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Tim Wright

Tim Wright

Director

Cushman & Wakefield

Building Upgrades in Action: Design and Construction Decisions for Leasing Success

If, when, and how to renovate existing space to stay competitive

Dexter Warrior

Dexter Warrior

Managing Partner, COO

T. Dallas Smith & Company

Scott Barr

Scott Barr

SVP

CP Group

Ian Reves

Ian Reves

Managing Director

IA Interior Architects

Rodney Nelson

Rodney Nelson

Associate Principal

Pickard Chilton

Bill Shiverick

Bill Shiverick

President

Vertical AVTV

Scott Moore
Moderator

Scott Moore

President & Principal

Humphries and Company

Dexter Warrior

Managing Partner, COO

T. Dallas Smith & Company

Dexter oversees the day-to-day operations at T. Dallas Smith & Company including all internal controls and regulatory compliance.

During his 30+ plus year career, Dexter has served in a variety of management and investing roles with top-tier companies such as Equitable Real Estate, Lend Lease, and with Morgan Stanley as an executive director and portfolio manager. He is a trusted advisor, strategically supporting major institutional real estate owners in achieving investment objectives in major markets across the country exceeding $8 billion in value. Dexter’s expertise includes urban and suburban office buildings; regional malls, power, lifestyle and neighborhood retail centers; multifamily communities; industrial warehouses/fulfillment centers; luxury resort hotels, and senior housing communities. Dexter is civically active with notable organizations including the Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS, CoreNet Global, Empire Board of Realtists Commercial Real Estate Council and the Atlanta Business League. Dexter is a graduate of Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master’s of Science in Real Estate.

Dexter’s list of memberships, honors and awards is far-reaching and continues to grow. He is the Chairman of the Board for the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau. Additionally he serves on the Metro Atlanta Chamber and the Georgia State University’s Honorary Real Estate Council. He is a past Board Chair for Leadership Atlanta and is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM).

Scott Barr

SVP

CP Group

Scott Barr is primarily responsible for analysis, due diligence, and transaction execution functions for the acquisition of new assets in Georgia and the surrounding areas. He also supports asset management, property management, and leasing functions in the region. Prior to joining CP Group in 2014, he was a Senior Associate for New York Life Real Estate Investors, responsible for underwriting and closing commercial real estate loans across the Southeast. His prior experience includes Senior Associate with Buchanan Street Partners, Associate at LNR Partners, and Acquisition Analyst at Raymond James Tax Credit Funds.

Rodney Nelson

Associate Principal

Pickard Chilton

With over 20 years’ experience, Rodney Nelson has been a Senior Project Designer for many of the firm’s prominent and complex developments, including several corporate headquarters and high-rise buildings. He is currently the Project Designer for Crescent Communities’ Peachtree Road development in Buckhead as well as leading the design of two new office towers in Dallas.

Most recently, Mr. Nelson has led the design of a series of next-generation high-rise corporate and office developments nationally, including the repositioning of Northwestern Mutual's North Office Building in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Norfolk Southern’s award-winning headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Previous notable projects include the Devon Energy Center in Oklahoma City and ExxonMobil's global headquarters campus in Houston.

Mr. Nelson received a Diploma in Architecture from Herriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Bill Shiverick

President

Vertical AVTV

Bill Shiverick is the Cofounder and President of Vertical AVTV, a leading full-service

commercial AV integrator. In 2002, Bill and his partner Robert Harlin launched the company in

response to the increased demand for reliable live broadcast television in corporate workplaces

following the events of 9/11. What began as a focused solution for delivering critical information

and news to employees has evolved into a comprehensive AV services provider offering end-toend design, engineering, installation, and ongoing service and support for complex commercial

environments.

Under Bill’s leadership, Vertical AVTV has grown into a trusted partner for some of the nation’s

most prominent organizations. The company serves large enterprise clients with nationwide

footprints, including Charles Schwab and Delta Dental Insurance Company, as well as major

commercial office landlords with extensive portfolios such as Piedmont Office Properties,

Cousins, Shorenstein, and Boston Properties.

Bill brings deep industry expertise to the commercial AV sector, with a strong background in

both commercial real estate and telecommunications. His unique perspective enables Vertical

AVTV to deliver technology solutions that are not only technically excellent but also

strategically aligned with clients’ real estate portfolios and workplace needs.

Today, Vertical AVTV continues to help corporate clients and property owners create modern,

connected workplaces through high-quality audio-visual systems that

Scott Moore

Moderator

Humphries and Company

Scott Moore joined Humphries and Company in 1985.  For the first 25 years of Scott’s career he project

managed over 800 projects in more than 125 buildings in the greater Atlanta area.  Scott has since

transitioned into the business development side of the company where he is involved in both

developing new clients and retaining existing clients.  Scott also serves as the Principle-in- Charge on

many of the company’s largest projects.  Under Scott’s leadership, Humphries has grown to become the

largest interior general contractor in Atlanta.  Scott is a graduate of Georgia State University where he

earned a Bachelor’s of Business Administration.  Scott spends his free time exercising and traveling with

his wife and two kids.

State of Office: Leasing Momentum, Deal Flow & What's Trading

How recent transactions and tenant movement are shaping the region's commercial outlook

Heather Lamb

Heather Lamb

Market Leader, SVP

Highwoods Properties

James Cate

James Cate

Founder

Glenfield Capital

Brian Granath

Brian Granath

Partner

OA Development

Chen-Hui Spicer

Chen-Hui Spicer

Director of Interior Design + Brand

Praxis3

Britton Gates
Moderator

Britton Gates

Principal, Building Experience

Newcomb & Boyd

James Cate

Founder

Glenfield Capital

Putting it simply, James Cate is most comfortable taking the road less traveled.

