Austin, TX. – Colliers is pleased to announce that Wes Babb has joined the Austin office as Senior Vice President. With over 25 years of experience in commercial real estate, Babb brings deep expertise in retail development, investment brokerage, and tenant and landlord representation.

“We are thrilled to welcome Wes to Colliers,” said Daniel Taylor, Executive Managing Director at Colliers. “His extensive experience in the acquisition and development of land for retail projects and mixed-use developments, strong client relationships, and exceptional track record will be invaluable as we continue to grow our presence in Central Texas.”

Before joining Colliers, Babb was Senior Vice President at SRS Real Estate Partners, specializing in commercial land sales, retail property development, leasing of shopping centers and mixed-use projects, and representation of tenants in their site selection and lease space needs. Earlier in his career, Babb held leadership roles with Weitzman and Lincoln Property Company, managing retail divisions across the Austin and San Antonio regions. These roles solidified his reputation as an innovator and leader in the retail real estate sector.

Throughout his career, Babb has managed over 4 million square feet of transactions valued in excess of $600 million, including hundreds of lease transactions, purchase and sale transactions, and 50-plus pad site acquisitions for development in Austin and San Antonio. Notable projects in Central Texas include Shops at the Galleria, Frontier Crossing, Red Oak Village, and the Northcross Mall redevelopment.

“I’m excited to join Colliers and utilize their brand and platforms to advance my career in the commercial real estate industry,” said Babb. “It’s a great privilege to put a Colliers stamp in the retail sector and be part of one of the three largest global firms in commercial real estate.”

Justin Gamble is Vice President, SBA Banker in Commercial Banking at Texas Capital. He is responsible for helping small businesses in Austin and San Antonio reach their financial goals through the SBA Lending program. He carries out front-end analysis and underwriting to determine eligibility for SBA and determines economic feasibility for the project. Justin joined Texas Capital in December 2024, bringing with him experience in relationship management and commercial banking.

Tangram Interiors, one of the leading commercial interior solutions providers in the United States, proudly announces the appointment of Nick Meter as its new President.

With a career spanning nearly two decades at Tangram, Meter steps into the role as the second President in the company’s history, bringing an extensive background in sales, operational leadership, and people management to lead the company’s next chapter.

Over the next two years, he envisions purposeful organizational restructuring, strategic hiring, and the implementation of innovative work methods that will position Tangram at the forefront of industry change. Meter seeks to focus on addressing industry challenges, enhancing creative talent acquisition, and adapting to new workplace demands.

“It is rare to see someone start a job right out of college and rise to the role of President 19 years later. It speaks to Nick’s dedication, unwavering commitment, and vision for the future,” said Tangram CEO Joe Lozowski.”

Brian Luney has been promoted to Field Director at Rogers-O’Brien Construction. In this new role, Brian oversees field operations for RO projects in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

With over 30 years of construction experience and 18 years with RO, Brian brings both dedication and vision to each project he oversees. Known for his collaborative spirit and passion for building a better Texas, Brian consistently ensures excellence on RO projects. Congratulations, Brian!

McCownGordon added construction professional Brian Rose to its Dallas-Fort Worth leadership team as vice president, business unit for K-12 and civic endeavors.

Rose has more than 25 years of experience serving some of the largest school districts and fastest-growing municipalities across northern Texas.

Rose was the director of construction for the Texas division at Crossland Construction, Inc. and vice president of construction for Lee Lewis Construction.

During his career, Rose has served more than 30 school districts across Texas. In his civic portfolio, Rose has served 15 municipalities across the state.

HKS is proud to announce that Heath May will succeed Dan Noble as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman. Heath will step into the CEO role in January 2026, following a year of apprenticeship and preparation alongside Dan to ensure a seamless and collaborative transition.

With over 20 years of experience at HKS, Heath serves as the Global Practice Director of LINE (Laboratory for Intensive Exploration). He has been instrumental in advancing the firm’s reputation for computational design, research and innovation. “I am deeply honored to step into this role and build upon the extraordinary foundation that Dan – and CEOs throughout HKS’ 85-year history – have established,” says Heath. “I am excited to lead our talented teams in shaping the future of our firm and embrace the opportunity to shape the future of our industry.”