Side announced that Katie Kossev joined the company as managing broker of Texas. In her new role, Kossev will support Side partner companies via the company’s brokerage-as-a-service model.

“I’m thrilled to be a part of the Side community and get to work with so many extraordinary real estate professionals throughout Texas,” Kossev said in a press release. “Helping agents navigate the route to independence is a passion of mine, so being part of Side is incredibly exciting to me.”

A 23-year veteran of the residential real estate industry, Kossev has experience as a managing broker in Houston. In the past, she served as CEO and co-owner of The Kossev Group, a real estate business consulting firm, and as a director at the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

“We’re thrilled that Katie is joining our mission as managing broker of Texas,” said Guy Gal, CEO and co-founder of Side. “She brings not only deep industry experience but a talent for bringing people together, which will serve the needs of our growing community in Texas.”