Making Moves

For such a tight-knit industry, real estate has a lot of players, and we’re keeping track of them in our Making Moves feature. Stay up to date on your colleagues in the industry, where they’ve been and where they’re going.

PulteGroup appoints Kevin Henry chief people officer 

The incoming executive has held similar roles at BlueLinx Corp. and Extended Stay America. 

PulteGroup hires COO 

The hire follows the December 2022 firing of the homebuilder’s senior vice president for field operations, who had been tapped to become COO on Jan. 1. 

Three longtime employees promoted at Johnson Development

Houston developer Johnson Development announced the promotion of three longtime employees this week: Trey Reichart, June Tang and David Hogue.

Garcia Real Estate Group joins Keller Williams

“Right now, we are focused on serving our clients based on their goals without fear and speaking the truth about how we navigate the shift according to their goals,” said team leader Haley Garcia.

Nan and Company adds Houston broker Nicole Brende to team

Brende’s career began in broadcast journalism after she earned her bachelor’s degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, although she says she always felt destined for a career in real estate.

Houston Realtor Morad Fiki joins Nan and Company Properties

Houston luxury realtor Morad Fiki has joined Nan and Company Properties, one of the city’s leading luxury real estate firms.

Southern District Properties Group joins Sotheby’s International Realty

The team was previously affiliated with Compass.

Matt Patterson named president of Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp.

Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp. has a new president: industry veteran Matt Patterson. He will assume his new role Feb. 1.

Albert Cantu returns to Nan and Company Properties

Top-producing agent Albert Cantu has returned to Nan and Company Properties after a one-year stint at Compass.

Texas Realtors names Marcus Phipps as its 2023 chairman

“The future is bright for Texas real estate, as Texas Realtors continue to be the voice of private property owners and Texas real estate.”

Coldwell Banker CEO replaced amid parent-co shakeup 

Sue Yannaccone, CEO of Anywhere Brands, will lead the brokerage as M. Ryan Gorman moves to a strategic-advisor role. 

RE/MAX announces merger of two Houston area brokerages

RE/MAX Traditions of Richmond,Texas, has merged with RE/MAX Fine Properties of Sugar Land, Texas, to increase resources and support for agents and better serve the community of Fort Bend County.

Residential Real Estate Council hires new CEO 

The new chief executive previously served as CEO of the Women’s Council of Realtors®. 

Christie Vu named growth and operations manager for United Real Estate’s Houston office

Vu brings 14 years of managerial and organizational experience to her new role with United, where she will focus on recruiting, compliance and growth.

PulteGroup COO to retire next year 

The Atlanta-based homebuilding giant will replace the outgoing executive with its senior vice president for field operations. 

Compass names Kalani Reelitz as new CFO

Compass has announced a new CFO: Kalani Reelitz, the former CFO and COO of Cushman & Wakefield Americas. He will be based out of Chicago.

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