Austin Hatley has over 12 years of public accounting experience, specializing in technical accounting for complex, nonroutine transactions. He advises both private and public companies on business combinations, consolidations, revenue recognition and lease accounting. He supports clients through transaction-related accounting, financial reporting readiness and implementation of new standards. He also helps CFOs and controllers with accounting process improvements and internal control design.

Cameron Sykes has over nine years of experience in community banking, working closely with small to mid-sized businesses in Austin and the surrounding areas. Prior to his current role at Citizens State Bank, Cameron spent his entire banking career at American Bank of Commerce, where he moved up the ranks from teller to Executive Vice President. He has an extensive knowledge of commercial real estate and local business and draws on the insights he gained in the early days of his career.

Chris Crowley is joining Citizens State Bank with nearly 15 years of experience in community banking. Throughout his 15-year career, Chris has developed extensive expertise in commercial real estate, business banking, and supporting businesses across Central Texas. A fifth-generation Austinite, Chris brings a deep understanding of the local business environment and banking needs, allowing him to effectively support a wide range of business and asset classes.

CPM Texas, an Austin-based CRE Development and Project Management Services firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of S. Austin Streifert to Senior Project Manager. Since joining the firm in 2023, Austin has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance, leadership, and a deep commitment to project success. His impactful contributions across several key projects reflect both his expertise and dedication to delivering outstanding results for our clients.

 Doug Williams
ANALYST | BROKERAGE 

Doug Williams is an Analyst at The Retail Connection’s Dallas office, where he applies his strong analytical skills and passion for commercial real estate to support the brokerage team on a wide range of projects. 

Prior to joining TRC, Doug gained experience on the sales team at All Roads Travel, interned at Northwestern Mutual during the summer of 2023, and worked remotely for Barger and Associates while completing his final years of college.

Doug, a Texas native, graduated from Keller High School, where he was actively involved in football, baseball, and track. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in Finance and Economics with a focus on Real Estate Finance and Wealth Management from the University of Oklahoma’s Price College of Business. During his time at OU, Doug was a member of the OU Capital Group Fellows, the OU Real Estate Club, the Economics Club, and the Wealth Management Club.

Outside of the office, he’s an avid Dallas sports fan who enjoys watching games with friends and training in Muay Thai and kickboxing for fun.

 Jaxx Hatton
ANALYST | BROKERAGE 

 Jaxx Hatton is an Analyst at The Retail Connection, based in the Dallas office, where he leverages his solid background and growing expertise in the real estate industry. Jaxx supports the team by delivering insightful data and research that help drive informed decisions in the competitive real estate landscape.

Jaxx earned his bachelor’s degree in Finance with a specialization in Real Estate from Southern Methodist University. While at SMU, he interned with Lee Lewis Construction as an estimator, where he gained valuable hands-on experience and discovered his passion for a career in brokerage.

A Dallas native, Jaxx attended Trinity Christian Academy, where he played baseball, before heading to Highland Park to continue his education at SMU.

A fun fact about Jaxx: many of the veteran brokers at TRC know his dad, Bervin, a well-respected figure in the DFW brokerage community who has clearly passed down his strong relationship-building skills.

Foundry Commercial is pleased to announce that Cynthia Cowen has joined the company’s Mission Property Group as Senior Vice President, based in the Dallas office.

With more than three decades of experience in commercial real estate, Cowen has built a reputation for representing iconic properties across North Texas. Among her more well-known leasing assignments are The Towers at Williams Square, Hall Park Frisco, Frisco Station, One Victory Park, and Urban Towers. A native of Dallas, Cowen has known since childhood that she wanted to become a commercial real estate broker, inspired by a close family friend in the industry.

Cowen brings more than two decades of commercial real estate experience to Foundry, including 15 years with Cousins Properties, where she was part of a team later acquired by Cushman & Wakefield. She continued her work in agency leasing at Cushman & Wakefield for nearly eight years, representing some of the most prominent landlords in the region. After connecting with several members of Foundry’s Dallas office, Cowen said the company’s Mission Property Group stood out as a rare opportunity to align her personal sense of purpose with her professional expertise.

“I’ve spent my career cultivating strong relationships and helping property owners create value,” Cowen said. “When I learned that Foundry has a dedicated team that provides real estate solutions that empower churches, schools, and non-profits to better serve their communities, I realized this was a chance to use my background in a way that could truly make a difference.”

Foundry’s Mission Property Group is a specialized division within the broader real estate platform that focuses exclusively on helping mission-driven organizations unlock the potential of their real estate. Whether navigating relocations, redevelopments, or long-term strategies, the team serves as a trusted advisor to institutions with transformational community goals.

“Cynthia brings not only a wealth of experience, but also a deep desire to do something meaningful with the next chapter of her career,” said Matt Messier, SIOR, CCIM, who leads Foundry’s Mission Property Group. “Her calling to serve makes her an ideal fit for our team, where we see tremendous opportunity to help churches, not-for-profits, and educational institutions use their real estate more effectively to further their missions.”

Cowen is a graduate of Dallas Baptist University and has been active in the Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Dallas chapter for more than 25 years. She is also a supporter and volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters in Dallas and Haven of Love.

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Photo Attached: Cynthia Cowen has joined Foundry Commercial’s Mission Property Group as Senior Vice President based in the Dallas office.

About Foundry Commercial:

Foundry Commercial is a full-service commercial real estate services and investment company operating across office, industrial, retail, multi-family, healthcare, religious, and not-for-profit asset classes and clients. Focused on the Sun Belt markets, Foundry is sustained by more than 4,000 associates operating from 12 markets, providing leasing and management on more than 77 million square feet and over 4,590 seniors housing units, typically executing over $2 billion in leasing, tenant rep, and investment sale transactions annually. Foundry’s development and investment platform is fully integrated with its services business and is currently invested in over $4.8 billion in joint ventures with many of the best-known institutional investors in the country. For more information, visit www.foundrycommercial.com.