2018 Summit Biographies Portfolio Companies
Avi Tal, President Christopher Diedrich, COO Matthew Erley, VP of Growth Agentology Covered Havenly
David Tal, CEO Aric Ohana, co-CEO Janine Seale, Vice President Revenue Agentology Envoy Technologies Havenly
Michela Abrams, CEO Ori Sagie, co-CEO CJ Willey, Partnerships & Growth Arcbazar Envoy Technologies Inc. Havenly
Ricardo Ibarra, CEO Alex Marlantes, CEO Zach Rosenblum, Hello Alfred Auctio Everlance Account Manager
Elana Knoller, Chief of Staff Jake Cohen, Head of Partnerships Christian Shelton, Chief Growth Officer Better Mortgage Everlance HelloTech
Frank Mycroft, CEO Anton Yakubenko, CEO Richard McCathron, Head of Insurance Booster Fuels GeoCV Hippo Insurance
Ross Diedrich, CEO Jonathan Klein, Partnerships John Mazur, CEO Covered GeoCV Homesnap
Matthew Erley, VP of Growth Marc Regardie, VP of Business Development Havenly Homesnap Portfolio Companies
John Mullaney, Director of Sales, Real Estate Naman Srivastava, VP Business Dev. Jorey Ramer, CEO imageSurge RealBlocks Super
Derek Merrill, COO Alex Alpert, CEO Ken Davis, CEO LeaseLock Shyft TaskEasy
Nicky Goulimis, COO Rhett Lambert, Chief Revenue Officer Trent Bigelow, CEO Nova Credit Shyft Track.tax
Laura Kreitler, Real Estate Partnerships Rajiv Parikh, CMO Matt Caywood, CEO Nova Credit Shyft TransitScreen
Colin Billings, CEO Brian Charlesworth, CEO Ryan Croft, COO Orro Sisu TransitScreen
Scott Hill, Executive Chairman Paul McDonald, CEO Michael Krasman, CEO PERQ Stockwell Urbanbound
Rebecca Guthrie, CEO Kelli Sousa, VP of Sales and Business Dev. Ryan Kifus, COO Preclose Stockwell Urbanbound Residential
Steve Baird, CEO Chris Haran, Chief Technology Officer Scott Pechersky, SVP of Technology Baird & Warner Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC Alliance Residential
Fran Broude, President & COO Bill Higgins, SVP Alex Perriello, Chairman Emeritus Coldwell Banker Residential Essent Realogy Franchise Group
Eric Chesin, SVP, Head of Strategy Tom Hurdelbrink, President & CEO Drayton Saunders, President Realogy Northwest MLS Michael Saunders
Denise Deross, SVP Technology Strategy Jeff Krupp, SVP Technology Chris Sears, SVP EquityLifestyle Realogy Realogy
Ted Dowd, SVP Analytics Daphna Meroz, Innovation Manager Paul Seavey, CFO Guaranteed Rate Fannie Mae Equity LifeStyle Properties
Jessica Edgerton, EVP & Corporate Counsel Tim Pappas, Vice President Jennifer Warden, COO LeadingRE The Keyes Company Baird & Warner
John Grelyak, Director Jason Pappas, Analyst Taylor Wiederkehr, Software Analyst LeadingRE The Keyes Company Alliance Residential Company Commercial
Roy Abernathy, EVP Workplace Strategy Sohin Chinoy, VP Tom Heneghan, CEO Newmark Knight Frank CBRE Equity International
Michael Alter, President Samuel Delisi, Regional Director Geoffrey Kasselman, Executive Managing Director Alter Newmark Knight Frank Newmark Knight Frank
Michael Berman, CEO Jason Chadorchi, Managing Principal Jason Simon, Principal MB Capital Associates Align Real Estate Colliers International
Scott Brandwein, Executive Vice President Ari Glass, President Robert Tamillo, Senior Vice President CBRE Zeller Realty Corporation JLL
Jonathan Gordon, Founder and Principal Experiential Capital Group Multifamily
Jenny Banner, CEO Andrew Livingstone, Rajen Shastri, CEO Schaad Companies Executive Managing Director Akara Partners, LLC Greystar Steve Boyack, Senior Managing Director Julie Smith , Chief Administrative Officer Greystar David Perez, COO The Bozzuto Group Carroll Organization Mike Ellch, Vice President Mia Van Wagenen, President Related Derek Ramsey, MVO Marketing Executive Managing Director & CFO Craig Lashley, CEO Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC Valiant Residential Mixed
Joe Aamidor, Managing Director Dave Esrig, Managing Director Jeff Holmes, Senior Vice President Aamidor Consulting JP Morgan Chase GEM Realty Capital
Razmig Boladian, CEO Jeremy Franklin, Director of Research Monte Huber, SVP - Strategic Initiatives Rubicon Point Partners, LLC GEM Realty Capital Revantage Corporate Services
Peter Braxton, Director Andrew Hananel, President Anar Isman, Director Envoi LLC Acre Valley Real Estate Capital Brookfield
Jill Brosig, Operating Partner Services Joe Hanauer, Principal Lindsey Jordan, Director of Sales Harrison Street Combined Investments, LLC Loop & Tie
Ellen Carnahan, Principal Keith Harris, Principal Barrett Lowell, Director Machrie Enterprises LLC CKG Advisors LLC Harrison Street Real Estate
Josh Cohen, Principal Trey Hart, Senior Vice President Roxanne Martino, Managing Partner Liberty Mutual Strategic Venture Northern Trust OceanM19
Margo Doyle, Chief Investment Officer Larissa Herczeg, Managing Partner S-Cubed Capital Oak Street Real Estate Capital Industry Executives Joe Aamidor Managing Director, Aamidor Consulting
Joseph Aamidor is a senior product and market strategy consultant focused on smart buildings, IoT, energy and real estate. He has nearly 15 years of experience in building and energy technology. He provides strategic guidance and advice to established building management firms, technology providers, and early-stage innovators. Previously, he served as Director of Product at Lucid Design Group and was a product manager at Johnson Controls. He frequently speaks at industry events and regularly publishes articles on the energy and smart building industry.
LinkedIn Profile Roy Abernathy EVP Workplace Strategy, Newmark Knight Frank
Roy is the EVP of Workplace Strategy and Human Experience at Newmark Knight Frank. He leads a world class group of strategist and innovators who help their clients tailor their workplace strategies to support new ways of working and the human experience. Prior to his time at Newmark Knight Frank, Roy led the workplace, strategy, and analytics team at Savills Studley. Savills Studley is the leading commercial real estate services firm specializing in tenant representation. Founded in 1954, the firm pioneered the conflict-free business model of representing only tenants in their commercial real estate transactions.
LinkedIn Profile Michael Alter President, Alter
As President, Michael Alter is responsible for all planning and operations of The Alter Group, named NAIOP’s 2010 Developer of the Year. Michael has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Harvard University and a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of Chicago. He is also the Owner of the Chicago Sky, the WNBA franchise in Chicago and a co-owner of The New Republic, one of the nation’s oldest political and cultural magazines. The Alter Group is a group of five vertically integrated companies including Entrust Realty Advisors, which creates real time custom solutions to facilitate the disposition of national portfolio properties to third-party private and institutional investors; Alter+Care, a healthcare real estate development firm; Alter Construction Management, which provides construction-management services; Alter Asset Management, a property-management firm; Alter Asset Recovery, which provides expedited recovery solutions for distressed commercial real estate; and Alter 360, which provides turnkey brokerage services to entrepreneurial businesses and small property owners.
LinkedIn Profile Eric Augustyn Chief of Staff, Revantage
Before his role at Revantage, Eric was the Global Head of Equities Trading Services at Goldman Sachs. Revantage Corporate Services, an affiliated company of Blackstone, provides a highly skilled employee base, best-in-class processes, and state-of-the-art technology to multiple real estate portfolio companies of Blackstone, including real estate organizations in the Hospitality, Industrial, Multi-family, Office, and Retail sectors.
LinkedIn Profile Steve Baird CEO, Baird & Warner
Steve Baird is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Baird & Warner and the firm’s fifth-generation owner. Established in 1855, Baird & Warner is the oldest real estate company in the United States. It operates residential sales, mortgage, and title companies under its umbrella. Baird has long worked for the preservation of open space as past- president of CorLands, the Openlands Project, and currently as a National and Chicago Board Member for The Trust for Public Land where he serves as Chairman of the Finance Committee. He holds memberships in the World Presidents Organization, the Chief Executives Organization, and the Commercial Club of Chicago. Baird is a Life Trustee of the Morton Arboretum and a member of their Finance Committee. He serves on the local Advisory Board of U.S. Bank and the Foundation Board of Lurie Children’s Hospital. A cum laude graduate of Harvard University, Baird remains active in the Harvard Community through the HAA Schools and Scholarship Committee and is the Co-Chair of the Harvard Schools Committee in Chicago,. Baird lives in Chicago’s North Shore area with his wife, Susan, and they have two daughters.
LinkedIn Profile Jennifer Banner CEO, Schaad Companies
Jennifer currently serves as CEO of Schaad Companies, a 107-year old privately held real estate holding company with businesses in residential and commercial construction, development, brokerage, property management, leasing, and land investments. In addition, she serves as CEO and Manager of the Schaad Family Office. Jenny has over 30 years of professional, managerial, and board experience; including 22 years in public accounting, 11 years as a sitting CEO, concurrent with service over the past 15 years on public company boards. Jenny presently serves as lead director of BB&T and is a member of the executive and risk committees. She is also a director of Branch Banking and Trust Company. She is a director of Communications Sales & Leasing, Inc. and is chair of the audit committee. Jenny is a past director of The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (Nashville Branch), having served from 2010-2015, and is a past director of First Virginia Banks, Inc. and First Vantage Bank.
LinkedIn Profile Michael Berman CEO, MB Capital Associates
Michael Berman is the former executive vice-president and CFO at General Growth Partners. Mr. Berman joined GGP in 2011 as the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, where he oversaw the company’s capital markets, finance, accounting, tax and external communications functions. Prior to joining GGP, Mr. Berman served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Equity LifeStyle Properties and has been an Associate Professor at the New York University Real Estate Institute. From 1989 through 2002, Mr. Berman was in the investment banking department at Merrill Lynch & Co. During his time there he participated in numerous capital market and advisory transactions including the initial public offerings of Equity Residential Properties, Vornado, Inc. and Equity Office Properties. Mr. Berman holds an MBA from Columbia University, a JD from Boston University School of Law and earned his bachelor's degree from Binghamton University in New York.
LinkedIn Profile Razmig Boladian CEO, Rubicon Point Partners, LLC
Before serving as the CEO of Rubicon Point Partners, Razmig held positions at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants and Booz Allen. Rubicon Point Partners is a real estate investment company that invests in unique buildings that offer creative spaces sought by companies at the forefront of innovation. They invest in opportunities that benefit from the growth of communities at the forefront of innovation. The potential of these properties are often misunderstood by the broader market thereby creating great return opportunities for both their tenants and their investors. Since inception, they have acquired 21 properties totaling $580 million in value with a diverse group of investors. They acquire irreplaceable assets in unparalleled locations and enhance value through hands-on asset management complemented by their creativity and out-of-box thinking. Their goal is to be a provider of choice for our investors, tenants, and colleagues, guided by our integrity, diligence, persistence, and innovation with a large dose of team spirit, all of which define the character of our firm.
LinkedIn Profile Steve Boyack Senior Managing Director, Greystar
Steve Boyack is a senior managing director of real estate for Greystar in the Midwest, with responsibility for overseeing real estate operations and leading the expansion of the company’s footprint in key Midwest markets, including Chicago and Minneapolis. Steve joined Greystar in 2017 from the Laramar Group, where, as chief operating officer, he was responsible for overseeing all facets of property operations for the company's 30,000-unit portfolio as well as participating in both the executive committee and investment committee. During his 15-year career at Laramar, Steve served in various capacities, including establishing and overseeing the asset management group, leading business development, and serving as regional manager for the Northern California office. Steve has been active in the multifamily industry since 1988; he left in 1993 to serve the US Peace Corps in Ghana and Medecins Sans Frontières in Afghanistan before returning to multifamily in 1998.
LinkedIn Profile Scott Brandwein Executive Vice President, CBRE
Scott Brandwein has been an Executive Vice President at CBRE since its merger with Insignia/ESG in July 2003. He is widely regarded as one of Chicago’s most experienced and successful commercial real estate brokers and consultants. Since beginning his real estate career in 1979, he has been personally involved in more than 2,000 projects that span the range of commercial real estate, including office and industrial tenant representation, land sales and assemblage, disposition of surplus properties, and a variety of agency, leasing and sale assignments He has participated in over 150 consulting engagements on behalf of users, developers, lenders, property owners, municipalities and economic development groups and has been a member of project teams on a variety of development projects, including business parks and speculative office buildings and industrial and retail developments. Current responsibilities include CBRE Private Equity and Life Sciences Practice Groups in the Midwest Region and focusing on tenant representation.
LinkedIn Profile Peter Braxton Director, ENVOI LLC
Former U.S. Air Force Combat/Instructor Pilot, Private Banker (Credit Suisse) and Tech (Dynamic Pricing)Entrepreneur; Concentration and experience is as a Family Office Professional. Envoi is a Management owned Private Family Office headquartered in Minnetonka Minnesota. Founded in 2006, Envoi is the family office staff/employees for Ultra High Net Worth individuals and their families. Not an asset management firm, Envoi differentiates itself because it is completely de-conflicted; it serves and advocates on behalf of sophisticated families, delivering comprehensive wealth counsel for taxable investors with substantial net worth; representing families to brokerage firms, investment managers, trust companies and private banks. Peter leads the Chicago office, introducing families to bespoke and customized, holistic solutions and resources that augment the business of the family, not the family business, two distinct things.
LinkedIn Profile Jill Brosig Operating Partner Services, Harrison Street
Ms. Brosig joined Harrison Street in 2009. As a Director of Operating Partner Services, she works closely with operating partners and third- party vendors, where she serves as a guide in key technology, policy, and process implementations, oversees a shared repository for benchmarking and best practices, and vets and introduces relevant, ancillary services to partners. Prior to this role she established Harrison Street University which instituted a Lean Six Sigma philosophy to elevate participants to a new level of process rigor, thereby enhancing business operations and customer satisfaction. Prior to joining Harrison Street, Ms. Brosig spent 15 years with Motorola, Inc. where she executed a variety of corporate initiatives including: e- learning, Digital Six Sigma, leadership pipeline management, and fashion and women’s market strategies. She also helped create the Motorola Consulting organization, which served both national and enhanced and global consulting engagements with companies such as the National Health Service (UK), Ford Motor Company (Mexico), and Royal Dutch Shell (Netherlands).
LinkedIn Profile Fran Broude President/COO, Coldwell Banker Residential
Fran Broude was named president and chief operating officer of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Chicago and Milwaukee in January 2007. In this position, Broude oversees the operations of 55 Coldwell Banker offices and more than 3,500 sales associates in the Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana, Southwest Michigan, and Southeast Wisconsin areas. Broude began her real estate career in 1989 as a salesperson for a local, one office firm. Within a year she was named broker manager and was credited for the firm’s growth from 15 to 40 agents and gross sales that more than doubled. In 1993 the firm was acquired by Prudential Preferred Properties and then in 1995 by Burnet Financial Group. Shortly after, Broude successfully opened the first “mega-office” in Chicagoland. This mega-office is still the dominant force and #1 office in the region today. Broude is a lifelong resident of suburban Chicago and a graduate of the University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida with a degree in Business Administration. Broude has served on the Board of Directors for Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois and is currently serving on the Board of Managers for Midwest Real Estate Data.
LinkedIn Profile Ellen Carnahan Principle, Machrie Enterprises
Ellen is a highly successful investor with over twenty years of venture capital experience as co-manager and lead technology investor at William Blair Capital Partners (WBCP), Ellen Carnahan is now Principal of Machrie Enterprises LLC. Machrie Enterprises provides angel capital, expertise and extensive connections to growth businesses, venture capital, and growth equity funds. At Machrie, she serves as a board director of private and public companies, including Enova International (NYSE: ENVA, an on-line lender); the JNL Funds ($175 billion mutual fund complex); Cybera, a private equity back security technology developer; and Built In and, Amplifinity, a venture-backed internet and software firms. Prior to joining WBCP in 1988, she was Vice President of Marketing & Planning at SPSS, a then $30-million software company; and, Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis at Trailer Train Company, the largest operator of railroad flatcars. Ms. Carnahan is a CPA, graduated as salutatorian from the University of Notre Dame, and received an MBA from the Booth School at the University of Chicago.
LinkedIn Profile Jason Chadorchi Managing Principal, Align Real Estate
Jason is currently a managing principal at Align Real Estate. Prior to his time at Align Real Estate, Jason served as a Managing Director at Tishman Speyer. Align Real Estate focuses on real estate development and acquisitions in the San Francisco Bay Area, Pacific Northwest and Los Angeles.
LinkedIn Profile Eric Chesin SVP, Head of Strategy, Realogy
Eric is a strategy and growth leader with proven track record delivering measurable outcomes. He has cabilities across innovation, product development, marketing, strategy, and operations. Eric is a McKinsey- trained management consultant with cross-sector experience serving F500 companies across Media, Travel & Hospitality, Healthcare, Tech, Finance, Professional Services, and CPG. Realogy Holdings Corp. is a global leader in residential real estate franchising and brokerage with many of the best-known industry brands including Better Homes and Gardens ® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial ®, Corcoran®, ERA®, and Sotheby's International Realty®. Collectively, Realogy's franchise system members operate approximately 14,000 offices serving more than 280,000 independent sales associates conducting business in 114 countries and territories around the world.
LinkedIn Profile Sohin Chinoy VP, Strategy and Business Transformation, CBRE
Sohin currently heads Global Digital Strategy at CBRE, collaborating with all service lines in delivering world class digital capabilities. Prior to his present role, Sohin was a Principal at strategy consulting firm A.T. Kearney, focused on helping some of the world’s most respected companies with key decisions and critical transformations. An electrical engineer by training, Sohin spent the foundational years of his career in the fast-paced semiconductor industry in Silicon Valley. CBRE is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. The company has more than 80,000 employees and serves real estate investors and occupiers through more than 450 offices worldwide.
LinkedIn Profile Sherry Chris President & CEO, Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate
Sherry is the founding CEO of Realogy's 5th brand which launched in July, 2008, as a startup, next generation lifestyle real estate franchise brand. In 8 years under Sherry’s leadership, the company has grown into 39 states, 3 countries with 400 offices and close to 12,000 agents. Sherry has over 30 years of experience in real estate, technology and franchising and is on the board of Rebuilding Together, a leading national nonprofit in safe and healthy housing, and New Story Charity, unique, next generation charity focused on building an 80 home community in El Salvador to provide home ownership for 80 families. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC is an international real estate company which began operations in July 2008. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate franchises independent businesses to operate within its network.
LinkedIn Profile Josh Cohen Principal, Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures
Josh has worked at Liberty Mutual since 2013. Before working at Liberty Mutual, Josh was a Senior Commercial Auditor at Ernst & Young. Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Liberty Mutual. We look to partner with early stage hardware, software, platform, and services companies who are reshaping the insurance landscape and creating value for our policyholders.
LinkedIn Profile Patrick Coveny President, Arch Construction Management Inc.
Patrick Coveny established Arch Construction Management in 1992 after working for another luxury homebuilder for six years. His firm has made significant contributions to the local homebuilders market from the low- end condo market to the high-end residential market. His 20+ years experience in the construction market and an MBA from DePaul University gives him superior knowledge of the business. Patrick is an active member of the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago (HBAGC) serving on the Custom Builders Council as President, as well as on the Board For Remodelers Council. He is also a Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS) a designation through the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) that qualifies him to provide home modification services to the aging-in-place market through AARP. He also served as President of the Young Entrepreneurs' Organization, World Entrepreneurs, Young Executives Club and the Notre Dame Club of Chicago. Arch Construction Management, Inc. is a full service general contractor and "true" custom homebuilder located in Hinsdale, IL.
LinkedIn Profile Sam Delisi Regional Director, Newmark Grubb Frank
As regional director of management services, Sam is responsible for the oversight and growth of Newmark Knight Frank's management portfolio in Illinois the Central States as well as the implementation of best practices, policies and procedures that maximize the value of my clients' real estate assets. He provides expert knowledge in leasing, management and experience curation that helps investor owners attract and retain customers. They focus on high performance operations, including sustainability, expense reduction, innovative resources, procurement, and forward-thinking property operations and staffing. I am also responsible for business development to maximize growth and profitability for the region. In his career, Sam has been responsible for the Sears Tower (Willis Tower), The Renaissance Center GM’s World Headquarters in Detroit), 28 Liberty (formerly Chase Manhattan Tower), The Philadelphia Naval Yard and many other large complex properties. Bringing more than 36 years of commercial real estate management experience. He leads a team that created innovative offerings to help clients achieve exceptional outcomes for their office property investments.
LinkedIn Profile Denise Deross SVP Technology Strategy, EquityLifestyle
Denise graduated from The University of Iowa in 1994 with a BS in Accounting. Equity LifeStyle Properties is the leading operator of Manufactured Home Communities, RV Resorts and Campgrounds in North America. They offer beautiful communities and parks in the most desirable locations, while offering various homes and camping options to meet a wide variety of their customers' needs. Over the course of nearly 50 years in business, they have carefully grown their portfolio into a network of premier manufactured home communities, RV resorts and campgrounds in the most desirable locations in the country. Today, Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. owns or has controlling interest in more than 400 communities and resorts in 32 states and British Columbia with almost 150,000 sites.
LinkedIn Profile Ted Dowd SVP Analytics, Guaranteed Rate
Ted is currently the SVP of Analytics at Guaranteed Rate. Previously, Ted served as a Senior Vice President at Home Partners of America. He was responsible for data analytics, research, and overseeing the information technology strategy of the firm. Guaranteed Rate is the eighth largest retail mortgage lender in the United States. Headquartered in Chicago, the company has approximately 175 offices across the U.S. and is licensed in all 50 states. Since its founding in 2000, Guaranteed Rate has helped hundreds of thousands of homeowners with approximately $100 billion in home purchase loans and refinances and $18 billion in 2015 alone.
LinkedIn Profile Margo Doyle Chief Investment Officer, S-Cubed Capital
Margo is the Chief Investment Officer for S-Cubed Capital, a single-family office in Menlo Park, CA. Margo oversees the S-Cubed portfolio including public and private assets, real estate and an active direct investment program. She also currently leads the internal operations of the family office and assists in developing the family’s significant philanthropic program. At S-Cubed, Margo leverages her twenty-year career touching all aspects of early and growth stage companies as an investment banker, venture and growth equity investor, investment committee member and investment consultant. Most recently, Margo was a Managing Director with Cambridge Associates, a leading global investment consulting firm where she spent over a decade advising pensions, foundations, universities, and families on investments across a variety of private asset classes. Margo also served as an outsourced director of alternative investments for a selected group of clients. Prior to Cambridge Associates, Margo was a direct investor and private placement advisor for venture and growth companies at TA Associates, Kodiak Venture Partners and Alex. Brown & Sons. She holds a BS from Georgetown University and a MBA from Harvard Business School.
LinkedIn Profile Jessica Edgerton EVP Operations, Corporate Counsel, LeadingRE
Jessica will oversees operational areas of the company, including technology, marketing, learning and development, preferred vendor relationships and events. Additionally, she interfaces closely with the finance department to ensure smooth, financially-healthy business operations. Jessica previously served as Associate Counsel for the National Association of REALTORS®, where she interfaced with NAR’s communications, conventions and technology teams, as well as its membership. Her responsibilities included contract negotiations for NAR’s various divisions, helping ensure regulatory compliance, speaking on risk management topics at industry events and authoring content on various legal issues relating to the industry.
LinkedIn Profile Mike Ellch Vice President, Related
Michael Ellch is vice president of development at Related Midwest, leading the acquisition and financing for several of the firm's market-rate and luxury properties. Since joining the firm in 2011, Mr. Ellch has played a key role in a number of high-profile projects, including 500 Lake Shore Drive, which represents Chicago's first Related Rentals building and continues to command some of the city's highest rents. Most recently, he led the acquisition of the former ParkView development, now known as 451 E. Grand, which is a planned hybrid residential tower designed by Robert A.M. Stern. Mr. Ellch came to Related Midwest from New York City-based real estate developer Property Markets Group. He is a board member of City of Hope Future Leaders; a member of the Urban Land Institute, where he sits on the members-only Events Planning Committee; and the co- director of Mentors for Minds Matter Chicago. Mr. Ellch earned his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University and holds a master's in real estate development from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
LinkedIn Profile Dave Esrig Managing Director, JP Morgan Chase
David directs research for $50 Billion in US private equity real estate, is a member of the Real Estate Americas Management Committee, is a voting member of the Infrastructure Investment Committee and runs the group’s effort to generate insights from its proprietary data. Dave graduated the University of Pennsylvania with a Masters Degree in Economics in 1992. He also holds a Bachelors degree in Economics from the University of Virginia. J.P. Morgan is a leader in financial services, offering solutions to clients in more than 100 countries with one of the most comprehensive global product platforms available.
LinkedIn Profile Jeremy Franklin Director of Research, GEM Realty Capital
Jeremy is currently the Director of Research at GEM Realty Capital. Previously, Jeff was an Associate Director at Bank One. He also served as an Associate Consultant at Bain & Company. GEM Realty Capital is a real estate investment company that utilizes its extensive expertise to invest in private-market real estate assets and publicly traded real estate securities through two lines of business, GEM Realty Properties and GEM Realty Securities. Through GEM Realty Properties, GEM invests directly in private-market real estate assets including properties and loans. Through GEM Realty Securities, GEM employs hedged strategies to invest in publicly traded real estate securities, including REITs, real estate operating companies and homebuilders.
LinkedIn Profile Ari Glass President, Zeller Realty Corporation
Ari Glass joined Zeller Realty Group in 2002. As President of Zeller Realty Corporation, he is engaged in all aspects of the investment continuum from financing, equity sourcing and transaction structuring of acquisitions; through oversite of asset management and execution of the business plan; to disposition. Previously, Glass has completed assignments in asset management, acquisitions and leasing. In his acquisition/recapitalization role, Glass completed a broad range of transactions from leading the successful restructuring of the securitized first mortgage on Meridian Mark I & II with JE Roberts (now part of C- III Asset Management) to spearheading the company’s first acquisitions in Denver. Prior to joining Zeller Realty Group, Glass worked for Golub & Company as the Director of Marketing. Glass has also worked as a financial analyst and leasing representative for Jones Lang LaSalle in Chicago. Among the properties he was responsible for were 500 West Madison Street, 30 North LaSalle Street and One East Wacker Drive.
LinkedIn Profile Jonathan Gordon Founder and Principal, Experiential Capital Group
Prior to forming Experiential CG, Jonathan Gordon spent four years as a Director of Asset Management for Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC). While at EQC, his responsibilities included budgeting, managing the capital spend and negotiated leases totaling over 2 million square feet. Additionally, he helped shape the national amenities & services program and assisted in the disposition of properties. During his tenure at EQC, he was responsible for over seven million square feet of office and industrial assets at 19 properties in eight markets.
Jonathan spent the first ten years of his career in tenant representation working at Cushman & Wakefield and Transwestern. He advised over 150 companies to negotiate office leases resulting in transaction volume in excess of 500,000 square feet.
Jonathan earned his degree in Journalism and Strategic Communications from the University of Kansas and is an Illinois Licensed Real Estate Broker, LEED AP and Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM).
LinkedIn Profile John Grelyak Director, Digital Technology, LeadingRE
John is responsible for advancing technology initiatives and strategy for LeadingRE (a global network of 565 independent residential brokerages in over 70 countries) through oversight of consumer-facing digital experiences, destinations and data initiatives. He also covers lead design direction, application development, and management of the internal developer team and is responsible for producing LeadingRE’s public facing portals and internal network extranet, Access, among other applications. John also plans and procures network infrastructure and corporate IT assets. Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® is a selective global community of the highest quality independent real estate companies, with 565 companies and 130,000 sales associates in over 70 countries. Last year, the network generated over one million transactions valued at $372 billion in annual home sales, with 1.1 million transactions
LinkedIn Profile Andrew Hananel President, Acre Valley Real Estate Capital LLC
Andrew is currently a Managing Partner at Acre Valley Real Estate Capital LLC. Previously, he was a Principal at WHI Real Estate Partners. He also served as an Associate at Mayer Brown. Acre Valley Real Estate Capital LLC is a multi-strategy real estate investment management firm.
LinkedIn Profile Joe Hanauer Principal, Combined Investments, LLC
Mr. Hanauer, through Combined Investments, LLC, has directed investments in companies primarily involved in real estate and financial services. Joe has served as one of the Move’s directors since November 1996, as vice chairman of their board of directors from November 2001 to January 2002, chairman of the Board since January 2002, and lead independent director since December 2004; he was the National Association of REALTORS® representative on the Board through November 2000. Since 1988, Mr. Hanauer is a former chairman and director of Grubb & Ellis Company, a former chairman and chief executive officer of Coldwell Banker Residential Group, Inc. and a member of the National Association of REALTORS®
LinkedIn Profile Chris Haran Chief Technology Officer, Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC
Chris is responsible for driving the strategic vision of a leading MLS organization through technology, and bringing together people, ideas and resources to be innovators. Based on customer demand discovered through focus groups and industry insight, Chris delivers the products and services and develops the strategy to keep MRED at the forefront, including the top-rated MLS system, Connect MLS.
Previously, Chris was Director of Strategic Planning and Initiatives for Coldwell Banker, overseeing 48 offices and over 3400 agents. He was responsible for shifting blend from a reliance on traditional marketing to interactive/web, which includes integrating digital, social media and video into company's marketing plans. Prior to his time as Director of Strategic Planning and Initiatives, Chris was a Marketing Manager, Advertising Manager Direct Mail / Database Marketing Coordinator with Coldwell Banker.
LinkedIn Profile Keith Harris Principal, CKG Advisors LLC
Mr. Harris is a Principal of CKG Advisors LLC, an investment and advisory business focused on the real estate industry. Prior to CKG, Mr. Harris was Senior Vice President of the Bozzuto Group, responsible for institutional capital raising and client relations. Prior to The Bozzuto Group, Mr. Harris spent 14 years at The Laramar Group, most recently as Chief Investment Officer responsible for the firm’s property investments and client capital management. As the CIO, Mr. Harris managed acquisition and disposition activity, capital raising, client relations and portfolio management. Mr. Harris also spent 12 years with Heitman Capital Management and JMB Realty Corporation as Senior Vice President. Prior to Heitman/JMB, Mr. Harris was with The Balcor Company. Mr. Harris’ more than 30 years of experience in real estate includes acquisitions, dispositions, asset management, lending, property management and partnership structuring.
LinkedIn Profile Trey Hart Senior Vice President, Northern Trust
Trey Hart is a Senior Vice President in the Private Equity Group for 50 South Capital, a part of Northern Trust. He focuses on sourcing, evaluating and executing primary fund investments and direct co- investments in all areas, with a focus on venture capital. He also participates in fundraising and portfolio management activities. Prior to joining 50 South Capital, Trey was a Vice President at Greenspring Associates, a $2.3 billion global venture capital fund-of- funds based in Baltimore, Maryland. At Greenspring, he was active in all aspects of the investment process, including primary fund investments, secondary investments and direct co-investments. Additionally, he was active in the firm's global fundraising efforts. Prior to Greenspring Associates, he was as an Associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in the international law firm's private equity practice, where he worked with private equity firms in a fund-formation capacity.
LinkedIn Profile Tom Heneghan CEO, Equity International
Tom Heneghan is chief executive officer of Equity International (EI). He provides strategic direction and oversees all of the company’s activities and investment portfolio. Prior to joining Equity International, Mr. Heneghan was chief executive officer of Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. From 1990 to 1995, Mr. Heneghan was with Equity Group Investments (EGI), the privately held investment company founded and led by Sam Zell. At EGI, he held multiple executive-level positions at Zell-related companies including Great American Management and Investments, Inc, Capsure Holdings, Inc. and Greenberg & Pociask, LLC. Previously, Mr. Heneghan was a financial analyst with Nicor Gas, and he began his career as a staff accountant at Peat Marwick, now part of KPMG. Mr. Heneghan is currently co-vice chairman of the ELS Board of Directors, and serves as a board member for three EI portfolio companies: Acosta Verde, eShang-Redwood and SAMHI Hotels, as well as Home Partners of America =and Chai Trust. He is also a member of the Urban Land Institute’s Global Exchange Council, and the board of advisors for the Global Real Estate Institute. He graduated with a BA in Accounting from Augustana College and is a certified public accountant.
LinkedIn Profile Larissa Herczeg Managing Partner, Oak Street Real Estate Capital
Larissa previously served as a director at Morgan Creek Capital Management LLC, which is an investment advisor founded with a vision of offering strategies to institutional and family office investors. Before Morgan Creek Capital Management, Larissa held positions at Franklin Templeton Investments and Credit Suisse. Oak Street Real Estate Capital, LLC is a private equity real estate firm based in Chicago, Illinois. Oak Street manages both commingled funds and separate accounts on behalf of institutional and high net worth investors, including public and corporate pension plans, insurance companies, family offices and trusts. Oak Street is a minority and women-owned business enterprise.
LinkedIn Profile Bill Higgins SVP, Essent
Bill has served as Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives since 2014. He has more than 30 years of wide-ranging experience in the banking, mortgage and financial services industries, covering areas of financial management, capital markets, credit and mortgage operations. From 2006 to 2012, Bill was a member of ING Direct USA’s senior management team, serving as chief lending officer. His mortgage-related experience includes various senior positions in finance, operations, credit and capital markets at ContiMortgage Corp. Bill began his career as a CPA with KPMG LLP, specializing in financial services and mortgage banking. He holds a BBA in accounting from the University of Notre Dame. Essent is a private mortgage insurer, approved by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and licensed nationwide. They offer private mortgage insurance for single-family mortgage loans in the United States, providing private capital to mitigate mortgage credit risk for lenders and investors.
LinkedIn Profile Jeff Holmes Senior Vice President, GEM Realty Capital
Jeff is currently a Senior Vice President at GEM Realty Capital. Previously, Jeff was a Senior Analyst at Lasalle Investment Management. He also served as an Analyst at Duff & Phelps. GEM Realty Capital is a real estate investment company that utilizes its extensive expertise to invest in private-market real estate assets and publicly traded real estate securities through two lines of business, GEM Realty Properties and GEM Realty Securities. Through GEM Realty Properties, GEM invests directly in private-market real estate assets including properties and loans. Through GEM Realty Securities, GEM employs hedged strategies to invest in publicly traded real estate securities, including REITs, real estate operating companies and homebuilders.
LinkedIn Profile Monte Huber SVP - Strategic Initiatives, Revantage Corporate Services
Prior to his role at Revantage Corporate Services, Monte was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at LivCor, LLC. LivCor, LLC is one of the premier real estate companies in the United States focusing on the ownership and asset management of apartment properties. Previously, Monte was also a First VP at Equity Residential. Revantage Corporate Services, an affiliated company of Blackstone, provides a highly skilled employee base, best-in-class processes, and state-of-the-art technology to multiple real estate portfolio companies of Blackstone, including real estate organizations in the Hospitality, Industrial, Multi-family, Office, and Retail sectors.
LinkedIn Profile Tom Hurdelbrink President & CEO, Northwest MLS
Tom is currently President & CEO of Northwest Multiple Listing Service, Inc. (Northwest MLS). Northwest MLS is a trade association of about 2000 member real estate firms and delivers services to over 23,000 real estate licensees spanning western and central Washington State. Besides the primary services of providing active and off-market real estate listings, public property records, and key-boxes, Northwest MLS also provides the standard residential real estate forms for Washington State. Additionally, Northwest MLS actively supports the governmental affairs efforts and funding for many local Realtor® Associations, aids the state Realtor® association with funding and collaboration for special projects, and maintains close relations with regulatory agencies.
LinkedIn Profile Anar Isman Director, Brookfield
Anar is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, start up mentor and start up investor. He has been investing in real estate companies globally for over 12 years, deploying multiple billions of dollars over the years. Anar thinks that the US real estate sector is ripe for technology driven disruption and he is mentor for a homebuilding start ups. Brookfield is a leading global alternative asset manager, focused on investing in long-life, high quality assets across real estate, infrastructure, renewable power and private equity. Their investments include one of the largest portfolios of office properties in the world, an industry-leading infrastructure business spanning utilities, transport, energy, communications infrastructure and sustainable resources, and one of the largest pure-play renewable power businesses that include more than 200 hydroelectric facilities as well as several high quality business services and industrial companies. These businesses form the backbone of the global economy, supporting the endeavors of individuals, corporations and governments worldwide.
LinkedIn Profile Lindsey Jordan Director of Sales, Loop & Tie
Lindsey leads sales & business development for Loop & Tie. Previously, Lindsey was a Sales and Marketing Consultant at Tribeza Magazine. Loop & Tie is a corporate gifting platform that lets recipients choose their gift from a curated selection of unique options rather than receiving generic gift baskets or branded products. Companies spend $34bn on client and employee gifts every year and the gifting process is impersonal and time intensive. Loop & Tie solves these problems with a digital experience that ensures recipients get gifts they care about, saves time and builds brand connections.
LinkedIn Profile Geoffrey Kasselman Executive Managing Director, Newmark Knight Frank
Geoffrey M. Kasselman serves as an executive managing director in Newmark Grubb Knight Frank's Chicago office, where he leads the company's North American Industrial Practice. In this capacity, he guides the direction and expansion of the firm's industrial brokerage capabilities across North America, including supporting various data center projects and promoting the benefits of sustainability, technology and innovation for the sector. Currently, Geoffrey focuses on providing strategic solutions such as deal restructuring, portfolio analyses and operational and energy efficiency. Prior to joining NGKF in 2014, Mr. Kasselman served as the founder and CEO of Op2mize, a commercial real estate firm that bundled real estate services with best practices in energy efficiency and technology. He previously worked at Studley, founding its Industrial Services Group and helping to launch its Governmental Incentives consulting practice. Mr. Kasselman began his career at Insignia/FC&S, leaving as a senior executive after 10 years.
LinkedIn Profile Jeff Krupp SVP Technology, Enterprise Digital Strategy Initiatives, Realogy
Jeff is a Senior Vice President of Technology at Realogy and has extensive experience in managing high volume consumer facing websites focusing on conversion to sales. He currently leads a cross-functional team of program managers and directors, application developers, business analysts, creative designers, and QA analysts. Jeff is also responsible for a multi-million dollar annual budget including the facilitation of work across multiple organizations and vendors. Realogy Holdings Corp. is the leading and most integrated provider of residential real estate services that is focused on empowering independent sales agents to best serve today’s consumers.
LinkedIn Profile Craig Lashley CEO, Valiant Residential
Craig started in the financial sector of the mutual fund division for Wells Fargo before making his way into real estate in asset management and property ownership, acquiring more than 10,000 multi-family units and three million square feet of commercial space throughout the United States. Due to his frustration in working with management groups, Craig took what many consider a reverse approach in his real estate career: going from asset management and ownership to property management. Drawing on these experiences, Craig gives Valiant clients the benefit of knowing exactly what asset owners need. He worked with Valiant (formally SIMC Management) and his mentors, George Martin and Michael Zimmer, for many years before taking over as president in 2014. Since then, Craig has turned Valiant into a top 10 management company and Top 100 Places to Work in DFW. His professional relationships, passion for people and knowledge of the industry embody every aspect of the Valiant lifestyle.
LinkedIn Profile Andrew Livingstone Executive Managing Director, Greystar
As executive managing director, Andrew Livingstone leads the Greystar® Property Management Services business, which includes overseeing the operation of the company’s owned and managed portfolios in the United States and abroad. He also oversees the Greystar support services team, which provides support to our real estate operations and other business units. In 2007, Andrew was promoted to the executive committee and led the reorganization of the company’s real estate operations and support services. The multiyear process helped position these teams to support the company’s growth as it became the largest operator of apartment communities in the US. During this time, Andrew played key roles in the company’s growth, leading integration efforts following the acquisition of JPI Property Management Company in 2009, and the Archon and Glacier portfolios in 2010. Andrew subsequently oversaw the integration of Riverstone Residential Group following the 2014 acquisition, which nearly doubled the size of the company’s US presence. Most recently, he led the establishment of Greystar real estate operations in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, and Mexico to support the company’s growing international portfolio.
LinkedIn Profile Barrett Lowell Director, Harrison Street Real Estate Capital
Barrett is responsible for strategic management, development, and disposition of the firm’s real estate assets and also manages various operating partner relationships. Furthermore, he assists in the sourcing and underwriting of potential acquisition and development opportunities and focuses on portfolio management. Harrison Street Real Estate Capital LLC is one of the leading real estate investment management firms exclusively focused on the Education, Healthcare and Storage sectors. The firm has created a series of differentiated investment products across multiple risk/return platforms. Headquartered in Chicago, the firm employs a 90+ person team with approximately $13.7 billion in assets under management.
LinkedIn Profile Dan Martino CIO, OceanM19
Dan currently serves as the Chief Investment Officer of OCEANM19. Previously, he was an Analyst at Achievement Asset Management LLC and an Operations Associate at Silver Point Capital. Dan graduated from The University of Notre Dame Mendoza School of Business in 2008 and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 2015.
LinkedIn Profile Rocco Martino Managing Partner, OceanM19
Rocco co-founded LaSalle Capital in 2003 and is responsible for sourcing investment opportunities, overseeing due diligence, structuring and negotiating transactions, portfolio management and investor relations. From 1989 to 2003, Rocco was a Partner with the predecessor to LaSalle where he also focused on lower middle market buyout investments. Prior to joining LaSalle, Rocco was a Partner with PriceWaterhouseCoopers, where he directed numerous middle market audit and buyout related due diligence engagements. Rocco grew up in the western suburbs of Chicago and holds a BBA from University of Notre Dame, an MBA from Loyola University of Chicago, and is a Certified Public Accountant.
LinkedIn Profile Roxanne Martino Managing Partner, OceanM19
Ms. Martino is the Managing Partner of OceanM19. From 1990 to 2016, Ms. Martino led Aurora Investment Management L.L.C. (“Aurora”) and its predecessor companies, including acting as CEO, Partner, and Chair of the Investment Committee. Over nearly three decades, Ms. Martino built the Chicago firm into one of the largest managers in the fund-of-funds industry, managing $14 billion at Aurora's peak. In 2012 Aurora won Hedge Funds Review’s Best Diversified Fund of Hedge Funds over 10 years. Prior to joining Aurora, Ms. Martino was a General Partner of Grosvenor Capital Management. She began her career at Coopers & Lybrand, now PwC, where she was a senior manager focusing on the commodities and securities areas. Ms. Martino received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame in 1977 and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago in 1988.
LinkedIn Profile Daphna Meroz Innovation Manager, Fannie Mae
Daphna’s areas of expertise include corporate strategy, innovation management, and market analysis. She has previously worked for BASF and Shaldor. Daphna graduated from Tel Aviv University with a Masters in Science, cum laude. Fannie Mae serves the people who house America. They are a leading source of financing for mortgage lenders, providing access to affordable mortgage financing in all markets at all times. Their financing makes sustainable homeownership and workforce rental housing a reality for millions of Americans.
LinkedIn Profile Nesanel Milstein President, MFI
Nesanel serves as the President of MFI (Family Office). Previously, Nesanel was a Vice President of E-Commerce at the Burlington Coat Factory.
LinkedIn Profile Sandeep Navalgund Associate Counsel & Principal Engineer, SBB Research Group
With academic training in finance, computer engineering, applied economics, and law, Sandeep brings a unique perspective to his role within SBB Research Group. Prior to graduate school, he worked as a consultant for Accenture in Chicago. SBB Research Group is an early-stage investment management and research firm utilizing sophisticated and responsible strategies to manage assets totaling more than $300 million. While protecting principal and reducing portfolio volatility, they apply tested techniques to ensure their investments are maximizing their potential.
LinkedIn Profile Chris Neumann Associate, Origin Investments
Chris is responsible for executing property-level business plans as part of Origin’s Investment Management team. Within this role, he conducts operational and financial evaluations of portfolio assets.
Prior to joining Origin, Chris served as an Investment Analyst at NorthMarq Capital. While there, he underwrote and closed transactions exceeding $500 million in debt financing. Chris was selected to NorthMarq's ten-member Analyst Council and served as a resource for other analysts across the firm's national platform. Chris began his career as a Portfolio Analyst within NorthMarq’s loan servicing department headquartered in Minneapolis.
Chris received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting & Finance from St. John's University (MN) and a Master of Science degree in Real Estate from DePaul University. He is an active member of the Urban Land Institute and the American Cancer Society's Associate Board of Ambassadors (ABOA). Chris is a big Minnesota sports fan, enjoys traveling and running along Chicago’s lakefront trail.
LinkedIn Profile Brian Nottage Managing Director, JP Morgan Chase
Brian Nottage, Managing Director, is a member of JP Morgan Asset Management's Real Estate Group. In this role, he provides macroeconomic and regional real estate analysis and econometric modeling to assist real estate acquisition and asset management activities. Before joining the firm, he was a vice president and econometrician at GMAC Commercial Mortgage. Prior to that, he was a director at Moody's Economy.com, where he provided U.S. macro, industry and regional economic analysis. He holds a B.A. in economics from Florida Southern College and a Ph.D. in economics from Florida State University.
LinkedIn Profile Michael Oleshansky Managing Director, PSP Growth
Michael Oleshansky is a Managing Director in the Private Investments Group of PSP Capital Partners. Previously Mr. Oleshansky was a director at Industrial Opportunity Partners (IOP), where he spent nearly six years leading various facets of investment execution and portfolio management activities as part of an investment strategy targeting manufacturing and distribution companies. Prior to joining IOP, Mr. Oleshansky spent three years with Equity Group Investments, LLC (EGI), a private investment firm owned and led by Samuel Zell. Prior to EGI, Mr. Oleshansky worked as an investment banker in the Mergers & Acquisitions group of Merrill Lynch & Co., where he focused on mid- and large-cap industrial companies. Mr. Oleshansky earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio) and a Master of Business Administration degree from The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. He currently serves on the Finance Advisory Board of the Miami University Farmer School of Business.
LinkedIn Profile Tim Pappas Vice President, The Keyes Company
Timothy Pappas has been the Executive Vice President of The Keyes Company since 1999. After graduating from Florida State University, he worked as a Certified Public Accountant before joining Keyes as the President of The Keyes Asset Management Company. He then became the Controller, and later the Chief Financial Officer for The Keyes Company before being promoted to Executive VP. Tim is a current Board Member of Chairman Call FM radio station 91.9 and was a former board member of Covenant College and Westminster Christian School. He is also a part of The Scotch Malt Whiskey Society. Tim is married to Peggy, has four children and four grandchildren. The Keyes Company is a leader in the real estate industry. Independently owned and operated since 1926, Keyes’ 35+ officesare distributed throughout six counties – Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Volusia – with 2,500+ talented and dedicated Associates.
LinkedIn Profile Jason Pappas Analyst, Keyes
As a third generation real estate professional, Jason Pappas possesses the knowledge and experience needed to ensure any real estate transaction is a success. Independently owned by the Pappas family, The Keyes Company has been servicing the real estate needs of South Florida for over 85 years.
With a degree in finance and marketing, Jason personally prides himself on protecting your investment while finding a buyer for the best price. His success in real estate stems from always providing unrivaled service to his customers. The Keyes Company is a leader in the real estate industry. Independently owned and operated since 1926, Keyes’ 35+ officesare distributed throughout six counties – Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Volusia – with 2,500+ talented and dedicated Associates.
LinkedIn Profile Scott Pechersky SVP - Technology, Alliance Residential
Scott is currently responsible for overseeing Alliance Residential Company’s Information Technology department. His department’s responsibilities include managing Alliance’s corporate infrastructure, developing and implementing new technologies across our portfolio and support and training of property associates on the latest initiatives. Alliance is one of the largest, private U.S. multifamily companies with 35 regional offices throughout the nation. As a fully-integrated company focused on the development, acquisition, construction and management of residential and mixed-use communities in the United States, they believe in building teams of talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and unique points of view.
LinkedIn Profile David Perez COO, Carroll Organization
David Perez serves as Chief Operating Officer of Carroll Organization. David believes that people are one of Carroll Organization’s greatest assets and looks to constantly challenge the organization in its path to be the best for its partners, investors and residents. As part of his duties, he oversees the operational, managerial and support positions for the Company and ensures the effective placement and management of process, technology and data empowering the organization to achieve its business objectives and strategies. He oversees the day to day operations, managing people, mitigating risk and enabling information technology ensuring the Company seeks insights and maintains high standards of professionalism, responsibility and accountability. Carroll Organization is a fully integrated real estate investment company focused on acquiring and managing high quality multifamily properties throughout the United States. Founded in 2004, the company has acquired over $4 Billion of multifamily properties on behalf of its institutional partners and private investors.
LinkedIn Profile Alex Perriello Chairman Emeritus, Realogy Franchise Group
Alex Perriello, is Chairman Emeritus and previously served as CEO of the Realogy Franchise Group, the largest franchisor of residential and commercial real estate brokerage offices in the world. He oversees the Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial®, ERA and Sotheby’s International Realty® real estate brands, which combined have approximately 13,650 franchised offices and more than 268,000 brokers and independent sales associates doing business in 111 countries and territories worldwide, as well as ZapLabs LLC, Realogy’s innovation and technology development hub. Perriello is a frequent speaker and panelist at major real estate industry events, as well as conferences hosted by diverse organizations including the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) and the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP). In 2014, he was named the AREAA Person of the Year for his commitment to the organization's goals of sustainable homeownership for the Asian American community. In 2015, Perriello was named to the Easter Seals Foundation Board of Trustees.
LinkedIn Profile Annette Prater CIO, General Growth Partners
Annette is an experienced Chief Information Officer with a demonstrated history of success in the professional services and retail real estate industries. She is responsible for strategy through delivery of all technology capabilities to employees, properties, shoppers and retailers at 120+ shopping centers. Currently, she is adapting, learning and implementing new Cybersecurity, Data and IoT technologies. Annette has an MBA in Management & Strategy, Management & Organizations, and Marketing from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management. General Growth Partners mission is to own and operate high-quality retail properties that provide an engaging experience in an outstanding environment for their communities, retailers, employees, consumers and shareholders. GGP has led the industry for more than 60 years, blending innovation, tradition and reputation to curate best-in-class merchandising and culinary experiences.
LinkedIn Profile Bob Quinn CEO and President, RJC Capital LLC
Bob currently serves as the CEO and President of RJC Capital LLC. Previously, Bob held roles with two Major League Baseball teams, The Milwaukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants. RJC Capital is a widely recognized leader in commercial finance. They are leading the way in commercial lending of all types, including Commercial Real Estate Loans, Equipment Leasing, Sale Leasebacks, Heavy Equipment Leasing, Heavy Equipment Financing, Medical Financing, Accounts Receivable Financing, Factoring, Bridge and Hard Money Loans, SBA Financing, Business Acquisition Financing, Hotel Financing, Stock Loans, Portfolio Liquidations, Private Equity, Joint Ventures and more. They work with small, medium, and large size businesses and have a broad portfolio of financial products to provide the capital our clients need.
LinkedIn Profile Derek Ramsey Executive Managing Director & CFO, Greystar
Derek is an executive managing director of Greystar® Real Estate Partners, LLC and serves as a member of the Greystar Investment Committee, Operating Committee, and Board of Directors. He has management oversight and responsibility for all financial functions and capital resources of the company including corporate and project finance, accounting, reporting, and risk management.
Prior to joining Greystar in 1997, Derek was an analyst with Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc. in the corporate finance/investment banking division, where he played an integral role in over $500 million of equity, debt, and merger-and-acquisition transactions.
Derek is a graduate of Southern Methodist University with a bachelor of business administration in finance, and is a member of the Urban Land Institute. Derek and his family reside in Charleston, South Carolina.
LinkedIn Profile Michael Resnick Managing Director, Tallwoods Partners
Michael is Managing Director and Co-Founder of Tallwoods Partners, LLC, an investment office for high net worth families. From 1995 to 2013, he was with William Harris Investors, Inc. (WHI), a family office managing over $1B, serving as Executive Vice President since 2000, and heading the Alternatives Investment Group. From 1991 through 1995, Michael served as an associate in the corporate department of the law firm of Cravath, Swaine & Moore in New York. Michael received a JD degree, cum laude, from Harvard Law School, and a BA, magna cum laude, in Humanities from Yale University. Michael is a member of the Bar of the State of New York. He serves on the Board of Directors of Computer Logic, a former portfolio company of WHI, and the Advisory Board of Invest for Kids. Tallwoods Partners is a boutique multi-family investment office.
LinkedIn Profile Sara Rodell CEO, Loop & Tie
Before starting Loop & Tie, Sara worked at UBS in New York City as broker in institutional equity sales. She constantly had a need for quick thank you gifts, but all too often got hung up on what to send. Her annoyance eventually built into a large enough frustration that she decided to fix this problem, for herself and others. Sara founded Loop & Tie to offer companies the easiest way to send gifts that are anything but generic. She frequently speaks on panels focused on entrepreneurship, women in entrepreneurship and consumer technology. Loop & Tie is a graduate of the Capital Factory Accelerator in Austin, the NAR REach Class of 2015 and a finalist in the 2015 Realogy FWD Summit. Sara is a native Austinite and attended the University of Virginia where she studied Economics and Anthropology.
LinkedIn Profile Drayton Saunders President, Michael Saunders lthough he grew up immersed in the culture of the company, Drayton Saunders didn't formally join Michael Saunders & Company® until January of 2003. Since then he has held a number of key leadership roles that have culminated in his current position as company president as well as president of MSC Mortgage and MSC Title, two of the company's full-service divisions. A native-born Floridian and graduate of Colgate University, Drayton has served in varying capacities during his 15 years of service to the company, which was founded by Michael Saunders in 1976. He served as branch manager for two of the company's south Sarasota County offices — in Venice and Plantation. He followed this by managing the company's high-volume sales offices on Longboat Key Michael Saunders provides services in residential sales, commercial sales and property management, new home and condominium sales, relocation, corporate management, mortgage, and title services. With 24 offices strategically positioned along the Florida Gulf Coast, they are devoted to be the number one choice for a full array of real estate services.
LinkedIn Profile David Schreiber Managing Director, LaSalle Investment Management
David is a seasoned real estate investment professional with strong track record across various property types, markets, risk profiles, execution complexity and transaction structures.
He manages the office and retail investments for the firm's commingled funds and separate accounts with a primary focus on Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis and all of Texas. David’s expertise includes direct property acquisitions, development and forward commitments, as well as arranging joint ventures, recapitalizations, entity-level purchases, loan assumptions and other heavily structured transactions. David’s prior experience includes dispositions, financings, asset management and fund structuring.
LinkedIn Profile Bridget Schweihs Senior Associate, 50 South Capital Advisors
Bridget Schweihs is a Senior Associate in the Private Equity Group at 50 South Capital. She focuses on sourcing, evaluating and executing primary fund investments and direct co-investments in all areas, with a focus on venture capital. She also participates in fundraising and portfolio management activities. Prior to joining 50 South Capital, Bridget was an Associate at Wintrust Ventures where she was active in all aspects of sourcing, evaluating, and managing a portfolio of direct equity investments and venture debt. Previously she was a member of Wintrust Financial’s Rotational Credit Analyst Program.
