Newmark Hires Agency Leasing Specialists in Dallas

Bolstering Industrial and Office Teams with New Hires

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Newmark, a leading commercial real estate firm, has hired three agency leasing specialists - Dalton Knipe, Weston King, and Lauren (Halstedt) Esquivel - as Directors in its Dallas office. The new hires will bolster Newmark's industrial and office capabilities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.

Why it matters

The additions of Knipe, King, and Esquivel to Newmark's Dallas team will help the firm expand its industrial agency leasing business and grow its office agency presence in the region. This move aligns with Newmark's strategy to deliver integrated solutions and broaden its service offerings to better serve existing clients and pursue new business opportunities across the industrial and office sectors.

The details

Knipe and King will specialize in industrial agency leasing throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, working closely with Newmark's Industrial Capital Markets and Tenant Representation teams. Esquivel, with over 15 years of office leasing experience, will help expand the company's office agency presence in Dallas while collaborating with the Office Capital Markets and Property Management teams.

  • Newmark announced the new hires on February 23, 2026.

The players

Newmark

A world leader in commercial real estate, providing a comprehensive suite of services and products to clients across the industry spectrum.

Dalton Knipe

A new Director at Newmark's Dallas office, specializing in industrial agency leasing in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.

Weston King

A new Director at Newmark's Dallas office, specializing in industrial agency leasing in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.

Lauren (Halstedt) Esquivel

A new Director at Newmark's Dallas office, with over 15 years of experience in office leasing and will help expand the company's office agency presence in Dallas.

Ran Holman

Executive Vice President and Southeast Market Leader at Newmark.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited to welcome Dalton, Weston and Lauren to Newmark. Their collective expertise enhances how we service and support our existing clients and positions us to pursue new business opportunities across both the industrial and office sectors in Dallas-Fort Worth.”

— Ran Holman, Executive Vice President, Southeast Market Leader (Newmark)

“Newmark's collaborative platform and entrepreneurial approach create an exciting opportunity for us to expand the industrial agency business in Dallas.”

— Dalton Knipe (Newmark)

“We look forward to working alongside the broader Newmark team to deliver strategic, client-focused solutions and drive even greater value across the region.”

— Weston King (Newmark)

“I'm excited to join Newmark and to continue growing my office agency practice alongside such a strong and experienced team. The firm's integrated capabilities and commitment to client service align perfectly with how I approach the business.”

— Lauren (Halstedt) Esquivel (Newmark)

The takeaway

Newmark's strategic hiring of experienced agency leasing specialists in Dallas demonstrates the firm's commitment to expanding its industrial and office capabilities in the region. The new hires will help Newmark deliver integrated solutions and drive greater value for its clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.