Industry Veterans Andy Scott, Michael Cosby and Kris Lowe join as Vice Chairs in Dallas

Dallas, TX – CBRE announced today the expansion of its Debt & Structured Finance team in Dallas with the addition of Andy Scott, Michael Cosby and Kris Lowe as Vice Chairs, an industry-leading team with more than 50 years of combined commercial real estate finance experience.

The team has an exceptional track record of executing complex commercial real estate financing transactions nationwide, having closed transactions totaling more than $60 billion throughout their careers. Cosby, Lowe and Scott will focus on expanding CBRE’s Debt & Structured Finance capabilities across Texas by originating and executing debt and equity placement transactions across all property types, with a particular emphasis on multifamily assets. 

“With the addition of Andy, Michael, and Kris, we have significantly enhanced our ability to deliver customized financing solutions for clients across the entire capital stack, secured directly or indirectly by large portfolios, single assets, and mixed-use properties,” said James Millon, Co-Head of U.S. and Canada Capital Markets. “CBRE remains committed to strategically investing in top talent, driving growth across our resilient Capital Market businesses, which continue to benefit from enduring secular tailwinds.”

With the addition of Michael, Kris, and Andy, we have significantly enhanced our ability to deliver customized financing solutions, leveraging their deep expertise in complex transactions and the strength of the CBRE platform to consistently achieve outstanding results for our clients,”

The team joins CBRE from JLL, where they served as Senior Managing Directors following the firm’s acquisition of HFF in 2019.

“This is an important strategic investment in our debt and structured finance team that strongly positions us for growth as capital market conditions improve,” said Kelly Whaley,Senior Managing Director for Investor Services. “Michael, Kris and Andy are highly-regarded as leading industry experts and their  ability to consistently deliver successful client outcomes further allows us to deliver unparalleled debt solutions and solidfy our leadership in the industry.”

Dallas-Fort Worth has consistently ranked as the top preferred market for investor capital over the past four years, according to CBRE’s U.S. Investor Intentions Survey. Among investors surveyed, 72% reported targeting multifamily properties for investment, followed by 37% for industrial & logistics and 27% for retail.

CBRE added Ryan Kasten as the Market Leader and Senior Managing Director for Austin, San Antonio and El Paso, Texas. Kasten will be based in the firm’s Austin office.

In his role, Kasten will oversee the market’s business operations and drive their growth strategies for all Advisory Service lines, including leasing, sales, debt and structured finance, valuation and property management.

With nearly 20 years in commercial real estate, Kasten most recently served as Partner and Managing Director for Partners Real Estate overseeing the firm’s brokerage services for Austin and San Antonio. Prior to that, he spent eight years in Cushman & Wakefield’s Austin office, most recently as Managing Principal for the firm’s Austin and San Antonio markets where he increased the company’s revenue and market share along all service lines.

Earlier in his tenure at Cushman & Wakefield, he was the firm’s Executive Director of Tenant Rep, representing prominent office users in over five million sq. ft. of transactions across Texas and globally.

Laura Vargas, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, has been named Academic Director at Page in Houston. A Principal with nearly 20 years of experience, she leads complex higher education, science & technology, healthcare, and research projects. Laura brings a collaborative, mission-driven approach to delivering innovative environments that advance performance by design.

Tyler McCarty, President of SEDALCO, INC., a Fort Worth based general contractor, announced Gabby Robbins’ promotion to Vice President – Houston Division.

“I am excited to announce this well-deserved promotion for Gabby. Since joining our firm in 2008, Gabby has been an ardent champion of our culture and core values and successfully managed many important clients and building programs for our organization. In this new role, she will have the opportunity to strengthen relationships and expand SEDALCO’s client base in the Houston region while consistently ensuring that we execute our mission of providing the best construction experience to our valued clients.”

As VP, Gabby will lead Houston operations, drive business development, and mentor teams—supporting staff growth and advancing SEDALCO’s strategic goals.

We are delighted to welcome Kendra Gouge as Senior Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer at our Midlothian branch. With over 20 years of experience, her expertise in managing diverse loan portfolios spans C&I, SBA, and Commercial Real Estate projects.

She is a dedicated wife, mother, and community leader. Serving as President of DFW Professional Women’s Networking Group and actively supports Make-A-Wish North Texas.

Moss has promoted Andrew Reese to Vice President in its Dallas office. With a career focused on large-scale commercial construction in the DFW market, Andrew specializes in high-rise projects and leads both operations and project pursuits. He is known for delivering complex builds with precision and for his commitment to developing high-performing teams. Andrew holds a degree from Texas Tech University and is a LEED Accredited Professional.