Travis Canova has joined BDO USA as a Managing Director in the firm’s Forensics practice. Canova has extensive experience advising clients, boards, and their counsel on issues involving fraud and misconduct, financial statement irregularities, corporate compliance, and other complex risks. During his career, he has held increasing roles at a national accounting firm and Fortune 500 company, in addition to serving as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Andrew Alvarado has been promoted to vice president with the retail brokerage division of Weitzman, one of the largest commercial real estate services firms based in Texas. 

At Weitzman, Alvarado handles retail tenant representation, retail project representation, site selection and analysis and general brokerage. He works in the company’s Austin, Texas, office. 

Alvarado is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. 

McCoy Rockford Commercial Interiors is excited to welcome Vice President of Furniture Sales Aaron Evans to the Austin team. Bringing more than a decade of experience with purpose-driven organizations, Evans is grateful to have worked with companies that prepared him to lead in an environment where relationships, service and integrity are prioritized. He is committed to cultivating strong partnerships by better understanding clients’ goals and challenges and delivering tailored solutions.

McKinney York Architects is pleased to announce that Lauren Gamboa has joined the firm as Marketing Manager. Lauren holds a Digital Marketing Science certification from the University of Arizona and brings nearly 7 years of marketing experience to the role, including several in the AEC industry. She finds working in architecture uniquely fulfilling, collaborating with passionate designers to promote impactful projects to support the firm’s mission and enhance business development and PR efforts.

Blue Stream Fiber welcomes Jessica Ebel as Director of Multifamily Sales in Texas. Ebel brings 30 years of experience from her previous roles at Mereo Networks, DISH Network and Verizon. Leveraging her experience in the Multi-dwelling Unit sector, Ebel will be focused on fostering strong customer and partner relations to drive growth and deliver tailored services to communities. In Houston, Ebel will prioritize accessing her extensive network to expand Blue Stream Fiber’s footprint locally.

Rachel Capps has joined the PNC North Texas Corporate & Institutional Banking team. An accomplished corporate client manager with over 20-years experience, she has a proven track record of driving new business and revenue growth. Rachel is focused on building long term relationships with clients in the region, delivering strategic financial solutions and advisory services to support companies throughout the lifecycle.