Jennifer’s practice includes advising developers, builders, institutional investors and public entities on complex real estate transactions. Including the acquisition, development and governance of master-planned communities, mixed-use developments and commercial projects across Texas. She has played a key role in the development of major mixed-use and residential communities, high-end resort properties and commercial real estate projects.

Catamount Constructors, Inc., a 100% employee-owned ENR Top 400 Contractor, is proud to announce the promotion of Emily Livorsi to Chief People Officer. Since joining as Vice President of People in 2022, Emily has been instrumental in elevating the company’s leadership development programs, culture, and strategic initiatives. Her promotion reflects Catamount’s continued investment in empowering employee-owners and underscores the strategic importance of people leadership in shaping the future.

Hideaki Dai has been promoted to Assistant Controller in Project Accounting. As Accounting Manager, he has excelled in overseeing accounting and reporting for multiple industrial projects, demonstrating strong leadership and attention to detail.

Sarah Clark has been promoted to Controller in Project Accounting. As Accounting Manager, she has led reporting for industrial and hospitality projects – most notably AC Hotel and Element by Westin Symphony Park in Las Vegas, and AC Hotel and Element by Westin North Phoenix at Norterra – and consistently delivers exemplary results.

As senior director of development, Max Mueller will identify, evaluate and execute development and build-to-suit opportunities across VanTrust’s core asset classes. He previously held roles at Logistics Property Company, where he focused on industrial development in Texas and Mexico, Ridge Development and Majestic Realty Company. Mueller also actively serves several professional and community organizations, including NAIOP, NTCAR, SIOR, the SPCA of Texas and the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas.

Matthew’s energy practice focuses on helping clients anticipate, avoid and mitigate potential disputes by developing and managing mega project construction contracts, strategic contracting methodologies and supply chain optimization, with an emphasis on the energy value chain, infrastructure and manufacturing sectors. He is a former in-house counsel to both a global contractor and a supermajor energy company.