Personnel Changes Across Dallas Real Estate Firms

Dallas, October 3, 2025

News Summary

Dallas is experiencing significant personnel changes as key real estate firms such as Newmark, CBRE, Franklin Street, and JLL make strategic appointments for growth. Carla Malone joins Newmark as vice president, while CBRE hires Zak Brodstein for its hotel advisory practice. Franklin Street brings Chris White on board for office services in Atlanta, and JLL names Sam Schaefer CEO of property management. These changes reflect the industry’s response to an evolving marketplace, despite challenges facing some companies in tenant safety.

Dallas is witnessing a wave of significant personnel changes across its top real estate firms as companies position themselves for growth and expansion. Newmark, CBRE, Franklin Street, and JLL are among the firms implementing strategic shifts to enhance their capabilities and market presence.

Newmark has appointed Carla Malone as vice president of property management in Dallas. With 20 years of experience in the industry, Malone previously served as managing director at Lincoln Property Co. and held leadership roles at Cushman & Wakefield. Her appointment is aimed at bolstering Newmark’s regional presence and management capabilities.

In a related announcement, CBRE has expanded its hotel advisory practice by hiring Zak Brodstein as an associate in its Denver office. Brodstein comes from Hodges Ward Elliott and is expected to strengthen CBRE’s foothold in the hospitality sector across the Mountain West, Midwest, and Southwest regions of the United States.

Meanwhile, Franklin Street has made a strategic move by hiring Chris White as market leader for office occupier services in Atlanta. This is part of Franklin Street’s plan to launch a new tenant representation business line, leveraging White’s experience garnered from Cushman & Wakefield and Savills.

Additionally, JLL has appointed Sam Schaefer as CEO of its property management practice. Schaefer is tasked with leading globalization efforts from Boston, having previously held executive roles at Trammell Crow Co., Hobbs Brook Real Estate, and Tishman Speyer. JLL has also expanded its Charlotte office, bringing on board Vice President John Kincaid, promoting associates Jack Trew and Maria Downs within the industrial team, and welcoming Jarmere Jenkins and MaryKate Kalinock as associates in its tenant representation team.

In Southern California, Strategic Retail Advisors has announced a merger with CCP Real Estate Advisors. This merger aims to enhance their presence in the tenant representation and retail hospitality services in the area. Further indicating the regional expansion trend, Kris Murphy has joined TSCG as vice president of landlord services in Atlanta, coming after a successful tenure at Columbia Properties.

On the finance side, Greystone has hired Joe James as head of asset management for bridge lending in Dallas, where he will oversee healthcare and multifamily transactions based on his 30-year career experience. Similarly, Jemima McCullum has joined Buchalter‘s Seattle office as a shareholder in the real estate practice group, contributing to operational growth in the region.

While these personnel changes indicate an optimistic outlook for the industry, some firms face challenges. The Dallas Leased Housing Associates and Dominium Management Services are currently dealing with a lawsuit alleging a failure to provide tenant safety at a Southeast Dallas apartment complex following two violent incidents. Families involved in the lawsuit argue that the property management failed to ensure a safe living environment despite knowledge of crime in the area. Dominium Management has stated that they are reviewing the claims and will respond through legal channels. A tenant stated personal reasons for leaving the complex due to ongoing violence, indicating the serious concerns surrounding tenant safety in the area.

The recent shifts within Dallas-Fort Worth’s real estate companies signal a strategic response to the ever-evolving marketplace as firms gear up for future growth and address the challenges presented by their operational environments.

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