BGE is pleased to announce that Chris Patterson, AICP, is a new shareholder. He holds the position of Senior Director of Planning and Landscape Architecture in Houston and joined the BGE team in 2019. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a master’s degree in urban and regional planning from Texas A&M University. Additionally, he holds a certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners. BGE’s ownership group comprises 55 shareholders.

Manhattan Construction Company is pleased to announce the hiring of Rich Elwood for the role of project director in our Houston regional office. Rich will oversee the overall execution of projects and be responsible for the growth of our portfolio in strategic markets.

With nearly three decades of construction experience, Rich has earned a reputation as a proactive builder, executor, and responsive problem solver. Over the course of his career, he has been a part of more than $1 billion in construction projects in multiple markets including government, healthcare, education, industrial, and commercial sectors. He brings a unique perspective to the Manhattan team, having served as a client of Manhattan’s during his 20-year tenure at the Harris County Construction Department. Rich’s knowledge, experience, and relationships will be invaluable in his role with us.

Rich earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Texas A&M University.

Rogers-O’Brien Construction (RO) is excited to announce Cisco Hobbs’ transition to Regional President, focusing on our Waco and Houston offices. Cisco has proven to be a trusted leader at RO with a strong track record of tremendous progress over the years. His ability to foster strong relationships, build high-performing teams, and drive operational excellence will propel our Waco and Houston offices to new heights. We congratulate Cisco and look forward to continued growth under his guidance.

Holmes Murphy has announced the appointment of Travis Dent to the Board of Managers. Dent has been with Holmes Murphy for more than 20 years and is currently serving as a Senior Vice President in the Employee Benefits division. He will continue to lead Holmes Murphy in its mission of working to strategically elevate next generation, homegrown talent to help perpetuate Holmes Murphy’s status of being one of the largest independently owned insurance brokerages in the nation.

Emily Henry joined the Suffolk team in Dallas as Director of Business Development, supporting the demand for construction and the builder’s expansion into Dallas/Fort Worth. Ms. Henry will be responsible for strategically identifying opportunities and expanding recent project wins.

Ms. Henry has 20 years of experience in the architecture, engineering and construction industry, and is a member of the Texas Real Estate Council, Urban Land institute and the American Society of Landscape Architects

Jennifer Flinn has joined MW Builders as a Preconstruction Manager. Jennifer brings more than twenty years of experience in the construction industry to her current role. In her role as Preconstruction Manger at MW Builders, Jennifer will supervise the estimating team, its functions, projects, and be responsible for managing client relationships. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Texas Tech University.