CSRS, LLC is excited to announce the promotion of Matthew Martinec, AICP, to Principal. Matthew has been instrumental in advancing our mission since joining CSRS in 2020 as a Planning and Government Senior Advisor. With expertise in regional and urban planning, policy development, and resilience, he has expanded our client base and led vital projects that reflect CSRS’s core values of sustainability and innovation. His leadership continues to drive growth and success across the firm.

Foresite Group is pleased to welcome Dennis Tonsor, Planning Program Manager, in our Austin office. Dennis is a land planner and strategic advisor with over 18 years of experience in large acreage, complex investment, and land development projects across the US. Known for his creative and technical proficiency, Dennis will lead our team of land planners to collaborate with our in-house engineers, landscape architects, and designers as well as our industry and governing agency partners.

Stephanie Elliott, PE, LEED AP BD+C, joins Loring Consulting Engineers as Vice President and Office Leader of the firm’s new Houston base. Loring offers a full range of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection/Life Safety, Technology, Energy and Commissioning services for all building sectors, including the region’s thriving aviation, healthcare and commercial markets.

Stephanie is a native Texan and former Director of Engineering Services for a leading global engineering services firm. She began her 17-year career as an electrical engineer and has built a significant portfolio in the aviation industry, heading up projects at major airports around the world and at home, including George Bush Intercontinental Airport, BWI, JFK, LAX and Midway. In addition to aviation terminal design expertise, Stephanie has experience in systems design and program management for convention centers, data centers, federal office buildings, high-rise office towers, hospitality and manufacturing.

Houston (TX) – The Energy Corridor District is excited to announce the selection of Bryan Brown to the position of President. Since its creation by the Texas Legislature in 2001, Bryan becomes only the third person to lead the District, a 2,000 acre business improvement district home to the world’s corporate headquarters for energy companies, engineering firms, and many other businesses.

“Bryan brings an in-depth understanding not only of urban planning and management, but their specific application to Houston, and our local business communities,” said Energy Corridor District Board Chair, David Hightower. “We are very excited to be supporting Bryan and our professional staff as they continue to provide incredible value to our stakeholders.”

The Energy Corridor District provides services in the areas of mobility and transportation, beautification and maintenance, planning, economic development, public safety, strategic research, and community events. Brown takes the reins of the District as it prepares for its forthcoming Service Agreement, a covenant between the District and the commercial property owners located within its boundaries that outlines the services the District will provide funded through an assessment on commercial properties.

“From major grant projects that improve our mobility, to investment in public infrastructure, to advocacy and business support, the District is a vibrant, growing community and I am very excited to lead the district into the future,” said Brown. “We have an opportunity to evolve something truly special here in the District, and I am honored to be a part of that.

Brown joins the District after a 20 year career in public management and operations, where he has led projects in multi-modal planning, transportation, and public funding strategies. “I am so excited to work with our Board of Directors, staff, and stakeholders to keep building the Energy Corridor District where businesses and individuals can find opportunity and thrive.”

ALLEN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FTK Construction Services, a nationwide General Contractor specializing in Affordable Housing/LIHTC projects, is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Scott Simper to Vice President of Construction, Affordable Housing Division.

Based out of Houston, TX, Mr. Simper now oversees all financial operations for the $340,000,000 division, as well as the production schedules, project preconstruction planning for the portfolio, and the management of the national production team. Scott assumes his new role after previously holding the Director of Construction position with FTK. Simper began his career with FTK in May of 2014 as a Project Manager, achieving his 10 years with FTK this year. Prior to that, he held the position of Regional Construction Manager with Penco, Inc. specifically handling multifamily projects. Simper graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Wildlife Science.

About FTK Construction Services

FTK Construction Services is a nationwide full-service General Contractor, with three divisions of Multifamily expertise: Affordable Housing/Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Preservation Projects, Multifamily Renovations and Disaster Services/Insurance related property damage restoration. FTK has completed projects in 34 states to date and has completed/contracted over 6,000 rehabbed units. To learn more, visit our website at ftkconstructionservices.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Global design firm HKS has announced Amanda Dean as Structures Studio Practice Leader and a Principal. A former professor of structures, she truly has a passion for buildings and professional growth in the AEC industry. She is devoted to mentoring and guiding teams toward growth and success. Amanda collaborates with architects, designers and planners to deliver innovative structural solutions for myriad projects.