Date

October 23, 2019

Location

Harvard Club NYC

Planner

Connect Media

Speakers

CRE Industry Professionals

Activity Amid an Uncertain Environment

Commercial real estate investment activity in 2019 was yet another robust year, and recent studies have revealed capital commitments to US CRE will not only continue, but they will increase over the next 18 months.

Connect National Investment and Finance explores the most pressing topics impacting the world of real estate investment and finance. Discover what industry leaders and major stakeholders have to say about the state of the market and what’s next in the current cycle.

Two Events, One Venue, Greater Value

This year, Connect National Investment & Finance will be co-located with Connect Opportunity Zones for a full day of CRE insight.

To register for both events at a discounted rate, fill out the Connect Opportunity Zones + Connect National Investment & Finance ticket during the registration process.

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Connect National Investment & Finance

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

 

Location: Harvard Club NYC

35 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036

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Event Speakers / Connect with Our All-Stars

To Be Announced

Featured Speakers

Camille Renshaw

B+E

CEO & Co-Founder

Camille Renshaw is CEO and Co-founder of

Charlie Stephens

Cushman & Wakefield

Director

Charlie Stephens joined Cushman & Wakefield Inc. in January

Chris Pfohl

Pyramid Hotel Group

SVP Business Development & Acquisitions

Over the past 30 years,

Dan Flanigan

Polsinelli

Managing Partner

Dan Flanigan is Managing Partner of POLSINELLI’S New

Daniel Kowalski

U.S. Department of the Treasury

Counselor to the Secretary

Daniel Kowalski currently serves as a

Dino Christoforakis

AFIAA U.S. Investment

Head of Transactions, North America

Dino Christoforakis brings over 14

Frederick N. Cooper

Toll Brothers, Inc.

Senior Vice President Finance, International Development and Investor Relations

Toll

Howard Fife

Westport Capital Partners

Principal

Mr. Fife joined Westport in 2006 and is a

Jason Morgan

Morgan Properties

Principal

As Principal at Morgan Properties, Jason’s primary responsibilities involve

Jerry Tang

Natixis

Global Head of Real Estate & Hospitality Distribution

Jerry Tang

Joel Breitkopf

Alchemy Properties

Principal

Joel Breitkopf, Principal of Alchemy Properties, has been in

Jonathan Shapiro

Revere Capital, LLC

Senior Vice President

Jonathan Shapiro is currently a Senior Vice

Keith Banhazl

Moody’s Investors Service

Managing Director

Keith Banhazl is a Managing Director within the

Kevin Chisholm

60 Guilders

Managing Partner and Founder

Kevin Chisholm is a Managing Partner

Kristin Rick

Pender Capital Funding

Vice President - Originations

Bio to Follow

Larissa Belova

CBRE Global Investors

Deputy Portfolio Manager

Larissa V. Belova joined CBRE Global Investors

Marc Zegen

Madison Realty Capital

Director

Mr. Zegen Joined Madison in June of 2005 and

Mark Silverstein

Pacific Western Bank

Managing Director, Real Estate Group

Mark Silverstein is a

Michael Schneider

Hunt Real Estate Capital

Director, Transaction Counsel

Mike provides legal advice in connection with

Brendan W. Miller

Thorofare Capital, Inc.

Principal | CIO

Brendan is the Chief Investment Officer (“CIO”)

Shaunak Tanna

Basis Investment Group

Head of Structured Investments

Mr. Tanna is head of Basis’

Stefanos Arethas

Credit Suisse

Head of CRE Origination, Structured Products Asset Finance Group

Stefanos

Steven Coury

White and Williams LLP

Partner

Steven Coury is a Partner in the Real Estate

Tal Peri

Union Investment Real Estate

Head of US East Coast & Latin America

Tal Peri

Willy Walker

Walker & Dunlop

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Willy Walker is chairman and

12:30pm – 1:00pm: Keynote Lunch Presentation

Moderator

Dan Flanigan

Polsinelli

Managing Partner

Dan Flanigan is Managing Partner of POLSINELLI’S New

Daniel Kowalski

U.S. Department of the Treasury

Counselor to the Secretary

Daniel Kowalski currently serves as a

1:15pm – 2:00pm: Debt Markets Across the US: Where is the Money Flowing?

