DALLAS – Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today that multifamily investment specialist William Hubbard has joined IPA in Dallas, Texas. In his new role, he will partner with the firm’s veteran Texas-based team led by executive managing directors Will Balthrope and Drew Kile. The Texas team has closed over 300 multifamily transactions valued at $15 billion in the last three years. Hubbard will work alongside the Dallas-based team led by Kile, Taylor Hill, Michael Ware and Joey Tumminello.

“The addition of William demonstrates our continued commitment to the strategic growth of IPA and deepens our presence in Dallas-Fort Worth, one of the most active markets for multifamily investment in the United States,” said John S. Sebree, senior vice president and director of Multi Housing Division, Marcus & Millichap and IPA.

A Dallas native, Hubbard previously served as a first vice president with CBRE. He joins IPA as a first vice president investments. During his career, Hubbard has been involved with 70 commercial real estate transactions totaling $1.2 billion. He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business and economics. Hubbard is a member of the Texas Real Estate Commission and the Urban Land Institute.

“I am excited for the opportunity to join this accomplished team and look forward to providing additional opportunities for investors in Dallas-Fort Worth and throughout Texas,” said Hubbard.

“As we move into this next economic cycle with an improved interest rate outlook, institutional investors will continue to rely on the market knowledge, capital markets expertise and research that IPA advisors provide,” said Tim Speck, Marcus & Millichap senior vice president and division manager, Texas. “It’s my pleasure to welcomeWilliam to our expanding roster of experienced investment professionals and work with him to achieve the investment goals of our clients.” 

Kenton Miersma has been promoted to Principal at LandDesign for the integral role he has played in growing the firm’s master planned community portfolio in the Southwest. He works with some of the nation’s leading developers to deliver resilient communities that offer an elevated lifestyle. As a Principal, Kenton will continue to champion the firm’s position as a leader in master planning services and lead a team that delivers high caliber community development projects.

Rogers-O’Brien Construction (RO) is pleased to announce Tori Ferguson’s promotion to Director of Marketing. In her new role, Tori will oversee project pursuits and fearlessly lead all regional marketing activity for RO across Texas, driving revenue and fortifying the firm’s competitive position. Her dynamic approach makes her the ideal leader for this multifaceted role, and we look forward to the continued success of our marketing initiatives under her leadership. Congratulations, Tori!

Wendy Travis, AICP, has been appointed Southwest Regional Director for Transportation for engineering firm Garver. In her six years with the firm, Travis has been instrumental in growing Garver’s Transportation Planning and Environmental Team to more than 20 experts across four states and has spearheaded major projects including the Texas Department of Transportation Ports-to-Plains Feasibility Study. In her new role, Travis will lead the firm’s transportation efforts across Texas.

RPM Living, a full-service multifamily management and investment company, is adding to its bench strength with the addition of Zach Springer as Partner and Managing Director of Capital Markets. On the heels of the company’s most active investment year – closing 18 transactions for over $1B in value in four states – Springer is poised to oversee equity/debt for RPM at a national level. Springer will elevate RPM’s equity sourcing capabilities and continue to expand the institutional investor base by leveraging RPM’s data, geographical footprint, and exceptional investment track record.

Prior to joining RPM, Springer was Vice Chairman at Newmark, where he was directly involved in over $10B in multifamily transactions across all classes of multifamily properties. He helped lead (along with his partners) the Newmark Houston office to a No. 1 ranking in market share/transaction volume for the last eight years and No. 1 in the nation in 2021 among all multifamily brokerage shops.

Marc el-Khouri has joined the Houston studio of Perkins&Will as Corporate & Commercial Practice Leader, Associate Principal. He is an award-winning architect and entrepreneur with a versatile, global perspective in real estate development, architecture, and urban design. el-Khouri excels in the design of flexible spaces and placemaking via the blending of function, strategy, and aesthetics. He actively contributes to the industry as a participant in prestigious juries, research, and lecturing.