Elle Guerrini joins BankUnited as vice president, relationship manager, National Title Solutions. NTS provides specialized deposit, escrow and treasury management solutions to title and settlement professionals across BankUnited’s 46-state platform. Guerrini will build relationships and deliver tailored banking solutions that streamline escrow operations and enhance liquidity for clients. The Houston resident is a member of the Education Committee for the American Land Title Association.

Rhode Partners welcomes Troy Sayakumane as a new Senior Project Designer – Interiors to its downtown Austin studio. Troy is a talented and refined designer with over a decade of experience leading hospitality, resort, and commercial projects worldwide, including work for Marriott, SLS Hotels, Nobu, and Moët Hennessy, spanning luxury hotels, branded residences, and immersive commercial environments.

KE Andrews is pleased to announce Jason Larkin has joined the firm as Executive Vice President and member of the leadership team. Jason is recognized for his ability to bring people together, create momentum, and align teams around a shared vision—all
qualities that reflect KEA’s commitment to culture and client service.

With more than 15 years of experience in professional services, including leadership roles in consulting and at Big Four accounting firms, Jason has guided organizations through strategy, brand development, and operational execution. His relational approach and belief that strong culture fuels lasting performance make him a natural fit for KEA’s values and long-term vision. Jason brings a shared view of KEA’s vision, mission, values, and culture.

At KE Andrews, Jason will focus on aligning leadership initiatives across the firm in ways that both strengthen client service and support the continued growth and development of KEA’s people.

Rice & Gardner welcomes Eric DiPasquale as Vice President. With over 30 years in construction and facilities management, Eric’s proven leadership spans education, healthcare, commercial, and hospitality sectors. A Texas A&M graduate, Eric began at Walt Disney World and has driven growth at Forney Construction, Tellepsen Services, and Memorial Hermann. His Houston expertise supports Rice & Gardner’s expansion and excellence mission.

After 20 years in security services, Candace Burk has joined CCS Facility Services as the Vice President of Business Development. In her role, Burk will lead CCS Facility Services’ growing sales team in Houston and expand the company’s presence across Texas. As a native Texan and industry veteran, Burk brings a deep understanding of the facility services industry and the Texas market. Before joining CCS Facility Services, Burk served as the Vice President of Client Relations at Allied Universal.

Christine Tran has been promoted to Director of Middle Market Banking. In her new role, she will focus on expanding First Citizens’ middle market banking portfolio in the Houston market, where she most recently served as a commercial banker for the company since 2021. Tran brings more than 20 years of expertise in retail and commercial banking.

A graduate of Texas A&M University, Tran is an active member of the Houston Asian Jaycees Foundation.