North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors (NTCAR)

Meet, Katherine Jessen Pool, a Senior Advisor at Citadel Partners, where she specializes in office and industrial brokerage. With seven years of experience in commercial real estate, Katherine has honed her expertise in building relationships with prospective clients and providing strategic real estate advice. Her role involves offering market insights and facilitating transactions that position her clients for success, making her a valued asset in the industry. Katherine’s journey in real estate began after an unfulfilling stint as an Exhibitions Coordinator for a fine art company right out of college. A transformative breakfast meeting with Scott Morse inspired her to pursue a career rather than just a job. This pivotal moment led her to join Citadel Partners, where she has since thrived. Her involvement with NTCAR has further enriched her professional life; she currently serves as the President of the Young Professionals Forum (YPF) after holding previous positions as the Philanthropy Chair and Events Chair. These roles have allowed her to cultivate invaluable connections and contribute to the growth of her peers. Her favorite NTCAR events are the YPF Up Close & Personals where she gets the opportunity to learn from experts in the real estate field. What Katherine loves most about commercial real estate is witnessing the growth of her clients’ businesses. She finds it incredibly fulfilling to assist small companies in navigating their first experiences with space acquisition, from identifying suitable offices to expanding into larger warehouses. Being in Tenant Representation gives her a unique vantage point to be a part of their success stories, reinforcing her passion for the field! Outside of work, Katherine enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending quality time with her husband, Ryan, and their dog, Penny. Her belief in the importance of surrounding oneself with positive and ethical individuals continues to guide her both personally and professionally. As she advises newcomers to the industry, finding a supportive community can make all the difference in navigating the challenges and triumphs of commercial real estate! #memberspotlight #ntcar #northtexascommercialassociationofrealtors #realtor #realtors #cre #commercialrealestate #northtexas #YPF

Throwback to an unforgettable day at our September Golf Tournament, hosted by the NTCAR Young Professionals Forum! 🌟 Over 200 commercial real estate professionals hit the greens, connecting with industry leaders and building lasting relationships. We’re already looking forward to next year! 🙌⛳ Special thank you to out title sponsor McKinney Economic Development Corporation! #tbt #NTCAR #golftournament #golf #tournament #youngprofessionals #ntcar #northtexascommercialassociationofrealtors #realtor #realtors #cre #commercialrealestate #northtexas

Join us on November 7 for a post-election discussion with Ray Washburne as we explore the potential impacts of the new presidential administration on the commercial real estate industry and gain insights into how upcoming changes could reshape the market landscape. Don’t miss out—REGISTER NOW at www.ntcar.org! #PostElectionTalk #CommercialRealEstate #MarketInsights #RayWashburne #NTCAR #RealEstateNews #ntcar #northtexascommercialassociationofrealtors #realtor #realtors #cre #commercialrealestate #northtexas #election #postelection #converstation #president #presidential Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services CBRE Frost Granite Properties Highland Builders, Inc. KBC Advisors Velocis Colliers Dogwood Commercial Fischer Henry S. Miller Holt Lunsford Commercial Hudson Peters Commercial Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate Services Ryan Companies US, Inc. Younger Partners

Last week, we had the incredible opportunity to dive into the vibrant evolution of the Design District at 'The Design District: Evolution of a Vision'! 🌆✨ From its industrial roots to a bustling hub of creativity and commerce, we explored the past and future of this dynamic neighborhood. Huge thank you to Mike Ablon, Nick Badovinus, Chas Martin, Angela Hahn, and Shannon Wynne for sharing your invaluable insights! We’re grateful for the connections made and excited for what’s next in Dallas’ real estate and design revolution! 🛠️💡 #ntcar #northtexascommercialassociationofrealtors #realtor #realtors #cre #commercialrealestate #northtexas#DesignDistrict #DallasInnovation #CreativeCommerce #evolution #vision #retailevent #event Elizabeth Fulton Sharon Herrin John O'Neal Donna Stiles, CCIM

