Laurel Prats, Desmond Milvenan, Lillian Smith and Robert Kenney were appointed vice presidents of Turnquist Partners Realtors on Jan. 8.

"Our growth and the economic expansion [of the company] is an excellent opportunity for Turnquist Partners to evolve," said Michele Turnquist, owner and president of the real estate firm. "These individuals' involvement with the local community will contribute to future progress of Austin and surrounding areas."

Turnquist Partners Realtors has two locations in the Lake Travis and Westlake area— 3313 S. RR 620, Ste. 100, Lakeway, and 3700 Bee Caves Road, Ste. 102, in Westlake.