Mike Ryan has been promoted to managing director in the Piper Sandler special district group. As the leader of the special district group in Texas, Ryan specializes in the monetization of municipal utility district reimbursements, tax increment, special assessments and other special district financing.

Jennifer Gonzales is Director of Houston operations at Rogers-O’Brien Construction, a Texas-based general contractor. With 25 years of industry experience, she is committed to supporting her team and clients in delivering exceptional projects. She has been instrumental in expanding Rogers-O’Brien’s Houston regional office, driving strategic growth, and cultivating strong client relationships. An active leader, Jennifer has served on industry boards and committees and is dedicated to mentorship.

Revere Capital announced the appointment of John Barker as Managing Director, Head of Institutional Bridge Lending. In this role, Barker will lead Revere’s new institutional bridge lending program, offering loans ranging from $10 million to $50 million in primary and secondary markets, with a focus on multifamily, industrial, retail, and self-storage assets.

Savills welcomes Houston native Alecia Schneider, SIOR, back to Houston as she relocates from Austin to raise her son. A highly regarded and accomplished broker with over a decade at the firm, she specializes in office tenant representation, bringing deep expertise in M&A and growth/exit strategies from her work with the tech and finance industry. Leveraging Savills’ network and Global Occupier Platform, she continues to support clients both locally in Houston and nationwide.

Brandi Dees is a trailblazer with over 23 years of experience in commercial real estate, retail services, land acquisition, fuel services, and EV infrastructure. As Senior Director at Lee & Associates – Houston, she is one of the region’s most influential professionals, known for her leadership in managing complex transactions and driving innovation.

Brandi’s career has been marked by her work with Shell Oil Company, where she oversaw nearly 9,000 petrol stations and led the charge into the electric vehicle (EV) market. Her strategic vision has positioned her as a leader in the EV sector.

Brandi’s leadership is characterized by collaboration, strategic insight, and mentorship, as she continues to drive innovation in the commercial real estate and retail services industries. Recognized for her excellence, Brandi’s career is a testament to her relentless pursuit of success, making her a powerful role model for future leaders, especially women in real estate and energy.

Dallas-based Westmount Realty Capital added Deuce Robertson II as senior legal counsel and managing director – transactions.

With more than a decade of experience in real estate law, corporate structuring, and contract negotiation, Robertson brings a wealth of expertise that will support Westmount’s opportunistic investment strategy and asset management, adding to the firm’s strong track record of nationwide growth over the past 40 years.

Prior to joining Westmount, Robertson served as senior vice president – real estate and contract law at Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC, where he led a legal team managing the acquisition, development, leasing, and financing of industrial and office properties across the U.S. and Canada. His extensive background also includes advising on corporate transactions, tax incentive negotiations, and compliance matters for large-scale real estate portfolios.

Before his tenure at Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC, Robertson practiced law at McGuire, Craddock & Strother, PC, representing clients in a broad range of real estate transactions, both domestically and internationally. He worked closely with developers on multifamily and commercial developments, negotiating key documents related to land acquisition, financing, and joint ventures.

A graduate of Emory University School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor, Robertson also holds a Bachelor of Science in economics and history from Vanderbilt University. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas and has been actively involved in community service organizations, including Habitat for Humanity and the North Texas Food Bank.