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Urban Evolution and Commercial Innovations

Navigating Development, Demand, and Design in the Heart of Austin

David Kanne

David Kanne

CEO

LV Collective

Taylor Wilson

Taylor Wilson

President

Wilson Capital

Chris Zaiontz

Chris Zaiontz

SVP

Pearlstone Partners

Kevin Burns

Kevin Burns

CEO

Urbanspace

Kristi E. Stotts
Moderator

Kristi E. Stotts

Shareholder

Winstead PC

David Kanne

CEO

LV Collective

David oversees and leads all of LV Collective’s endeavors. He possesses a unique ability to create and inspire forward-thinking design and innovation, incorporating a keen understanding of complex capital structures combined with a knowledge of how to practically execute a timely and cost-effective construction project and bring the concept into existence. His leadership and direction of the company, paired with a heart for the success of everyone involved, has curated a unique environment in which team members thrive and enjoy collaboration while deftly producing cutting-edge projects with unmatched market appeal.

David founded LV Collective in 2012 with the vision and passion to help shape the future of Austin’s real estate landscape. Since its inception, the company has acquired, developed and managed student housing, multi-family, creative office, residential, retail, restaurant, mixed-use and office assets valued in excess of $1.4 billion. LV Collective primarily employs value-add and opportunistic strategies to generate above-average, risk-adjusted returns for its investors. The company’s expertise spans ground-up development, adaptive reuse, value-add acquisitions and strategic re-positioning projects. LV’s structure as a privately held company allows for flexibility to underwrite and execute deals of all asset types, sizes and structures in order to secure the best opportunities in the market.

David is very involved in several neighborhood groups such as University Area Partners and The Central Austin Neighborhood Planning Advisory Committee, as well as local and national organizations such as The Real Council of Austin, ULI, and NMHC. David graduated with distinction from the University of Nebraska at Omaha where he received his B.S. in Construction Engineering. David is married to his wife, Lauren, and they reside in Central Austin with their two children.

Taylor Wilson

President

Wilson Capital

Taylor is the Founder and President of Wilson Capital and leads the acquisition, capitalization, and development of projects. Taylor has sponsored in excess of $730MM of real estate projects throughout his career including multifamily, single family, senior housing, affordable housing, and land development. Taylor takes pride in putting together the team that is best suited for each project.

Chris Zaiontz

SVP

Pearlstone Partners

As Senior Vice President of Real Estate, Chris Zaiontz has been invaluable to the expansion and success of Pearlstone Partners. By focusing on the firm's business development and nurturing relationships with new and existing equity partners, Chris has been integral to the growth of Pearlstone Partner's development portfolio, presently comprising more than $600M in current and future projects. In his role as VP, Chris oversees all real estate operations and site acquisitions for future developments and manages the Brokerage partners that sell and/or lease development inventory.

An active Realtor in Austin since 2010, Chris began his career as a top producing agent specializing in residential investment and multi-family sales, transacting over $100M+. His understanding of underwriting properties and financials naturally led him to real estate development and his current position with Pearlstone Partners.

Chris holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Texas State University, is an active member of the National and Texas Association of Realtors, Austin Board of Realtors, and recently received his designation for CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member).

Kevin Burns

CEO

Urbanspace

Kevin Burns is the CEO of Urbanspace, a multi-faceted company specializing in project development and

marketing, real estate sales and leasing, interior design, modern furnishings, logistics and hospitality.

2025 marked the year that The Modern Austin Residences, a luxury 56 story condo tower and Kevin’s

most recent development, delivered in the Rainey Street District. His newest hospitality concept,

Modern Bar, recently opened on the ground floor of the tower.

Since founding Urbanspace in 2000, Kevin’s firm has served as the exclusive sales and marketing

brokerage on highly successful projects including The Modern, 44 East Ave, The Independent, Seaholm

Residences and numerous other projects in the Austin area. True to his lifelong enterprising spirit, Kevin

opened his first hospitality concept, Codependent Cocktails + Coffee, next to Urbanspace at the base of

The Independent. Additionally, he developed a boutique hotel on the water in the form of two luxury

sailing catamarans, Seahome I and II, as well as a luxury ski house vacation rental in Park City featuring

six bedrooms, five full bathrooms and modern furnishings.

