DALLAS, TX — Stream Realty Partners promotes the Executive Managing Director of its Dallas-Fort Worth market to serve as the firm's next Chief Operating Officer.

In his new role as COO, Blake Kendrick will help drive alignment, process, and profitability across the company's 14 markets while continuing to manage the Dallas and Fort Worth operations. He will work alongside President Chris Jackson on the firm's vision and growth strategy, which includes plans to continue expanding across new markets and business lines. Kendrick will transition into the new role over the next few months as current COO Liz Sheff prepares to retire after more than 12 years at Stream and 32 years in the commercial real estate industry.

Among Kendrick's top priorities are ensuring that infrastructure will handle the firm's projected growth while maintaining and highlighting its distinct culture with strategic internal and external messaging across all business lines.

"Blake is a forward-thinking, empathetic leader who understands the values and culture of Stream," Jackson said. "He's trusted and respected by all our leaders and, most importantly, by the people he will be working closely with to guide our growth and success. I'm looking forward to seeing him build on the successes of Liz and her team while finding new ways to serve our employees and customers."

Kendrick joined Stream as a member of the Dallas industrial team after graduating from Texas A&M University in 2006 with a master's degree. During his tenure, he has held several leadership positions across the company in addition to being one of the top industrial brokers in the DFW market.