Josh Ellis has joined Douglas Elliman and will operate out of the firm’s Dallas office. The broker, executive and developer most recently served as the president of Long Cove Realty, leading sales for The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton and The Tower Residences at The Ritz-Carlton. He also formerly served as the CEO of Native International Realty.

“Douglas Elliman’s strength in the new development sector is unmatched,” Ellis, who has a career sales volume of over $1.5 billion, said in a press release. “I am looking forward to collaborating and creating alongside some of the industry’s finest to see what exciting things we can make happen.”

“Josh is among the most talented and driven real estate professionals in Dallas,” said Stephen H. Kotler, CEO of brokerage, western region. “His extensive background in multiple facets of the industry along with his impressive leadership skills and forward-thinking mindset will be an invaluable asset to us.”