Office Location: Dallas

Fun Fact: He is a member of the Texas Association Sports Officials Hall of Honor for basketball officiating.

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Dr. Cothrum serves as President of Masterplan and LaBarba Permit Service. He joined Masterplan in 2003 as a consultant supporting hundreds of business owners and municipalities prior to assuming his current role in 2009.  

Throughout his career, Dr. Cothrum has worked on numerous politically charged and technically difficult cases. He directed the efforts on Rosewood Court, many types of multi-family projects, and self-storage locations. Over the past decade, he and Karl Crawley, Executive Director – Texas, have worked more cases in Oaklawn and Dallas Uptown than any others.  

He is responsible for consulting with and advising clients on requirements for zoning and permit applications for various area municipalities. His practice includes significant experience in public presentations before community groups, municipal boards, commissions, and councils concerning zoning changes, variances, and plats.  

Dr. Cothrum typically assists clients from due diligence and site selection through the entire zoning and building permit process, culminating with a certificate of occupancy.  

He was previously a tenured professor in the University of Texas System. He received a doctorate from Texas Christian University and completed postdoctoral work at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He is also an alumni member of Leadership Dallas.  

With a great passion and commitment to serving the community, Dr. Cothrum spends his spare time supporting numerous non-profit organizations. He places an active role through his involvement as a member of the Board of Directors of Dallas Academy, the McWhiney Foundation, City Hospital at White Rock, C.C. Young Senior Living, and is the President of the Highland Park Education Foundation.  

Office Location: Dallas

Fun Fact: Karl’s grandfather, Karl F. Hoefle, was director of Dallas Water Utilities during the drought of the 1950’s and was instrumental in having water piped from the Red River to Dallas to keep the city supplied.

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Mr. Crawley currently serves as the Executive Director – Texas for Masterplan, overseeing the operations for the firm. Karl joined Masterplan in 1998 and over the past 24 years has helped hundreds of clients across Texas with their zoning and land use needs. A resident of the Dallas area for more than 40 years and a Dallas ISD alumni, Mr. Crawley is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a master’s degree in urban planning.  

He has developed Comprehensive Plan documents for several small Texas cities, developed several hundred single-family residential lots in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and has been involved with zoning projects from both the public and private sector sides.  

Mr. Crawley has been the most frequent presenter at the Oaklawn Committee over the past decade and has developed an expertise in the Dallas Development Code.  

Prior to joining Masterplan, Mr. Crawley was the Senior Zoning Planner for the City of Dallas. His involvement with the city of Dallas included working on several large private development projects and the initial DART rail line.  

During his tenure with the City of Dallas, he was also the Intown Housing Director and was instrumental in obtaining federal loan approval for the initial development of housing in downtown Dallas.  

Since joining Masterplan, Mr. Crawley has been involved in all aspects of obtaining approval for development projects throughout North Texas as well as the approval of all Dallas ISD projects for the past three bond programs.  

He previously served as Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Rowlett. He currently serves as President of the Rowlett Housing Finance Corporation  

Office Location: Dallas

Fun Fact: She had a flag flown over the US Capitol in her honor.

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As Operations Director at Masterplan, Nicolle oversees the management and operations for our five Texas offices. Her role is to ensure that we are able to achieve successful client outcomes in a way that is efficient and effective.

She is known for her ability to lead high-performing teams, as well as her deep commitment to carrying out client and stakeholder needs. She accomplishes this by collaborating with everyone on her team and making sure everyone has the support they need to do their best work.

She received her B.A.s from Texas Tech University in marketing and management before eventually leading the marketing efforts for a global logistics firm with 36 offices across North America and sales teams located around the world. In 2016, she made the move to join the AEC industry and has worked with some of the top Fortune 500 companies in Texas.   

Nicolle is passionate about supporting her community and is an active member of the Dallas Regional Chamber. She is extremely pro-coffee and in her spare time can be found loitering at coffee shops around Dallas-Fort Worth with her husband, Chad. 

Office Location: Austin

Fun Fact: Before settling in Austin in 2006, Karen resided or worked in 13 different Texas cities, providing her with a general familiarity in many of the communities that Masterplan serves.

