Partners Development, the development platform of Partners Real Estate—one of the largest independent commercial real estate firms in Texas—announced that it has hired Courtney Jeffrey as Development and Leasing Manager.

In her new role, Mrs. Jeffrey will be responsible for managing the operational and leasing functions of Partners’ development projects. She will report directly to Carter Perrin, Partner and Managing Director of Partners Development.

“We’ve been fortunate to experience strong growth over the past year and Courtney’s experience  in all facets of the development cycle will allow her to immediately impact our team. Her expertise and track record managing both midrise and high rise residential projects along with high-rise office buildings will be invaluable as we continue to execute on our growth strategy into new asset classes,” said Mr. Perrin. “We’re excited to have her on board and look forward to the impact she’ll make at Partners Development.”

Mrs. Jeffrey has 16 years of experience in management of development projects and has worked at a variety of notable development firms including Midway, Slate Real Estate Partners and RESIA. Prior to joining Partners, Courtney served as the Regional Development Manager for Houston and Austin at RESIA. There she established a presence in the Texas market for RESIA, a Miami-based multifamily developer, as they expanded across the United States.

Among Mrs. Jeffrey’s notable development projects include CITYCENTRE Three, Four, and Five, Kirby Grove, 803 Fannin and The McKinnley Memorial City.

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

 Moody Rambin is pleased to announce its newly promoted Vice Presidents, Stephen Ghedi and Sam Rayburn. Before their promotions, both brokers served as Senior Associates at Moody Rambin, establishing themselves as dependable guides while serving their clients in the Industrial and Investment division. 

Specializing in Investment Services, Stephen’s refined commercial real estate expertise and client advocacy have yielded over $75 million in transactions and 1 million square feet of real estate in Houston since joining Moody Rambin in 2018. His well-rounded analytics experience enables him to identify leverage points in complex investment transactions. His creative strategies have optimized returns for projects spanning stabilized market dispositions to distressed value add portfolios. 

Stephen’s experience has equipped him with a sharp eye for detail, allowing him to excel in roles that demand precision and thoroughness. Through his passion for real estate, critical thinking aptitude, and whole-hearted dedication, Stephen has delivered significant value to his clients. 

Starting at Moody Rambin in the summer of 2018, Sam has since completed 186 transactions, leased, and sold 4.1M square feet and 36 AC of land, equaling $150M of consideration. His ability to work closely with clients to understand their unique needs and goals, negotiate favorable terms, and manage the transaction process has earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor– Sam brings a wealth of knowledge and personalized service to every transaction. 

Sam’s collaborative and hands-on approach to transactions has allowed him to find immense success in his specialty in Tenant and Landlord representation, along with Disposition/Acquisition for users and investors. With his collaborative and hands-on approach to transactions, Sam has achieved considerable success in his area of expertise. 

Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital LLC (BWE) announced that Nora Keane has joined the company as its new Director of Affordable Housing Analytics. Keane brings over 15 years of experience in affordable housing to BWE and will lead the team that supports the firm’s growing affordable housing platform for transactions with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and private placement sources. Prior to joining BWE, Keane was the National Affordable Production Manager for Agency Finance at PNC Real Estate.

As a born and bred Texan and University of Texas at Austin alumna, Kaley has estimated projects in Texas for more than 17 years and has spent the last seven years leading preconstruction efforts for Kitchell’s Texas operations. Kaley’s passion for and ability to develop accurate budgets is bar none, allowing her to become a trusted advisor to our clients and foster strong relationships with trade partners in the Austin area. She is as passionate about people as she is projects and is integral to Kitchell’s success in Texas, and now will lead our continued growth in Austin. Kaley is the Austin Board President of the Institute for Leadership in Capital Projects.