In his successful real estate career, which spans more than two decades, James has been involved in real estate consulting projects and transactions valued at more than $1 billion. He has been on both sides, filling both advisory and principal roles. His expertise includes acquisitions, asset management, workouts, dispositions and structured finance. In addition, he has experience in investment brokerage, leasing, and sale-leasebacks. This includes office, industrial, residential, retail, and land.

Prior to founding Glenfield Capital in 2005, James was the managing principal for the Southeastern Region of New York-based Newmark Capital Group (Newmark Grubb Knight Frank). There he managed large-scale transactions on behalf of institutions, private equity firms, developers and off-shore investors. His clients included SwissRe, Manulife Insurance, Veritas Capital, Platinum Equity Holdings, and GMAC Insurance.

When asked what makes real estate investing so appealing to him, James cites the unique combination of bricks and mortar, creative ideas, strategic finance, and, ultimately, the need for effective salesmanship that makes the real estate world go round.

James’ professional recognition includes being the youngest vice president of Bryant & Associates (Advantis), the #1 producer in the Atlanta office of Marcus & Millichap, and the top southeastern producer for Julien J. Studley, Inc. (Savills Studley).

Today, James is a highly sought-after speaker for industry events and conferences and a frequent guest lecturer at Georgia State University’s nationally ranked Robinson School of Business. He has been quoted extensively including in BusinessWeek, National Real Estate Investor Magazine, Georgia Trend, and the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

James earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree the Robinson School of Business at Georgia State University.

Father to two avid soccer players, James has developed as passion for coaching soccer. He believes that a good coach is a mentor, teacher, motivator, and psychologist. Knowledge and understanding of the actual sport is secondary to those traits. He believes that the same rings true for the real estate world. Simply understanding the ‘bricks and mortar’ aspects of the industry isn’t enough. To be truly successful, you have to possess a diverse set of skills – analytic capabilities, relationship-building skills, negotiation skills, and salesmanship.

Brian Granath

Partner

OA Development

Brian Granath joined OA Development in 1998 as an associate. Today, he is a partner involved in all aspects of the business including project selection, planning, construction, financing, leasing and dispositions. Brian has overseen the development and acquisition of more than 1,500,000 square feet of office, flex and industrial space. He has worked with tenants including General Dynamics, Verizon Directories, Sumitomo Corporation Aegon USA, ADP, Coca Cola Fed Ex, Sprint and Cincinnati Bell.

Brian is active in his community, serving on the board of two local private schools. He is a graduate of the Wexner Heritage Program.

Brian holds a degree in Real Estate from Georgia State University. He resides in Sandy Springs with his wife and their three children.

Chen-Hui Spicer

Director of Interior Design + Brand

Praxis3

With over 20 years of experience in local, national, and global projects, Chen-Hui has a diverse portfolio spanning multiple design sectors, with office being her focus for the majority of her career. Her unique ability to infuse culture into every space while staying true to her clients' visions sets her apart. She is also passionate about engaging with the corporate real estate and design community, where she shares insights and builds connections that inspire innovative design solutions.

Following experience across international markets and Washington DC, she now considers herself an Atlanta native. With 12 + years in the local market, she has gained insight into the evolution of office sectors.

Why You Should Attend This Atlanta Office Conference Event:

Why This Matters:

Atlanta's office market has shown signs of selective movement, but activity remains uneven across submarkets, asset classes and building types. The national flight to quality narrative has played out in Atlanta - with Class-A, well located properties attracting activity, and others facing challenges in tenant attraction and financial performance. There are stronger indicators than have been present locally in years through lack of additional inventory, new leasing momentum, and increased transaction volume. While underwriting fundamentals remain a challenge, these seem to be limiting activity more than investment motivation. 

For owners, developers, and capital providers, today's environment requires thoughtful decisions around building upgrades, design shifts, and leasing strategy. Understanding which investments will actually appeal to tenants, versus those that are simply cosmetic or overly capital intensive, is critical to navigating the current commercial landscape. Similarly, tracking where leases and deals are happening, and what these mean for the larger picture provides insight into pricing, risk, and opportunity across the region. 

This event brings many of the most active voices together to provide a view of both building-level decisions, and broader market dynamics. Attendees will gain insight into how owners are approaching upgrades, where leasing and deal flow gains have emerged and are set to continue, and what the recent uptick in activity means for the health of the sector moving forward. 

What You'll Learn: 

  • How building upgrades, design enhancements, and targeted renovations are being executed today to attract tenants and stay competitive in Atlanta’s office market

  • When renovations make sense versus when holding or repositioning is the smarter strategy for existing assets

  • Which design and construction decisions are actually driving leasing success, and how owners are prioritizing upgrades for maximum impact

  • Where leasing momentum is emerging across Atlanta submarkets, and how tenant movement is influencing deal flow and asset performance

  • What recent office transactions reveal about pricing, risk, and opportunities in the current market

  • How investors, lenders, and occupiers are recalibrating expectations in response to undersupplied development, distress, and selective deal activity

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Agenda

Time Activity
12:00 PM
1:15 PM
Pre-Event Networking, Registration & Breakfast
1:15 PM
2:00 PM
Building Upgrades in Action: Design and Construction Decisions for Leasing Success

-If, when, and how to renovate existing space to stay competitive

2:00 PM
2:15 PM
Brief Networking Break
2:15 PM
3:00 PM
State of Office: Leasing Momentum, Deal Flow & What's Trading

-How recent transactions and tenant movement are shaping the region's commercial outlook

3:00 PM
3:30 PM
Closing Networking

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