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Uptown Atlanta

Uptown Atlanta

Rubenstein Partners strategic revitalization has brought new life and a new name to this storied development: Atlanta has a Downtown, a Midtown, and now finally, an Uptown. An area catalyst and transformative destination, Uptown’s highly amenitized and connected environment offers:

• Reimagined Office Atrium with extensive amenity roster and massive LED entertainment wall
• Globally inspired retail and dining concepts serving an array of international flavors including El Gordo, 26 Thai and Bene Korean
• Year-round community programming hosted on The Lawn including group yoga, comedy shows, indie craft experiences, movie screenings and more
• 1M SF of inspiring office space with flexible floor plates

Speakers and Panels

Coworking, Flex Space & Reinvisioning The Office

Occupancy Analysis, Amenities that Resonate and Coworking's Place in the Product Mix

John Robbins
Developed Midtown Union, Purchased 3630 Peachtree

John Robbins

Senior Managing Director

Granite Properties

Adam Allman
Developing 3354 Peachtree

Adam Allman

Principal

Regent Partners

Nikkia Russell
Renovating 101 West Ponce

Nikkia Russell

Associate Area Director

RMR Group

Peri Demestihas
Nine Atlanta Coworking Locations, and over 150 globally

Peri Demestihas

Head of Real Estate Growth

Industrious

Joyce Fownes

Joyce Fownes

Principal, Interiors Studio Leader

Corgan

John Moyer

John Moyer

VP Sales, Coworking & Flex Partnerships

Vari

Stacy Connell
Moderator

Stacy Connell

Key Account Manager

Technogym

John Robbins

Developed Midtown Union, Purchased 3630 Peachtree

Granite Properties

John joined Granite in 2010. He is the market leader for Atlanta with responsibility for the growth, performance and value creation of the Atlanta and Nashville platforms. John currently serves as a member of the NAIOP National Forum as well as on the advisory board for NAIOP Georgia, having previously served on the executive board for six years including president in 2012. He is a board member for the Council for Quality Growth and was a founding board member for the North Fulton Community Improvement District. John serves on the sponsorship committee for Sporting Clays Classic

supporting the Atlanta Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America and also on the Board of Mentors for the Kenan Scholars at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

John previously served on the executive committee and board of

trustees for The Ron Clark Academy and now currently sits on the advisory board. He has also formerly been a member of the Center for Real Estate Studies Advisory Council at the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. He enjoys spending time adventuring the outdoors with his wife, sons, and dogs. John received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Adam Allman

Developing 3354 Peachtree

Regent Partners

Mr. Allman joined Regent Partners in 2006 and currently serves as a Principal on the Office Leasing and Development Team. His primary role consists of leasing activities and strategies for Regent Partners’ developments and acquisitions, as well as supporting acquisition efforts for office properties. Prior to Regent Partners, Mr. Allman spent three years at Bullock Mannelly Partners specializing in multifamily investment sales as well as debt and equity financing for office and retail projects across the Southeast.

Mr. Allman obtained his BSBA degree from the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill with a specialty in finance. He currently is a member of ULI, NAIOP, REGA, and is a licensed real estate agent in Georgia.

Peri Demestihas

Nine Atlanta Coworking Locations, and over 150 globally

Industrious

Peri is the Head of Real Estate Growth for North America for Industrious, and is responsible for negotiating partnership agreements across the US and Canada. Founded in 2012 and recognized as one of America’s 500 fastest-growing companies by Inc. Magazine, Industrious offers premium flexible workplaces at more than 200 locations in over 65 cities globally.

Joyce Fownes

Principal, Interiors Studio Leader

Corgan

With an eye for beauty and unrealized opportunity, Joyce augments her clients’ visions and manifests them as truly innovative spaces. For Joyce, life is about pushing boundaries and ourselves, which is one thing she values most about working at Corgan. “We strive to consistently challenge the way things have been done by studying and developing new approaches,” she says.

While Joyce’s primary role is the leadership of workplace interiors in Atlanta, she also manages the Atlanta office. After 42 years in the industry that has allowed her to pursue her passion for art, life has come full circle for Joyce, whose daughter chose to follow a similar path. “My daughter has always been at the core of my world and a point of inspiration,” she says. “She, too, is an interior designer, practicing in a thriving residential firm.” Beyond her passion for fine art, horseback riding, and the environment, Joyce finds

inspiration from traveling and seeing the world. “Seeing beautiful buildings and landscapes, this is what gets me excited about the future — and how being re-inspired by this will influence the way I look at the future,” she says.

John Moyer

VP Sales, Coworking & Flex Partnerships

Vari

As Vice President of Strategic Accounts and Coworking Partnerships, John Moyer supports the North American sales team and develops strong relationships and strategic partnerships for the company.

John is an experienced sales leader, with more than 20 years of consumer product and sales management experience. Since joining Vari in 2015, John has held several roles supporting the rapid growth of the company, including Director of Sales and Vice President of Corporate Accounts. His passion helps serve clients and create life-long fans of the company.

Prior to joining Vari, John held a leadership role with Gemmy Industries, an industry leader in seasonal décor and LED lighting, where he managed the Walmart Corporate and Target accounts. He began his career as an outside sales representative at Revlon Cosmetics. His experience at Revlon built a foundation for a sales career spanning multiple industries, with a focus on providing a high level dedicated service and client engagement.

John graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.B.A. in Marketing. He lives in Fort Worth, Texas with his wife of 20 years and their two children. He enjoys traveling with his family as a way to experience new places and creating lifelong memories together.

