The Greater Houston Builders Association proudly announces Matthew Reibenstein as its 2024 President. Matthew served on the GHBA Executive Committee from 2022-2023 and on the GHBA Board of Directors in 2017 and 2015. His leadership with the GHBA dates to 2012, serving on the Northern Counties Builders & Developers Division Board of Directors. As President of Royal Build Design, Matthew has been building & developing custom homes and communities throughout Montgomery County and beyond since 2006.

Welcome Group is thrilled to announce Cody Smith, CPA, as its new Chief Financial Officer. With over two decades of CFO experience, Mr. Smith is well-poised to contribute to the continued success and growth of our organization. He began his career in public accounting and moved his skill set to multiple industries before joining Welcome Group. He has earned a reputation for building and inspiring strong teams across disciplines, and we look forward to experiencing his strategic leadership.

Palladium USA, a prominent player in the multifamily real estate development sector, proudly announces three accomplished professionals from Dynamic Commercial Real Estate have joined Palladium as valuable additions to our expanding team. 

Kim Parker joins Palladium as its Executive Director, bringing with her a wealth of experience and strategic vision to the firm. As the Director of Real Estate Transactions, Keith Pomykal will spearhead transaction oversight, ensuring seamless orchestration and closure. Elizabeth Deitchman, assuming the role of Manager of Land Acquisitions, will lead the charge in land sourcing and vetting, as well as providing valuable insights into Texas’s Qualified Allocation Plan. 

“Together, this dynamic trio forms a cohesive team that’s instrumental in site selection strategy, land acquisitions, transaction oversight, and community outreach activities for Palladium making us even more successful than we have already been.” said Thomas E. Huth, President and CEO of Palladium USA.  

This strategic expansion reinforces Palladium’s long-standing dedication to delivering transformative real estate developments and creating meaningful communities for the future. 

Austin, TX – SRS Real Estate Partners has announced the addition of Teddy Leonard as Capital Markets Managing Director, National Net Lease in its Austin office. Leonard brings 10 years of net lease investment sales and leasing experience with over $740 million transactions closed, and more than 215 properties leased or sold during that time.

“Teddy is a well-respected peer in the industry with an incredible track record and we’re thrilled to have him on our team as we continue to grow our national presence.  He is the epitome of a trusted advisor to his clients, one who has a deep knowledge of the asset class he works on with a professional approach to net lease brokerage.  His experience goes beyond his roots in Texas as one of the most experienced brokers in the C-store space nationally,” said Patrick Nutt, Executive Vice President, SRS Capital Markets / Market Leader, South Florida.

“SRS’ track record working with developers and REITS is exceptional. They take a high-level approach to the transaction process which I’ve seen firsthand and was a big driver in joining their team. Working alongside Patrick and the other SRS brokers will provide an opportunity for me to continue to build my network, especially as I work to leverage my experience to maximize the firm’s presence in Texas,” said Leonard.

As noted, Leonard specializes in net lease investment sales nationally, with a focus on new construction retail properties. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Texas State University and is a member of ICSC.

In 2023, SRS Capital Markets completed approximately $2 billion in deal volume comprised of 500 transactions in 43 states. SRS has in excess of 600 properties actively on the market with a market value surpassing $2.85 billion.

DALLAS –  Stream Realty Partners, a national commercial real estate firm offering an integrated platform of services, today announced that Jayme Schutt has joined its Tenant Representation team as Senior Vice President of Workplace Strategy and will reside in the Dallas office. In this role, Schutt will focus on providing clients with a holistic perspective on optimizing business value from their office space in Dallas and beyond.

“Jayme is a fantastic addition to our team with an impressive track record in workplace strategy,” said Dan Harris, Managing Director of Stream Dallas. “With her unique background, we are better positioned than ever to guide clients on the transformation of spaces tailored to meet their distinctive needs, a crucial element in navigating today’s workplace.”

Schutt comes to Stream from JLL, where she was Senior Vice President of Corporate Workplace Strategy with efforts focused on the Dallas market. Prior to her role at JLL, Schutt led the Dallas corporate interiors studio for HKS Inc., a top-five global architecture firm. She has worked with a host of clients, including Invesco, TRG (formerly The Richards Group), JP Morgan Chase, Louis Vuitton, CyrusOne, Omni Logistics, Simpli.fi, ORIX USA and Magellan Health. Schutt graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelor of Science in interior design and is a Registered Interior Designer and a Texas LEED Green Associate.

“My passion for workplace strategy aligns seamlessly with Stream’s vision,” said Schutt. “I am excited to join this team and look forward to leveraging my experience to contribute to our collective expertise, guiding clients toward transformative spaces that cater to their needs.”  

Stream Dallas’ office tenant rep team has grown to 20 professionals over the last year.

McCarthy Holdings, Inc. (McCarthy), one of the nation’s largest 100 percent employee-owned construction companies, is pleased to announce the promotion of Joe Jouvenal to Chief Operating Officer. In this role he will be responsible for overseeing all operations for the firm and its subsidiaries and will also oversee the corporate human resources, quality and safety departments. Jouvenal will report directly to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ray Sedey and replaces outgoing President and Chief Operating Officer Scott Wittkop, who is retiring in April 2024. 

Jouvenal began his career with McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., a subsidiary of McCarthy Holdings, Inc., in 1998 as a project engineer and held multiple field and leadership positions, including project manager and project director. He worked on some of the company’s most challenging projects, including for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, a National Emerging Infectious Disease laboratories project at Boston University Medical Center and the Parker H. Petit Science Center at Georgia State University. 

In 2012, Jouvenal joined the Dallas office of McCarthy Building Companies as vice president of operations. He was promoted to senior vice president in 2016, executive vice president in 2018 and Southern Region president in 2019. In these roles, Jouvenal led management and operations while assisting with preconstruction strategy. He was instrumental in helping position the company as a builder of choice for complex aviation, healthcare and education projects. In 2022, Jouvenal became the first chief administrative officer for McCarthy Holdings, Inc., overseeing the day-to-day management of the firm’s corporate departments, including facilitating collaboration across offices and strategy to support the growth and scale of the organization.

“Joe is an outstanding leader, and I am pleased to announce his selection as our new chief operating officer,” Ray Sedey said. “He has been working with [retiring COO] Scott Wittkop for many months to ensure a seamlesstransition. Joe combines a comprehensive operations background with a strong willingness to collaborate as a partner.”

An active advocate for industry and workforce development, Jouvenal is involved in a variety of community organizations, including participating on the boards of Children’s Health of Dallas Foundation and the American Heart Association in Dallas. He holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
“The work McCarthy does is complex, and I believe we have the best builders and technical experts to bring these projects to life for our clients,” Jouvenal said. “It’s a great honor to take on this leadership role, and I couldn’t be more excited to see where the future takes us together.”