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.

HOUSTON – Stream Realty Partners, a national commercial real estate firm offering an integrated platform of end-to-end services, announces the return of Jon Farris as Vice Chairman in its Houston office. 

Farris brings decades of industry experience and will focus on industrial tenant representation, transaction management, and new client and business pursuits. In his role, Farris will work alongside Tyler Maner, Managing Director for the Industrial Occupier Services and Landlord Representation division in Stream’s Houston office. Together, they aim to expand the company’s occupier services platform across Houston’s industrial market, leveraging Stream’s presence and commitment to delivering exceptional client service. 

Prior to rejoining Stream, Farris was an Executive Vice President at CBRE, where he advised industrial tenants, buyers, and developers in Houston and beyond. He managed significant assignments ranging from small-scale to over a million square feet, consistently delivering tailored solutions for his clients. 

“Stream has a strong foundation of talented leaders, and I’m excited to return to this Texas-based, Texas-grown firm where the commitment to clients shines through in everything we do,” said Farris. “My entire career has been rooted in Houston, and I’m eager to embrace the growth and opportunities that lie ahead. Stream’s impressive expansion is inspiring, and I’m thrilled to join Tyler and the outstanding team he has built.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Jon back to the Stream industrial team,” said Maner. “He is a true professional whose expertise and deep industry relationships will significantly enhance our leading industrial platform. We look forward to seeing him flourish in his new role and contribute to our continued success.” 

Stream Houston’s operation has over 125 real estate professionals and a service portfolio exceeding 58 millionsquare feet across office, industrial, retail, and healthcare facilities across the Houston area.

About Stream Realty Partners

Stream Realty Partners is a national commercial real estate firm offering an integrated platform of leasing, investment and development services. This includes tenant and landlord representation, Legendary CX property management, capital markets, investment management and sales, construction, construction management, national program management, workplace strategies, strategic marketing, and dedicated research. The company is headquartered in Dallas with operations in core markets coast to coast. Since 1996, Stream has grown to more than 1,400 professionals and now completes annual transactions valued at more than $8.8 billion in office, industrial, retail, healthcare, land, and data center properties. For information, visit www.streamrealty.com and follow Stream on LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook.

Eric Luttrell joins Stellar Bank as Executive Vice President and Director of C&I Banking. With 26 years of banking experience and a consistent Top Performer, Eric brings expertise in business development, underwriting, and team leadership. Eric builds client relationships across the Bank’s Texas footprint with 54 full-service banking centers and lines of business including Corporate Banking, Commercial Banking, and Business Banking. Luttrell earned his B.B.A and M.B.A from Texas Tech.