Moderator

Michael Schneider

Hunt Real Estate Capital

Director, Transaction Counsel

Mike provides legal advice in connection with

Jonathan Shapiro

Revere Capital, LLC

Senior Vice President

Jonathan Shapiro is currently a Senior Vice

Kristin Rick

Pender Capital Funding

Vice President - Originations

Bio to Follow

Marc Zegen

Madison Realty Capital

Director

Mr. Zegen Joined Madison in June of 2005 and

Mark Silverstein

Pacific Western Bank

Managing Director, Real Estate Group

Mark Silverstein is a

Brendan W. Miller

Thorofare Capital, Inc.

Principal | CIO

Brendan is the Chief Investment Officer (“CIO”)

2:00pm – 2:25pm: Keynote Presentation: Willy Walker, Chairman & CEO, Walker & Dunlop

Moderator

Willy Walker

Walker & Dunlop

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Willy Walker is chairman and

Al Silva

Marcus & Millichap

Marc Renard

Cushman & Wakefield

Aaron Jodka

Colliers International

Managing Director - Client Services

AREA OF EXPERTISE

As the

Aaron Wooler

Hunt Real Estate Capital

Managing Director

Aaron Wooler is a Managing Director in the

Abby Thorne-Lyman

BART

Program Manager

Abby Thorne-Lyman is the Program Manager for Transit-Oriented

Rohan a’Beckett

Wanda Group

Deputy General Manager

Bio to Come

Acho Azuike

DC Partners

Chief Operating Officer & Managing Director

Acho Azuike manages DC

Charles Adam

Union Bank

Senior Vice President

Charles Adam serves as vice president and

Adam Kaufman

ArborCrowd

JOBTITLE

BIO

Adam Matar

Inception Property Group

Founding Partner

Adam Matar is a founding partner of Inception

Adam Roth

NAI Hiffman

JOBTITLE

BIO

Adam Saper

Eataly

Managing Partner and CFO

Adam Saper spent childhood summers in

Adam Tiktin

Tiktin Real Estate Investment Services

President/Broker

Adam is President and Broker of Tiktin Real Estate

Adrian Franco, Ph.D.

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Officer & Director of Community Development Finance (CoDeFi)

Adrian Franco

Adrienne Hunter

Kinzer Partners

Principal

Adrienne Hunter recently joined Kinzer Partners' growing capital markets

Dougall Agan

Stirling Development

President &
Chief Executive Officer

A 20-year veteran of pioneering

Matthew Ahrens

Rising Realty Partners

Senior Vice President
Acquisitions and Capital Markets

Bio to Come

Aimee Morgan

JLL

Senior Vice President

Aimee Morgan runs the regional multfamily operations

AJ Finn

Earles Architects + Associates

Senior Project Manager

AJ Finn is currently a Senior Project

Varun Akula

Hines

Director

Varun Akula is a Director at Hines in the

Alan D. Lev

Belgravia Group

Chairman and Managing Broker

Alan D. Lev is the Chairman

Alan D. Wapner

Ontario City Council

Mayor pro Tem, City of Ontario

Mayor pro Tem Alan

Alan Rubenstein

NYL Real Estate Investors

Senior Director, Regional Head of Asset Management, Portfolio Manager

Alan

Justin Alanis

Rentlytics

Chief Executive Officer

Bio to Come

Alecia Burdick

Savills Studley

Tenant Representative

Alexandra Glickman

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co

Area Vice Chairman & Managing Director-Practice Leader

Alex Glickman has

Alexandra Loye

Avison Young

Principal

Alfonzo Leon

Global Medical REIT Inc.

Chief Investment Officer

Mr. Leon joined Global Medical REIT Inc.

10. Alfred Goh

Pacific Century Realty

$26,000,000

Al Klairmont

Imperial Realty Company

President

Since 1978 Alfred Klairmont has directed Imperial Realty’s portfolio

Alice Carr

JPMorgan Chase

Head of the Community Development Banking

Alicia Berhow

Orange County Business Council

Senior Vice President of Government Affairs

Bio to Follow.

