Houston, TX, September 25, 2025 – Partners Real Estate (“Partners”), a full-service commercial real estate firm with an integrated investment, development, and leasing platform, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mitchell Hanzik as Partner and Managing Director of Development in Texas. Mr. Hanzik will oversee development and construction efforts for the firm across Texas.

“Mitchell’s experience across a wide range of product types—from mixed-use and multifamily to industrial and medical office—will be invaluable as we expand our pipeline of ground-up projects,” said Jon Silberman, CEO of Partners Real Estate. “His diverse background in development, coupled with his legal and financial expertise, makes him the perfect leader to spearhead the growth of our development platform. We are glad to welcome him to Partners in this exciting next chapter for our development business.”

Prior to joining Partners, Mr. Hanzik served as Managing Director at Allen Harrison Company where he led the company’s development and construction functions. Before his tenure at Allen Harrison, Mr. Hanzik was a developer in the MidAtlantic office of Trammell Crow Company and began his career as an attorney in the Real Estate and Banking & Finance sections at Kelly, Hart & Hallman. Mr. Hanzik earned an MBA from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Washington and Lee University.

“I’m honored to join a firm with the reputation of Partners,” said Mr. Hanzik. “The opportunity to lead and grow the development team, and to work alongside an exceptional group of professionals across Partners’ robust platform, is truly a privilege. I look forward to delivering best-in-class projects that create lasting value for our clients and the communities we serve.”

The Partners Development team has an established track record of success, with a portfolio of 18 projects representing over $371 million in developments, and 1.8 million+ sq. ft. of completed building space on 185 acres. Notable projects include industrial development within the 755-acre Rail Logistics Park in Taylor, Texas; the Easton Park Medical Center, a medical retail development in Austin, Texas; and the Blueridge BW8 industrial development in Southwest Houston.