**Texas People & Companies – June 6, 2025**
**MYCON General Contractors Appoints Shannon Jones as Senior Director of Field Operations**
Dallas-based MYCON General Contractors, a leading commercial construction firm, has appointed Shannon Jones as its new Senior Director of Field Operations. With over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Jones will lead the firm’s field operations team, with a focus on optimizing processes, enhancing workforce development, and driving continuous improvement across all project sites. His background includes senior roles overseeing field teams in retail, industrial, and commercial sectors.
**Cushman & Wakefield Expands Texas Capital Markets Team**
Cushman & Wakefield has announced the addition of Russell Ingrum, Jared Chua, and Matt Murphy to its Capital Markets team. Ingrum joins as Executive Vice Chairman, Chua as Executive Managing Director, and Murphy as Director. Ingrum and Murphy will be based in Dallas, while Chua joins the Houston office. The trio previously spearheaded CBRE’s Texas Capital Markets Institutional Sales team, closing more than 1,000 equity sales transactions of office buildings.
**JLL Promotes Nina Farrell to Executive Director of Government & Education Division**
Nina Farrell, CCIM, has been promoted to Executive Director within JLL’s Government and Education division, part of the Work Dynamics group. She now leads the national advisory practice, supporting federal, state, and local government agencies, transit authorities, higher education institutions, and K-12 schools. Farrell brings valuable public-sector experience, having previously served as a real estate advisor to The University of Texas System — one of the nation’s largest public university systems.
**The Maxwell Acquired by CONAM Strategic Investments Fund IV**
CONAM Strategic Investments Fund IV LP has acquired The Maxwell, a 325-unit Class A multifamily property in Frisco, Texas. Built in 2018, The Maxwell comprises three- and four-story buildings surrounding a central podium deck providing secure parking. Amenities include a resident clubhouse with a coffee bar and conference rooms, as well as a courtyard outfitted with grilling stations, fire pits, and outdoor televisions.
**Southern Cities Dominate Real Estate Metrics**
Southern migration trends continue to drive real estate momentum in cities like Dallas and Houston. Dallas–Fort Worth ranks first in the nation for potential monthly rental income, with Houston following closely behind. Houston also ranks among the top 10 U.S. markets for 2024 self-storage sales volume. Notably, 34 of the top 50 best-performing markets are located in the South, signaling the region’s continued strength in the real estate sector.
