HOUSTON--The Richland Cos. recently announced two new additions to its Houston office, Britta Clayton as property manager and Lesley Howes as executive assistant to the president and CEO.

“These are exciting times for Richland: new headquarters, new employees and new acquisitions,” The Richland Cos. president and CEO Edna Meyer-Nelson told GlobeSt.com. “We are continually searching for fresh, exceptional talent such as Britta and Lesley and will continue to bring in additional employees as we find those that we feel embody the Richland philosophy of experience, foresight and the commitment to deliver. We welcome both of them into the Richland family and look forward to them being a part of our continued growth.”

As property manager for The Richland Cos., Clayton joins the Richland Property Management division, overseeing the day-to-day operations across Richland's Houston and Nashville, TN portfolio. Clayton's direct supervisor, Mickey Meyer-Sturgis, is vice president of leasing and redevelopment and director of construction management.

“The addition of Britta as a property manager is a sign of the ongoing expansion Richland is going through and she is a welcome addition to our team. Her diverse background in real estate marketing, leasing and property management will benefit Richland, our investors and our tenants as we continue to grow,” says Meyer-Sturgis.

Clayton brings a wealth of real estate knowledge to The Richland Companies, having previously worked with firms such as Jones Lang LaSalle, Coldwell Banker, CB Richard Ellis, Anchor Development and RE/MAX in various capacities including property management, leasing and marketing.

The Richland Cos.' team has over 25 years of expertise in retail, industrial, office and office/flex management.