W. Michael Smith Chief Information Security Officer at HKS

Global design firm HKS has named W. Michael Smith as Chief Information Security Officer. An experienced leader in Technology and Cybersecurity operations, Smith has a long history of fostering innovation within the Architecture and Engineering field. His positive, humble and people-oriented perspective fosters alignment between the technology portfolio and the firm’s overall business goals.

Renee Ernst VP of Administration at Ledgestone Development Group

Renee joined Ledgestone Development Group in May of 2020, working with the accounting team. She was shortly thereafter promoted to Resources Manager, where her duties were expanded to human resources. In 2022, Renee was promoted to Vice President of Administration. She currently oversees all human resources, office management, IT, legal coordination, land closings, and executive coordination. Renee received her Bachelor of Science in Finance from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Carrie Brewer Partner/Creative Director at Ledgestone Development Group

Principal of Legacy DCS and Partner/Creative Director for Ledgestone Development Group, Carrie’s strong commitment to design excellence and quality construction characterizes all her firms’ work. She lends her innovative creativity and management skills to facilitate design selections for all projects, using Green Building and other sustainable practices and materials. She ensures a dynamic culture by employing innovative thinkers, team players and strong professional
women.

Kristy Baumer Interiors and Special Projects Division (SPD) Manager at Turner Construction Company

Kristy Baumer has been promoted to Interiors and Special Projects Division Manager. She brings over a decade of experience in diverse interiors and healthcare construction projects. In her new role, Kristy provides operational planning, execution, and oversight for Houston’s specialized Interiors project teams, and will continue leveraging her expertise and operational background to achieve project excellence while delivering the best service for our Interiors clients.

Sierra Alston Principle at Arreis Construction Group

Sierra Alston is a force to be reckoned with. The founder and CEO of Arreis Construction group. Her firm specializes in Site work development, Underground Facility advancement and Concrete. Making Arreis a full civil construction partner. Sierra, is also the Chief Benefactor of The Arreis Impact Foundation. A non-profit organization to guide and empower ex-offenders, homeless men and disabled veterans. Offering a reformation and reentry program for successful reintegration back into society.

Cindy Magouirk Senior Property Manager at Granite Properties

Congratulations to Granite’s Senior Property Manager, Cindy Magouirk, CPM, RPA, for being recognized as IREM’s 2021 Houston Property Manager of the Year and REDNews’ 2022 Property Manager of the Year. Cindy joined Granite in 2019, and is responsible for all aspects of Eldridge, an 825,000 SF, Class-A, three-building office complex in Houston’s Energy Corridor. Previously she served as a Senior Real Estate Manager at CBRE. Cindy is a Houston IREM board member and a BOMA Foundation member.