At Thirty-Four Commercial, our team is the heartbeat of everything we do. We’re a group of passionate professionals united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional service, building lasting relationships, and driving results for our clients.
With a diverse mix of experience, expertise, and energy, we bring a thoughtful, collaborative approach to every project.
Get to know the people behind the properties—we’re proud of the team that makes it all happen.
Director of Acquisitions, Dispositions & Lease Administration
Sarah has 22 years of experience in office brokerage in the DFW region. Prior to founding Thirty-Four Commercial, she was previously a Principal at Peloton Commercial Real Estate (acquired by JLL in 2019) and an Associate at Transwestern. Sarah graduated from Miami University before relocating to Dallas, Texas in 2003.
Sarah focuses her life around wellness and balance. In 2018, she obtained a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification. Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband and children, as well as traveling whenever their schedule allows.
“Growing up as an avid NBA fan, I always admired Charles Barkley’s tenacity on the court and therefore adopted ’34’ as my number in life. The number 34 has always had such a significant meaning to me and has been on my jersey in every sport I played growing up! Two weeks after I turned 34, I was baptized at my church for the first time. This awakening transformed my faith and lead me through a series of obstacles that ultimately unveiled my calling to form Thirty-four Commercial. My 34 moment was when God and The Universe showed me what was destined to be in the thirty-fourth year of life!”
Watch Sarah tell her story on The FORT with Chris Powers.
Bryce is a Principal at Thirty-Four Commercial. Prior to joining Thirty-Four Commercial, Bryce worked in business development for a start-up technology industrial firm. Bryce received a BS in Political Science and Marketing at the University of North Texas, where he led the University’s basketball team and was voted the best team player by his peers. He is passionate about servicing his clients with a do-whatever-it-takes attitude.
Bryce is invested in servicing his community through his work at Shoreline City Church and volunteering his time with the nonprofit Big Thought. He is a member of NTCAR and TREC.
“When my college basketball career ended, I was unsure of my career path, but I knew I wanted to pursue a career that would afford me the ability use my gifts and connect with people in a meaningful manner. After developing an impactful relationship with a prominent commercial real estate leader, he introduced me to other industry leaders and encouraged me to explore the journey of commercial real estate. Shortly thereafter I was introduced to Sarah and after meeting with the team I quickly realized Thirty-Four’s values and principles were what I was searching for in a team and that are also instilled in me. It was so clear to me that Thirty-Four was the place for me that I quit my job before a formal offer, took a leap of faith and joined the team.”
Clayton Kennington is a Partner for Thirty-Four Commercial and leads property management and investments. He brings more than 20 years of experience leading the operations of Kennington Commercial, a family-owned commercial management and investment firm based in Dallas.
Throughout his career at Kennington, Clayton has acquired, sold, and financed more than $250 million in transactions of the family’s legacy assets in the office, flex, retail, and industrial asset classes. In addition, Clayton has approximately 2.1 million square feet of commercial assets under management (65% family-owned and 35% third-party) including approximately 50 buildings throughout Texas and the Midwest.
Prior to Kennington Commercial, Clayton was a senior associate in the real estate consulting group at Ernst & Young-Kenneth Leventhal, working with publicly traded REITS and private equity firms on their acquisition and disposition strategies in Latin America and Asia.
Clayton earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington and Lee University and an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin.
“My lifelong career goal was to become my own boss and, after working for a large financial services firm, that desire became even stronger. My Thirty-Four Moment was clearly the opportunity to step away from that career path and take over the property management of my family’s real estate. I was allowed to learn on the job and, working alongside my father, absorbed the nuances of both commercial real estate ownership and the overall business. When my father became ill years later, the training and wisdom he shared afforded me the experience I needed to take on the ownership roles I perform for the family businesses today.”
Jim Hodges is an Asset Manager and trusted Advisor for Thirty-Four Commercial. He has been involved in the real estate industry for the last forty years and has extensive experience in the business as a developer, financial officer, and certified public accountant.
Jim earned his BBA, Accounting from the University of Texas Arlington. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants’ and the Dallas Chapter of Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a licensed real estate broker. Jim received the CPA of the year award in 2001 from the North Texas Region of the United States Small Business Administration. He is Past-President of the Bishop Lynch High School Board and former President and Board member of Nexus Recovery Center, Inc., a recovery center for indigent women and their children located in east Dallas. He is also a past Board Member of the Family Studies Center in Dallas, a charity that counsels’ families on a sliding scale basis, and the Shelton School, a private school for learning different students.
“Sometimes a Thirty-Four moment is in the building of a long-term relationship that you don’t know at the time will come full circle during a career change. After retiring from public accounting in 2017 and deciding to return to real estate for the rest of my working life, it was a conversation with Sarah and Clayton that was that moment. Their optimistic view was exciting to me and, having known the Kennington family for a very long time, I knew this was the opportunity for me.”
Matt Roth manages the company finances, accounting, treasury, and risk management functions for Thirty-Four Commercial. With more than 15 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, Matt is a hands-on professional who draws on his previous Chief Executive Officer experience in developing and executing company strategies, resulting in significant profitability and revenue growth.