Alissa Adler

Podolsky Circle CORFAC International

Managing Principal/Managing Broker

Alissa Adler brings more than 25 years

Teresa Alvarado

SPUR

San Jose Director

Teresa Alvarado leads SPUR's work in San

Amalia Paliobeis

Common

Director of Real Estate, West Coast

Amalia is a Director

Amanda Donson

Allen Matkins

Real Estate Attorney

Amanda Donson is an attorney in the

Amanda Houghton

Healthcare Trust of America

Executive Vice President of Asset Management

Amanda Houghton is Executive

Amanda Moreno-Lake

Jim Lake Companies

Vice President, Operations

Bio to Follow.

Amir Sadr

Cox Castle & Nicholson

Associate

Amir is a real estate transactional attorney with extensive

Amir Sadr

Cox Castle & Nicholson

JOBTITLE

BIO

Amish Tolia

Leap

Co-Founder & CEO

Amish is serial entrepreneur who has co-founded

Amy Hall

Caton Commercial

Chief Operating Officer

Since 1997, Amy has enjoyed a fruitful

Amy Price

Bentall Kennedy

President and Chief Investment Officer

Amy Price is the President

Amy Sands

HFF

JOBTITLE

BIO

Amy Wells

Cox, Castle & Nicholson

JOBTITLE

BIO

Ana Ramos

Greystone

Managing Director

Ana Ramos is a Managing Director and Regional

Andrea Kendrick

Berkadia

Director

Andrea Korb

Downtown Santa Monica, Inc

Economic Development Manager

Andrea B. Korb is the Economic Development

Andrew Benton

Parkview Financial

Managing Director

Andrew Benton is currently a Managing Director of

Andrew Bowen

RealPage

Industry Principal

Andrew Bowen serves as an Industry Principal for

Andrew Fogg

Cox Castle Nicholson

Partner

Andrew is a member of the firm's Land Use

Andrew Goldberg

CBRE

JOBTITLE

BIO

Andrew Hellinger

Urban-X Group

Co-Principal

Andrew and Urban-X Group Co-Principal Coralee Penabad are the

Andrew Levin

Boston Properties

Senior Vice President, Leasing

Mr. Levin is in charge of

Andrew Martin

Behavioral Health Association of Providers

Chief Operating Officer

Andrew Martin is the Chief Operating Officer

Andrew Mays

Berkadia

Andrew Mays

Berkadia

Andrew Mays

Berkadia

Andrew Merin

Cushman & Wakefield

Andrew Saba

Stockdale Capital

Vice President

Andrew Saba is responsible for Asset Management of

Andrew Spanswick

WRP/KLEAN Centers

CEO

Andrew Spanswick, one of the leading mental health authorities

Andrew Stein

Vicus Partners

Founding Principal

Andrew Stein is the co-founder of Vicus Partners,

Andrew Turf

CBRE

Senior Vice President

Andrew Turf joined CBRE in 2016 as

Andrew Lustgarten

Savills

JOBTITLE

BIO

Andy Poppink

JLL

President, West Region

As President of the West Region at

Andy Poticha

Cannabis Facility Construction

Principal

Andy Poticha, Principal at Cannabis Facility Construction, a division

Angie Weber

CBRE

First Vice President

With more than 30 years of commercial

Paul Angle

Hunt Mortgage Group

Managing Director

Bio to Come

Anita Paryani-Rice

Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp.

Senior Vice President Capital Markets

Anjee Solanki

Colliers International

National Director Retail Services, US

Ann Silverberg

BRIDGE Housing Corporation

Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer

Ann Silverberg, Executive

Ann Silverberg

Related California Affordable

CEO

Ann Silverberg is Chief Executive Officer for Related California's

Ann Sperling

Trammell Crow Company

Senior Director

Anne Torney

Mithun

Partner

Anne is an architect who has made affordable multi-family

Ted R. Antenucci

Catellus Development Corporation

President and
Chief Executive Officer

As of March 2011, Ted

Anthony B. Miles

TPP Capital Management Group

QOZ Fund Manager

Anthony B. Miles is a Philadelphia native

Anthony DeLorenzo

CBRE

JOBTITLE

BIO

Anthony Graziano

IRR

Chairman and CEO

Mr. Graziano has been involved in the

Anthony Ping

Anthony C. Pings and Associates

CEO

Registration California Architect, Number C10930, 1980 Nevada Architect, Number 4680, 2002 Certification:

