Dunaway is pleased to announce the hiring of Zack Dawson, PE as the newest addition to our North Texas team. Zack joins as an Engagement Manager and Associate Principal in Dunaway’s civil department, bringing over a decade of expertise in the design and construction of water and wastewater systems. As an Engagement Manager, Zack will continue to enhance Dunaway’s growth in the North Texas market delivering high quality projects and sustainable solutions for both public and private clients.

James Tipton has joined as the Development Manager at Mayfair in New Braunfels. A graduate of Texas A&M University, Tipton previously oversaw development of the 2,400-acre Veramendi master planned community in New Braunfels and will complement the expansion of the Mayfair project in the years to come. As Mayfair’s Development Manager, Tipton is responsible for overseeing construction-related activities, contractor relationships, and execution of key on-the-ground milestones for the project.

C1S Group is excited to welcome accomplished business development professional John Hero, who has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry in North Texas. Throughout his impressive tenure at prominent DFW general contractors, John has proven adept at “connecting the dots” for strategic growth. A down-to-earth communicator and attentive listener, John will lead growth efforts across various markets, including healthcare, education, and municipal capital projects.

Kirksey Architecture is excited to announce that Russell Wooten has been promoted to Director of Innovation, providing strategic, visionary, and creative leadership in the areas of project delivery and information technology. He will continue spearheading Kirksey’s technological evolution, shaping innovative digital practice strategies to improve architectural workflows. This overarching position allows for continued growth and innovation throughout the firm’s technology-based systems.

Rich joins HPI to head investor relations as Senior Director of Investor Relations, working with current and prospective investors. As Senior Director of Investor Relations, Rich will spearhead the growth of this division, fostering meaningful relationships with investors and ensuring a seamless investment experience. His initial focus will be on completing the capital raise for HPI Self Storage Fund IV, which has already closed over $38mm of the total $100mm target raise. As well, Richard will be working on capitalizing three multifamily and build-to-rent development projects in Austin and Dallas-Ft. Worth. Prior to joining HPI, he was Senior Director of Capital Markets at Alpha Investing, where he worked with high-net-worth individuals, family offices and RIAs. In 30 years, HPI, a Texas-based real estate services and investments company, has capitalized over $3.6 billion of real estate and raised over $1.4 billion across 175 investments and over 25 million square feet.

Endeavor Real Estate Group is excited to announce the addition of Jake Newman as Principal. Jake’s primary responsibility will be pursuing development and acquisition opportunities across multiple asset classes throughout the country. In his 24 years of experience, Jake’s primary focus has been leading the development of over $4.1 billion and 12,000 units of student housing assets with the nation’s best-in-class owner and operator. Jake’s depth of knowledge in developing complex projects located in multi-state jurisdictions brings added strength to Endeavor’s robust development platform. Jake is a member of the National Multi Housing Council, Urban Land Institute, a board member of First Tee Greater Austin, and a US Army National Guard Veteran.