Austin Industries has promoted David Yeagy to President of Austin Commercial, based in Dallas. He first joined Austin in 1995, and served most recently as Sr. Vice President, overseeing operations across Austin Commercial’s Southeast, Austin (TX), and Los Angeles regional offices. Under his leadership, the company has realized success across key construction markets, including advanced technology, aviation, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, corporate office, and themed entertainment.

Perry Mazzone has been promoted to Vice President at Oxford Partners, a Houston-based commercial real estate advisory firm specializing in tenant and buyer representation across office and industrial markets.

Mazzone joined Oxford in 2020 and has played a key role in delivering outstanding results for clients while upholding the values that define our firm: consistency, coachability, collaboration, and creativity.

With a CPA designation and prior experience at PwC and National Oilwell Varco, he brings analytical rigor and a client-centered approach to every engagement. His ability to distill complex deal structures and guide businesses toward sound real estate decisions has earned him respect from both clients and colleagues.

In his time at Oxford, Mazzone has successfully advised clients ranging from startups to established enterprises. His work spans lease negotiations, strategic relocations, and investment-oriented transactions, including a recent $7 million sale-leaseback. He is known for his professionalism, attention to detail, and calm, methodical style, which make him a trusted advisor in Houston’s dynamic real estate market.

Wilson Cribbs + Goren welcomes Colton Kimler to our real estate transactions team, where he represents clients in a broad range of commercial real estate matters covering all asset types. His practice primarily focuses on acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing, and leasing. Kimler’s earlier roles in the Texas Legislature provide him with a valuable perspective on the intersection of law and policy—an asset to clients navigating complex real estate deals.

Pape-Dawson is proud to announce the promotion of Nathan Billiot, P.E., to Senior Vice President. With over 27 years of experience in civil engineering, Nathan has led design for commercial, industrial, residential, and mixed-use development projects throughout Houston. In his new role, Nathan will continue guiding our Houston commercial team, helping oversee complex development projects to serve the needs of our clients and the Greater Houston area.

Jimmy Craig joined FBT’s Dallas team in April, bringing an extensive background in K-12, higher education, and commercial projects. He leads with a commitment to design excellence, comprehensive coordination, and full project ownership.

Fort Worth, Texas-based M2G Ventures, a real estate investment and development company, launched its hospitality vertical to complement its existing investment strategies of acquiring, designing and developing infill industrial and mixed-use assets.

The firm brought in veteran real estate investment executive Chris Hanrattie as Managing Director, Head of Hospitality, to lead the efforts.

M2G will focus on hospitality projects where the company can implement its creative value-add strategies to drive RevPAR growth and improve operational efficiency, Essl added. 

Hanrattie most recently served as Senior Vice President, Investments and Head of Hospitality for Crescent Real Estate LLC, in Fort Worth. His experience includes oversight of Crescent’s hospitality vertical, where he was responsible for the hospitality investment strategy, leading acquisitions and dispositions.

The company’s reputation for intentional value creation has multiple facets including placemaking, visioning, branding, hands-on asset execution, in-depth market research, strategic capital expenses, deep industry experience and relationships. This approach to investing is deployed in various forms across M2G’s investment themes noted below:

·        Urban Industrial: Acquisition of Class B and development of Class A infill logistics buildings for last-mile users.

·        Mixed-Use/Retail: Acquisition and development of well-located, mixed-use districts, with an emphasis on highly curated, experiential retail to create iconic, place-making destinations. 

·        Hospitality: Strategic acquisition of well-located full-service and select-service hotels in high-growth or emerging markets, primed for creative value-add strategies that drive RevPAR growth and improve operational efficiency.

This new vertical and the addition of Hanrattie to the team reflect M2G’s recognition of the significant growth and transformation existing within the hospitality and travel industry.