Diane Earnest, PE promoted to Senior Associate at RLG Consulting Engineers

RLG Consulting Engineers is pleased to announce the promotion of Diane Ernest from Associate to Senior Associate. With more than 25 years of experience in civil engineering, Diane has played a key role in leading projects across commercial, parking, and retail developments. Her adaptability and deep understanding of client needs make her an essential part of the RLG team. In her new role, Diane’s leadership and extensive expertise will support RLG’s continued growth and success.

Landan Dory, North Star Brokerage & Advisory

Landan Dory is the founder and CEO of North Star Brokerage & Advisory, specializing in RV park, MHC, and Outdoor Hospitality investment sales. He leverages his expertise in 1031 exchanges to help clients reinvest sale proceeds into passive investments, saving millions in taxes. Previously, he specialized in net lease investment sales, closing 150+ transactions across 21 states. Landan lives in Steiner Ranch with his wife, Megan, and their two sons, enjoying family time, fitness, and golf.

John Absher hired at Wilson Cribbs + Goren

Absher represents investors and business owners in a wide range of real estate transactions, including but not limited to purchase agreements, survey and title reviews, objection letters, commercial lease negotiations, and limited partnerships for commercial real estate developments.

Absher earned a BA in History from Harvard University, and a JD from Tulane University School of Law. He is Board Certified in Commercial Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

William Minter hired at BEI Engineers

BEI Engineers is excited to welcome William Minter as our new President. A Houston native and Texas A&M graduate in Mechanical Engineering, William brings nearly 20 years of experience in technology applications, project management, and executive leadership from his tenure at Pinnacle Reliability.

Founders Fred and Susan Bandini remain actively involved as CEO and EVP. Reflecting on BEI’s legacy and future, Fred shared: “Since 1988, BEI Engineers has been committed to delivering high-quality engineering solutions—safely, on time, and at a competitive cost. As we grow, we’re thrilled to have William lead strategic expansion and innovation.”

William values BEI’s strong reputation and history of successful projects and deep partnerships. He looks forward to leveraging new technologies and innovative approaches to enhance the value of BEI’s services and drive greater impact.

Please join us in welcoming William Minter to the BEI Engineers team!

Bob Harvey, New Governing Board Chair at Greater Houston Community Foundation

Greater Houston Community Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Bob Harvey to serve as the Chair of its Governing Board. Formerly, Harvey served as President & CEO of the Greater Houston Partnership, the region’s principal business organization, from 2012 until his retirement in December 2023. His ability to convene and unite a diverse cross-section of Houston community members is a hallmark of his leadership. This strong background will certainly reinforce the Foundation’s mission and impact as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.

Expressing his enthusiasm for deeper involvement with the Foundation, he shared, “Many local philanthropists are seeking an effective vehicle to foster deeper engagement in philanthropy or to connect them with networks that drive change. This is where the Foundation takes the lead—bridging the gaps and creating impactful pathways for amplified giving.” www.ghcf.org

Stream Realty Partners expands industrial development services into new markets

Industry Experts Take on Leadership Roles to Drive IDS into Florida and Texas Border

AUSTIN, TX – Stream Realty Partners, a national commercial real estate firm offering an integrated platform of services, announces the appointment of Clay Golden as Managing Director and Chad Baldwin as Associate Director within its Industrial Development Services (IDS) team in the Southeast region. As veterans within Stream’s Austin office, Golden and Baldwin have played a pivotal role in shaping the city’s industrial real estate landscape, and in their expanded roles, they will continue to oversee principal business in Austin while spearheading growth in priority markets across the United States.

With this strategic move, Stream IDS is expanding its footprint into new markets, including the Texas Border—El Paso and Laredo—as well as Florida, with a focus on Tampa, Orlando, and South Florida. While Golden and Baldwin remain deeply committed to Austin’s industrial market, their expanded roles enable them to leverage their expertise on a broader scale, driving growth and capitalizing on new opportunities within the region. Golden will take a leading role in driving growth in the new markets, while Baldwin will oversee underwriting, market research, and financial analysis.

“Adding Clay and Chad to the IDS team is representative of Stream’s ongoing commitment to expanding opportunities for talented people within the platform and growing our industrial development business across target markets throughout the country,” said Justin Robinson, Executive Managing Director & Partner of Stream’s IDS Southeast Region. “We are excited to have them on the team, as their deep industry experience and leadership will be instrumental in driving our continued success.”

“We’re excited for the opportunity to help grow Stream’s industrial development business into new markets while continuing to leverage Stream’s platform and entrepreneurial spirit,” said Golden. “The potential for growth across the areas we are targeting is huge, and we look forward to expanding the region and contributing to the success and expansion of Stream’s industrial development efforts.”

About Stream Realty Partners
Stream Realty Partners is a national commercial real estate firm offering an integrated platform of services, including leasing, Legendary CX property management, tenant and landlord representation, capital markets, investment management and sales, development, construction management, national program management, workplace strategies, strategic marketing, and dedicated research. The company is headquartered in Dallas and operates 15 core offices in markets that cover areas including Alexandria, VA; Arlington, VA; Atlanta; Austin; Boca Raton; Charleston; Charlotte; Chicago; Colorado Springs; Dallas; Denver; Fort Lauderdale; Fort Worth; Greenville, SC; Houston; the Inland Empire; Irvine; Los Angeles; Miami; Nashville; Orange County; Phoenix; Raleigh-Durham; Reston, VA; San Antonio; Tysons; Washington, D.C.; and South Florida. Since 1996, Stream has grown to more than 1,350 professionals and now completes more than $6.9 billion annually in office, industrial, retail, healthcare, land, and data center transactions. For information, visit www.streamrealty.com and follow Stream on LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook.