Michael Padavic hired at DAHLIN Architecture | Planning | Interiors

Most recently with StoryBuilt, Michael has joined DAHLIN’s Austin office. A design leader, Michael provides direction for the design vision of projects with an emphasis on innovative urban infill development. His diverse experience includes residential, office, retail and hospitality as well as public projects, including K-12 schools and districts. Outside of his project leadership, Michael is a member of various design juries and urban design/infill/real estate organizations.

Jason Geer hired at CAF Capital Partners

CAF Capital Partners, a Dallas-based private equity real estate firm is pleased to announce the addition of Jason Geer as Senior Vice President of Acquisitions. Prior to joining CAF Capital Partners, Geer spent more than 25 years with Invesco Real Estate. At CAF Geer’s role will center on driving ongoing expansion efforts in the Southeastern region. His focus will be directed toward Acquisitions, Equity Partnerships, and specialized client relationships, all within the multifamily domain.

Corbin Janssen hired at Planned Community Developers

Planned Community Developers (PCD), a seasoned developer with a 40-year legacy in the Houston region, is thrilled to welcome Corbin Janssen as Senior Vice President. In this role, Corbin will spearhead identifying and evaluating new investment and development opportunities, locally and regionally, while participating in the sale, lease, and development of PCD’s growing portfolio.

Dominic Karaba hired at Veritex Community Bank

Karaba has more than 28 years of experience in the banking industry. As President of Veritex, he will oversee all revenue lines of business, as well as strategic revenue initiatives, with the goal of driving sustainable growth. Karaba will report directly to C. Malcolm Holland, III, who will remain Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Veritex Community Bank as well as President, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Veritex Holdings, Inc.

CBRE adds four-person retail team in Austin

CBRE announced that a four-person retail leasing team has joined CBRE in Austin, Texas, to expand the firm’s presence in the region.

The team is led by Will Majors, who is joining CBRE as an SVP. His team includes Vice President Carson Hawley, Senior Associate Adelaide Ehrlich, and Associate Davis Franklin. They have all joined CBRE from SRS Real Estate Partners and will focus on representing both landlords and tenants in the leasing of retail property throughout Central Texas.

Majors, who previously led the Austin and San Antonio offices for SRS, brings with him 20 years of experience in the retail real estate industry and has been involved in many notable projects in the Austin market. He has been recognized as a “Heavy Hitter” by the Austin Business Journal for the last 10 years and his clients include some of the largest retailers in the U.S.

Hawley brings with him 10 years of brokerage experience, having represented dozens of tenants, landlords and land buyers across Central Texas. He is known for his strong analytical, negotiating and project management skills, having delivered exceptional results for both local and national clients.

Ehrlich and Franklin have both recently begun their real estate careers in 2019 and 2023, respectively. They will support the team on tenant and landlord representation efforts.