Brandi Sikes has been promoted to Managing Director of SVN | J. Beard Real Estate’s Houston office. She previously served as Senior Advisor and Principal.

In her new role as Managing Director of the Houston office, Sikes will leverage her experience, longstanding connections, and expert market knowledge to expand SVN | J. Beard Real Estate’s presence in the Houston proper region. Additionally, Sikes will further elevate the firm’s service capabilities by bringing on seasoned advisors to serve in the Houston office. SVN | J. Beard Real Estate’s corporate headquarters will continue to operate in The Woodlands, with Managing Director Jeff Beard overseeing operations across the firm’s four locations.

In 2021, after 25 years of serving clients from various global commercial real estate platforms, Sikes and her brokerage firm joined SVN | J. Beard Real Estate. Throughout her career, Sikes has been involved in the sourcing, negotiating, and executing of over $2.7 billion and 13.2 million square feet of commercial transactions. With extensive headquarters experience and a passion for start-ups, she leverages proven practices and transaction acumen to empower her clients through complex commercial real estate decisions.

Patrick Ptomey, ASLA has been elevated to Associate. Since joining MESA in 2013, Patrick has consistently demonstrated exceptional design creativity and project management across a broad spectrum of project types, including master planned communities, parks, and urban design. He has played an instrumental role in mentoring our junior staff by fostering a collaborative environment where young designers are empowered to grow.

CenterPoint Properties has appointed Jeff Thornton to lead its Central Region team as executive vice president. Thornton comes to CenterPoint from Ryan Companies, where he was president of the firm’s South Central Region.

CenterPoint’s chief executive officer Bob Chapman said CenterPoint’s leadership was impressed by Thornton’s reputation and more than 25 years of commercial real estate experience.

Jim Clewlow, CenterPoint’s chief operating officer, said Thornton will oversee all operations and strategic initiatives within the Central Region.

Before Ryan Companies, Thornton spent more than 20 years at Duke Realty. He was involved in development, leasing, acquisitions and asset management during his tenure there. As its regional senior vice president, he oversaw the firm’s strategy and operations for its 30-million-square-foot portfolio in Dallas, Houston, and St. Louis.

Franklin Street is excited to announce that Mike Randell has joined its Capital Advisory Group as a Senior Director. Randell has a comprehensive banking and commercial real estate background, delivering tailored debt and equity financing solutions to meet his clients’ needs. He is an active member of NAIOP and the National Association of Homebuilders and a passionate advocate for individuals with disabilities, volunteering his time to support disability-related causes.

From my first steps at Dallas Management Services (First National Bank’s property division) to adventures with Spire Realty, Bradford, Camelot, JLL, Lincoln Property, and Diversified Management Plus – downtown Dallas real estate has always been my playground. Now I’m thrilled to return to my urban roots, leading the spectacular Plaza of the Americas with our dream team! In my free time, I love spending time with my family, spoiling my three grandsons and reading.

ARCO Design/Build (ARCO) Houston is excited to announce Dillon Floyd Weitl as their new Director of Business Development. In his new role, Dillon will support the strategic growth and expansion of our Houston office both locally and nationally. Dillon previously served as the Director of Architecture at OneFourTwo Design Group, a design partner of ARCO, bringing knowledge in various sectors including distribution, cold storage, manufacturing, retail, and office buildings across the nation.