Together, these hires strengthen the firm’s expertise across finance, operations, construction, and ancillary income
Fort Worth, TX (November 18, 2025) – Trademark Property Co. (Trademark), a mixed-use investor, developer, and operator, today announced the addition of three leaders to its team, including Scott Elrod as Chief Financial Officer, Erick Klafter as Senior Vice President of Property and Asset Management, and Haas Sulheri as Director of Construction.
“Trademark continues to invest in its most important asset, its people,” said Kevin Kessinger, President and COO at Trademark. “With over 70 years of combined experience, our new team members reinforce our commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and long-term growth.”
As CFO, Elrod brings to Trademark valuable industry experience, including leadership roles at CBRE, USAA, and Clarion Partners. He’s worked extensively with institutional clients and is known for his client-first approach and high-touch, personalized service. At Trademark, Elrod is focused on optimizing property accounting, reporting and leveraging technology to scale the company’s platform.
“A key differentiator for Trademark is that we are able to combine exceptional client service with innovative processes,” said Elrod. “One of our core focus areas is to elevate the property accounting function and provide a boutique concierge service to clients, while leveraging emerging technologies.”
Based in Austin, Klafter joins Trademark as SVP of Property and Asset Management, bringing more than 25 years of experience in retail and mixed-use operations. In this role, he oversees asset and property management across several key projects, including Longview Mall and Westbend, working closely with property teams and partners to ensure operational excellence and long-term success. Klafter’s career includes leadership roles at CenterCal Properties and Northwood Retail, where he oversaw major developments such as Fifth + Broadway in Nashville and Domain Northside in Austin, steered decision-making in business development, leasing, redevelopment, marketing, operations, finance and community relations.
“Shoppers today expect a great experience from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave,” said Klafter. “My goal is to deliver that through a thoughtful mix of tenants, amenities, operational excellence, and programming that align with Trademark’s purpose of enhancing communities and enriching lives.”
Earlier this year, Trademark announced the addition of Sarah Uren as Vice President of Ancillary Revenue, who previously served as Senior Director of Specialty Leasing at Washington Prime Group. In this role, Uren is spearheading the evolution of Trademark’s temporary and specialty leasing program. Together, Klafter and Uren will help drive the innovative operational and experiential strategies that define Trademark’s properties.
Additionally, Haas Sulehri joined the team in September as the Director of Construction. With previous experience at Hines and Howard Hughes Holdings, Sulehri understands the perspectives of architects, contractors, developers, and city officials, which allows him to deliver projects that meet the expectations of all stakeholders. Based in Houston, he oversees developments including Market Street – The Woodlands and La Palmera, in addition to the company’s planned Dunham Pointe and Fulshear developments. Sulehri also focuses on streamlining tenant improvement processes to deliver efficient, high-quality spaces.
“Trademark sees a real opportunity to build a best-in-class operating, development and investment platform that fills the hole left by both private equity and public company acquisitions,” said Terry Montesi, CEO of Trademark. “These premier hires accomplish that goal and position us well to be the premier boutique service provider to institutional owners and investors across the U.S.”
Trademark’s national mixed-use, retail, and institutional services portfolio includes Galleria Dallas, Left Bank, Westbend, and Alliance Town Center in Dallas-Fort Worth; Market Street – The Woodlands; Longview Mall in Longview; Anthem in Arlington; LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch in Katy; Great Hills Market & Station in Austin; the forthcoming Dunham Pointe in Cypress; La Palmera in Corpus Christi; North Point in Alpharetta, Georgia; Winter Garden Village in Winter Garden, Florida; Legacy Place in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; The Shops at Saddle Creek in Memphis; Perkins Rowe in Baton Rouge; First Street Napa in Northern California; and Zona Rosa in Kansas City, Missouri.
