Natasha Roach has been appointed assistant director of economic development for the City of Anna Economic Development Corporation (EDC) where she will leverage 12 years of municipal experience in North Texas. Roach earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas and completed the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute (OUEDI) program. She is active in the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and the Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC).

Michel Borg, AIA, LEED AP, has joined CannonDesign, one of the nation’s leading architecture firms, as a Principal and Senior Design Leader for Texas. With over 30 years of experience, Michel has shaped dynamic, sustainable and award-winning projects across the globe. Based in Dallas, he’ll drive the creative direction for CannonDesign’s Dallas and Houston offices, leading major projects across Texas and beyond. CannonDesign has proudly called Texas home for nearly 90 years.

HED is thrilled to welcome Ashley LaRocca to the firm as Strategy and Development Leader in its Dallas office. Ashley joins the national housing and mixed-use and workplace market sector teams, bringing extensive expertise in strategy within the residential real estate and development industry both locally and nationally.

With over 25 years of successful sales and business development experience, Ashley has a proven track record of relationship-building, strategic vision for revenue generation, and data-driven decision-making. In her new role, Ashley will collaborate with HED’s leadership and national and local design teams to develop and execute effective strategies for solving client challenges in the residential and commercial real estate sectors. Her extensive industry network, combined with her deep knowledge and client-focused approach, will enhance the capabilities of our talented team of architects and engineers.

Pape-Dawson Engineers is proud to announce the promotion of Melissa Kidd to Chief Marketing Officer. Since joining Pape-Dawson in 2002, Melissa has built a high-performing team of professionals, overseeing proposal submissions, internal and external communications, branding initiatives, and corporate business development efforts. Her leadership in developing a comprehensive marketing strategy to support Pape-Dawson’s national expansion has been critical to the firm’s ongoing growth and success.

Marcus & Millichap promoted Keith Lloyd to Senior Vice President Investments in the firm’s Houston office.

Lloyd joined the firm in 2014, and his swift ascent reflects his dedication and expertise. With more than 34 years of experience in commercial real estate, he specializes in office properties and has completed over $240 million in sales since 2014.

Lloyd’s impact on the market has been recognized by the Houston Business Journal, which has named him a ‘Heavy Hitter in the Houston Commercial Real Estate Industry’ three times.

Dallas – SRS Real Estate Partners announced that Michael Kaplan has joined its Dallas-Fort Worth office as a Vice President focused on net lease and multi-tenant investment sales as well as project leasing of retail centers. In this role he will work with the SRS Capital Markets team on the sale of unanchored strip centers and will also work as part of the DFW retail team with a focus on project leasing.

Kaplan brings more than 20 years of real estate, restaurant and hospitality experience, with a client list that includes Crow Holdings, Centennial Real Estate, Store Capital, Rosewood Property Company, Brixton Capital, and Capital Square, among others.

“Michael’s extensive background in the hospitality industry coupled with his retail real estate experience will be a valuable asset to help our clients achieve their goals,” said Patrick Luther, SRS Capital Markets Senior Managing Principal. “His experience with multi-tenant investment sales aligns perfectly with our growth strategy.”

Prior to joining SRS, Kaplan was a Vice President at Venture Commercial with a focus on retail investment sales and project leasing. He started his career in the hospitality and restaurant industry and made the transition to commercial real estate over four years ago. He serves on the board of directors for the North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors and has been recognized as a D CEO Power Broker. 

“Joining SRS Real Estate Partners represents not just a career move, but an opportunity to be part of a dynamic retail team dedicated to redefining the real estate landscape and contribute to their team of industry-leading experts,” said Kaplan. “I look forward to leveraging SRS’s national retail platform to drive exceptional results for our clients.”

Year to date, SRS Capital Markets has completed approximately $1 billion in deal volume comprised of more than 250 transactions in 45 states. SRS currently has in excess of 660 properties actively on the market with a market value surpassing $3.2 billion.

About SRS Real Estate Partners

Founded in 1986, SRS Real Estate Partners is building upon its retail foundation to provide extensive commercial real estate solutions to tenants, owners, and investors. Headquartered in Dallas, with 28 offices in the U.S., SRS has grown into one of the industry’s most influential and respected leaders. Our commitment to excellence is strengthened by our Guarantee of Value and our success is measured in the achievement of our clients’ objectives, satisfaction, and trust. For more information, please visit srsre.com.