EMBER promoted Jeb Kolby to the role of president. Kolby previously served as the real estate investment and development firm’s vice president of acquisitions and development, facilitating the launch of The Grand Prairie master-planned community in Hockley.

Kolby has 20 years of experience in engineering, community development and large-scale land development and holds a master’s degree in civil and structural engineering from Texas A&M University. Prior to joining Ember, he worked as director of land development for Friendswood Land Development Company.

“Jeb’s ability and passion for leading teams and integrating design, construction and community planning has already transformed our trajectory as a company,” Harry Masterson, one of EMBER’s founding principals, said in a press release. “As president, I know he will continue to lead with vision and purpose, aligning our team as we scale new projects and invest in our future.”