education projects spanning four states. He is an emerging leader at Kitchell where he has made an impact in developing our Houston and Texas regional operations. Chris is an Executive Founding Board Member of the Lean Institute of Houston and on the Executive Committee for the Montgomery County Heart Ball.

Joeris General Contractors welcomes Scott German, Senior Project Manager, LEED AP, bringing 25 years of commercial construction management experience to our dynamic Joeris Austin team. With a strong track record of executing K-12 projects for prestigious institutions, Scott’s leadership and mentorship will drive Joeris projects to new heights and strengthen relationships with existing clients. We look forward to his invaluable contributions towards our continued growth and success.

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.