For the past three years, Kevin has been named to Austin Business Journal’s Power Players list,

recognizing individuals who have made significant impacts in Austin and their industries. Kevin remains

actively involved in real estate, topping over $1.5 billion in sales throughout his career and earning

Austin Business Journal’s Top Realtor award in 2020. He is a multi-year member of Elite 25, Austin’s top

luxury agent group.

Kevin is an urban community advocate and an active contributor to the Shoal Creek Conservancy, Austin

Parks Foundation and Waterloo Greenway. He is also an active member of YPO, board member and

former executive committee member of The Real Estate Council of Austin and former chair of the Urban

Land Institute’s Urban development council, while also giving back by mentoring young talent through

RECA and ULI. Kevin lives, works and builds community downtown, and enjoys traveling, sailing, skiing

and the many perks that the urban lifestyle offers.

Kristi E. Stotts

Moderator

Winstead PC

Kristi E. Stotts is a shareholder in Winstead's Real Estate Development & Investments Practice Group.

Kristi’s practice is focused on real estate development, with an emphasis on structuring and administering

residential, mixed-use and office condominiums, and master planned communities. Kristi represents

developers in their administration of property owner associations. Kristi also handles traditional real estate

transactions including drafting acquisition and disposition contracts, easements and license agreements.

Representative Experience

• Representation of condominium developers and builders in the creation of high-rise, mixed-use,

commercial and residential condominium projects

• Representation of developers and builders in the conversion of multifamily housing into

residential condominiums

• Representation of developers and builders in structuring single family and townhome projects and

master planned residential and mixed-use developments

• Representation of developers and builders in the formation and administration of residential,

commercial and mixed-use property owners associations

• Representation of condominium developers and builders in complying with secondary mortgage

market requirements (FHA, VA, FNMA, etc.) and the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act

• Representation of purchasers and sellers of real estate in the acquisition, disposition and

development of improved and unimproved property

• Representation of associations and developers in the termination and repurposing of

condominium regimes

Education

Baylor University School of Law

 J.D., 2006

 Baylor Law Review (2004-2006)

University of North Texas

 B.B.A., Marketing, 2003

 magna cum laude

Professional Recognition & Community Involvement

 Representative, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Council,

Opportunity Austin 3.0 and 4.0

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 Member, Urban Land Institute

 ULI Master Planned Communities Local Member Council, 2019, 2020

 ULI Next, 2018, 2019

 Young Leaders Partnership Forum, 2013

 Member, Real Estate Council of Austin

 Co-Chair Knock Out Night Committee, 2012

 Leadership Development Council Oversight Committee, 2011

 Leadership Development Council Class, 2010

 Austin Bar Association Real Estate Section

 CREW Austin (2011-2012)

 Austin Children’s Shelter Guild (2008-2010)

 Court Appointed Special Advocate (2006-2008)

Admitted to Practice

 Texas, 2006

Presentations and Papers

 Condominiums as a Residential Planning Tool, presented at the Austin Land Development

Seminar (October, 2018)

 Using Condominiums to Create Value and Solve Problems, presented at the Austin Land

Development Seminar (October, 2017)

 Basics of Restrictive Covenants, presented at the Austin Land Development Seminar (October,

2015)

 Condominium Alternatives: Mixed and Non-Traditional Uses, Co-Author, Article for Advanced

Real Estate Law Course (July, 2012)

 HOA Reform Laws, Select Issues: Developers and Declarants, Co-Author, Article for State Bar of

Texas Webcast (April, 2012)

 Condominiums as a Land Planning Tool, Co-Author, presented at the Austin Land Development

Seminar (September, 2011)

Developments Influencing Downtown:

Analyzing the impact of key developments in the urban core

David Knoll

David Knoll

Sr. Director, Development

Ryan Companies

Connor Greissing

Connor Greissing

Founder

Brick Row

George Blume

George Blume

Principal, Design

HOK

Jen Weaver

Jen Weaver

President

Weaver Buildings

Kevin Donahue

Kevin Donahue

First Vice President

CBRE

Ken Mendez
Moderator

Ken Mendez

President/Partner

Division Six

David Knoll

Sr. Director, Development

Ryan Companies

With nearly two decades of industry experience, David is instrumental in the strategic growth of Ryan’s South Central Region. As Senior Director of Real Estate Development for the Austin office, he is responsible for site selection and land acquisition, due diligence, municipal approvals, design and construction coordination, marketing and leasing, and sale negotiation. Known for his strong analytical and problem solving skills, David has the ability to successfully manage even the most complex projects, making him a crucial ally to his customers. He is well respected for the creativity he brings to project management and for his ability to pull together different groups of people, skillfully handling details without losing sight of the broader context.

