HOUSTON— Cresa, the world’s largest occupier-only commercial real estate firm, today announced the appointment of Andrew Brod, SIOR, as a Principal in its Houston office.

The move follows Cresa’s acquisition of Houston-based Fritsche Anderson Realty Partners and marks the first addition by new Managing Principals and Co-Market Leaders, Anthony Fritsche and David Anderson.

“I am excited for the opportunity to join Cresa and benefit from its national, tenant-focused platform,” said Brod. “As a Principal, I am eager to reunite with Anthony and David and further grow Cresa’s Houston office. I look forward to continuing to seamlessly meet the commercial real estate needs of our clients and work closely with our dedicated team.”

Prior to joining Cresa, Brod was a Managing Director and the Houston market leader at Whitebox Real Estate. A 20-year veteran in the industry, he has transacted more than two million square feet on behalf of a range of corporate and financial clients in the office, life science and industrial property sectors.

“We are thrilled to be working alongside Andrew again. His client relationships speak for themselves, and he has an excellent reputation in the market because he is a high-quality individual and an exceptional broker,” Fritsche said. “And we’re not done. With the full support and resources of Cresa, we are poised to continue our recruiting momentum in the near future.”

With a total of 24 licensed advisors and professionals, Cresa remains Houston’s largest, privately held, commercial real estate firm focused solely on tenant representation.

“Andrew is an excellent fit for our company and our culture,” Anderson said. “His high energy and profound range of experience will undoubtedly help continue our growth in the marketplace while providing best-in-class service.”

Cresa continues to expand its services and operations across the U.S., acquiring five companies in the last 18 months. Cresa grew its Texas footprint with the acquisitions of esrp in Dallas and Elevate Growth Partners in Austin. Further, the firm recently acquired Axiom Advisory Group in Detroit, MI, and Vicus Partners in New York City.

Miranda Mayahi joins Patten Title as Regional Escrow Manager, overseeing operations in 8 offices/teams across the Gulf Coast region. With 20 years’ experience, she excels in customer service and complex real estate settings. Mayahi is committed to enhancing performance through leadership and training, aligning with Patten core values like Accountability and VIIP Service. Dedicated to delivering exceptional service and resolving challenges, Patten Title enthusiastically welcomes her aboard.

Since being awarded the “40 Under 40” in 2019, Will Matthews has achieved significant success. He released his third book, to critical acclaim. In 2021, he was invited to speak to the graduating class at his alma mater, inspiring students with his journey to success. Recently he was appointed as the VP of Investor Relations at the family-owned real estate firm, The Property Store, overseeing strategic partnerships and investments. Will’s been recognized by many as a contemporary Renaissance man.

Avison Young promoted Bob Filbert to managing director within its U.S. Studio, Project & Construction Management services. He will concentrate on driving growth across the U.S. Central states.

Filbert, based in Dallas, has showcased exceptional leadership since joining Avison Young in 2022 as Director.

He drives national opportunities, delivers innovative solutions, and prioritizes client-centric services in the south and central region, emphasizing capital improvements for major asset management entities and working alongside defense, industrial, corporate office and maritime sectors.

Cynthia Foteh has joined HPM’s Austin office as Director of Business Development. Foteh brings over 20 years of experience in the public and private sectors of the AEC industry to her new role, where she will spearhead strategic business initiatives for HPM in the Texas market. Previously, she served as the Business Development Manager at Powers Brown Architecture and Director of Business Development at WGA Consulting Engineers.

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is pleased to announce Managing Principal Dan Herman, AIA, LEED GA, as their Texas Market Lead. Balancing his time between the firm’s LA and Austin offices, Dan manages an active roster of projects in both cities. Leading the firm’s growing Texas practice and their recently-opened office in downtown Austin, Dan’s current local projects include: Verde Square with Karlin Real Estate and Ironwood Real Estate in Austin and 2500 Cedar Springs in Dallas, a 1.4 million SF mixed-use development in the Uptown district with Lincoln Property Company. Dan has also worked extensively in Houston, including several developments in the Galleria area. Outside of Texas, Dan continues to manage large-scale projects in Los Angeles, Toronto and Mexico, including several film and television production studios as well as large-scale mixed-use master plans. He is an active member of the Urban Land Institute and AIA.