Promotions Recognize Standout Leadership in Redefining the Future of Housing
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — We are proud to announce the promotions of Bryan Glasshagel to Principal and Evan Forrest to Senior Vice President – both within Zonda’s Advisory practice. These well-deserved promotions reflect the quality regional expertise each provides their clients and their notable leadership within the residential construction industry.
Zonda tracks 85% of the production new home market across the United States. Zonda Advisory combines experienced real estate and technology advisors with the industry’s most comprehensive source of data to provide a strategic path forward for its clients.
“Bryan and Evan continue to excel in leading great research and serving our clients throughout Texas and the West respectively,” said Tim Sullivan, Zonda’s Chief Advisory Officer. “Between them they have a combined 50+ years of industry experience and their clients trust their insights to drive their businesses forward. Congratulations Bryan and Evan!”
Since joining Zonda in 2019 as Senior Vice President, Bryan Glasshagel has been instrumental in expanding the Advisory practice in Texas. Prior to joining Zonda, Bryan spent 10 years as an Executive Director in the Commercial Bank at JPMorgan Chase with a focus on commercial real estate and middle market lending and underwriting roles. Bryan began his career with Zonda in 2000 as a Senior Consultant, when the company was previously named Hanley Wood. He has a Master’s Degree in International Relations/Political Science from Arizona State University.
Evan Forrest joined Zonda in 2017, to lend his leadership to expand the Advisory practice across western states. Prior to joining Zonda, Evan worked in a broad cross section of the industry with homebuilders/developers in the residential and commercial markets performing management, market analysis, due diligence, site selection, acquisition, planning, entitlement, construction, and development. Evan has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science in International Relations from Rollins College and a Master’s Degree in Public Policy, International Relations/Political Economy from Pepperdine University School of Public Policy.
We look forward to Bryan and Evan’s continued leadership and many successes ahead.
About Bryan Glasshagel
Bryan Glasshagel leads the Texas advisory/consulting practice for Zonda. Bryan has over 25 years of experience in the real estate and banking industries and has directed strategic analyses of residential and commercial development opportunities and acquisitions throughout Texas and the United States, including major master planned communities, active adult housing, mixed-use projects, and commercial real estate developments.
About Evan Forrest
Evan Forrest has over 18 years in the real estate industry. Evan has sourced, developed, performed feasibility analysis, and positioned real estate (residential, commercial, retail, industrial, etc.) throughout the country as well as assisting with capital raises and expert witness cases. Evan also specializes in project optimization to provide highest potential return.
Learn more about joining the Zonda team. zondahome.com/careers
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Contact: Diane Begin
Email: pr@zondahome.com
Phone: 224-836-5615
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