Antonio Hachem

George Smith Partners

Principal

Antonio joins George Smith Partners as a Principal. He

April Little

Realty Income

Vice President, Acquisitions

Ms. Little sources new property investment opportunities,

Alan Araki

Primestor

Managing Director
Investment

Mr. Araki is responsible for Primestor’s Investment

Charlie Arbing

Starbucks

Senior Store
Development Manager

Bio to Come

Alexa Arena

Lendlease

Head of West Coast Development

Alexa Arena, as Executive General Manager

Ari Klein

Cushman & Wakefield

Executive Managing Director

Ari Klein, an Executive Managing Director in

Susan Arledge

E Smith Realty Partners

President
Site Selection and Incentives

Susan Arledge, SIOR, focuses her

Arleen Garza

REEP Equity LLC

JOBTITLE

BIO

Taylor Arnett

CapRock Partners

Acquisitions Manager

Taylor Arnett brings more than a decade of

Aron Will

CBRE

JOBTITLE

BIO

Arthur J. Mirante, II

Avison Young

Principal and Tri-State President

Arthur J. Mirante II joined Avison

Arthur Rasmussen, Jr.

CBRE

Senior Vice President

Art Rasmussen has earned extraordinary success in

Asia Abreu Bribiesca-Hedin

City of Hope

Sr. Manager, Enterprise Initiatives, Organization Transformation

Asia Abreu Bribiesca-Hedin is

Laila Assanie

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Senior Business Economist

Laila Assanie is a senior business economist

Nicole Atoyan

Columbia Business School

MBA Candidate

Bio to Come

Ryan Aubry

Greenland USA

Director of Development

In his role as Director of Development

Azadeh Hawkins

Pendry Hotels

Azadeh Hawkins oversees brand marketing of the new luxury

Brandon Bachner

Mesa West Capital

Vice President
Originations

Mr. Bachner is VP, Originations at Mesa

Tom Bak

Trammell Crow

Senior Managing Director

Tom Bak is Senior Managing Director of

Andrew Baker

Anton Development

Senior Vice President
Development & Acquisitions

Andrew Baker oversees Anton

Laurie Baker

Camden Property Trust

Senior Vice President Fund and Asset Management

Laurie Baker is Senior

2:40pm – 3:25pm: Under Pressure: Investment Strategies In Today’s Market

Moderator

Dino Christoforakis

AFIAA U.S. Investment

Head of Transactions, North America

Dino Christoforakis brings over 14

Camille Renshaw

B+E

CEO & Co-Founder

Camille Renshaw is CEO and Co-founder of

Chris Pfohl

Pyramid Hotel Group

SVP Business Development & Acquisitions

Over the past 30 years,

Jason Morgan

Morgan Properties

Principal

As Principal at Morgan Properties, Jason’s primary responsibilities involve

Larissa Belova

CBRE Global Investors

Deputy Portfolio Manager

Larissa V. Belova joined CBRE Global Investors

Tal Peri

Union Investment Real Estate

Head of US East Coast & Latin America

Tal Peri

3:35pm – 4:20pm: CRE CLO vs. CMBS: Searching for Yield in Structured Finance

Moderator

Steven Coury

White and Williams LLP

Partner

Steven Coury is a Partner in the Real Estate

Jerry Tang

Natixis

Global Head of Real Estate & Hospitality Distribution

Jerry Tang

Keith Banhazl

Moody’s Investors Service

Managing Director

Keith Banhazl is a Managing Director within the

Shaunak Tanna

Basis Investment Group

Head of Structured Investments

Mr. Tanna is head of Basis’

Stefanos Arethas

Credit Suisse

Head of CRE Origination, Structured Products Asset Finance Group

Stefanos

4:20pm – 5:05pm: The Developer’s Perspective: Investment Opportunities

Moderator

Charlie Stephens

Cushman & Wakefield

Director

Charlie Stephens joined Cushman & Wakefield Inc. in January

Frederick N. Cooper

Toll Brothers, Inc.

