THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS — The Signorelli Company (TSC), one of the largest privately held real estate development firms in Texas, is expanding its Commercial Development team with the addition of experienced real estate executive, Patrick Stites, as Vice President. In this role, Stites will oversee the predevelopment and business development efforts for much of TSC’s commercial pipeline. With a career spanning 14 years, Stites has successfully managed dynamic commercial real estate investments, making him ideally suited to contribute to the company’s growth and its major mixed-use projects underway in its Montgomery and Fort Bend County master planned communities.   

“We are thrilled to welcome Patrick to the company,” said Ralph Ireland, Senior Vice President, Commercial and Residential Development. “His entrepreneurial spirit and experience in deal-making and developing desirable mixed-use commercial spaces will be essential as we continue our focus of improving the quality of life through innovative, integrated communities.” 

Prior to The Signorelli Company, Stites spent 10 years with the real estate firm Howard Hughes Corporation, most recently serving as Vice President of Investments. In this role, he managed Houston’s 4 million square foot office and retail portfolio, the acquisition of the 1.4 million square foot former Anadarko Office Headquarters, the acquisition of the 250,000 square foot former Chicago Bridge and Iron Headquarters, and development of the 66-acre award winning mixed-use project, Hughes Landing, in The Woodlands.  

Stites joins at an exciting time as Austin Point, a 4,700-acre regionally transformative, satellite city in Fort Bend County, prepares to welcome its first residents. Located at the future intersection of Fort Bend Parkway and Grand Parkway, along with 14,000 residences, Austin Point’s plan includes more than 17 million square feet dedicated to office, medical, retail, hospitality and multifamily. Construction of Austin Point is underway, with the first homes available for purchase in spring 2025. 

Stites holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Cincinnati and a master’s degree in Land & Real Estate Development from Texas A&M University.  

The Signorelli Company builds and develops across all nine counties in the Greater Houston area and has expanded its new home construction business into the San Antonio market. TSC has been delivering successful integrated, mixed-use communities for over a quarter of a century, including the award-winning Valley Ranch and Granger Pines communities in Montgomery County. The company also recently announced plans for a new 3,000-acre community in Splendora. For more information, visit signorellicompany.com  

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The Signorelli Company   

Since 1994, The Signorelli Company has pioneered green markets, exemplified vision and creativity in placemaking and developed and built the finest places where families can live, work, shop and play. Diversified in most aspects of real estate, from single- family and multifamily to retail, commercial, land development and mixed-use projects, The Signorelli Company is recognized as a leader in Texas and is one of the largest privately held development companies in the state. The company is headquartered in The Woodlands, TX. For more information about The Signorelli Company, visit signorellicompany.com or follow the brand via Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram.

Bob Britton is a third-generation construction professional dedicated to operational excellence. In his new role as Field Director at RO, he oversees all field operations from project kickoff through completion. Bob focuses on quality builds and strong relationships, collaborating closely with project teams to plan, schedule, and execute work safely and efficiently.

Bob prioritizes mentorship and high-performance teams, ensuring safety and quality standards are always met. Congratulations, Bob!

Joanna Mitchell Gonzalez has joined Fifth Third Bank, N.A., as Houston Market Executive, responsible for leading the team and growing the middle market commercial banking office in greater Houston and surrounding areas. She has over 20 years of banking experience in Middle Market and Investment Banking. She previously worked at Texas Capital Bank and Wells Fargo. She received her BBA from Clemson and MBA from Wake Forest. Originally from South Carolina, she has made Houston home since 2013.

Lee & Associates – Houston is pleased to announce Brandi Dees as Senior Director, focusing on retail and land transactions for corporate national clients.

With over 20 years of experience, Dees has worked on acquisitions, dispositions, and tenant representation for notable clients such as Five Guys, Comcast/Xfinity, and Exxon Mobil. She has also developed a niche in Retail Fuel Services, leading Shell Oil in transactions totaling over $200 million. Her career includes a multi-national EV charging account and multiple awards for operational excellence.

Mike Spears, Managing Principal, said, “Brandi’s expertise strengthens our land and industrial teams, enhancing our national and international presence in energy and retail services.”

Jordan Walker has joined the Austin office of Weitzman as a Senior Vice President in charge of directing its newly formed Industrial Division. The new division will utilize Weitzman’s large network of clients and Walker’s track record as one of the most successful industrial brokers in Central and South Texas. At Weitzman, Walker now handles industrial project representation, industrial tenant representation and land sales.

Prior to Weitzman, Walker was a vice president with CBRE in Austin.

Simon brings over 2 decades of expertise in the planning, design, & construction industries, with a diverse portfolio spanning multiple sectors. Known for his hands-on approach, he excels in every phase of project development, from planning & programming to preconstruction & execution. With a proven track record of delivering high-quality, functional spaces, Simon is dedicated to elevating the client experience, ensuring projects meet & exceed expectations from conception to closeout.