The Pflugerville Community Development Corporation in Plfugerville, Texas, has hired Lisa Curtis as Executive Assistant during a January 22 PCDC Regular Board meeting. 

Curtis will play a key role in the organization, supporting the executive director and enhancing operational efficiencies across the organization. 

In her new role, Curtis is responsible for managing the day-to-day administrative duties at the PCDC in support of the Executive Director and the PCDC staff. Her responsibilities include scheduling, assisting with events, managing correspondence, and ensuring the organization and maintenance of files and records to support the PCDC’s initiatives. 

“Lisa brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role,” said Terri Toledo, PCDC Interim Executive Director. “Her experience coordinating conference events and managing projects combined with her organizational skills will be invaluable as we continue to drive economic growth and community development in Pflugerville.” 

Curtis is excited to contribute to the PCDC’s mission of fostering economic development in the Pflugerville community. “I am thrilled to join the PCDC and look forward to supporting the organization’s efforts in enhancing the economic landscape of our city,” said Curtis. 

A resident of Pflugerville for 18 years, Curtis brings 16 years of professional experience to the PCDC. She served as a Policy Analyst and Conference Event Planner at the Texas Workforce Commission. Curtis holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Southwestern University, Georgetown, TX, and is pursuing a master’s degree in organizational leadership. 

The PCDC is excited to welcome Curtis to the team as it continues to promote Pflugerville as a thriving hub for business and community development.

Pape-Dawson is excited to announce the promotion of Michael Preiss, P.E., to Chief Operating Officer, Texas Region. Michael’s almost 30-year career with Pape-Dawson includes successfully establishing our Houston presence as well as serving as Executive VP of Operations where he led initiatives to support the company’s growing footprint. In his new role, he will oversee operations & business initiatives across Texas, Louisiana, & Oklahoma to drive ongoing operational efficiency & innovation.

Rogers-O’Brien Construction (RO) is proud to announce the promotion of Terry Mullis to Vice President of Information Technology and Analytics. With over 35 years of IT experience, Terry leads the management of IT and analytics, ensuring seamless operations across offices and job sites. His expertise and innovative approach play a key role in driving efficiency and enhancing technology solutions throughout the company. Congratulations, Terry!

Matthew Luft has joined RMR Residential, a division of The RMR Group (Nasdaq: RMR), as Senior Director, Acquisitions to source and execute acquisition opportunities in Texas markets. With approximately 14 years of experience in private real estate investment, Matt will be instrumental to expanding and strengthening RMR Residential’s multifamily platform in Texas, as well as nationwide. Prior to joining RMR Residential, he was Vice President, Acquisitions at IMT Capital, LLC.

Dallas, TX — Newmark announces the expansion of Ran Holman’s role to Southeast Market Leader. Holman’s strategic oversight now broadens to include business management and performance across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Tennessee, in addition to Texas.

“Our growth in Texas under Ran has been significant,” said Kevin McCabe, President Western Region. “Ran’s leadership and vision will further fortify our market position and enhance our strategic objectives in the Southeast.”

Holman, based in Dallas, has served as Newmark’s Texas Market Leader since 2020. His leadership and expertise have fueled substantial growth across Dallas, Houston and Austin, leading to top-tier talent acquisition, expanded market share and enhanced client relationships,  strengthening the firm’s brand, business lines and foothold throughout the state.

“I’m excited to take on this expanded role and lead Newmark’s efforts across the Southeast region,” said Holman. “Our success continues to be driven by a strong team and a shared commitment to excellence. I look forward to bringing that approach to our operations in

the Southeast, to build on our momentum and further solidify Newmark’s position as a leader in these dynamic markets.”

About Newmark

Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries (“Newmark”), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark’s comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform’s global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, Newmark generated revenues of approximately $2.6 billion. As of that same date, Newmark’s company-owned offices, together with its business partners, operated from nearly 170 offices with more than 7,800 professionals around the world. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.

DALLAS – Global architecture and design firm Corgan is pleased to announce that Ian Zapata has joined the firm as its Director of Design—a role that will champion the firm’s leadership in design and innovation within the global design community. As Director of Design, Zapata will continue to advance Corgan’s design philosophy whilehelping imbed elevated, data-driven, and sustainable design principles in the firm’s work across sectors including aviation and mobility, data centers, education, government, health, mixed-use, multifamily, office, and workplace.
Zapata’s appointment at Corgan is, in many ways, a homecoming — he began his career as an architectural intern with the firm more than 25 years ago. With a portfolio spanning design and planning for airport, hotel, office, and corporate headquarters projects, he brings multifaceted experience to the role. Zapata states, “At its core, design is about human experiences, and everything we create is built around that principle.” He leaned on this as he led a global practice focused on building transformation and revitalizing cities, creating work destinations that drive engagement, and advancing carbon-neutral design. Renowned for his ability to create transformative designs that resonate with clients and communities, his design philosophy emphasizes the intersection of creativity, collaboration, and impact.
“We are thrilled to have Ian in this important design leadership role at Corgan,” said Lindsay Wilson, President and Interiors Sector Leader. “His vision for design excellence—grounded in a global perspective and intentional collaboration—will further strengthen our ability to deliver innovative, high-impact spaces.”
Zapata’s appointment underscores Corgan’s dedication to advancing high design and sustainable architecture. He states, “We are at a pivotal moment of accelerated change—fueled by AI, big data, and the evolution of how people work, interact, and socialize. This shift challenges us to rethink not only buildings but also the very spaces where people connect. At Corgan, we embrace this transformation with curiosity by piloting innovative ideas, empowering our designers, and investing in future leaders while serving as a steady hand to guide our clients.”
A key focus of the Director of Design role will be nurturing and developing the next generation of architects and designers. Zapata’s leadership reflects a deeply-held belief that innovation stems from diverse perspectives coming together to solve problems—a philosophy that aligns with Corgan’s collaborative culture. The role is a platform for design evolution and fostering future leaders.
A registered architect and LEED AP, Zapata has served on the board of the Dallas Architecture Forum since 2012 and has been president of the board and chair of the Dallas Design Symposium. He earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental design from Texas A&M University.
Known for world-class client service and project delivery, Corgan has grown rapidly in the past five years and now has a total of 19 offices on three continents. The firm’s growth has been fueled in part by the continued development of exceptional, award-winning talent.  
Ranked the fourth-largest architecture firm in the U.S. by Building Design + Construction, Corgan was founded 87 years ago and provides full architectural design services. Further, the firm is ranked No. 6 overall in Interior Design Magazine’s Giants of design in 2024, and The American Society of Interiors Designers named Corgan the 2024 “Firm of the Year.”