➤ Realty Austin, one of the city’s largest residential real estate firms, has found its first CEO in Gabe Richter.
Head of technology at the firm since 2018, Richter led the development team that went on to implement Realty Austin’s expansion brand, Realty San Antonio.
The company is establishing its leadership as it continues to expand its services.
“Gabe Richter’s pragmatic and sensible approach, combined with his market experience and knowledge in the real estate tech space makes for a solid decision,” said Realty Austin co-owner Yvette Flores, who will continue to play an active role in the company alongside fellow owner Jonathan Boatwright.
Realty Austin also appointed Jolene Weinstein as senior vice president of sales, Penelope Kemper as president of finance and human resources, Amanda Dudley as vice president of talent selection, and Kara Jones as vice president of marketing.
Realty Austin generates about $5.5 billion in sales annually and has over 250 employees statewide, according to a news release.
➤ Dallas-based S2 Capital has added Patrick Connell to serve as its new head of capital formation and investor relations.
Connell previously worked as managing director and head of capital raising at New York-based L&L Holding Company, as well as principal of fundraising and investor relations at Riverstone Holdings, also based in New York.
He will continue to lead fundraising efforts as well as manage S2’s global investor relationships.
➤ Brian Capp has been named investment analyst for Holt Lunsford Commercial Investments.
Prior to joining HLCI, Brian worked as an intern for financial services at global banking firm BTIG as well as gaming and entertainment company Bally’s Corporation.
He will be responsible for underwriting and evaluating potential HLCI investments, supporting the execution of team transactions, and utilizing data analysis to monitor industry trends.
➤ JLL appointed Louis Rosenthal as executive managing director, based in Houston, to lead the firm’s energy and renewables practice group, advising industries on optimizing their real estate portfolios.
He will succeed international director Bruce Rutherford, who has led the energy and renewables group for the past nine years.
“Louis has deep experience in representing and advising companies in the energy, renewables and utilities industries, and I know our clients are in good hands,” Rutherford said.