Matt earned his BS, Accounting and MS, Accounting, Auditing and Financial Accounting at the University of North Texas. He is a coach for various Dallas/Fort Worth baseball organizations and enjoys mentoring young student athletes. Matt has three sons with whom he spends the majority of his free time.
“Reconnecting with someone from a former life/career at just the right time was my Thirty-Four moment. Having crossed paths with Sarah Kennington (then Hinkley!) more than 15 years prior while working as a real estate developer, I was at a crossroads in my life after years of various other entrepreneurial projects, trying to determine a route to take for a career change that I’d hoped would be my last. Enter Sarah, Clayton and the Thirty-Four team. It was literally a ‘too good to be true’ scenario with an opportunity that screamed ‘this is what you are good at, this is what you know, and this is what you should do.’ I’ve been here ever since!”
Laura Dobbs Verden is the Director of Marketing for Thirty-Four Commercial. Laura brings seven years of experience in Marketing and Design, including six years in the commercial real estate industry. Prior to joining Thirty-Four Commercial, Laura was a Senior Graphic Designer on the national design team at JLL, and Senior Graphic Designer at Peloton Commercial.
Laura received a BS in Architecture – Visualization from Texas A&M University with a minor in Graphic Design and a minor in Urban Planning. Aside from being an active member of Highland Park Presbyterian Church, she loves capturing photos of buildings, friends, family, new cities, getting lost in new places and frequenting her favorite spots in Dallas and Colorado with her husband, Shelby and their puppy, Poppy.
“I first met Sarah in 2017 after I joined Peloton Commercial Real Estate in my first marketing role working with office brokers. We immediately ‘clicked’ and I admired her effortlessly chic style, the way she carried herself and especially her creativity and appreciation of great marketing. Sarah was a marketer’s dream client! When I learned of Sarah’s departure to start Thirty-Four, my emotions were equally filled with excitement and sadness. Selfishly, I was upset my creative confidant was leaving but it was also exciting to watch what would become Thirty-Four Commercial. As she was walking out the door to start the journey of Thirty-Four, she told me ‘this isn’t the end.’ My journey with Thirty-Four didn’t begin until nearly four years later, but when the opportunity presented itself I jumped and couldn’t be more proud of our team.”
Whitley Caviness is the Director of Lease Administration, Acquisitions and Dispositions at Thirty-Four Commercial. Whitley brings over 11 years of experience in both residential and commercial real estate. Prior to joining Thirty-Four Commercial, she worked at Chicago Title NCS in Dallas and Barnett West Custom Homes, where she gained valuable expertise across a variety of real estate sectors. Whitley received a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from the University of Mississippi.
Outside of work, she enjoys playing mahjong with her girlfriends and needlepointing in true grandmillennial fashion. She also loves traveling, exploring new restaurants, and spending time with her husband, Brian, their daughter, Palmer, and their black lab, Murph.
Wyatt Anderson is a Senior Associate at Thirty-Four Commercial. A Dallas native, Wyatt brings decades of local knowledge to his clients.
Prior to joining Thirty-Four, Wyatt worked in business development for Gartner, and as an acquisition agent for a local residential real estate investor. Wyatt graduated cum laude with a Psychology degree from Sewanee: The University of the South. He is a current member of The Real Estate Council (TREC) and a CRE Analyst alumnus.
Wyatt is passionate about fly fishing and is active in the Dallas chapter of Stewards of the Wild and Trout Unlimited. When he’s not outside, Wyatt enjoys spending time with his wife and their black lab, Lady.
“My Thirty-Four moment came through the CRE Analyst program, where I was introduced to the culture, values, and opportunity available with Sarah and the Thirty-Four team. Having started my career in residential real estate, I was looking to get into the commercial side of the business and learn from a well-respected and talented team. I could not have chosen a better place to kick off my commercial real estate career.”
Quinn Hanford is a Senior Associate at Thirty-Four Commercial, specializing in agency leasing across the Dallas-Fort Worth market. With a background in tenant representation, development, and leasing, Quinn brings a well-rounded perspective and a people-first mindset to every deal.
Originally from New Orleans, Quinn earned his BBA in Real Estate Finance from the Cox School of Business at SMU.
Quinn began his professional journey in New York with Vornado Realty Trust, gaining firsthand experience on the development side of a major REIT.
Upon returning to Dallas, he joined Holt Lunsford Commercial as a Tenant Rep then transitioned into agency leasing. That dual experience allows Quinn to anticipate client needs from both sides of the table and offer strategic insight with clarity and confidence.
At Thirty-Four Commercial, Quinn continues to blend analytical thinking with genuine client connection. He thrives on helping people make informed decisions and takes pride in contributing to the growth and momentum of a city he’s proud to call home.
“The culture, the people, and the shared values align with both who I am and where I want to go. I’m excited to be part of a team that’s passionate, forward-thinking, and committed to making an impact in the DFW market.”