Stacy Connell

Moderator

Technogym

Stacy Connell leads Technogym sales in the Southeast for health, corporate and performance. Stacy brings 20 years of experience in the fitness and wellness industry as a nationally recognized health, wellbeing, and recreation expert, speaker, and consultant from her work in the higher education and corporate wellness settings.

Stacy’s holistic approach to health and wellbeing is as multifaceted as her experience. As a consultant, Stacy supported her clients through strategic planning, wellbeing strategy and framework development, built and natural environment design, benefits design and product development. She has had points of pride in her career such as authoring the NC State university-wide wellness strategy and leading a newly expanded health promotion department as Georgia Tech’s first Senior Director of Health Initiatives, with responsibility for leading and developing a holistic approach of health and well-being serving 32,000 students and 10,000 employees. Stacy has also served in campus recreation roles focused on fitness and wellness at the University of Georgia and Texas Christian University.

Throughout her career, Stacy has harnessed her passion for biophilic design and the built and natural environments by serving as a key member of small- and large-scale facility and landscape projects. Projects range from fitness studio renovations to large scale construction projects including the Kandeda Building for Sustainable Design, Georgia Tech Campus Center Renovation and Expansion, and the Carmichael Wellness and Recreation Center Renovation and Expansion.

Stacy proudly served as the co-chair for NIRSA’s inaugural Health and Wellbeing Task Force. She now serves on the Wellbeing Advisory Council for the American Cancer Society, Partnership for a Healthier America and the Jed Foundation. Stacy has held previous board roles with National Consortium for Building Healthy Academic Communities and is involved in the American College Health Association, the Health Enhancement Research Organization, the National Wellness Institute and NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.

Stacy has been featured and contributed to various publications including NASPA Leadership Exchange, NIRSA Know, and Campus Rec Magazine. She has also been invited to share and contribute her best practices with others. Stacy has given over 30 conference presentations and speaking engagements related to population health, wellbeing, campus recreation and employee wellness.

Stacy received Bachelors’ Degrees in Exercise Physiology- Fitness & Nutrition and Biological Science from Florida State University and a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Georgia. She also holds many fitness and wellness credentials including certified wellness practitioner, certified health coach, registered yoga teacher, certified strength and conditioning specialist, personal trainer and fitness instructor. Additionally, Stacy has continued to expand her knowledge through intensive leadership programs, diversity and inclusion trainings, and skill-based education in motivational interviewing, improvement science, and design thinking.

Stacy lives in Atlanta, GA with her husband and their three children, Mason, Logan, and Piper. Stacy enjoys unwinding with family hikes, working out, and good wine with great company.

State of the Atlanta Office Market

The Flight to Quality, the Status of Class B and C Office Space and Submarket Deep-Dive

Jeffrey Brown

Jeffrey Brown

Senior Real Estate Portfolio Manager

Microsoft

Leonte Benton
Has represented companies such as AT&T, Coca-Cola, & FedEx

Leonte Benton

President

T. Dallas Smith & Company

Brian Granath

Brian Granath

Partner

OA Development

Sabrina Gibson
Has leased 2.8 Million SF, totalling $300 Million in total lease consideration

Sabrina Gibson

First Vice President, Landlord Representation

CBRE

Scott Barr
Acquired Bank of America Plaza, CNN Center

Scott Barr

SVP

CP Group

Steve LaMontagne
Moderator

Steve LaMontagne

Partner & Real Estate Practice Leader

Moore Colson CPAs & Advisors

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.

Scott Barr

Acquired Bank of America Plaza, CNN Center

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.

Steve LaMontagne

Moderator

Moore Colson CPAs & Advisors

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.

What You'll Learn

1. How does Atlanta attract the next Microsoft or Google type tenant and who is in the potential mix?

2. How is the sector bringing Atlanta's most prominent projects maintaining project schedules and timelines.

3. How coworking is being utilized amongst property mix today vs. traditionally.

4. How Class B and C office space stacks up against major trophy assets in today's environment.

5. How do other submarkets compete with the proliferation of Midtown office product

How You'll Do More Business: 

Enhance your business by gaining a stronger understanding of current office dynamics surrounding tenant usage, coworking's incorporation into property mix and submarket characteristics that are impacting development and investment strategies. Hear from the most active firms navigating in the climate to invest in and develop the projects that define Atlanta's skyline.

Who You'll Meet: Atlanta's top office developers, investors, brokers, lenders and more leading the sector in the city.

For questions, comments, speaker suggestions and sponsorship opportunities, email Brandon Elsasser at brandon.elsasser@bisnow.com

Atlanta Office Projects 2022

These are some key projects in the area that our panelists will be discussing. Read more about these developments by clicking on the links:

Venue

Uptown Atlanta
575 Morosgo Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30324


City Center

2424 Magnolia Lane NW, Atlanta, GA 30324

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Agenda

Time Activity
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
Networking and Breakfast
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Coworking, Flex Space & Reinvisioning the Office

-How much tenants are really using their space, the amenities they're asking for, how coworking has evolved as part of the product mix, and how is it manifesting in renovation and redevelopment?

2:00 PM
3:00 PM
State of Atlanta's Office Market

-The flight to quality and where Class B and Class C spaces stand, how different submarkets compete and stack up to one another, and what is the overall outlook for the asset type moving forward?

3:00 PM
3:30 PM
Closing Networking

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

We hosted more than 72,000 attendees live, in-person around the globe in 2021. Our commitment to safety is no different in 2022. Our events follow all local Covid-19 regulations and protocols. In the interest of the safety of all our guests, we recommend taking a rapid or PCR test for proof of negative results before attending any gathering.

We will update attendees should any regulations be updated before this event is held. We look forward to hosting you soon to do what we do best: network, connect, and engage to do more business.