Jim launched Pritchard Associates in 1994 to provide project management assistance to companies and commercial real estate developers across the nation. As President of the company, Jim continues to maintain a very hands-on role in the company’s projects and in the development of the team. Prior to founding Pritchard Associates, Jim spent 10 years at Trammell Crow, rising to the position of Executive Vice President of the Design and Construction Group. His expertise and character are evident in the lasting relationships he has developed with clients, general contractors, architects, city officials, and peers over the past 35 years.

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 1980
Registered Engineer: State of Texas
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
American Concrete Institute (ACI)
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)
Camp John Marc Board Member
University of Texas Medical Branch Development Board Member (UTMB)

A 2019 addition to the staff at Pritchard Associates, Dakhil previously worked in Jordan as a Civil Engineer overseeing the underwater rehabilitation of the Aqaba seaport. Since joining Pritchard, he has worked with several senior Project Managers on retail, office, industrial, government and multi-family facilities. His projects include Dallas County’s North and South municipal buildings and voting testing facility, as well as the historical renovation of the iconic Dallas Forest Theater, and the Alexan Old Town apartments in Alexandria, VA.

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University Of Jordan, 2016
Master of Construction Management, University Of Texas Arlington, 2019
Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute, 2020

Nereyda joined Pritchard Associates in 2023 as a Project Accountant bringing ten years of accounting experience. In her seven-year tenure as a Staff & Senior Accountant at Hillwood Communities – A Perot Company, she was responsible for full cycle accounting on multiple residential development projects. At Hillwood she gained experience in preparing and forecasting development budgets, month-end & year-end close, high-volume accounts payable & receivable, bank reconciliations, preparing loan draw schedules, cash projections & analysis, and various cyclical and ad-hoc reports. Nereyda’s extensive experience in development budgeting, auditing, and accounting makes her an indispensable asset to our team.

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2014
Notary Public

Craig joined Pritchard Associates in 2021 as a Project Manager in our San Antonio office. Prior to joining Pritchard Associates, Craig had a successful twenty-year career in the environmental services industry, overseeing multiple territories and developing strategic plans to advance his company’s profitability and growth. At Pritchard Associates, Craig manages some of our largest industrial centers, totaling over two million square feet of new warehouse distribution space. Craig’s ability to coordinate teams, manage budgets, and streamline logistics operations allows him to advance our clients’ objectives effectively, yielding quality results and efficient building processes.

Business Administration Texas State University

Kristi has been with Pritchard Associates since its 1994 inception, serving as the Office and Corporate Accounting Manager. She was instrumental to getting Pritchard Associates “off the ground,” and has continued to be an important part of Pritchard’s success today with input into every aspect of the business, from accounting to marketing to personnel management. Prior to joining Pritchard Associates, Kristi spent several years as a legal assistant for various real estate law firms and title companies in the Dallas and Central Texas area, culminating in five years as the Project Administrator in the Design and Construction Group at Trammell Crow.

Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Communication, Texas State University, 1984
American Marketing Association (AMA)

Kristina began working with Pritchard Associates in November 2016 as the Director of First Impressions, interacting with visitors, managing the office areas, and maintaining company supplies. In 2018, she was promoted to Executive Assistant to Jim Pritchard; then, over the next two years, she took on additional Project Managers in our Dallas, Austin and San Antonio offices as a Project Coordinator. Currently, Kristina’s responsibilities include construction bidding, contracts, invoice package review and lien tracking, construction reporting, and coordination of final project closeout procedures and manuals. In 2021, she joined our website management team.

Associates Degree in Computer Science, Eastfield College, 2019
Student in Computer Engineering, University of Texas in Arlington

Cody joined Pritchard Associates’ Dallas office in 2022. He comes to Pritchard with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. He has nearly three years of experience in Construction Management and planning ranging from weekly meetings and field visits to preparing work orders. He is a team player who is passionate about business and engineering.

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Entrepreneurship, University of Oklahoma, 2022

Deanna was brought on to Pritchard Associates in 2001 to oversee monthly construction reporting. Her previous background in computer programming led her to take over the development of the office database system, now at the heart of Pritchard Associates’ operations in project tracking, contact management, marketing, and project cost accounting and invoicing. Over the years, Deanna has used her organizational abilities and experience to set the office standards for our comprehensive project closeout manuals, contract management systems and monthly construction progress reports. Today, she maintains our website as well as continuing to expand the abilities of our database.

Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communications, The University of New Mexico, 1984
Associates of Science, Computer Science, Texas State Technical College, 1989

Jill joined Pritchard Associates in 2021 in the role of Project Coordinator for the Central Texas team. Prior to joining Pritchard Associates, she spent 15 years as a Paralegal in commercial real estate, lending, and international shipping/logistics. Jill’s attention to detail, combined with her legal background, make her an invaluable asset to the Pritchard organization.

Paralegal Certification, University of Texas at San Antonio, 2013
Manager Development Certification, Damelin Management School, Durbin, South Africa, 2002
Secretarial Certification, Institute of Technology, Durban

Clair joined Pritchard Associates in 2012. With a background in civil engineering and land development, she has worked with various city and state municipalities developing warehouse and manufacturing facilities, schools, retail centers, hotels, country clubs, assisted living facilities, and high-rise office buildings. Clair was instrumental to the success of The Hockaday School project, a three-year, multi-phase construction plan that included a dormitory renovation, new Science and Fine Arts buildings, and a new Child Development Center. She has also completed corporate offices for Vistaprint and Smoothie King as well as the Frisco Fresh Market, an open-air market and entertainment venue in Frisco, TX.

Bachelor of Science, Civil & Environmental Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 2011
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Dallas-Fort Worth Leads Group Member

Joe Pritchard joined Pritchard Associates in March 2023 as part of the accounting and business management team. He comes to us with a background in Petroleum Engineering and Business Administration. For the last 5 years, Joe has worked overseas in the energy industry leading engineers and technicians in safety projects on offshore assets, directing investigation efforts on major safety events and developing action plans and for the repair of safety systems in gas production. Further, he has played a critical role in energy infrastructure expansion in the Middle East.

Bachelor of Science, Petroleum Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), IESE Business School at Barcelona, 2023
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Project Management Institute (PMI)

Hayat joined the Pritchard Associates’ Austin office in 2022 to provide project support to our Central Texas team. Prior to joining Pritchard Associates, she served as Architectural and Compliance Coordinator for Brookfield Residential, overseeing 30-45 residential projects per month, as well as creating sustainable neighborhood greenspaces designed to attract native species and provide educational opportunities for residents.  Hayat also spent six years in the field of Watershed Protection, first as Assistant to Chief Science Office of The River Systems Institute of Texas, where she managed pre-legislative conferences on Texas’ Water issues; and then as a Planner in the City of Austin’s Watershed Protection Department, where she designed and maintained watershed action plans for the City of Austin and coordinated watershed protection ordinance meetings at City Hall.

Bachelor of Science, Geography, Texas State University, 2009
Bachelor of Arts, German, Texas State University, 2009

Following a nine-year career in the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals, Lyle retired from football and joined Pritchard Associates in 2017. Voted team captain for his strong leadership ability, this attribute, along with his prior experience in construction and expertise in the planning and permitting process, has made Lyle a valuable asset of the Pritchard team. Lyle’s projects have totaled over $300 million in multi-family and student housing, assisted living, retail, medical, and self-storage. Among his projects are Sage Senior Living in San Marcos, TX; The Halsten at Chauncey Lane in Scottsdale, AZ; Stone Hill and Windsor Oak Hill apartments in Austin, TX; and Public Storage in Hollywood, CA.

Bachelor of Science, Applied Learning and Development, The University of Texas at Austin, 2006

Azra joined Pritchard Associates in March 2023 as a Project Coordinator in our Dallas office. She comes to us with nearly eight years’ experience as a project manager developing project plans, defining project scopes and objectives, and coordinating staff and vendors for project completions. She is skilled in managing multiple schedules and project teams simultaneously. Azra is responsible for construction bidding, contracts, lien tracking, construction reporting and coordination of final project closeout procedures and manuals. Currently, Azra is working towards completion her PMP Certification. 

Associate of Science, Richland Community College, 2015
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety & Health
Notary of Public
PMP Certification, Currently In Progress

Jasmin joined Pritchard Associates in October 2022 as a Project Coordinator. Currently, Jasmin’s responsibilities include construction bidding, contracts, invoice package review and lien tracking, construction reporting, and coordination of final project closeout procedures and manuals. She is currently studying Construction Management at UT Arlington.

Student in Construction Management at University of Texas in Arlington

Liz joined Pritchard Associates’ in 2022. When you call or come to our Dallas office, you will have the pleasure of speaking with Liz. She is our Customer Service / Administrative Specialist. She has her Associates of Science in Business Administration and is currently working on her Bachelor of Arts at University of Texas in Dallas.

Associates of Science in Business Administration, Richland College, 2021
Student in The Arts at University of Texas in Dallas