Stream Realty Partners Drives Growth Strategy with Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

DALLAS – Feb. 16, 2024 – Stream Realty Partners, a national commercial real estate firm offering an integrated platform of services, announces the appointment of industry veteran Ariella Middlebrook as Chief Financial Officer.  

In this key executive role, Middlebrook is tasked with spearheading the financial strategy to promote fiscal excellence within the organization. Her responsibilities include managing corporate accounting, treasury, and cash management, monitoring financial performance, and optimizing resources. Additionally, she will maintain and enhance banking relationships, conduct profitability analysis, and play a vital part in the acquisition and structuring of brokerage teams. Operating from Stream’s corporate headquarters in Dallas, Middlebrook’s appointment will help shape and drive Stream’s overall growth strategy.  

“I am thrilled to become a part of an organization with such an esteemed reputation,” Middlebrook expressed. “I am deeply committed to making a significant difference, identifying ways to improve, and producing concrete outcomes. Stream’s commitment to our clients, solid ethical practices, and its team of exceptionally skilled individuals make it an honor to join. I am eager to contribute to the company’s future achievements.” 

With an illustrious career spanning Fortune 500 companies, global enterprises, agile startups, and major public accounting firms, Middlebrook has excelled in navigating the multifaceted realm of commercial real estate. Serving as Chief Accounting Officer and Global Controller for Kincentric (a SpencerStuart Company) and holding roles such as U.S. Chief Financial Officer for Avison & Young and Senior Financial Operations Leadership positions at General Growth Properties, JLL, and KPMG, Middlebrook has consistently demonstrated strategic leadership in the face of rapid organizational growth and pivotal transformation initiatives.    

Middlebrook’s stewardship has extended to managing teams responsible for a comprehensive suite of financial functions, including financial close and reporting, sophisticated budgeting and forecasting models, treasury, cash management, tax, and compliance. Under her supervision, her teams excelled in scaling operations by implementing cutting-edge ERP and SaaS financial systems across domestic and international platforms, ensuring seamless and effective operations.  

“Ariella’s strategic acumen in financial planning, budgeting, and analysis, particularly in brokerage, property management, and construction, positions her as a valuable asset in navigating the dynamic commercial real estate industry,” said Stream President and CEO Chris Jackson. “Her leadership philosophy of fostering talent development aligns seamlessly with our commitment to a high-performing, collaborative, people-centric work environment. We are glad to have her on our team and look forward to leveraging her expertise to propel our strategic initiatives forward and continue our legacy of success.”  

About Stream Realty Partners
Stream Realty Partners is a national commercial real estate firm offering an integrated platform of services, including leasing, Legendary CX property management, tenant and landlord representation, capital markets, investment management and sales, development, construction management, national program management, workplace strategies, strategic marketing, and dedicated research. The company is headquartered in Dallas and operates 15 core offices in markets that cover areas including Alexandria, VA; Arlington, VA; Atlanta; Austin, TX; Boca Raton, FL; Charleston, SC; Charlotte, NC; Chicago; Colorado Springs, CO; Dallas; Denver; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Fort Worth, TX; Greenville, SC; Houston; the Inland Empire; Irvine, CA; Los Angeles; Miami; Nashville, TN; Orange County, CA; Phoenix; Raleigh-Durham, NC; Reston, VA; San Antonio; Tysons; Washington, D.C.; and South Florida. Since 1996, Stream has grown to more than 1,400 professionals and now completes more than $8.8 billion annually in office, industrial, retail, healthcare, land, and data center transactions. For information, visit www.streamrealty.com and follow Stream on LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook.