CRE + GC Attendees

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Director | George W. Bush Institute

  An Adjunct Professor of Economics at SMU and  Director of SMU's Economic Growth Initiative, Cullen leads the Bush Institute’s work on domestic economic policy and economic growth. 

Managing Director, Research | Crow Holdings

  Mark's  primary responsibilities include the development of insights, market research, and commentary on real estate topics of interest to investors, developers, operators, and other industry participants.  

Senior Managing Director |

Trammel Crow Residential

  Matt is responsible for leading TCR’s multifamily development business in North Texas and Arizona, including site selection, land acquisition, design, development, operation, and disposition of Class A multifamily properties. 

Managing Director | Clear Sky Capital

Joining Clear Sky Capital in February 2024 as Managing Director, Lee oversees Real Estate Development and Real Estate Acquisition for the privately owned real estate investment management and development company.

Senior Vice President, Development | MAA

Joining MAA in December 2016 following its merger with Post Properties, Inc. Bart has overseen and been responsible for the development of the new Texas, Colorado and Florida markets since 2005.  

Gulf States President | Adolfson & Peterson

 With over a decade of construction leadership experience and a portfolio that includes major metropolitan projects, Will drives strategic business operations in Texas and the surrounding states, including  growth, safety, compliance, client relations and team member development.

Senior Vice President Adaptive Reuse & Mixed Use | Premier

 Capitalizing on her extensive experience and expertise in adaptive reuse, Aimee's  portfolio consists of high-rise multifamily, luxury residential, hospitality, speculative office spaces, historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and industrial sector projects.

VP Development | Reserve Capital Partners

 With work across all asset types, Jamison oversees development and acquisitions for RCP's multifamily projects. A three-year starter for the University of Texas Longhorns’ football team, he is also responsible for value-add, and adaptive reuse development and acquisition.

Vice President of Real Estate Development |

Cawley Partners

Delivering successful deals and building lasting relationships, Mark is a commercial real estate development, architecture, and construction expert at the Dallas-based firm that buys, builds, manages, and leases commercial real estate.

Partner and Managing Director | 

Partners Real Estate

Carter leads all aspects of commercial real estate development including deal origination, entitlement, finance, design, construction, leasing, and operations for the Texas-based firm offering full-service commercial real estate solutions for occupiers, owners, and investors.

Partner | BC2 Holdings

A leading real estate investment company specializing in the acquisition and development of high-quality assets that provide exceptional long-term value and attractive risk-adjusted returns for its capital partners, Jake joined BC2 in 2021 and is based in Dallas.

Vice President of Project Development |

Multifamily and Senior Living |

Ryan Companies

 Managing client relationships, Brian oversees senior living preconstruction and related activities  for the Minneapolis-based firm that provides comprehensive commercial real estate services from concept to completion across the US. 

Managing Director | JLL Capital Markets Located in Dallas, Cullen originates and executes debt and equity placements for all types of commercial real estate transactions for JLL, a global company that combines innovative technology with world-renowned expertise to clients spanning every industry across the globe.

 Managing Partner and Chief Development Officer | Woodbine Development

 Responsible for managing and overseeing construction, King also works to source, underwrite, finance, close and execute new development projects for the Dallas-based developer acquiring mostly hospitality, but also office, warehouse and other asset classes.

Director of Athletics |

Texas Christian University

Since joining the university in 2017,  Jeremiah's coaching staff boasts 6 National Coach of the Year recipients, program expansion to 22 sports, and the most successful sports season in the University's 150 year history in 2022 - 2023.

Former Athletic Director

With a robust career leading programs at Texas A&M, USC, TCU, Miami University, and Virginia Military Institute, Eric was the youngest AD in the nation at the age of 33. Named National Athletic Director of the Year in 2004, he played at UNC before signing with the New Orleans Saints.

Vice President & Director of Athletics | University of Texas at Austin

Playing a key role in facilities and game-day experience initiatives, Chris brings unparalleled success to UT's athletic program. Receiving back-to-back Director's Cup titles in '20-'21 and '21-'22, the Longhorns made history as the nation's top all-around, all-sports program two years in a row.

Managing Director | Cypress Equities

 With over 25 years of commercial real estate experience, including all facets of development, acquisition and capital markets, Stephen's strengths lie in managing a $2 billion real estate portfolio while cultivating an inclusive work environment and establishing strategic goals. 

Managing Director | Allied Orion Group

 Responsible for the acquisition, development, and alternative investment opportunities focusing on multifamily properties across the United States, Gabe has over a decade and has extensive real estate experience in the areas of multifamily, office, retail, and large-scale land acquisitions.  

Chairman & CEO | Sage Policy Group

One of the nation's most recognizable economists, Dr. Basu is an adviser to Fortune 500 companies, NFL teams, aquariums and zoos, state and local governments, real estate developers, insurance companies, hospitals, law firms, and others across forty states and seven countries.

Partner | Slates & Harwell

 Board Certified in Construction Law with representation focused on general contractors, owners, and developers, John is an accomplished trial and arbitration lawyer who has first-chaired numerous cases and arbitrations, including cases that are recognized top verdicts and awards.

Shareholder | Winstead

Board Certified in Construction Law, Kristen  provides advice and counsel to owner and developer clients with respect to construction, design, and professional services contracts, contract administration, lien and bond claims, and project close-out. 

Vice President, Risk Management |

Hillwood

Supporting the Hillwood organization with strategic risk transfer solutions, Penni is responsible for the procurement and maintenance of corporate domestic and international insurance.

Executive Vice President & Managing Director of National Risk Control | Lockton Companies The world’s largest privately held and family-owned insurance brokerage firm with over 10,000 employees in 125 countries, Paul leads Lockton's construction practice group and works with the company's top 100 to 500 ENR clients. 

Risk Manager | Billingsley Company

 Responsible for the strategic planning, development, organization, execution, implementation and application of a comprehensive risk management program, Tiara advises and educates clients on risk methods that could produce favorable outcomes.

US Real Estate Leader | PWC

  Byron is an accomplished CEO, visionary strategic planner and team builder with expertise in real estate, private equity and family offices.  

President | Hillwood

  Mike leads strategic planning, new business development efforts, and the acquisition and development initiatives for each business unit in AllianceTexas to cultivate the next generation of innovative companies and industries.  

Vice Chairman, Global Head of Industrial & Logistics | Newmark

 Driving capital markets but also leasing, Jack is a consistent top national producer in industrial & logistics sales, representing some of the country’s largest corporations, global investors, pension fund advisors, REITs, and corporate tenants.