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A long-time central Texas land use and zoning leader, Karen Wunsch brings more than 25 years of real estate industry experience and leadership to her role as Managing Director of Masterplan’s Austin office. Since joining Masterplan in 2014, she has helped clients navigate zoning, platting, and permitting processes to get projects approved and completed.   

Mrs. Wunsch’s local experience and knowledge allows Masterplan to provide Austin area clients with the same quality of service that has established the company’s reputation for customer satisfaction over the past 40 years.  

She began her career in municipal government working for planning departments in Houston and Garland, which provided an opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of land use planning and development.  

After relocating to Austin in 2006, Mrs. Wunsch worked as a planner and client services manager for Pate Engineers, which gave her an even greater appreciation for how to manage the physical, political, and economic influences that impact the business of land development.  

After leaving Pate Engineers, she continued to provide clients with zoning, platting, and land development services by starting her own business.  

Mrs. Wunsch continues to offer these services to clients, existing and new, along with the additional expertise, resources, and institutional knowledge of the Masterplan team. She has done zoning and land use throughout the state of Texas. She is also actively involved in numerous industry organizations including Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW), the Texas Chapter of American Planning Association (APA), American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), and Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA).

Office Location: Dallas

Fun Fact: Lee climbed Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa.

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Senior Advisor, Lee M. Kleinman, currently provides Masterplan with companywide leadership and client support based on his in-depth experience working at City Hall. For nearly 15 years, Lee has worked at the City of Dallas as a Council Member and on the Park Board, making him extremely qualified in supporting clients who are seeking government approvals. Before joining Masterplan, Mr. Kleinman began his professional career as a principal entrepreneur for high-growth and startup companies in the cellular and software industries. He brings excellent experience in lobbying and has worked directly with the Texas Legislature in Austin, Texas and the U.S. Legislature in Washington D.C., as well as many local government organizations.

Lee received his B.A. in Economics and Psychology from Pitzer College and, after 10 years of business experience, earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University.

When he is not in the office, Lee can often be found traveling to new places around the world. He has been to all 7 continents and some of his favorite destinations are Cuba, Viet Nam, Patagonia, and Antarctica. He has also had the opportunity to witness Silver Back Gorillas in Rwanda as well as Polar Bears and Northern Lights in Canada. In his spare time, Mr. Kleinman also enjoys staying active by biking, snow skiing, photography, and hiking various trails.

Office Location: Dallas

Fun Fact: Before settling in Plano in 2013, Kiesha resided or worked in 15 different Texas cities, providing her with a general familiarity in many of the communities that Masterplan serves.

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Ms. Kay joined Masterplan in July 2019 after a long career working for the City of Dallas as the Chief Planner for the Sustainable Development and Construction Department. Her experience with the City of Dallas and her graduate-level education from Texas A&M University bring new ideas and insight to Masterplan. She has several years of proven experience working for local governments and serving community organizations, development professionals, architects/engineers, and others engaged in urban planning and development.  

Kiesha is customer service-driven and has a proven track record of effective communication with the public, municipal executives, and large-scale developers. She has senior-level professional experience in public speaking and information presentation in public hearings to elected officials and senior-level management. Kiesha brings a new perspective and enthusiasm to Masterplan and is ready to help with your project needs.  

Office Location: Dallas

Fun Fact: Ethel has never met a stranger. If she has met a stranger, they haven’t remained a stranger for long. Her laid-back personality makes her a quick friend to those in both her personal and professional life.

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Since joining Masterplan in 2017, Mrs. Green has worked closely with the firm’s clients to improve execution and drive project efficiency on highly complex accounts. Bringing 34 years of experience with the City of Dallas, she specializes in permit processing, certificate of occupancy, and zoning-related solutions.  

Her entire career was in City of Dallas Building Inspection where she started when she was a VOE student. She worked her way up the ranks, starting as a secretary, then permit clerk, and on to senior plans examiner reviewing residential and commercial plans.  