We’re excited to introduce Steve O’Neill, our October Member Spotlight! A proud native Texan, Steve graduated from Richardson High School and earned his degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Steve is a newcomer to the commercial real estate industry, having recently joined his brother Jim at OnWorks, an innovative architecture and interior design firm with offices in Dallas and Houston. Before entering commercial real estate, Steve spent 15 years in technology sales with NCR and AT&T, followed by a decade at Microsoft in software and consulting services. His transition to commercial real estate was inspired by his belief that the market is on the brink of significant transformation. He envisions a future where advanced analytics, data science, artificial intelligence, and property intelligence become standard in the industry. Active in the community, Steve regularly attends NTCAR’s Independent Broker Alliance (IBA) meetings, where he gains valuable insights and networks with fellow real estate professionals and contractors. While Steve attends most other NTCAR events, you will most likely find him on the other side of the registration table as a NTCAR volunteer. Outside of his professional endeavors, Steve enjoys playing golf, cheering for the Texas Longhorns and the Mavericks, and spending quality time with family and friends. We are lucky to have Steve as one of our members and are excited to see what the commercial real estate world has in-store for him! #NTCAR #realestate #member #memberspotlight #CRE #commercialrealestate

The Newlywed Game: Office Edition was an unforgettable evening! 🌟 We had a blast learning from Ryan Evanich, Chris Murphy, Travis Boothe, and Bill Cawley with a game-show flair! Special thanks to Kristi (Torkildson) Waddell for being an incredible host. 🙌 #ntcar #realestate #cre #commercialrealestate #office #officeevent #newlywedgame #newlywed #leasing #tenantrepresentation #capitalmarkets #ownership Ray Eckenrode Sara Fredericks

Our Board of Directors had the honor of presenting a $7,500 donation to the Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital! These funds were raised through our annual Clay Shoot. We are proud to support such a fantastic organization through our events and appreciate all our members that attend! This donation contributes to over $92,000 that NTCAR has donated to Scottish Rite, and we look forward to making more donations in the future. #ntcar #northtexas #commercialrealestate #realestate #commercial #scottishrite #childrenshospital #socttishritehospital #donation #philanthropy #charity #charitable #philanthropic #clayshoot #board #boardofdirectors Ray Eckenrode George Ndegwa Donna Stiles, CCIM Canon Shoults Preston Taylor Andrew Boster Elizabeth Fulton Sara Fredericks John O'Neal Phillip Rosenfeld Matt Hyman Richmond Collinsworth Holland Morris Katherine Pool Ken Reimer David Schnitzer, CCIM Michael Kaplan Timothy Veler, CCIM

The Young Professionals Forum had a fantastic time at last week’s Up Close & Personal event with Allen Gump, SIOR, CCIM! 🌟 His stories—from navigating challenges in his career to sharing invaluable life lessons—were both inspiring and eye-opening. We loved hearing about his journey and the wisdom he gained along the way. A huge shoutout to Katherine Pool of Citadel Partners and Bryce Adams of Holt Lunsford for their fantastic moderation, keeping the conversation engaging and insightful! 🙌✨ #YoungProfessionals #Networking #Inspiration #AllenGump #ntcar #realestate #commercialrealestate #dallasrealestate #commercial #young #youngprofessional #YPF #upcloseandpersonal #upclose #personal

Don’t miss out on the Newlywed Game: Office Edition! Commercial Real Estate requires collaboration – much like a marriage - and we are putting the Office Industry in the spotlight with some common partnerships: Leasing (Ryan Evanich, Stream Realty Partners) vs. Capital Markets (Chris Murphy, Newmark) Tenant Rep (Travis Boothe, Cushman & Wakefield) vs. Ownership (Bill Cawley, Cawley Partners) We’ll talk to the representatives from each practice area about how they make a deal work, navigating complex transactions, competing priorities from the other side of the table, and how they foster successful partnerships. Registration is available online NOW at www.ntcar.org/office. #ntcar #realestate #cre #commercialrealestate #office #officeevent #newlywedgame #newlywed #leasing #tenantrepresentation #capitalmarkets #ownership

Thrilled to share that some of our NTCAR leadership had the privilege of attending TREC Fight Night last week! It’s an honor to support our fellow commercial real estate organizations and connect with our community. Here’s to collaboration and growth! 🥊🏙️ #fightnight #ntcar #leadership #trec #community #cre #commercialrealestate #realestate #dfw Lynn Dowdle John O'Neal Elizabeth Fulton Ray Eckenrode Allyson Yost, SIOR Greg Cannon