DLR Group announces the addition of Principal and Interiors Leader Sara Dickinson, NCIDQ, IIDA. She values the dynamic nature of the field, creating solutions that inspire and improve lives through innovative and collaborative design. Her reputation and industry knowledge enable her to lead successful teams across various sectors. As an active member of IIDA and CoreNet North Texas, Sara influences and advocates the profession.

Trademark Property Company brings on Keith Smith as VP of Construction and Development to support the company’s growing project pipeline. With over 42 years of experience, Smith will play a key role in leading the construction and development of mixed-use and retail real estate projects, including new developments and major redevelopments. With a direct management role in the production of over 10.6 million square feet, Smith has successfully overseen projects exceeding $200 million in value.

Rogers-O’Brien Construction (RO) is proud to announce that Aaron Hale has joined our Houston office as Director of Business Development. A Houston native with 18 years of industry experience, Aaron views the construction industry as a community united by a shared mission to make a positive impact through projects, relationships, and teamwork. Aaron is passionate about doing the right thing and sees transparency and accountability as the values that set RO apart. Congratulations, Aaron!

Cherry Bekaert welcomes Martin as a Tax Partner and the Corporate Tax Leader. With over 30 years of experience serving clients across various industries, Martin brings a wealth of expertise to designing and implementing innovative tax planning strategies. Previously, he was a Partner-in-Charge at one of the largest U.S. accounting firms. At Cherry Bekaert, Martin oversees the Firm’s approach to providing tailored corporate tax solutions.

Massimo Giaffari has joined the Houston studio of Perkins&Will as Associate Principal and Director of Operations. A registered architect with over 20 years of experience, Giaffari specializes in healthcare planning and design, having led multidisciplinary teams to deliver transformative projects across the U.S., Canada, and the Middle East. Giaffari’s responsibilities will include business operations as well as guiding a vision for the future of the Houston studio.

Guarino joined Wilson Cribbs + Goren’s team of attorneys upon graduating from the University of Houston Law Center in May 2024. His work with the firm focuses on identifying, assessing, and resolving various land use and traditional commercial real estate matters across all asset types.
Guarino earned his B.A. in Political Science and respective minors in Ethics and Law & Legal Reasoning from Southern Methodist University.