Pham joins Texas Gulf Bank as Executive Vice President – Commercial Lender in our River Oaks location. With 25 years of banking experience in commercial lending, his expertise is in owner-occupied real estate and C&I lending in medical, industrial, and professional services. He will focus on expanding our commercial client base, offering business loans, deposit products and flexible financial solutions to growing businesses in our Houston markets. MEMBER FDIC/Loans Subject to Credit Approval

Newmark Group, Inc. hired Neal Armstrong as head of its new Fund Administration business. Armstrong will report to Ania Jastrzebska, Senior Managing Director and Global Managed Services Lead.

With more than two decades of experience in fund accounting and real estate fund services, Armstrong brings deep operational and technical expertise to Newmark as the firm continues expanding its Investor Solutions capabilities. In the new role, he will lead the build-out of Newmark’s Fund Administration business.

Prior to joining Newmark, Armstrong served as Global Head of Real Estate Fund Services at the Bank of New York, where he played a central role in more than tripling assets under administration. He also previously held leadership roles at Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management and began his career in assurance at KPMG.

Terracon announces the promotion of Jesse Kocher, P.E. to the position of Vice President and Director, Regional Operations for Central Texas including their Austin, Round Rock, and Waco area locations. With over 22 years of consulting experience, Jesse is dedicated to providing strategic direction and leadership for Terracon’s employee owners and our lifecycle of services including Facilities, Environmental, Geotechnical, and Materials.

DuBois, Bryant & Campbell proudly welcomes Patrick Carlson as a Partner. Patrick focuses his practice on real estate transactions, real estate development, governmental economic development programs, utility development and financing, local government regulation, and representing special districts that provide for the financing, construction, and operation of water, sewer, drainage, road, and park and recreational infrastructure for real estate development projects in Texas.

Mark Monroe’s practice emphasizes retail and office leasing, shopping center development, and complex real estate transactions. He has negotiated hundreds of leases with national and regional tenants—including anchors, junior anchors, and inline retailers—across shopping centers and mixed-use projects throughout North America. Serving as outside general counsel to publicly traded companies, Mark has led high-volume leasing and development projects from site acquisition through lease-up.

With almost two decades of experience in the relocation management and facility service industries, Megan Monette McDaniel brings her strategic insight, client dedication, and business development acumen to her leadership role as VP of National Accounts at Move Solutions, Ltd., a Total Office Solutions company.

As an expert in best practices and strategies to deliver exceptional results to her clients, Megan oversees the planning and execution of complex, large-scale relocation projects for commercial offices and warehouses worldwide. She manages a national team of account managers, ensuring high-touch service delivery, operational excellence, and client satisfaction throughout every stage of the relocation process. Megan is responsible for new business development, negotiating contracts, managing client relationships, and overseeing large accounts. She has earned a reputation for creative problem-solving, clear communication, and delivering consistent results.