Scott Strasner hired at Kevco Electrical Construction

Scott is a dynamic Business Development leader with over 12 years of experience in strategic sales. Scott has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from CalState Fullerton. Scott’s diverse design and client development background provides a unique skillset for our projects. He has driven efficiency by implementing CRM systems, defining sales KPIs, and aligning departmental goals with broader company strategies.

Ybriani Basilio hired at ARCO Design/Build

ARCO Design/Build Houston is proud to announce the addition of Ybriani Basilio as a Design/Build Manager. Basilio is a U.S. Navy veteran with a B.S. in Construction Management from the University of Houston and is pursuing his MBA at Rice University. He brings over five years of experience in commercial construction and government contracting. At ARCO, he oversees full project lifecycles, ensuring delivery of high-value industrial and commercial facilities across the Greater Houston area.

Jason Lentz joins Conor Commercial Real Estate’s Dallas office as Senior Vice President – Multi-Family

 Dallas, Texas – Conor Commercial Real Estate is pleased to announce that Jason Lentz has joined the firm as Senior Vice President – Multi-Family. Lentz will oversee the firm’s multi-family development initiatives in Texas and the greater southwestern United States. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Jason Lentz to the Conor team,” commented David Friedman, President of Conor. “Jason’s extensive experience and proven leadership in multi-family development make him an exceptional addition to our firm. His deep understanding of the southwestern markets and track record of delivering high-quality communities will be instrumental as we expand our multi-family portfolio in Texas and beyond.” 

Lentz comes to Conor with 26 years of experience in multi-family real estate, including the development, design, financing, management, and construction of 3,500 units with a market capitalization in excess of $800 million. Most recently, he served as Managing Director – Partner at Vista Residential Partners and Senior Director of Development – Southwest Region at LIV Development. 

“I’m excited to join the Conor team,” Lentz shared. “Conor’s reputation for quality and innovation aligns perfectly with my passion for developing communities that deliver long-term value. I look forward to contributing to the firm’s continued growth and success in this dynamic region.” 

Lentz is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in real estate. 

Cullen Seitz hired at PlainsCapital Bank

PlainsCapital Bank welcomes Cullen Seitz to its Austin lending team as Senior Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan Officer. Seitz brings over 19 years of experience in financial services, with a strong background in commercial lending, relationship management, and business development. In his new role, he provides financial guidance and tailored lending solutions to businesses throughout Austin. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Texas at Austin.

Younger Partners closes sale of 260 acres in Pilot Point

Younger Partners Executive Vice President Ben McCutchin brokered the sale of the 260.4 acres at 3497 Berend Road in Pilot Point, Texas, for a future home development site.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)’s plans call for widening FM 1385 from a two-lane rural road to a six-lane urban road along 12 miles between US 380 and FM 455. This project is part of a larger corridor improvement effort, including the reconstruction and widening of other roads like US 380, FM 2931, and others. 

More than 20,000 new housing units are planned within surrounding master-planned communities in a largely unrestrained state regulatory framework, according to the city of Pilot Point’s website. It lists major developments including Bryson Ranch, Talley Ranch, Four Seasons, Pecan Creek, Mustang Ranch, Eland Ranch and Creekview Meadows, as residential projects. According to Esri, Pilot Point’s median home value of $391,685, which is lower than both Frisco at $575,000 and Prosper at more than $700,000.

The buyer of the 260-acre parcel is Dallas-based Talley Land Development. The seller is Gene McCutchin Ltd III, the estate of the late Gene McCutchin. Currently, the land is used for agricultural purposes. McCutchin represented both the buyer and seller in the transaction.

The late Gene McCutchin saw the northward movement of development and purchased the land in 2000 for a long-term investment. The region is seeing growth in industrial, logistics and retail sectors, creating local job opportunities such as e-commerce, distribution centers and service industries that are expanding northward from Frisco and Denton, according to city of Pilot Point data. Additionally, the Dallas North Tollway expansion and the Denton County Outer Loop projects will improve regional connectivity with access to employment hubs in Frisco, Prosper and Denton, McCutchin added.