Planoites Michele Wheeler and Michael Sinocola will receive awards at the North Texas Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame ceremony.
Two Plano residents are honorees in the 2026 North Texas Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame ceremony, including Jackson-Shaw CEO Michele Wheeler and Sinacola’s Michael Sinacola.
Wheeler joined Jackson-Shaw in 2005, where she led the company’s expansion into industrial, hospitality and residential development nationwide, according to a press release. She has also served as president of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (now known as Commercial Real Estate Development Association). chair of The Real Estate Council’s National Product Council, board member of the TREC Foundation and the Jackson-Shaw Foundation and board member for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas.
“Michele Wheeler is a highly respected leader who not only inspires and motivates but also delivers exceptional value for investors and partners,” said Lynn Dowdle, Hall of Fame Executive Committee member. “Her stellar reputation and proven success make her an outstanding role model for the next generation of commercial real estate professionals.”
Newmark vice chairman Brian O’Boyle, Sr., will join Wheeler in being inducted into the 2026 North Texas Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame on Wednesday, April 29, at the Arts District Mansion.
James Sinacola, Joseph Sinacola, Michael Sinacola. Photo courtesy of EM Corporate.
Sinacola (formerly known as Mario Sinacola & Sons Excavating, Inc.) brothers Michael, Joseph and Planoite James are set to receive the 2026 Industry Service Award, given to those who have advanced the commercial real estate industry while working outside the traditional business sectors.
“For over 45 years, the Sinacola family has built a reputation as the premier construction company in the DFW area,” said Rex Glendenning, owner of REX Real Estate and 2023 NTCAR Hall of Fame honoree. “Their hands-on approach, attention to detail and unwavering commitment to excellence make Sinacola the standout leader in the construction industry and a major contributor to the excellent infrastructure our area continues to see. Sinacola’s professional culture results in work of the highest quality. Reputation is everything, and I can confidently say that recommending Sinacola means my clients are in the best possible hands.”
The 2026 NTCAR Reunion and Hall of Fame celebration will take place at the Arts District Mansion, located at 2101 Ross Ave. in Dallas, on Wednesday, April 26 at 5 p.m.