Scannell Properties added Ryan Lovell as Director of Development for projects in Southeast Texas. Based in Houston, Lovell will oversee all marketing and leasing efforts including market strategy, and will focus on identifying, sourcing, and executing land and building acquisitions, and speculative and build-to-suit development opportunities in Southeast Texas.

Lovell brings more than 20 years of real estate experience with special expertise in speculative industrial development, complex build-to-suits, and railroad/logistics terminals. Prior to joining Scannell Properties, Lovell was Vice President at Molto Properties and at National Property Holdings.

During his career, Lovell has amassed 3,600+ acres of land, led the development of 8+ million square feet of industrial projects and 80+ properties, and 200+ miles of private railroad. 

Lovell earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Penn. and began his real estate career as a Licensed Professional Engineer.

Cushman & Wakefield added Eric Siegrist, Amanda Nebel and JP Hutcheson to the firm’s Houston Office Agency Leasing team.

Siegrist joins as Executive Managing Director, while Nebel and Hutcheson join as Executive Directors.

Siegrist, Nebel and Hutcheson join Cushman & Wakefield from Parkway Properties and will collaborate across the firm’s Houston, Texas and U.S. platform to grow Investor Services’ market share serving office investor clients.  

Siegrist, Nebel and Hutcheson have expertise in mixed-use projects (a team favorite), trophy assets, new developments, redevelopment and multi-building projects. They have successfully transacted nearly 9 million square feet valued at $1.8 billion since 2017 on behalf of an impressive roster of institutional and private clients.

Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a specialized division of Marcus & Millichap, hired Andrew Leahy as senior vice president, national director of IPA’s multifamily division.

In his new role, Leahy will lead IPA advisory teams across North America in providing best-of-class services and expanding IPA into additional markets.

Leahy brings over 20 years of experience in institutional multifamily investment, portfolio management, and strategic expansion into target markets across real estate cycles. Over his career he has executed over $6 billion in transactions.

Previously, Leahy led investments for Elme Communities (NYSE: ELME), significantly expanding their multifamily portfolio. He has served with the Rockefeller Group, where he led acquisitions throughout the United States on behalf of domestic and global private equity investors. Leahy began his career as an analyst at The Blackstone Group.

SIOR named James Dinegaras its new Chief Executive Officer.

A respected and accomplished leader in the association space, Dinegar brings more than 30 years of experience guiding high-impact organizations across the Washington, D.C. region. His track record includes serving as COO of the American Institute of Architects, President & CEO of the Greater Washington Board of Trade, and leading government and industry affairs at BOMA International.

Dinegar’s extensive background in both organizational leadership and commercial real estate advocacy uniquely positions him to further elevate SIOR’s mission of advancing excellence and professionalism across the global CRE landscape.

We’re thrilled to celebrate Jason earning his architectural license! A University of Arizona grad, he brings expertise and thoughtful design to Polkinghorn. His work across healthcare, industrial, retail, and commercial projects reflects his dedication and passion. This milestone marks a new chapter in his impact on our team and the built environment. We look forward to his continued success shaping the future—one design at a time.

Celebrating 10 years at Polkinghorn Group Architects, Matthew has been a vital force in shaping our firm through creativity, technical skill, and dedication—especially in healthcare design. His contributions have elevated our work, inspired colleagues, and left a lasting community impact. We’re grateful for his leadership, mentorship, and vision. Congratulations, Matthew, on a decade of excellence—and here’s to many more successful years ahead!