Dallas-based DuWest Realty and DBA Commercial Real Estate merged to form DUWEST, uniting two well-respected commercial real estate firms under one name and creating a stronger statewide platform focused 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, Will Walters and Evan Ketabchi. Corey Duhon of DuWest will be taking a new advisory role as Founding Partner.
DBA Commercial Real Estate, started in 2016, is headquartered in Dallas and is led by Perren Gasc and Austin Schenkel. The company’s third-party project leasing division has handled hundreds of transactions across the state of Texas, 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.
With 45 team members, DUWEST leases more than 500 properties totaling over 10 million square feet, represents in excess of 50 national and regional tenant clients, and manages nearly 3.5 million square feet of retail properties across the state.
“From day one, our focus has been on building a best-in-class retail and land brokerage platform across Texas,” said Managing Partner Scott Rodgers. “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.”
Founded in 2008, DuWest has built a strong reputation as a full-service retail brokerage firm with offices in each major Texas market and a track record of representing notable national, local and institutional clients. According to company leadership, the newly combined firm aims to be recognized for its youthful but experienced leadership, engaged culture, tailored customer service and deep understanding of the economics behind retail dealmaking.
