Kirksey Architecture is excited to announce that Russell Wooten has been promoted to Director of Innovation, providing strategic, visionary, and creative leadership in the areas of project delivery and information technology. He will continue spearheading Kirksey’s technological evolution, shaping innovative digital practice strategies to improve architectural workflows. This overarching position allows for continued growth and innovation throughout the firm’s technology-based systems.

Rich joins HPI to head investor relations as Senior Director of Investor Relations, working with current and prospective investors. As Senior Director of Investor Relations, Rich will spearhead the growth of this division, fostering meaningful relationships with investors and ensuring a seamless investment experience. His initial focus will be on completing the capital raise for HPI Self Storage Fund IV, which has already closed over $38mm of the total $100mm target raise. As well, Richard will be working on capitalizing three multifamily and build-to-rent development projects in Austin and Dallas-Ft. Worth. Prior to joining HPI, he was Senior Director of Capital Markets at Alpha Investing, where he worked with high-net-worth individuals, family offices and RIAs. In 30 years, HPI, a Texas-based real estate services and investments company, has capitalized over $3.6 billion of real estate and raised over $1.4 billion across 175 investments and over 25 million square feet.

Endeavor Real Estate Group is excited to announce the addition of Jake Newman as Principal. Jake’s primary responsibility will be pursuing development and acquisition opportunities across multiple asset classes throughout the country. In his 24 years of experience, Jake’s primary focus has been leading the development of over $4.1 billion and 12,000 units of student housing assets with the nation’s best-in-class owner and operator. Jake’s depth of knowledge in developing complex projects located in multi-state jurisdictions brings added strength to Endeavor’s robust development platform. Jake is a member of the National Multi Housing Council, Urban Land Institute, a board member of First Tee Greater Austin, and a US Army National Guard Veteran.

Christy is one of Gensler’s most respected technical resources, demonstrated by her mastery of design details. As a Principal, Christy will continue to design various large-scale projects in the consumer goods, brand design, and office developer practice areas, and she will also maintain her position as studio director of the office building developer and repositioning team. A testament to Christy’s leadership and dedication, her clients describe her as reliable, responsive and trustworthy.

In his new role as Principal, Lucian offers innovative and unique solutions to meet the challenges of various large-scale industrial and logistics, critical facilities, and build-to-suit and headquarters projects. An experienced project manager, Lucian also serves as a studio director and is a regional leader for design management. Lucian is dedicated to delivering high-quality work that is both precise and timely while maintaining the integrity of original design concepts.