United Protective Services is proud to announce the promotion of Craig A. Knecht to General Manager for South Texas, where he will oversee our Houston, Austin, and San Antonio branch offices. In this expanded leadership role, Craig will be responsible for guiding day-to-day operations, client relations, and business development throughout the region. Craig brings more than 30 years of experience in the service and security sectors, with the majority of his career focused on security management.

P&A is pleased to announce that Cody Schneider has joined the firm’s Houston office as a Partner. Board Certified in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction held only by a limited number of qualified attorneys in Texas, he represents contractors, suppliers, and developers in construction disputes, commercial litigation, and project counseling. His experience spans industrial facilities, commercial developments, data centers, traditional and renewable energy projects, LNG expansions, and public infrastructure. Cody also advises clients on contracts, negotiations, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle. Active in Houston’s business and construction community, he serves on boards and committees for Central Houston, Downtown Houston+, the Greater Houston Partnership, and the Houston Bar Association.

Latchley joins Wilson Cribbs + Goren as a seasoned commercial real estate attorney who delivers practical, business-driven counsel to owners, investors, and developers. With deep experience in leasing, acquisitions, sales, and development matters across major asset classes, he brings a strategic, solutions-focused approach shaped by both in-house and law-firm experience—making him a trusted partner for clients navigating complex real estate needs.

Boyle is a commercial real estate litigator representing property owners, investors, lenders, developers, and businesses in disputes involving leases, loans, construction contracts, and business partnerships. She guides clients from intake through trial and appeal and has secured significant wins, including major summary judgments and favorable settlements. With strong advocacy experience and a business-focused background, Boyle delivers strategic, results-driven representation.

LJA Engineering welcomes Eduardo E. Di Loreto Cano as Senior Project Manager in Site Development. He has over 25 years of experience and 90+ projects valued at $650M, and a commitment to building strong client relationships. Eduardo will strengthen LJA’s presence across South Texas by showcasing our technical expertise, project success, and community engagement.

Brian Stewart has joined CCS Facility Services as Vice President of Operations, bringing nearly 20 years of facilities management experience. In his new role, Stewart will work to expand CCS Facility Services’ CRE presence and elevate the company’s presence across Texas. As a former Director of Operations with Allied Universal and most recently, the VP of Operations for Protos Security, Stewart combines deep expertise in commercial real estate (CRE) with strong operational leadership.