Stream Realty, Populous, Woodfield Announce New Hires

Firms expand teams in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, and Charleston

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Stream Realty Partners has expanded its Washington, D.C. services with the hiring of Lou Christopher, Jordan Brainard, and Asher Inman from CBRE. Populous has opened a new office in Atlanta, led by industry veterans Rob Svedberg and Lee Pollock. Woodfield Development has appointed Tyler Butterworth as vice president of asset management.

Why it matters

These new hires and office openings demonstrate the continued growth and expansion of these real estate firms as they look to strengthen their presence in key markets across the country.

The details

Stream Realty Partners has brought on Christopher, Brainard, and Inman to focus on office tenant representation in the D.C. market. Populous has opened its 16th office in the Americas, located in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward neighborhood, and tapped Svedberg and Pollock to lead the new location. Woodfield Development has appointed Butterworth to oversee areas like leasing, property repositioning, and portfolio performance for the firm's national multifamily investments.

  • Stream Realty Partners expanded its Washington, D.C. team in February 2026.
  • Populous opened its new Atlanta office in February 2026.
  • Woodfield Development appointed Tyler Butterworth as vice president of asset management in February 2026.

The players

Stream Realty Partners

A Dallas-based real estate firm that has expanded its Washington, D.C. services.

Populous

A global designer of sports, entertainment, and convention venues that has opened a new office in Atlanta.

Woodfield Development

A national multifamily investment firm that has appointed a new vice president of asset management.

Lou Christopher

An executive vice chairman and partner who joined Stream Realty Partners from CBRE.

Jordan Brainard

A managing director and vice chairman who joined Stream Realty Partners from CBRE.

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