 Later she served as Assistant Manager of the One Stop Permit Center. In her last position as Multi-Technical Manager, she oversaw the staff of the Residential Team and the Conservation District Senior Planners. Today, Ethel’s deep technical understanding of City of Dallas land use and zoning is something clients have come to count on in this continuously evolving market.   

Office Location: Dallas

Fun Fact: Andrew is an avid snowboarder and has visited all ten ski resorts in New Mexico.

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Andrew Ruegg joined Masterplan in November 2019. He previously worked with the City of Dallas, Sustainable Development & Construction Department for 3.5 years managing zoning cases, leading neighborhood and community outreach meetings, and working with City staff and stakeholders for development code amendments.   

Andrew has experience overseeing complex and politically charged zoning cases and understands the dynamics of diverse stakeholder needs in any given project. His understanding of working with local governments allows him to provide an expert level of service on all project matters. Andrew has worked in various planning and research-based roles with the City of Fort Worth Police Department, City of Arlington – Research and Analytics Group, and City of Frisco Development Services.   

Andrew has a passion for urban planning and the development of cities. Most recently, he has become a Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS) and is certified to review accessibility on plans, newly constructed buildings, and renovations. His professional experience and graduate level education brings insightful knowledge and ideas to Masterplan.  

Office Location: Dallas

Fun Fact: In her spare time, she enjoys running and has recently started trail running with Team Dirt and Vert.

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Danielle R. Mathews joined Masterplan in 2021. She previously worked with the City of Arlington and the City of Dallas as an expert of zoning and land use regulations. With nearly 10 years of experience in the development industry, she is adept at managing her client’s zoning, land use, and permitting needs.   

In Danielle’s role, she is responsible for interpreting municipal codes, drafting planning and zoning commission and Board of Adjustment presentations, reviewing development and site plans, and managing the permitting process on behalf of clients.  

Office Location: Frisco

Fun Fact: Amy loves to travel anywhere with white sand and clear water.

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Amy Mathews joined the Masterplan team in July 2022, where she works as a Senior Consultant. Amy is responsible for Due Diligence, Urban Planning, Zoning and Land Use, and Development Codes. With roughly 22 years of experience, she is well versed in municipal development & redevelopment, ordinance writing, working with elected officials on land use planning projects, and much more.  

Amy received her Bachelor of Science degree in Geography from the University of Alabama. Before joining Masterplan, she worked for the County of San Diego as an Urban Planner, and worked for the Cities of Little Elm, Rowlett, Flower Mound, Frisco, Richardson, and DeSoto in various roles such as, City Planner, Senior Planner, Planning Manager, and Planning & Zoning Manager.  

In her free time, she enjoys going on cruises and traveling to Disney and various beaches. She also spends her time going to FC Dallas games with her husband, Bo, and daughter, Cass.  

Office Location: Dallas

Fun Fact: Wilson is a music buff and enjoys collecting vinyl records, going to concerts, and discovering new artists to listen to.

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Wilson Kerr joined the Masterplan team in July 2022, where he works as a consultant. He is responsible for reviewing & consulting on economic development opportunities, creating market studies & industry profile reports, and presenting & advocating for projects at public meetings on behalf of clients.  

Before joining Masterplan, Wilson worked for the Town of Addison as an Economic Development Manager and for the City of Garland as a Project Management Analyst. With 6 years of experience in economic development and city planning, he is an expert in identifying market and industry trends within cities and identifying community specific target industry sectors that both complement existing businesses and residents & also increase economic prosperity.  

Wilson received his Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship and Music from the University of Oklahoma and continued his higher education at Ohio State University, receiving his Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning.  

Outside of work, he enjoys cycling, going to movies, hiking, cooking, and spending time with his wife, dog, and cat.  

Office Location: Austin

Fun Fact: Daisy lived in Germany and knows how to speak German, Spanish & English.

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Daisy Marquez joined the Masterplan team in June 2022, where she works as a Development Associate in our Austin office. She is responsible for managing zoning projects, identifying creative planning solutions, performing planning studies, and conducting research.

Over the past two years, she has gained city planning experience in municipalities in both California and Texas. She has worked for the Cities of Bryan, Texas; Del Mar, California; and Huntsville, Texas. In these roles, she gained experience from writing staff reports, working the planning desk, and conducting affordable housing solution research.   

