Houston-based Telios, a building systems engineering and consulting firm, has promoted Brian Hancock to vice president.

Since 2018, Hancock has led the Telios Houston technology team. He has more than 25 years of experience in technology strategic planning and design for security, audio/visual, nurse call, wireless and wired cabling and other complex technology environments.

With degrees in Engineering Management (MS) and Computer Engineering (BS) from the University of Kansas, Hancock has worked across the US and internationally on a broad array of complex projects including military bases; embassies; industrial and manufacturing; universities; professional and university athletic facilities; multifamily, hospitality and mixed-use developments; data centers; life science and research labs; corporate headquarters and healthcare.

Known for his thoroughness, Hancock has a broad understanding of intelligent building systems, data center design and other advanced computing environments, and proactively addresses challenges commonly seen with complex technology and cross-trade coordination.  

Chad Forman has been added to Houston, Texas-based Angler Construction‘s Vertical Construction team, serving as project manager.

Forman received his bachelor’s degree in finance from Texas Tech University before entering the commercial real estate industry.  He brings over two decades of industry experience, primarily in corporate interiors and business development.

Colliers has hired Randy Wood in its Dallas–Fort Worth office.

Wood joins Colliers as an Executive Vice President focusing on industrial services for Agency Leasing.

With over 40 years of experience in commercial real estate with top-tier clients, Wood brings extensive knowledge to Colliers. His primary focus is agency leasing for institutional clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Kyle Freeman has been promoted to director of North America for Houston-based Roadrunner Moving and Storage.

Freeman has become one of the industry leaders in the logistics, relocation and CRE industry over the last decade across the country.

Working his way up from loading trucks to becoming the Director of North America has led him to being nominated for the prestigious Houston Business Journal “40 under 40” in previous years.

Freeman handles commercial and industrial projects across North America. In the 50-year history of the company, he still holds the record for largest single relocation and generates multimillion of dollars of business annually.

He is also a key component in identifying and developing new industrial properties for Roadrunner. With a current portfolio over 500,000 square feet and growing.

Architecture firm KAI promoted James Lawrence to a new role as Architectural Studio Leader at its Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, office. Lawrence joined KAI in 2022 as a Senior Project Manager.

In his new role, Lawrence is set to elevate the architectural studio to greater heights where he will manage the team of architects and designers; provide leadership and direction on projects; and collaborate with team members to ensure design projects are completed on time and within budget.

With more than 30 years of project management expertise in retail, mixed-use, multi-family residential, government, corporate and transportation sectors, Lawrence has successfully navigated all phases of the project lifecycle from pre-design to construction administration. His proficiency extends to coordinating diverse consultant teams, and he possesses extensive skills in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Cloud Computing Systems.

Before joining KAI, Lawrence held the role of Senior Project Manager at MEL/ARCH Architectural Studio and served as a Senior Project Leader for GFF Architecture & Planning, both located in Fort Worth, Texas.

Among his diverse project portfolio, Lawrence contributed as both Project Manager and Project Architect for notable developments, including The Solomon mixed-use, multi-family development in Austin, Texas; The Ferro multi-family development in Plano, Texas; and the Arlington Life Shelter renovation and expansion in Arlington, Texas.

Lawrence, who holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Texas at Arlington, is an advocate of Public Interest Design and sustainable design practices through his membership in the Social Economic Environmental Design (SEED) Network. He has served as Committee Chair for the AIA Fort Worth Affordable Housing Committee, contributed 25 years as a volunteer project manager with Trinity Habitat for Humanity and is a member of Strong Towns. Lawrence is also a LEED Accredited Professional and a registered architect in Texas and Washington.

Lawrence and his wife Marti have a son named Carter. In his spare time, Lawrence enjoys windsurfing, kitesurfing, cooking, gardening and building with Habitat for Humanity.

JLL has added Jim Eagle to its Fort Worth, Texas, office as senior vice president.

With an impressive 46-year career in the industry, Eagle will focus on multiple business lines including sales, acquisitions and leasing, aligning seamlessly with JLL’s growth strategy.

Eagle, who has completed over 900 transactions throughout his career, brings a diverse background in commercial lease deals and property sales, spanning commercial and single-family real estate developments.

Prior to joining JLL, he served as President and Partner at Red Oak Realty, then as Partner, Development Consultant, and Director of the Commercial Division at Hammond Eagle Realty Group, LLC. He also held the position of Director/City Leader at Trammell Crow’s Fort Worth headquarters.