**Texas People & Companies – March 28, 2025**
Several key real estate and development firms across Texas have announced major personnel moves this week, with new hires bringing a wealth of experience and strategic insights to their respective organizations.
– **Peter Cavazos** has joined Trademark Property Company as Vice President of Asset Management. Cavazos brings a deep background in retail and capital markets, having previously worked with Spirit Realty, RPT Realty, and Weitzman. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Capital Markets at Dalfen Industrial, where he managed a $2.5 billion loan portfolio comprising 46 loans across 144 properties.
– **Chris Wadley** has been named Vice Chairman at Newmark. Based in Houston, Wadley is recognized as one of the nation’s top advisors in healthcare and medical real estate. In this new role, he will guide health systems and medical companies in areas such as real estate strategy, development, leasing, and property management. Previously, Wadley led the Healthcare and Life Sciences division for the central U.S. at JLL.
– **Evan McKee** has taken on the role of Chief Operating Officer for Suffolk’s Dallas/Fort Worth operations. McKee brings a strong background in healthcare, higher education, and commercial projects. He will be instrumental in expanding Suffolk’s footprint across a variety of sectors, including life sciences, adaptive reuse, and occupied renovations. Suffolk is currently overseeing renovations at the University of Texas at Dallas Research Operations Center and DFW Terminal C.
– **Christopher “Tex” Cauthen** has joined CP Group as Senior Vice President. Based in Dallas, Cauthen will lead acquisitions, developments, and operations in the Southwest, covering markets in Texas, Colorado, and Arizona. He previously worked with Harwood International as Vice President of Acquisitions and Capital Markets, where he closed $900 million in transactions and managed a portfolio exceeding two million square feet. Cauthen has also held leadership positions at Cushman & Wakefield.
These strategic moves signal ongoing growth and evolution within Texas’ real estate sector, as companies position themselves for continued success in expanding markets.
