"Mark and Clay are very well known in this industry and have extensive experience in retail tenant representation. It is always thrilling when you have associates of this caliber join your team," says Scott Riddles, executive vice president of Staubach Retail Services.

Smith had been Cornerstone's president and CEO while Newman had acted as executive vice president. As Cornerstone, they had completed more than $100 million in shopping center sales just in the metroplex. Newman alone has finalized more than $50 million in transactions.

Among their credits is a five-year stint as Tandy Corp.'s tenant reps in a nationwide rollout for 120 leases in the US and Canada. The Smith-Newman team also has assisted in expansion programs for Bassett Furniture Direct, Mars Music, Office Depot, La-Z-Boy, Fleming Foods and Just for Feet. Staubach's current retail roster includes such tenants as AutoNation, Barnes & Noble, Disney Regional Entertainment, Gap, Garden Ridge, Old Navy, Pier 1 and Target.