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.”

Jason Cain has been promoted to vice president of business development at Calvetti Ferguson in the Houston office. He brings over 26 years of professional experience in providing dispute analysis and litigation support, forensics and investigations, business valuation, transaction advisory, turnaround and restructuring, and business development. Jason is responsible for Calvetti Ferguson’s business development strategy and for driving new business to the firm.

DALLAS, TX – Stream Realty Partners, a national commercial real estate firm offering an integrated platform of services, today announced the appointment of Doug Jones as the new Managing Director, Texas Office Services. Based in Stream’s Dallas office, he will play a pivotal role in bolstering the company’s office service business across all Texas markets, encompassing landlord and tenant representation and property management.

In his new role, Jones will work alongside leadership to strengthen Stream’s presence in Texas’s major markets – including Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio – by optimizing the office services division. His responsibilities will involve developing and implementing growth strategies, fostering client relationships, and enhancing the overall performance of the office services sector.

“Doug’s appointment is a testament to our commitment to leadership excellence and strategic expansion,” said Blake Kendrick, Chief Operating Officer at Stream Realty Partners. “With his impressive background and deep understanding of the Texas real estate market, Doug is uniquely qualified to enhance our office service offerings across the state.”

Prior to joining Stream, Jones served as Managing Principal for Cushman & Wakefield’s Texas business. In this role, Doug was responsible for all aspects of the firm’s internal operations and client-facing engagement, fostering collaboration across service lines within the region. Jones entered the commercial real estate industry after serving as an Infantry Officer and decorated Army Ranger. He is a Purple Heart recipient and an alumnus of the United States Military Academy at West Point.

“I am thrilled to join Stream and look forward to contributing to the company’s ongoing success,” said Jones. “Texas is a dynamic and rapidly growing market, and I am excited to work with this talented team to deliver exceptional service and results to our clients.”

Stream’s Texas office portfolio totals approximately 50 million square feet of project that is either leased or managed across the state.

BGE is pleased to announce that Chris Patterson, AICP, is a new shareholder. He holds the position of Senior Director of Planning and Landscape Architecture in Houston and joined the BGE team in 2019. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a master’s degree in urban and regional planning from Texas A&M University. Additionally, he holds a certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners. BGE’s ownership group comprises 55 shareholders.

Manhattan Construction Company is pleased to announce the hiring of Rich Elwood for the role of project director in our Houston regional office. Rich will oversee the overall execution of projects and be responsible for the growth of our portfolio in strategic markets.

With nearly three decades of construction experience, Rich has earned a reputation as a proactive builder, executor, and responsive problem solver. Over the course of his career, he has been a part of more than $1 billion in construction projects in multiple markets including government, healthcare, education, industrial, and commercial sectors. He brings a unique perspective to the Manhattan team, having served as a client of Manhattan’s during his 20-year tenure at the Harris County Construction Department. Rich’s knowledge, experience, and relationships will be invaluable in his role with us.

Rich earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Texas A&M University.

Rogers-O’Brien Construction (RO) is excited to announce Cisco Hobbs’ transition to Regional President, focusing on our Waco and Houston offices. Cisco has proven to be a trusted leader at RO with a strong track record of tremendous progress over the years. His ability to foster strong relationships, build high-performing teams, and drive operational excellence will propel our Waco and Houston offices to new heights. We congratulate Cisco and look forward to continued growth under his guidance.