Daisy attended the University of California San Diego where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies. She then continued her higher education at Texas A&M University where she received her Master’s in Urban Planning. She got into the planning profession because she believes that planners can make a difference in communities and make a faster impact than politics.  

Outside of work, Daisy enjoys spending time with her husband and four pets. She also enjoys gardening and roller skating.  

Office Location: Dallas

Fun Fact: Shalondria’s favorite past time activity is swimming!

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Shalondria is the Community Liaison for Masterplan. In her role, she is responsible for executing tasks related to neighbor and community outreach, as well as how Masterplan can assist in supporting those initiatives. By utilizing multiple forms of communication and outreach, she strives to make projects more transparent. Additionally, she builds strong working relationships with community leaders by meeting monthly with commissioners and hosting city leaders at job sites. 

Ms. Galimore is a graduate of E & K Vocational Nursing School in Dallas. She enjoys time off by cooking delicious meals or swimming in the pool while she’s not in the office. Serving others is also something she is passionate about and she enjoys doing so in her community. Shalondria serves on various non-profit boards, Executive Director of the Melissa Pierce Project, Inc., president of Dallas South Lions Club, and chairman of Precinct #3045.

Office Location: Dallas

Fun Fact: Vivian has lived in 4 different cities in her lifetime.

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Vivian Quintero joined Masterplan in 2021  and began working on a wide range of customer support initiatives. Vivian has primarily focused on client contracts and enhancing processes in order to provide new clients with an exceptional experience. Through her involvement with the Dallas Regional Chamber Young Professionals and the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association, she also exhibits a dedication and passion for supporting the community. 

She received her B.S. from The University of Texas at Austin in communication and leadership with a minor in business. Vivian also made the Dean’s list twice during her college career and graduated with a 4.0 major GPA and a 3.6 cumulative GPA. She spends most of her free time taking walks with her Boxer-Lab mix, Duke, who is 5-years-old. She is also very passionate about weightlifting at the local gym. When traveling to new cities, Vivian strives to try as many local coffee shops as she can during her trip.

Office Location: Dallas

Fun Fact: Michelle enjoys singing.

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Michelle Roberts joined the Masterplan team in June 2022, where she works as an Accounts Receivable Specialist in our Dallas office. She is responsible for process improvement, collections, communication with clients and other departments, resolving issues, and reporting. Her favorite aspect of her role has been getting on the ground floor with AR development and being able to be a part of moving the company forward.  

Michelle received her Bachelor’s degree in management from Saint Leo University in Florida. She previously worked for T-Mobile-MetroPCS and General Datatech where she gained valuable skills such as account reconciliation, cross-functional training, communication with government agencies, and maintaining AR records.  

In her free time, she enjoys being a host to friends & family for various events such as birthday celebrations, holidays, brunch, and game nights.  

Office Location: Dallas

Fun Fact: Christy went fishing on the Amazon River. While on the trip the guide’s thumb was bitten off by a piranha! Don’t worry, their guide survived.

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Christy Lancaster worked for Masterplan in its infancy, then returned in 2016 as account manager, working closely with clients and Masterplan consultants. Before coming to Masterplan, Christy worked in commercial real estate for 40+ years, working with clients in retail, office, and shopping centers. Being a lifelong Dallas resident, partnered with her local knowledge, she has been a true solutions-oriented asset for those she works with. 

Christy left the corporate world to work for a nonprofit, The Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC), where she was its first employee ever hired and oversaw the renovations and construction of the DCAC facilities. Once the facility was built, she worked on day-to-day operations but quickly realized she was drawn to the therapeutic side of what DCAC offered. Christy went back to grad school and received her master’s in clinical psychology. Upon graduation, she worked with child abuse and domestic violence agencies and programs in the area.  

She returned to the family business, Masterplan, to work alongside her mother and cousin, Dallas Cothrum, in 2016. With a passion for helping others, she enjoys working closely with clients to ensure all projects are to their satisfaction. As a finance major, she puts her expertise to work as she handles most account matters.