Gordon Highlander is pleased to welcome Lee Sawyer as the Vice President of Business Development to our Austin office! Lee brings over 15 years of industry experience and will use his expertise to help support our growing office in Austin, Texas. His extensive experience and industry knowledge will be instrumental in helping to expand our market presence, foster our strategic partnerships, and identify new opportunities. Lee has held key roles in various organizations and is actively involved in industry associations, including serving as co-chair of the ULI Next Industrial Council, Chair of the Government Affairs Committee for ABC Central Texas, and as a member of NAIOP, RECA, and Opportunity Austin. Please join us in welcoming Lee to the Gordon Highlander family!

McCoy Rockford Commercial Interiors is excited to welcome Account Executive Christine Michels, RID, IIDA, to the Architectural Solutions team. With more than 27 years of experience in the commercial interiors and construction industry, and three years providing Falkbuilt solutions, Christine brings a deep knowledge of prefabricated construction, from design implementation processes to cost savings.

BakerRipley is excited to announce the appointment of Laura Granger as the new Vice President of People and Development. Laura will play a pivotal role in advancing BakerRipley’s commitment to fostering a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative work environment. BakerRipley is thrilled to welcome Laura and looks forward to the positive impact she will bring to the organization. To learn more about BakerRipley’s leadership team, visit bakerripley.org/about/supporters-and-leadership.

Rise Commercial is pleased to welcome Andrew Samples as Vice President. Andrew specializes in retail & restaurant tenant representation as well as acquisitions and development. Through experience representing clients like Salad and Go & Crumbl Cookies in their expansion into Texas, Andrew has built expertise in creating market strategies unique to each client’s specific requirements, ensuring their long-term success. Prior to Rise, Andrew was the Vice President of Acquisitions at Moran Capital.

Moira Romero joins Texas First Bank as Vice President, Relationship Manager. With 10+ years of experience in community banking & commercial lending, Moira is committed to serving the needs of businesses and individuals in The Woodlands, Spring, and North Houston. She joins a strong team of local bankers offering comprehensive relationship-based lending, treasury management, & deposit services. Moira earned her BBA in Finance from Texas A&M and has called The Woodlands home for over 20 years.

Courtney brings over 20 years of extensive experience in the accounting industry to her role as Partner at abip. Throughout her career, she has developed a strong expertise in delivering a wide range of advisory services, with a particular focus on industries such as private equity, energy, and real estate. Courtney’s in-depth knowledge and strategic insights make her a trusted advisor, helping clients navigate complex financial landscapes and achieve their business objectives efficiently. Her dedication to excellence has been a cornerstone of her professional journey, contributing significantly to her success. Prior to joining abip, Courtney Brokaw spent 15 years at a prestigious Top 10 accounting firm, where she steadily advanced in her career. In her last 5 years at the firm, she served as a Market Managing Partner in the advisory division, leading a team of 50 professionals and overseeing a specialty accounting team that delivered high-impact results across various industries.