DuWest Realty and DBA Commercial Real Estate recently merged to form DUWEST, bringing together two Dallas-based commercial real estate firms under one name and strengthening its platform to focus on retail and land brokerage, tenant representation, investment sales, development services, and property management across Texas.
DUWEST will be led by Managing Partners Scott Rodgers, Austin Schenkel, Perren Gasc, and Will Walters. Corey Duhon of DuWest will be taking a new advisory role as founding partner.
“From day one, our focus has been on building a best-in-class retail and land brokerage platform across Texas,” Managing Partner Scott Rodgers said in a statement. “By bringing these teams together, we are strengthening that foundation with more scale and a shared commitment to staying ahead of the curve. This merger continues to position DUWEST to be one of the most dynamic and well-regarded firms in the state.”
With 45 team members, DUWEST leases more than 500 properties totaling over 10 million square feet, serves over 50 national and regional tenant clients, and manages nearly 3.5 million square feet of retail properties across Texas.
Momentum in major Texas markets
DBA Commercial Real Estate launched in 2016 and is led by Perren Gasc and Austin Schenkel. The company’s third-party project leasing division has handled hundreds of transactions around the state, ranging from urban mixed-use projects to neighborhood shopping centers, while its tenant representation team handles site selection and real estate strategy for national, regional, and local brands—including brands like Shake Shack, Victoria’s Secret, Hibbett Sports, Pei Wei Asian Kitchen, Whitewater Car Wash, and more.
Founded in 2008, DuWest has a strong track record as a full-service retail brokerage firm with offices in each major Texas market and a history of representing notable national, local and institutional clients, the company said.
According to company leaders, the newly combined firm aims to offer “youthful but experienced leadership, engaged culture, tailored customer service and deep understanding of the economics behind retail dealmaking.”
“DUWEST represents an exciting next chapter for both firms,” said Managing Partner Austin Schenkel. “The brokerage landscape in Dallas and across Texas is hyper competitive and evolving quickly, and we saw a major opportunity to bring together two firms with similar cultures, strong client relationships and a shared drive to build something bigger. We believe this positions us to create real momentum across every major Texas market.”
Managing Partner Perren Gasc added, “We saw a clear opportunity to create something stronger together than either firm could build on its own. By combining our teams, relationships and market knowledge, DUWEST is uniquely positioned to deliver meaningful value to clients while continuing to grow our presence across the state.”
Aligned cultures and complementary strengths
In addition to its Dallas office, DuWest also has a San Antonio office, led by Managing Partner Evan Ketabchi; a Houston office, led by Partner Campbell Anderson; and an Austin office, led by Partner Jorge Rangel. As a part of this next phase, these existing offices will all be rebranded under the DUWEST name, the company said.
This merger unites two firms with similar cultures, complementary strengths, and a shared vision for growth. At a time when the brokerage ecosystem is becoming more competitive, DUWEST said it seeks to provide a more connected platform, deeper expertise, and stronger reach across Texas.
“We’ve built a strong platform since our founding in 2008, and this merger represents a natural next step in that trajectory,” said Founding Partner Corey Duhon of DuWest. “By bringing together two complementary teams with aligned values, we’re creating a stronger, more dynamic organization positioned to capitalize on new opportunities and drive continued growth. The DBA team adds a robust retail tenant representation platform, an area that meaningfully expands and complements our existing services. I’m excited to see what this combined platform can achieve in the years ahead.”
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