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We're excited to bring Chicago our first Bisnow Breakfast & Schmooze, combining exceptional networking and the information needed to thrive in a challenging market. Kurt Heister of EOP and Greg Van Schaak of Hines will lead off the event giving their perspectives on the Chicago market and the national commercial real estate scene. They'll be followed by a panel of other illustrious speakers to be announced.
Wednesday, December 9th 2009
Sheraton Chicago
301 E. North Water Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Agenda
| 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM |
Schmooze |
| 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM |
Greg Van Schaack
Kurt Heister
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| 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM |
Panel Discussion
Moderator: David Bryant
Matthew Lawton
Todd Lippman
Jim Smith |
| 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM |
More Schmooze |
Crazy Low Price $39
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Space is limited.
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Kurt Heister
COO
Equity Office Properties
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| Kurt has overall responsibility of all Accounting, Finance, Treasury, Financial Planning & Analysis, Transaction & Strategic Analysis, Human Resources and Information Technology for EOP. Prior to Equity Office, he was CFO for Carr America where he also oversaw finance and accounting, as well as other internal operations. Kurt started his career at Arthur Andersen’s Real estate and Financial Assurance Group. There he was responsible for engagement management of two of the firm’s largest clients. |
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Greg Van Schaack
Senior Vice President
Hines
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| Greg joined Hines in 1985 and has since been active in establishing new development and management opportunities throughout the Midwest. As project officer, he has overseen the development of numerous buildings in the Chicago area including: 300 North LaSalle, a 1.3 million-square-foot, 60-story office tower on the Chicago River; One South Dearborn, a 825,000-square-foot, 40-story office tower located in the Loop Central Business District; Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America Corporate Campus, a three-building 650,000-square-foot project with infrastructure for two additional buildings in Deerfield; 540 West Madison, a 1.3 million-square-foot high-technology office tower in Chicago's West Loop; 191 North Wacker, a 740,000-square-foot, 37-story office building in downtown Chicago; and Woodfield Preserve Office Center, 600,000-square-foot complex in Schaumburg, IL. |
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David J. Bryant
Partner
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
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| David concentrates his efforts in commercial real estate law. He has substantial experience in acquisitions, dispositions and investments in real estate assets, real estate development, real estate finance (including mezzanine financing), joint venture and partnership formation and financing. In addition, he has substantial experience in representing sponsors of real estate funds and in establishing joint ventures and other companies to own, operate, finance and develop real estate. |
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Matthew Lawton
Executive Managing Director
Holliday Fenoglio Fowler
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| Matthew is Executive MD of HFF's Chicago office and heads the firm's National Multi-Housing Group with more than 25 years experience in commercial real estate including investment sales and structured finance. He specializes in the capitalization of investment real estate and multi-market portfolios through direct sales and structured transactions. As one of ten members of the HFF Operating Committee, Matt is responsible for the overall direction of the firm’s 17 offices throughout the nation, with specific responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the firm’s Chicago office. During the course of his career, he has represented over 100 different companies in over 400 transactions totaling over $10 billion in consideration, across all property sectors and regions. |
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Jim Smith
Managing Principal
Kensington Realty Advisors
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| Jim is the Managing Principal of Kensington Realty Advisors and KMF Senior Housing Investors. He oversees the firm’s investment activities in apartment, industrial, student and senior housing. The company invests capital on a private direct basis on behalf of major pension plans, insurance companies and high net worth individuals. |
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Todd Lippman
Executive Vice President
CB Richard Ellis
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| Todd is an Executive Vice President at CB Richard Ellis, joining the firm following its merger with Insignia/ESG. Formerly a Principal and Co-Founder of Goldie B. Wolfe & Co. and Executive Managing Director of Insignia/ESG’s Chicago brokerage operations, Mr. Lippman is a recognized expert in large, complex transactions. |
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Ruben Ruban, JR.
Development Director
Leopardo
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| As development director, Ruben provides Leopardo¹s clients with reliable financial insight on its commercial real estate investment and development projects. The Leopardo team continuously aims to provide their valued clients with comprehensive resources and capabilities in both construction and development. His experience in the investment real estate industry, along with the wealth of industry contacts, as been a significant benefit to Leopardo and their clients. |
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