Holmes Murphy has announced the appointment of Travis Dent to the Board of Managers. Dent has been with Holmes Murphy for more than 20 years and is currently serving as a Senior Vice President in the Employee Benefits division. He will continue to lead Holmes Murphy in its mission of working to strategically elevate next generation, homegrown talent to help perpetuate Holmes Murphy’s status of being one of the largest independently owned insurance brokerages in the nation.

Emily Henry joined the Suffolk team in Dallas as Director of Business Development, supporting the demand for construction and the builder’s expansion into Dallas/Fort Worth. Ms. Henry will be responsible for strategically identifying opportunities and expanding recent project wins.

Ms. Henry has 20 years of experience in the architecture, engineering and construction industry, and is a member of the Texas Real Estate Council, Urban Land institute and the American Society of Landscape Architects

Jennifer Flinn has joined MW Builders as a Preconstruction Manager. Jennifer brings more than twenty years of experience in the construction industry to her current role. In her role as Preconstruction Manger at MW Builders, Jennifer will supervise the estimating team, its functions, projects, and be responsible for managing client relationships. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Texas Tech University.

Dunaway is pleased to announce the hiring of Zack Dawson, PE as the newest addition to our North Texas team. Zack joins as an Engagement Manager and Associate Principal in Dunaway’s civil department, bringing over a decade of expertise in the design and construction of water and wastewater systems. As an Engagement Manager, Zack will continue to enhance Dunaway’s growth in the North Texas market delivering high quality projects and sustainable solutions for both public and private clients.

James Tipton has joined as the Development Manager at Mayfair in New Braunfels. A graduate of Texas A&M University, Tipton previously oversaw development of the 2,400-acre Veramendi master planned community in New Braunfels and will complement the expansion of the Mayfair project in the years to come. As Mayfair’s Development Manager, Tipton is responsible for overseeing construction-related activities, contractor relationships, and execution of key on-the-ground milestones for the project.

C1S Group is excited to welcome accomplished business development professional John Hero, who has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry in North Texas. Throughout his impressive tenure at prominent DFW general contractors, John has proven adept at “connecting the dots” for strategic growth. A down-to-earth communicator and attentive listener, John will lead growth efforts across various markets, including healthcare, education, and municipal capital projects.