McCownGordon added construction professional Brian Rose to its Dallas-Fort Worth leadership team as vice president, business unit for K-12 and civic endeavors.

Rose has more than 25 years of experience serving some of the largest school districts and fastest-growing municipalities across northern Texas.

Rose was the director of construction for the Texas division at Crossland Construction, Inc. and vice president of construction for Lee Lewis Construction.

During his career, Rose has served more than 30 school districts across Texas. In his civic portfolio, Rose has served 15 municipalities across the state.

HKS is proud to announce that Heath May will succeed Dan Noble as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman. Heath will step into the CEO role in January 2026, following a year of apprenticeship and preparation alongside Dan to ensure a seamless and collaborative transition.

With over 20 years of experience at HKS, Heath serves as the Global Practice Director of LINE (Laboratory for Intensive Exploration). He has been instrumental in advancing the firm’s reputation for computational design, research and innovation. “I am deeply honored to step into this role and build upon the extraordinary foundation that Dan – and CEOs throughout HKS’ 85-year history – have established,” says Heath. “I am excited to lead our talented teams in shaping the future of our firm and embrace the opportunity to shape the future of our industry.”

Jeff Slajer joined Stillwater Capital as Vice President of Design, where he leads projects through all design phases and ensures seamless delivery during construction. Jeff brings extensive experience across a diverse portfolio, ranging from intimate infill developments to high-rise mixed-use properties.
“I’m thrilled to join the Stillwater Capital team. I’ve had the privilege of working with Stillwater for many years and am excited to help advance the forward momentum of this great company.”

Bank of Texas welcomes Christine Keating to their dynamic team as SVP, Corporate Banking Manager. With an MBA from USC Marshall, Christine brings over 15 years of nationwide lending experience to the team. In this role, Christine will lead a Dallas-based corporate banking team and manage a portfolio of clients with revenues over $70 million.

“Christine is a great leader who will be instrumental to Bank of Texas’ growth plans in North Texas,” said Chris Holder, EVP, Corporate Banking.

We are pleased to announce Blake Christian as President of Structure Tone Southwest. In this role, he will lead operations, drive growth, foster client relationships, develop teams and oversee projects. “As I begin my retirement, I am confident Blake will uphold our culture with strong leadership, long-term vision, and a focus on strategic growth,” said Joseph Cribbin, President of Structure Tone Southwest. Christian previously served as Dallas Regional VP.

Pape-Dawson Engineers is proud to announce the promotion of Trey Dawson, P.E. to President. Trey’s leadership has been crucial in shaping the firm’s success, driving its growth to 1,700 employees across six states. Under his guidance, the firm has adopted innovative strategies to ensure operational excellence & long-term growth while maintaining its commitment to unmatched culture. Trey’s vision will lead Pape-Dawson into the future, continuing to build upon the firm’s almost 60-year legacy.