Woodmont's projects encompass all sectors, except multifamily and that is not expected to change. The Dallas-Ft. Worth's retail and industrial sectors are running fairly neck and neck, with the industrial market holding "a very small margin," Mower assesses of the region that is still reeling from being recently classified as "at risk" by the FDIC for overbuilding. Mower, like others, disputes that labeling, citing the region's prevailing high absorption rates. The absence of high-tech capabilities in many buildings--a situation being rectified on a daily basis--is the only reason there is a current excess office inventory, she says.

Woodmont has been particularly focused of late on the retail sector, steering the Staples Co. on its inroad to Texas. The first Staples has opened in Las Colinas and many more stores are planned, says Mower.

Mower has served as president and COO of Woodmont Property Management Co. since February, responsible for day-to-day operations and national development. Prior to joining Woodmont, she had been vice president for Insignia Financial Group Inc. where she oversaw national business development and internal marketing training and was involved with contract negotiations, portfolio takeovers and other real estate transactions. She is a 17-year veteran of the North Texas commercial real estate industry.