LinkedIn Profile Chris Sears Senior Vice President, Realogy
Chris has been working at Realogy since 2006. Chris overseas the Strategic Alliance program at Realogy. Chris graduated from Temple University in 1992
LinkedIn Profile Paul Seavey CFO, Equity LifeStyle Properties
Paul graduated from the DePaul University Driehaus School of Business in 1991. Equity LifeStyle Properties is the leading operator of Manufactured Home Communities, RV Resorts and Campgrounds in North America. They offer beautiful communities and parks in the most desirable locations, while offering various homes and camping options to meet a wide variety of their customers' needs. Over the course of nearly 50 years in business, they have carefully grown their portfolio into a network of premier manufactured home communities, RV resorts and campgrounds in the most desirable locations in the country. Today, Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. owns or has controlling interest in more than 400 communities and resorts in 32 states and British Columbia with almost 150,000 sites.
LinkedIn Profile Lindsey Senn Vice President, Fifield Companies
Lindsey Senn is a Vice President at Fifield Companies. Her primary responsibilities include underwriting multifamily and office development projects, sourcing debt and equity financing, and asset management. Prior to joining Fifield Companies, Lindsey was a Project Manager and Financial Analyst for Ridge Property Trust. In that role, she underwrote industrial acquisitions and developments and was involved in the asset management of a 9 million square foot portfolio. She was also on a team that completed the disposition of $300 million of industrial assets. Lindsey graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Real Estate & Urban Land Economics and Legal Studies. She is a member of the Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association and YREP.
LinkedIn Profile Dan Shachtman Senior Director, SLAB Holdings LLC
Dan Shachtman co-manages the alternative investments arm of the Barnett Family Office. In that role, Dan has management responsibility over all of Barnett Capital’s business lines.
Dan initially assumed responsibility for the growth and management of the firm’s industrial real estate portfolio. In a series of well-timed sales and purchases, he transitioned the portfolio from older product in the O’Hare marketplace to the national presence of institutional-quality assets, which are the focus of the firm to this day. Dan also built the Barnett Capital Sale-Leaseback business, cementing Barnett Capital’s reputation for helping entrepreneurs seize opportunities with quick and certain closings.
Dan came to Barnett Capital from the high-tech industry, where he was a top sales manager for an internet company until 2002. Prior to his work at the Internet company, Dan was a financial consultant at Merrill Lynch, where he worked since his graduation from the University of Iowa with a bachelor of arts in business.
LinkedIn Profile Rajen Shastri CEO, Akara Partners
Rajen Shastri has spent over 12 years working in senior management roles across the spectrum of the commercial real estate value chain, from being an investment professional at a global real estate institutional investor to acting as a Principal at an operator/developer. His vision for Akara partners is to offer investors the ability to participate with a vertically integrated real investment firm, allowing them to capture value from the elimination of the inherent information asymmetry between investors, operators and developers. Prior to founding Akara Partners in 2013, Rajen was a Principal, CIO and Co-COO of Campus Acquisitions (“CA”) a developer and operator of student housing assets from 2009-2013. While at CA, Rajen led the capitalization and monetization of over $1 billion in student housing assets across the U.S., including the $627 million sale of a portfolio of assets to American Campus Communities (NYSE: ACC) in 2012.
LinkedIn Profile Jason Simon Principal, Colliers International
Clients rely on Jason’s superior understanding of Chicago market dynamics, transaction management and lease negotiation expertise, and his vast network of relationships within the real estate community. He specializes in representing corporate users in the acquisition, disposition and leasing of office space throughout Chicago and nationally. In addition, he leases approximately 3 million square feet of office space throughout the Chicago suburbs on behalf of institutional and private landlords. Jason maintains a strong network of relationships with Chicagoland architects, general contractors, interior designers and relocation specialists. His clients appreciate my attention to detail, resourcefulness and unwavering commitment to protecting their best interests. Prior to joining Colliers International, Jason spent a number of years with Grubb & Ellis Company's office advisory group.
LinkedIn Profile Seth Singerman President, Singerman Real Estate
Seth currently serves as president of Singerman Real Estate. Previously, Seth was a managing director at GEM Realty Capital. Singerman Real Estate (SRE) is an opportunistic real estate investment firm that has deep experience executing complex transactions and unlocking embedded value through the ownership of properties, real estate loans and operating companies. SRE focuses on maximizing risk- adjusted returns through investments in both debt and equity across all major asset classes including office, retail, hotel, and multifamily, in addition to secondary real estate asset classes such as student housing and senior housing.
LinkedIn Profile Jackson Slavik Innovations, Veritas Investments
Jackson is currently with the Veritas Investments innovation team and an advisor for both Philquo Ventures and Hausman Ventures. Earlier in his career, Jackson was building the largest team of analysts tracking start-ups globally for Venture Capital and Corp Dev. At Tracxn. Jackson also served two years as the managing director for Brick By Brick Technologies which develops industry-best custom databases, provide application support for existing solutions, and assist in migration to and hosting of cloud based systems. Founded in 2007, Veritas manages nearly $2 billion in real estate assets in San Francisco and the Bay Area, including nearly 200 apartment buildings in the city of San Francisco alone, on behalf of institutional and individual investors. Many of its properties are classic, distinctive buildings located in some of San Francisco's most storied neighborhoods.
LinkedIn Profile Julie Smith Chief Administrative Officer, The Bozzuto Group
Julie Smith is responsible for the oversight and strategy of Bozzuto’s Marketing, Human Resources, Technology and Research departments. Previously, Julie served as president of Bozzuto Management Company, overseeing a $9 billion portfolio that included more than 50,000 units in more than 200 apartment communities throughout the Northeast, Mid- Atlantic, Midwest and Southern regions. Under Julie’s leadership, Bozzuto Management grew from an organization with 15 employees to one of more than 2,000. It was also named Property Management Firm of the Year by Multi-Housing News in 2011, and now three times by the National Association of Home Builders in 2000, 2009 and 2017. In 2016, Julie was honored as a Distinguished Leader by the Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network. In 2015, Julie was named one of Washington’s Women of Influence by the Washington Business Journal as well as one of The Top Ten Most Influential Women in Multifamily by Multifamily Executive Magazine. She was also named the magazine’s 2013 Multifamily Executive of the Year.
LinkedIn Profile Robert Tamillo Senior Vice President, JLL
Robert provides strategic consulting and transaction management for industrial and office users of corporate real estate. He enhances the real estate process, decision making and forward thinking to meet client expectations and in-turn helping grow their business. His responsibilities include continuous business development, portfolio analytics, site selection, lease negotiations, acquisitions, sales & leasing and build-to- suit development. JLL is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. Their vision is to reimagine the world of real estate, creating rewarding opportunities and amazing spaces where people can achieve their ambitions.
LinkedIn Profile Robin Tebbe CMO, Magellan Development Group
Robin Tebbe has honed real estate expertise encompassing architectural design, management, operations, leasing, development and marketing. Tebbe oversees all of the company’s advertising, public relations, marketing and promotional materials, new business development and special events. She also serves as president of Magellan Property Management, an affiliate of Magellan Development. Loewenberg Tebbe graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in interior architecture from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Loewenberg Tebbe is a current Board member for the Greater North Michigan Avenue Association, the Board of High Jump enrichment program for inner-city children, Advisory Council for the Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern University, and is a member of the Costume Committee of the Chicago History Museum. She is a professional member of the American Institute of Architects and is a member of The Economic Club of Chicago.
LinkedIn Profile Lila Trickle Global Marketing Director, IA Collaborative
Lila leads marketing and public relations for IA Collaborative. She is a senior communications executive and brand positioning strategist with 10+ years of experience in developing and leading reputation-enhancing, brand building, and issues management programs for clients in the retail/CPG, professional services, education, manufacturing and industrial, food and agriculture, consumer healthcare and non-profit industries. Lila has experience managing internal and external communications during times of significant business turnaround, and navigating organizations through leadership and cultural changes. IA Collaborative is a global design and innovation consultancy. At the forefront of design thinking, they combine human-centered design, strategy development and business consulting to help multinational organizations and emerging leaders address their most complex business challenges.
LinkedIn Profile Kyle Verhasselt Sr. Associate, Origin Investments
Kyle is responsible for the execution of property level business plans and asset and portfolio level strategy including refinancing and dispositions at Origin Investments.
Prior to Origin Investments, he completed the Risk Management Leadership Program at GE Capital. In this role, he was a part of GE Antares Capital where he managed a $460mm portfolio of distressed senior secured loans. Kyle began his career as an intern at GE Capital Real Estate where he completed valuation models for all assets.
He received a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Real Estate and Urban Land Economics from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Kyle lives in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago. Originally from the Wisconsin, he is an avid Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers fan.
LinkedIn Bio Mia Van Wagenen President, MVO Marketing
Mia has been developing integrated marketing solutions for the real estate industry for more than 20 years. Her expertise includes branding, digital strategy, graphic design and website development in a unique way to her clients. Using technology resources as a platform for execution, she provides these solutions to clients in the single family, multi family, commercial and retail industries with a sharp focus on design and quantifiable results. She is a member of Entrepreneur’s Organization, Atlanta Apartment Association and Technology Association of Georgia, and has won awards from the Atlanta Business Chronicle and Best Self Magazine. She has a BS Marketing degree from Arizona State University and lives in Atlanta, GA with her family.
LinkedIn Profile Michael Wallach Vice President, Levy Family Partners
Michael currently serves as a Vice President at Levy Family Partners. Previously, he has held roles at Sachs Capital Group, Leavitt Capital Management and Lasalle Bank. Levy Family Partners is the investment enterprise for Larry Levy, the co- founder of Levy Restaurants.
LinkedIn Profile Jennifer Warden COO, Baird & Warner
Jennifer Warden is the chief operating officer and executive vice president of Baird & Warner. She works closely with the presidents of Baird & Warner’s three divisions -- Residential Sales, Key Mortgage Services and Baird & Warner Title Services -- to ensure they have the marketing and technology strategies and resources they need to operate effectively. Jennifer also serves on Baird & Warner’s executive committee, as well as plays a major role in creating an environment that empowers people to be better and enables Baird & Warner to consistently rank as a top workplace in Chicagoland. With Baird & Warner since 1995, Jennifer was responsible for launching the company’s home services, e-business and title operations. In 2002, Jennifer created the Baird & Warner Good Will Network, the company’s charitable initiative, and she continues to oversee the program. Jennifer’s background is a combination of communications, public relations and journalism. She was principal of her own marketing communications firm for eight years, and she spent four years in marketing and management positions for a national wholesale distribution company.
LinkedIn Profile Taylor Wiederkehr Software Implementation Analyst, Alliance
Taylor drives Alliance Residential Company’s technological innovation initiative and is the 'Gate Keeper' of technological implementation. He also builds & maintains vendor relationships and represent Alliance Residential Company during speaking engagements such as conference panels, educational sessions, and/or keynote speeches relating to the current and future use of the technology in the multifamily industry. Taylor is also a member of the NMHC Innovation Committee. Alliance is one of the largest, private U.S. multifamily companies with 35 regional offices throughout the nation. As a fully-integrated company focused on the development, acquisition, construction and management of residential and mixed-use communities in the United States, theu believe in building teams of talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and unique points of view.
LinkedIn Profile Nicola Yurkoski Family Representative, Schaad Companies
In addition to being a family representative for Shaad Companies, Nikki is also a Senior Project Manager at the New York City Economic Development Corporation. Previously, Nikki served as an Associate Consultant at Bain & Company.
