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The GSA has suddenly become the most talked about topic in Washington real estate. (And St. E's has become the biggest government building project in the US.) Our Breakfast & Schmooze November 10 will feature many of the top players and practicioners in this space. It is intended to be the must-attend event if you want to work with GSA, learn how to spell GSA, or just join in the general Peckomania sweeping Washington.
Tuesday, November 10th
Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
Agenda
| 7:15 AM – 8:15 AM |
Pre-game Schmooze |
| 8:15 AM – 8:30 AM |
Update on St. E's
Shapour Ebadi
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| 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM |
Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton |
| 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM |
Working with GSA
Bob Peck
Doug Firstenberg
Ken Grunley
Jon Bouker
Darian LeBlanc
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| 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM |
More Schmooze |
Crazy Low Price $49
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Space is limited.
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Robert A. Peck
Commissioner
Public Buildings Service
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| Bob was appointed Commissioner of Public Buildings for the U.S. General Services Administration effective August 19, 2009. As Commissioner, he is responsible for the nationwide asset management, design, construction, leasing, building management and disposal for 354 million square feet of government-owned and leased space, accommodating 1 million federal workers. Additionally, he oversees an annual budget of more than $8 billion and a workforce of 6,300. Most recently, Bob served as a managing director of Jones Lang LaSalle, where he advised corporations, governments, and nonprofit institutions on real estate portfolio strategy and on public-private, mixed-use developments. He previously served as Commissioner of Public Buildings during the Clinton administration. |
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The Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton
Member
U.S. House of Representatives
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| Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton is now in her tenth term as Congresswoman for the District of Columbia. She is chair of the House Subcommittee on Economic Development, Emergency Management, and Public Buildings. Named by President Jimmy Carter as the first woman to chair the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, she came to Congress as a national figure who had been a civil rights and feminist leader, tenured law professor of law, and board member of three Fortune 500 companies. |
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Shapour Ebadi
Deputy Regional Commissioner
St. Elizabeths and White Oak Projects
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| Shapour is a Deputy Regional Commissioner for the General Services Administration for design and construction of large government projects. He has enjoyed a 22 year Federal career with the General Services Administration at the National Capital Region in Washington DC. He is currently leading the planning, design and construction stages for development of a 4.5 mil gsf of office space, with approximately 4000 structured parking spaces, plus a 30 mega watt co-generation / combined heat and power central plant for the future DHS Consolidation complex located on the Saint Elizabeths campus in Washington DC. |
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Jon Bouker
Partner
Arent Fox
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| Jon, co-manager of Arent Fox’s government relations department, represents clients on a variety of local, state and federal matters before the US Congress, the White House, and federal agencies, including the General Service Administration (GSA), as well as the District of Columbia government. |
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Darian A. LeBlanc
Senior Vice President, Director of Government Services
Cassidy & Pinkard Colliers
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| In 2005, Darian joined Cassidy & Pinkard Colliers and founded its Government Services Group. Darian brings 15 years of federal experience to this group, which specializes in representing federal agencies and building owners pursuing federal interests. During his career, Darian has overseen federal real estate transactions nationwide, valued at over $1.5 billion. |
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Douglas Firstenberg
Principal
StonebridgeCarras
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| Doug, a founding principal of Stonebridge Carras, focuses on strategic planning and project conceptualization and takes a primary role in major transaction negotiation. He also co-manages StonebridgeCarras. He has more than 25 years of experience working on complex real estate financing and directing the implementation of the firm's strategic plans. |
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Kenneth Grunley
President
Grunley Construction
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| Ken has over 30 years of construction experience. In 1988 he and his father, Martin, established Grunley Construction and in 1994 Ken was promoted to President. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Real Estate from Kent State University. Under Ken's guidance and direction, Grunley Construction has grown to be the fifth largest interior construction company and the 16th largest general contractor in the metropolitan Washington region. The firm is ranked by Engineering News Record as one of the Top 400 contractors in the nation. |
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Richard Newman
Partner
Arent Fox
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| Richard Newman, co-chair of the Public Finance Group at Arent Fox LLP, represents clients in the areas of real estate and finance, with special emphasis on municipal finance, low-income housing finance and the representation of non-profit organizations. He focuses on the public financing of facilities for use by the federal and local governments, including the Government Services Administration (GSA). Before entering private practice, Richard worked in the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of General Counsel. He is a member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers and the American College of Real Estate Lawyers. |
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