Senior Vice President Finance, International Development and Investor Relations

Toll

Howard Fife

Westport Capital Partners

Principal

Mr. Fife joined Westport in 2006 and is a

Joel Breitkopf

Alchemy Properties

Principal

Joel Breitkopf, Principal of Alchemy Properties, has been in

Kevin Chisholm

60 Guilders

Managing Partner and Founder

Kevin Chisholm is a Managing Partner

Conference Schedule / Know the Details

To Be Announced

12:00pm:

Registration & Check-in Opens

12:15pm:

Buffet Lunch Opens

12:30pm - 1:00pm:

Keynote Lunch Presentation

This event is co-located with our morning conference, Connect Opportunity Zones. To register for both events and attend the full day, select the second ticket option below and receive a discounted rate.

1:00pm - 1:15pm:

Networking Break

1:15pm - 2:00pm:

Debt Markets Across the US: Where is the Money Flowing?

Industry experts will address the growing debt market across the country. Highlights will include current market trends and future predictions, diversifying risk across property types, pricing in a late cycle, new opportunities in a turbulent market, and more.

2:00pm - 2:25pm:

Keynote Presentation: Willy Walker, Chairman & CEO, Walker & Dunlop

2:25pm - 2:40pm:

Networking Break

2:40pm - 3:25pm:

Under Pressure: Investment Strategies In Today’s Market

Highlights of this session will include attractive investment vehicles, demand drivers, maneuvering market volatility, liquidity and transparency, increasing M&A activity and whether the market has peaked, exit strategies and more.

3:25pm – 3:35pm:

Networking Break

3:35pm - 4:20pm:

CRE CLO vs. CMBS: Searching for Yield in Structured Finance

Real estate financial experts will provide insight into structured finance such as what the end-borrower needs to know, reporting and standardization, who is investing and why, tax differences and transaction structures, and unique structuring according to the lenders’ needs.

4:20pm – 5:05pm:

The Developer’s Perspective: Investment Opportunities

Prominent and active developers will discuss and identify timely topics including true value-add opportunities, upgrading existing buildings as an alternative capital source, opportune developments that offer stabilized cash flow, acquisitions, and valuations.

5:05pm – 5:15pm:

Connect Media’s 2019 Next Generation Award Presentation

5:15pm - 6:15pm:

Closing Cocktail Reception

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John Tronson

In Terms of Networking… it’s one of the best events!

“I’ve received several inquiries from people who I met at Connect LA who want to do business. It was one of the best events, in terms of really networking, that I’ve been to in my 20 year career”

by John Tronson, Avison Young

Great Networking Opportunity That Is Fun And Energized!

Great Networking Opportunity That Is Fun And Energized!

“We’ve been really pleased with the format and content that the Connect Conferences have created. They do a great job bringing in speakers that provide relevant information that helps educate and inform our commercial real estate community.”

by Greg May, Regional Managing Director at NGKF

Stephen Jones

Connect brought together some of the industry’s most prominent leaders.

“It was a pleasure to sit amongst them and discuss some of the main trends emerging along with the challenges we are all facing. The event was well thought-out and I look forward to future ones with Connect Media.”

by Stephen Jones, Chairman/CEO of Snyder Langston

Chris Rising

The Connect Media team has done a phenomenal job!
“Particularly at organizing and coordinating their events. I found that the Connect LA event I spoke at earlier this year was extremely beneficial and educational. They really know how to throw a great conference and connect this industry!”

by Chris Rising, President & COO of Rising Realty Partners

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It is critical that we all take the emerging challenge presented by the Coronavirus seriously. We should remain calm and await more information to be provided by health experts. Clearly, there needs to be an awareness of the potential impact on the CRE industry from an economic perspective. We are watching the rapidly evolving situation to determine the best approach to our business and prepare plans based on information and recommendations from health officials. We ask those planning to attend conferences take the necessary precautions to help prevent the spread of the virus. We will look for ways to help educate those in the CRE industry and work with our event venue partners to create the safest environment possible. Some of the recommendations to protect yourself offered by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) include:
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