LinkedIn Profile Company Representatives Michela Abrams CEO, Arcbazar
Michela is the CEO of Arcbazar. Before joining Arcbazar, Michela served as the President of Dwell Media, the award-winning design and lifestyle media company based in San Francisco.
Arcbazar – https://www.arcbazar.com/
Arcbazar provides easy access to high quality crowdsourced design solutions by giving a homeowner the opportunity to launch a design competition among thousands of designers around the world. Clients pay a fraction of traditional costs and get on average 10 designs per competition. Submissions include renderings, plans, and sections that can be handed over to a contractor for implementation.
LinkedIn Profile Alex Alpert CEO, Shyft Co.
Alex Alpert is the CEO of Shyft, an innovative web-based and mobile technology solution that modernizes the business of moving, dramatically improving accuracy, convenience, and quality control.
Shyft - http://shyftmoving.com/
Shyft is revolutionizing the way we take care of our home. Transporting providers through video instantly to diagnose the problem, estimate and schedule the service. Shyft provides businesses a simple, secure video interface to communicate, record, playback, share, and archive customer exchange and information. Their goal is to replace every business to customer house-call with recorded video interaction instead.
LinkedIn Profile Trent Bigelow CEO, Track.tax
Track makes it easy for freelancers to withhold enough for self- employment taxes every time they're paid, so they never spend what they owe.
Track - https://www.track.tax/
Simplifying taxes for real estate professionals. Track puts tax withholding, insurance, and retirement savings on autopilot so real estate can focus on the real work that pays. It's like having a savvy HR assistant to handle all your busywork.
LinkedIn Profile Colin Billings CEO, Orro
Colin is the CEO and founder of Orro, a venture-backed consumer electronics company, where the team is dedicated to helping people thrive at home with products that bring about the future of living through technology in support of human life and connection.
Orro - https://getorro.com/
Orro’s smart light switch increases property values and provides for a better living experience. Replace or enhance the most common smart home devices and use Orro, a light switch that integrates with the most common applications like Alexa, Google Home, Nest, August, Latch and 150 others to provide a clutter free ultimate smart home living environment.
LinkedIn Profile Matt Caywood CEO, TransitScreen
TransitScreen was founded by Matt Caywood, CEO, and Ryan Croft, COO, to solve the problem of how people get around cities. Previously, Matt was a Senior Artificial Intelligence Engineer at MITRE.
TransitScreen https://transitscreen.com/
TransitScreen incorporates all mobility options – public transit, bikeshare, carshare, and ride hailing services – presented in real time so everyone has the tools they need to make informed, sustainable decisions on how to get around. Its Transit Screens provide real time displays at your location and its “Mobility Score” provides a third party validation online to the accessibility of your property.
LinkedIn Profile Brian Charlesworth CEO, Sisu
Brian is an entrepreneur and business builder. He has previously built and sold software and telecommunications companies.
Sisu - https://sisu.co/
Sisu is the accountability software for the Mortgage and Real Estate industries. Sisu is the complete real estate sales coaching solution designed for teams, brokerages and agents. Sisu enables companies to build a culture of accountability, promote habits for sales success and dramatically increase monthly closings.
LinkedIn Profile Jake Cohen Head of Partnerships, Everlance
Jake previously worked as a Product Manager at Western Union and a Program Officer at John Snow, Inc. Jake holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Yale.
Everlance - https://www.everlance.com/
Everlance's first product is a 100% automated mileage and expense tracking app. Their users range from freelancers to employees at Fortune 500 companies. Everlance was featured by Apple as one of their "Best New Apps" and is a top 100 finance app.
LinkedIn Profile Ryan Croft Cofounder, TransitScreen
TransitScreen was founded by Matt Caywood, CEO, and, Ryan Croft, COO, to solve the problem of how people get around cities. Previously, Ryan spent five years leading group travel adventures across Latin America, Europe, Middle East, and the Caribbean.
TransitScreen - https://transitscreen.com/
TransitScreen incorporates all mobility options – public transit, bikeshare, carshare, and ride hailing services – presented in real time so everyone has the tools they need to make informed, sustainable decisions on how to get around. Its Transit Screens provide real time displays at your location and its “Mobility Score” provides a third party validation online to the accessibility of your property.
LinkedIn Profile Ken Davis CEO, TaskEasy
After experiencing the pains of managing rental property services firsthand, Ken knew that there had to be a better way. Searching, bidding, and haggling for lawn care and snow removal took valuable time away from the other things that Ken wanted to do most. Ken built TaskEasy to support contractors in their effort to deliver consistent services to customers.
TaskEasy – https://www.taskeasy.com/
TaskEasy provides affordable lawn care services at the click of a button.
LinkedIn Profile Ross Diedrich CEO, Covered
Ross Diedrich CFA is the Founder & CEO of Covered Insurance Solutions, where he leads a team of experts, innovators, and creators developing world-class insurance software for the digital age.
Covered Insurance – https://www.itscovered.com/
Covered streamlines transaction through integrating and automating insurance purchases into the buying, leasing or lending process. Covered provides a co-branded platform for property managers, real estate professionals and lenders that allows renters and potential homeowners to view multiple coverage options from reputable insurance carriers and purchase direct from the transaction online in minutes
LinkedIn Profile Christopher Diedrich COO, Covered
Christopher M. Diedrich is Co-Founder and COO of Covered Insurance Solutions, Inc.. He manages multi-functional teams to provide customers a modern insurance experience with a human touch.
Covered Insurance – https://www.itscovered.com/
Covered streamlines transaction through integrating and automating insurance purchases into the buying, leasing or lending process. Covered provides a co-branded platform for property managers, real estate professionals and lenders that allows renters and potential homeowners to view multiple coverage options from reputable insurance carriers and purchase direct from the transaction online in minutes
LinkedIn Profile Matthew Erley VP of Growth, Havenly
Matthew was previously the Growth Lead in the North American Markets for Drizly. He is passionate about early stage businesses, growth and acquisition, scaling growth teams, and bringing products/services to market
Havenly - https://havenly.com/
Havenly is an online interior design service that makes decorating fun, convenient and affordable. They design real spaces for real people, through their network of over 250 designers. Havenly’s designers leverage technology to provide our customers with a design tailored to their unique space and personal style. Through their e-commerce channels Havenly’s customers can purchase all their home decor and furnishings in one place, with access to over 400 brands. To date they’ve have completed over 100,000 designs.
LinkedIn Profile Nicky Goulimis Co-founder & COO, Nova Credit
Nicky Goulimis is the co-founder and COO of Nova Credit, the world’s premier cross-border credit bureau. Nicky oversees the operations of the firm as well as leading Nova’s partnerships with institutions around the world.
Nova Credit - https://www.neednova.com/
Nova Credit increases the qualified applicant pipeline with global credit reports normalized to US credit standards for international renters. Nova accesses credit history from around the world and normalizes it to US standards, unlocking new consumers for property managers, owners and lenders, and new futures for immigrants.
LinkedIn Profile Rebecca Guthrie CEO, Preclose
Rebecca spent 15 years in the real estate and mortgage industries, focusing on streamlining business operations through processes and technology. As Founder and CEO of Preclose, a contract-to-closing automation software for real estate agents, Rebecca’s team brings the closing experience online to increase efficiencies and productivity across real estate teams and brokerages.
Preclose – www.preclose.com
Preclose decreases contract to close time by up to 50% by streamlining the closing process to automate action items, provide real-time visibility and coordination across all parties, and minimize critical paths.
LinkedIn Profile Scott Hill Executive Chairman/Co-Founder, PERQ
Scott Hill is an entrepreneur with a passion for helping brands achieve success through heightened engagement with their consumers. He firmly believes that increasing the level of engagement that brands have with their consumers can provide a substantial return on investment.
PERQ - https://perq.com/
Since our founding in 2001, our goals have been simple: playing the game of business, building a world class team, giving back to our community and delivering value for our customers.
PERQ Web Engagement creates a guided, helpful and interactive shopping experience for online consumers. With increased visitor interaction, our clients typically see 3X more time on site and up to 15% in lead to sale conversion.
LinkedIn Profile Ricardo Ibarra Founder & CEO, Auctio
Ricardo is an accomplished manager and sales professional with more than 10 years’ of international experience including business planning, risk identification, and target marketing. His primary focus is managing consultative sales cycles and contract negotiations, increasing sales performance, and expanding market penetration.
Auctio – http://auctioleads.com/
Bring in new clients and drive referrals through loyalty and reward programs. Referrals are your best leads. Use Auctio to recruit, build clientele, drive renewals, referrals and any action at all. Auctio is an easy to use loyalty and reward program that integrates with your CRM to manage all of your referral marketing initiatives.
LinkedIn Profile Ryan Kifus Chief Operating Officer, Urbanbound
Ryan is an accomplished leader with a demonstrated record of delivering exceptional results in both stable and turnaround environments. He blends a strong sales and account management background with successful P&L and operational management experience.
UrbanBound - https://www.urbanbound.com/
As a leading provider of Relocation Management Software, UrbanBound empowers companies with the technology to administer, track, and optimize relocation benefits, while providing a tailored employee experience. With its comprehensive and intuitive platform, corporations can forecast and contain relocation costs, build smarter policies, and distribute better benefits. A successful relocation begins and ends with UrbanBound
LinkedIn Profile Jonathan Klein Director of Partnerships, GeoCV
Jonathan is a professional sales and marketing executive proficient at delivering new business opportunities for Fortune 500-2000 companies and Startups. He has a proven track record of collaborating with clients and agencies with a focus in Emerging Technology, Luxury Lifestyle, Real Estate, VR & AR.
GeoCV – https://geocv.com/
GeoCV is a New York based PropTech startup and the only reality capture solution, leveraging 3D-enabled smartphones to produce the premier Virtual Open House™. Virtual Open House™ offers the full suite of real estate visual marketing, from high fidelity 3D+360° photorealistic walkthroughs with textured floor plans, to professional photos and virtual staging. Their easy and affordable, end-to-end solution helps win new business, build your brand, and save valuable time.
LinkedIn Profile Laura Kreitler Head of Real Estate Partnerships, Nova Credit
Laura is passionate about purpose-driven companies that make big bets to change the world. She is a team builder with diverse experience in business development, operations, strategy, finance, marketing and employee development, who enjoys developing business partnerships, driving operational efficiency, and creating solutions that drive customer loyalty.
Nova Credit - https://www.neednova.com/
Nova Credit increases the qualified applicant pipeline with global credit reports normalized to US credit standards for international renters. Nova accesses credit history from around the world and normalizes it to US standards, unlocking new consumers for property managers, owners and lenders, and new futures for immigrants.
LinkedIn Profile Michael Krasman CEO, Co-Founder, UrbanBound
Michael is a serial entrepreneur who has co-founded five high growth businesses over his fifteen year career.
UrbanBound – https://www.urbanbound.com/
UrbanBound is the smart software solution that helps companies manage, track and administer employee relocation benefits. Relocating for a job can be complex and overwhelming. With UrbanBound’s relocation management software, it doesn’t have to be.
LinkedIn Bio Rhett Lambert Chief Revenue Officer, Shyft
Rhett has been a member of executive teams that helped position 5 companies for record revenue, margin growth, and valuation as well as successful acquisitions.
