Scott Matthews Director of Ground-Up Operations at Gordon Highlander

Dallas based commercial general contractor, Gordon Highlander, has recently hired Scott Matthews as director of ground-up operations. Scott is a graduate of the University of Louisiana in Monroe and brings more than 20 years of extensive general contracting experience in the DFW tilt-up industry. His outstanding reputation for leadership, communication, and organization with many expansive projects throughout the DFW metroplex made him the perfect fit for this position.
Gordon Highlander’s growth in the ground-up division has been projected to double in 2023. With Scott’s leadership, knowledge, and expertise, they are confident that this division will not only grow but thrive. We look forward to experiencing the impact that Scott will bring to the organization in the near future and beyond.

Passco Companies LLC adds new vice president of marketing

Passco Companies LLC is excited to announce the addition of Clayton Coleman to their team as vice president of marketing. With nearly 10 years of experience in the real estate industry, Coleman will be a key player in Passco’s continued growth and success.

Coleman joins Passco from RK Properties, where he played a pivotal role in the marketing and promotion of the company’s various real estate investment opportunities. Prior to that, he worked for NexPoint Securities, where he was a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) product specialist.

As vice president of marketing for Passco, Coleman will be based in Dallas and will cover the entire United States. He brings with him a wealth of experience in marketing and communications, as well as an extensive knowledge of the real estate industry. During his time at RK Properties, Coleman served as sales director of national accounts where he was responsible for bringing in new broker-dealers, RIA’s and high net worth clients while maintaining and flourishing existing relationships.

Coleman holds a bachelor’s degree in communications with a minor in business administration from The University of Kentucky. He is a seasoned professional with a proven track record of success in the alternative investment industry.

Partners Real Estate hires major Alamo City dealmaker in San Antonio office

Partners Real Estate, one of the largest independent commercial real estate firms in Texas—and the company formerly known as NAI Partners—today announced that Eddie Kopplow, among the marquee names in San Antonio retail brokerage, has joined the firm as senior vice president, brokerage services in its San Antonio office.

Mr. Kopplow joins Partners from The Retail Connection, where he focused on tenant representation, project leasing, and the acquisition/disposition of multi-tenant and single-tenant retail assets. Some of Mr. Kopplow’s notable past clients include Lincoln Property Company, Retail Properties of America, Inc. Wells Fargo, and Worth & Associates. He has worked on some of San Antonio’s most recognizable shopping centers like San Pedro Crossing, Huebner Oaks, La Plaza Del Norte and Forum Crossing for which he was awarded by the SABJ as Best Retail Development.

Mr. Kopplow began his career at Kopplow Construction, a commercial general contractor in San Antonio, where he served as a project manager/estimator. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

Weitzman Promotes Property Management Professional Dallas

April Petter, an experienced property and asset management professional, has been promoted to Vice President | Director of Lease Administration with Weitzman, a leading retail-focused commercial real estate services firm based in Texas.  

In her new role, Petter performs a key role coordinating statewide between property management, accounting and lease administration functions at Weitzman. To this position, she brings a background in property and asset management, investment analysis and lease administration, as well as software programming, training, special projects and more.

Petter received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in real estate from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas.

Stream Realty Partners Bolsters Austin Tenant Representation Team With Senior Vice President Hire

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Feb. 23, 2023 – A commercial real estate broker from one of Austin’s most active developershas joined the office tenant representation team at Stream Realty Partners.

Hunter Alexander will serve as a Senior Vice President of Tenant Representation in the firm’s growing Austin office. He will be responsible for tenant representation, transaction management, and new client and business pursuits. Alexander will work alongside Managing Director and Partner Connor Greissing to continue boosting the firm’s presence in the market. Stream, a national commercial real estate firm offering an integrated platform of services, has been committed to playing a significant role in the city’s ever-changing landscape since 2006. 

Alexander comes to Stream from Endeavor Real Estate Group, where he served as a Tenant Representation Brokerage Advisor.

“Stream’s commitment to invest in its tenant rep platform and provide a wide range of services tailored to its clients’ needs was an integral part of my decision to make a move now,” Alexander said. “The company is well-respected as one of Austin’s largest CRE firms, and its future is incredibly bright as it expands into key strategic markets across the country. I’m excited for the opportunity to make a difference in the Austin office.”

Prior to moving to Austin for his role at Endeavor, Alexander was a Tenant Advisor at Cresa for nearly two years. He is credited with helping St. Louis City SC identify and execute the acquisition of an office building. Other notable clients Alexander has worked with in the commercial real estate industry include The Coca-Cola Company, GoTransverse, Infinity Water Solutions, USI Insurance, Prophet Capital, and Wells Fargo Advisors.

Alexander began his career in medical equipment sales after graduating from the University of Missouri and worked his way from a Territory Sales Representative to Sales Manager of North American accounts for Medical Positioning Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri.

“Hunter has quickly established himself as a leader in Austin’s office sector,” Greissing said. “We look forward to having his unique and analytical skill set complement our team as the Austin office tenant rep platform continues its growth.”

Steam Austin now boasts more than 100 employees with a portfolio of more than 24 million square feet of office, industrial, and retail space.  

Dallas-Fort Worth Business Community: Meet Your Newest Commercial Real Estate Agent

Sidecar Commercial Real Estate® is pleased to announce that Eleanora Ky has joined their growing team!

As a Senior Associate, Ms. Ky is bringing her multi-family investment experience and expansive relationships to Sidecar CRE clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. A core part of Sidecar CRE’s strategy is to align their clients’ real estate portfolios with their long-term company goals by connecting them with dedicated and ongoing Advisors. One of the ways they accomplish this is through hiring Advisors who not only live in the areas they serve but have personal connections with those communities.

Eleanora’s unique skill set, combined with her passion for real estate investing, has made her a valuable asset to her clients and partners. Since 2016, she has been investing in multi-family and commercial real estate as a Joint Venture Partner, General Partner, and Key Principal through Sunberry Capital LLC. Her commitment to delivering outstanding service to her clients, meticulous attention to detail, and strong work ethic have earned her a reputation as a respected professional in the industry.

Her services include investor-representation for all commercial property types and tenant- and buyer representation for the acquisition and disposition of office and industrial real estate, along with market research, space need-, location- and financial analysis, site selection, and transaction- and portfolio management.

The Sidecar Experience is like no other.

The addition of Ms. Ky further expands Sidecar CRE’s reach and ability to serve commercial real estate investors and corporate real estate clients nationwide, and especially in North Texas. Whatever the need: acquiring an investment property, adding new office and industrial locations, searching for a first space, or needing to dispose of excess real estate, Ms. Ky and the Sidecar team are here to advise, help, and facilitate your journey.