SAT Question e965fd73: Transitions answer and explanation

English - Transitions - Example Or Illustration
0:00
FREE OFFICIAL BANK
Preston Singletary is a Tlingit glass artist who often collaborates with other artists. ______ he has worked with Tewa pottery artist Jody Naranjo several times. Together, Singletary and Naranjo have created pottery-inspired glass pieces such as Sunset Stampede and Kiva Steps.
175
Difficulty:Easy
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?