Shyft - http://shyftmoving.com/
Shyft is revolutionizing the way we take care of our home. Transporting providers through video instantly to diagnose the problem, estimate and schedule the service. Shyft provides businesses a simple, secure video interface to communicate, record, playback, share, and archive customer exchange and information. Their goal is to replace every business to customer house-call with recorded video interaction instead.
LinkedIn Profile Alex Marlantes CEO, Everlance
Alex began his career at Goldman Sachs in San Francisco as an investment-banking analyst then worked as an investor at Valiant Capital before joining Pinterest, a Valiant investment. Alex holds a B.S. in Complex Systems Science from UCLA (Highest Honors, Phi Beta Kappa) and an MBA from Stanford.
Everlance - https://www.everlance.com/
Everlance's first product is a 100% automated mileage and expense tracking app. Their users range from freelancers to employees at Fortune 500 companies. Everlance was featured by Apple as one of their "Best New Apps" and is a top 100 finance app.
LinkedIn Profile John Mazur CEO, Homesnap
John, CEO of Homesnap, is a seasoned, global executive with extensive general management experience.
Homesnap – https://www.homesnap.com/
Homesnap is the nation’s largest mobile platform for real estate agents, brokers and their consumers powered by real-time MLS data. Homesnap is an industry friendly mobile real estate application built for the real estate industry and loved by homebuyers. It powers the Broker Public Portal and provides the leading platform for agents to be productive with their client. Homesnap provides a broker-friendly alternative to the large listing portals.
LinkedIn Profile Richard McCathron Head of Insurance, Hippo Insurance
Rick began his insurance career at an early age, literally growing up in an agency family. He has taken his passion of modernizing the insurance industry to Hippo Insurance.
Hippo Insurance - https://myhippo.com/
Hippo is a new kind of insurance company that uses modern technology to provide a simpler process, smarter coverage, and a completely new approach to how we care for our homes. Hippo offers intuitive and proactive home insurance by taking a smarter, tech-driven approach. They believe that home insurance should be designed to actively serve the needs of our customers, who can live carefree when they know they've been taken care of.
LinkedIn Profile Paul McDonald CEO, Stockwell
Prior to founding Stockwell, Paul was the Group Product Manager and co-founder of one of Google's new autonomous units, a top secret startup within Google, that resulted in Google Consumer Surveys.
Stockwell – https://www.bodega.ai/
Stockwell micro-stores operate autonomously and are filled with everyday essentials from brands that consumers love. Stockwell uses machine learning and computer vision to understand what a consumer takes and charges them appropriately. Micro-stores are stocked, maintained and managed by Stockwell to provide enhanced living experiences.
LinkedIn Profile Derek Merrill COO, LeaseLock
Derek is a product and financial technology focused entrepreneur previously founding Infreeda, a mobile advertising platform acquired by AT&T.
LeaseLock – http://leaselock.com/
Approve more renters and eliminate security deposits without increasing your risk. LeaseLock eliminates security deposits with a fee starting at $29 per month—insuring properties for missing rent, damage, and turn costs. Properties convert more leases, reduce vacancy, while eliminating all losses.
LinkedIn Profile John Mullaney Director of Sales, Real Estate, imageSurge
Prior to his time at imageSurge, John was the Vermont Regional Sales Director for All College, Inc. imageSurge - https://www.imagesurge.com/ imageSurge is a pioneer in the development of groundbreaking Intelligent Brick-and-Mortar Storefront platforms for Retail, Real Estate, Financial Services, Sports & Entertainment, and other verticals. Their technology can transform an ordinary shop window into a “through glass touch-interactive” sales and marketing platform without any infrastructure modification, allowing streetside foot traffic to engage digital content through the storefront window.
LinkedIn Profile Frank Mycroft CEO, Booster Fuels
As Co-Founder & CEO, Frank leads the team at Booster Fuels, where they’re on a mission to eliminate the gas station errand.
Booster Fuels - https://www.trybooster.com/
Booster Fuels is the gas station that comes directly to your office parking spot, saving people time, money, and hassle. They have redesigned the standard supply chain, cutting out the expensive middlemen and real estate costs. With their model, they can deliver gas more affordably, conveniently, and sustainably than gas stations.
LinkedIn Profile Aric Ohana Co-founder, Envoy Technologies
Aric drives strategy for product and technology at Envoy, ensuring that the company continues to scale and innovate its mobility-driven services around the world. As both a motor enthusiast and real estate investment expert, Aric has a unique understanding of how mobility as a service can be effectively implemented as an amenity.
Envoy https://www.envoythere.com/
Envoy provides a new amenity, on-demand electric vehicle options for any community. Envoy uses a combination of unique hardware and "share-enabling" software to enable real estate owners, corporations and other entities to offer secure, emission-free transportation. The company provides on-demand electric vehicles, eBikes and eScooter as an amenity to communities.
LinkedIn Profile Rajiv Parikh CMO, Shyft
Rajiv is an experienced digital marketing professional with over 20 years of experience in driving business growth and leading all marketing initiatives across demand generation, branding, user acquisition, events, social media and product marketing.
Shyft - http://shyftmoving.com/
Shyft is revolutionizing the way we take care of our home. Transporting providers through video instantly to diagnose the problem, estimate and schedule the service. Shyft provides businesses a simple, secure video interface to communicate, record, playback, share, and archive customer exchange and information. Their goal is to replace every business to customer house-call with recorded video interaction instead.
LinkedIn Profile Jorey Ramer CEO, Super
Jorey Ramer is the founder & CEO of Super. Prior to Super, Jorey was the Founder and Senior Vice President of Emerging Business at Jumptap, which was acquired by Millennial Media for over $200 million.
Super - https://www.hellosuper.com/
Super is a subscription service that provides care and repair for your home. Become a member and they’ll pay to repair or replace covered appliance and home system breakdowns. Super’s concierge service manages the logistics for all your home service needs. From your desktop, tablet, or mobile phone, you’re only one tap away from getting the service you need for your home.
LinkedIn Profile Marc Regardie VP of Business Development, Homesnap
Marc focuses on providing innovative marketing and data solutions to brokerages to help them better connect to their agents and the firm's clients and prospects.
Homesnap – https://www.homesnap.com/
Homesnap is the nation’s largest mobile platform for real estate agents, brokers and their consumers powered by real-time MLS data. Homesnap is an industry friendly mobile real estate application built for the real estate industry and loved by homebuyers. It powers the Broker Public Portal and provides the leading platform for agents to be productive with their client. Homesnap provides a broker-friendly alternative to the large listing portals.
LinkedIn Profile Zachary Rosenblum Account Manager, HelloAlfred
Zachary was previously an Account Manager at Instrata Lifestyle Residences where he their liaison between Invesco Real Estate, Adellco Management, and Abigail Michaels Concierge.
Hello Alfred – www.helloalfred.com
Differentiate your buildings with Alfred’s suite of technology and staff of trusted Home Managers. Let them handle your tenant’s time-consuming tasks so they can focus on what they love, and you can stay ahead of the curve.
LinkedIn Profile Ori Sagie Founder / Co-Ceo, Envoy Technologies Inc.
Ori is a serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in developing high growth businesses. He is responsible for leading the vision, strategy, and growth for Envoy, as the company continues to build out a robust global infrastructure.
Envoy – https://www.envoythere.com/
Envoy provides a new amenity, on-demand electric vehicle options for any community. Envoy uses a combination of unique hardware and "share-enabling" software to enable real estate owners, corporations and other entities to offer secure, emission-free transportation. The company provides on-demand electric vehicles, eBikes and eScooter as an amenity to communities.
LinkedIn Profile Janine Seale Vice President Revenue, Havenly
Janine was previously a Senior Director of Sales at Trunk Club. She joined Havenly in January of 2018.
Havenly - https://havenly.com/
Havenly is an online interior design service that makes decorating fun, convenient and affordable. They design real spaces for real people, through their network of over 250 designers. Havenly’s designers leverage technology to provide our customers with a design tailored to their unique space and personal style. Through their e-commerce channels Havenly’s customers can purchase all their home decor and furnishings in one place, with access to over 400 brands. To date they’ve have completed over 100,000 designs.
LinkedIn Profile Christian Shelton Chief Growth Officer, HelloTech
Christian heads HelloTech's growth initiatives after the merger of HelloTech and Geekatoo.
HelloTech – www.hellotech.com
Whether managing tenants, an office, or your own home, HelloTech delivers vetted tech service and support providers, on- demand, with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
LinkedIn Profile Kelli Sousa VP of Sales and Business Development, Stockwell
Kelli is an experienced sales leader with a background in machine learning, automation, media, enterprise software, social media, mobile, mobile apps, and market research.
Stockwell – https://www.bodega.ai/
Everyday essentials, instantly, for your building. Stockwell micro- stores operate autonomously and are filled with everyday essentials from brands that consumers love. Stockwell uses machine learning and computer vision to understand what a consumer takes and charges them appropriately. Micro-stores are stocked, maintained and managed by Stockwell to provide enhanced living experiences.
LinkedIn Profile Avi Tal Co-Founder, Agentology, Inc.
Avi previously founded OnSite Latin America, a digital network in Latin America that caters to business and leisure travelers, and Streamline Media, a company that manages and maintains digital signage networks in Latin America, with a focus on the hospitality and long-term care industry.
Agentology - https://www.agentology.com/
Agentology is on a mission to change the real estate marketing industry for the better. They believe in the win-win formula, to make life easier for real estate agents, and to give you more time to focus on what you do best, closing deals.
LinkedIn Profile David Tal Co-Founder, Agentology, Inc.
David spend a lot of time working with small businesses and helping shape the way they communicate with their online customers. He is passionate about technology and the power of the human connection, and how to bridge the two.
Agentology - https://www.agentology.com/
Agentology is on a mission to change the real estate marketing industry for the better. They believe in the win-win formula, to make life easier for real estate agents, and to give you more time to focus on what you do best, closing deals.
LinkedIn Profile CJ Willey Corporate Counsel/Partnerships & Growth, Havenly
Carlton J. "CJ" Willey is In House Counsel with Havenly, as well as supporting Growth & Partnerships. He is passionate about startups and technology, and prior to Havenly worked with a number of Bay Area law firms advising growth-stage companies. He has a BA from Northwestern University, and a JD from The Ohio State Moritz College of Law.
Havenly - https://havenly.com/
Havenly is an online interior design service that makes decorating fun, convenient and affordable. They design real spaces for real people, through their network of over 250 designers. Havenly’s designers leverage technology to provide our customers with a design tailored to their unique space and personal style. Through their e-commerce channels Havenly’s customers can purchase all their home decor and furnishings in one place, with access to over 400 brands.
LinkedIn Profile Anton Yakubenko Co-Founder & CEO, GeoCV
Anton began his career as a researcher in projects with Samsung. He then co-founded 3 companies: one was profitable, another was acquired, third one was a "good learning experience".
GeoCV – https://geocv.com/
GeoCV is a New York based PropTech startup and the only reality capture solution, leveraging 3D-enabled smartphones to produce the premier Virtual Open House™. Virtual Open House™ offers the full suite of real estate visual marketing, from high fidelity 3D+360° photorealistic walkthroughs with textured floor plans, to professional photos and virtual staging. Their easy and affordable, end-to-end solution helps win new business, build your brand, and save valuable time.
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