Southeast Industrial Summit

David Welch is a Partner with Robinson Weeks Partners, and has overall responsibility for the firm’s development and acquisition activities as well as its build-to- suit programs. The firm structures ventures with public and private entities to develop master planned parks and creates exceptional build-to- suit programs for clients needing a trusted and experienced advisor to acquire and develop their facilities. Mr. Welch overseas the redevelopment of Gillem Logistics Center, an 1168 acre master planned logistics center that can accommodate more than 8 million square feet of e-commerce and distribution facilities. Prior to joining Robinson Weeks Partners, Mr. Welch was the Southeast Regional President for LNR Properties, LLC., where he had overall responsibility of all acquisitions, developments, investments, operations and dispositions. The portfolio included land, industrial and mixed-use assets exceeding $100 million. Before joining LNR Properties, he held senior leadership positions with ProLogis for nearly thirteen years. Mr. Welch started his commercial real estate career with CB Commercial where he specialized in leasing and selling industrial properties. Mr. Welch received a business degree from the University of Kansas and an MBA from The George Washington University. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Council for Quality Growth and is active with the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP).

John Barker, Jr., SIOR has been a commercial real estate professional for the last 20 years, providing companies with expertise in commercial real estate and development. John has completed millions of square feet of development-related projects from build-to-suit and sale/leasebacks to construction program and project management.

Mr. Fitzsimmons oversees the development, operations, marketing, and strategic planning for the Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub. A 2,600 dual rail served logistics park near the Port of Savannah as well as Broe Real Estate Group’s Eastern US industrial developments. Over the last 18 months, this includes over 2.1 million square feet of both rail served and non-rail served projects developed and sold as well as another 1.5 million square of projects currently under construction. The Denver-based Broe Group directs a multibillion-dollar portfolio of real estate, transportation, energy, and investment assets that span North America. The Broe Group and its managed affiliates (Broe) are committed to long-term value and sustainable growth. OmniTRAX, Broe’s transport business, is a leading North American railroad and infrastructure company that is the 2nd largest, private, short line rail operator in North America. Omnitrax holdings in the Southeastern US, include six rail operations in Georgia, Virginia and Alabama, highlighted by Savannah Gateway and the FCR – Fulton County Railway – located only six miles from downtown Atlanta. EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION Experience Mr. Fitzsimmons experience spans development, brokerage, and investment management in every region of the United States. He has completed industrial deals in excess of $ 1 Billion in value. Prior to joining Broe, Mr. Fitzsimmons was Senior Vice President of Real Estate Advisory Partners. He also held positions of, Vice President of Investments for IDI /Brookfield Logistics and Vice President, National Business Development for Industrial Developments International (IDI) and Director Southeast Logistics for Lee & Associates. Education Mr. Fitzsimmons is a graduate of Middlebury College with a B.A. in Economics and Geography and received his M.B.A. from the University of Virginia – Darden.

Mr. Capute is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and closing acquisition opportunities for Realterm Logistics in the Southeastern region of the United States. Mr. Capute holds a BA from Williams College.

John I. Ratliff, Vice President, is responsible for EastGroup’s operations in the Atlanta, Greenville, and Charlotte markets. Mr. Ratliff joined EastGroup in 2020. Prior to joining EastGroup, Mr. Ratliff was Vice President at Goddard Investment Group. He has also worked as an analyst at BB&T. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Rhodes College and a Masters in Business Administration from Goizueta Business School at Emory University.

Rick Rodman is Catamount Constructors’ Vice President of Business Development Industrial. With over 26 years of experience in the construction industry and 17 at Catamount, Rick brings a wealth of knowledge to Catamount’s clients. Because of his strong background in preconstruction and business development, Rick can speak to clients about the entire project lifecycle. Rick’s primary focus in his current role is building Catamount’s booming industrial portfolio and developing strong customer relationships across the country.

Matt DiLeo serves as Principal for InLight Real Estate Partners, LLC (“IREP”) in Atlanta, Georgia, primarily focused on the sourcing of acquisition and development opportunities. Prior to joining the firm, DiLeo served as Founder and President of Diligent Investment Group, a private commercial real estate investment sponsor based in Atlanta, Georgia, focused on the acquisition and turnaround of surplus industrial real estate assets controlled by owner-users. Since the company’s creation in 2017, DiLeo oversaw all manner of the firm’s private investment sponsorship activities, including: acquisitions, dispositions, asset management, capital raising, investor relations and internal operations. Before launching Diligent Investment Group, DiLeo worked for three years as a Partner at a boutique commercial real estate investment company based in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to that role, DiLeo spent six years as an industrial real estate broker in several major markets with Stream Realty Partners, a national commercial real estate services firm based in Dallas, Texas. In addition to coordinating investment sales transactions, DiLeo facilitated hundreds of lease transactions, representing both tenants and institutional landlords. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, DiLeo graduated from Texas Christian University where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a Major in Finance and a Minor in Accounting. DiLeo also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. DiLeo lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife, son and daughter.

Daniel English is the President and Co-Founder of Legacy Investing, an investment firm focused on technology impacted real estate. Legacy has completed >$3B in transactions across 19M SF in data centers, e-commerce industrial assets, and life science buildings. Prior to co-founding Legacy Investing, Daniel was a tech start-up executive with leadership roles across M&A, corporate development, strategy, and product management. Daniel studied engineering at Carnegie Mellon University and Economics and Finance at Emory University.

Steve LaMontagne is a Partner at Moore Colson and leads the firm’s Real Estate Practice. Steve has extensive experience in all sectors of the real estate, construction and hospitality industries, including fund managers and advisors, registered investment advisors (RIAs), REITs, developers, institutional investment vehicles, operating properties, and syndication of private and public partnerships. During his 35+ years of experience in the real estate industry, several years were spent in capital markets working exclusively on real estate transactions. In his role as leader of the Moore Colson Real Estate Practice, he works with a variety of real estate clients. His expertise includes real estate investing, accounting, financial reporting, and auditing matters. Prior to joining Moore Colson, Steve was an Assurance Partner and leader of the Southeast Real Estate Practice with the international accounting firm of KPMG, LLP. Steve worked with KPMG, LLP since 1983 as a CPA. Steve became the leader of KPMG’s Atlanta real estate practice in 1997 and shortly thereafter became the Director of the Real Estate Practice for the entire southeastern United States. He also served on several National Committees utilizing his expertise in the area of real estate finance including leasing, mergers and acquisitions, financings, public offerings and sales of real estate.