George Blume

Principal, Design

HOK

George is a Design Principal at HOK with nearly 20 years of experience and a passion for the spirit of exploration and appreciation for art embodied by his work. He has spent the majority of his career designing mixed-use, corporate and commercial projects with an eye for placemaking and capitalizing on the natural environment in which his buildings call home. As an Texas native, George endeavors to create architecture that becomes a place to escape the city.

Jen Weaver

President

Weaver Buildings

Ms. Weaver founded Weaver Buildings to provide healthy housing affordable to middle-income earners. Ms. Weaver developed the first car-free multifamily in Austin, Capitol Quarters and is also developing Shoal Cycle.

Ms. Weaver is a Registered Architect, Registered Interior Designer, and Realtor in the State of Texas. She serves as Commissioner for the City of Austin Design Commission, Downtown Commission, and Co-chair of the Urban Land Institute Urban Council for Austin. She holds a Master in Real Estate Development from the University of Southern California and Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin.

Kevin Donahue

First Vice President

CBRE

Kevin M. Donahue, MAI, has over 18 years of experience in the appraisal of commercial real estate. Mr. Donahue is a member of the Hospitality and Gaming Group at CBRE, specializing in all types of hospitality properties for the past 16 years. In addition to hospitality properties, Mr. Donahue has appraisal experience encompassing a wide variety of property types including retail/commercial, multi-family residential, industrial, office, special-use and land developments. Mr. Donahue has experience providing valuation and appraisal services, market studies, rent analyzes, feasibility studies, income and expense analysis, and cash flow projections.

Mr. Donahue’s primary geographical location is Austin, San Antonio and El Paso, but has valuation experience across Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri. Prior to joining CBRE in 2006, Mr. Donahue was an appraiser at National Appraisal Partners, LLP in Houston, Texas.

Ken Mendez

Moderator

Division Six

Ken Mendez started in the built environment solutions in 1996, and has worked in several capacities in the Architecture & Design industry. Gaining expertise from a multitude of teams and manufacturers, he has served as a District Account Manager for both Kimball and Teknion, then moving on to Vice President of Sales for both Office Pavilion, and Workplace Solutions. For three years, Ken was the Regional Director for Knoll for the Houston Region. He currently utilizes his expertise in the multifamily market at Division Six and CORE Office Interiors in Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. His bold approach puts people, process, and technology at the forefront of his go-to-market strategy. Ken excels at his job because of the care and growth he provides for his clients and employees to maximize their potential and ensure they each have the solutions and tools they need to succeed.

What You'll Learn About the Downtown Austin Commercial Real Estate Market

How You’ll Do More Business: There's been a remarkable rebound of downtown Austin's pedestrian activity which has revived a vibrant atmosphere conducive to productive interactions. Hear from top owners, developers, tenants and investors as they talk about the market and how recent growth and accolades have propelled commercial real estate. Join us at this downtown conference to find out what developments are taking place and how Austin is uniquely positioned, what challenges it will face and the opportunities that could present themselves.

Key Projects From Our Panelists:

Who You'll Network With At This Event: Brokers, owners, developers, investors, construction, designers, architects, financial professionals, government officials and more CRE decision-makers. 

Why You Should Attend This Session: Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to identify opportunities, build your network and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than us.

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Venue

Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol
701 E 11th St
Austin, TX 78701

Ballroom: Grand Ballroom E-H , Capitol View Terrace


Daily SELF-PARKING
0-4 HOURS $20
4-8 HOURS $30
8+ HOURS $42

Daily VALET PARKING
0-4 HOURS $25
4-8 HOURS $35
8+ HOURS $49

OVERNIGHT GUEST
SELF-PARKING $42
VALET PARKING $49

Other nearby parking options not associated with the hotel:
• Street parking behind the hotel operated by City of Austin, Park ATX. Rates vary and can be checked on the Park ATX app.
• Parking lot one block behind the hotel that is independently owned. Their rates vary depending on the daily market. The address for this lot is 703 E 9th St Parking

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Agenda

Time Activity
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Breakfast & Networking
2:00 PM
2:45 PM
Urban Evolution and Commercial Innovations

Navigating Development, Demand, and Design in the Heart of Austin

2:45 PM
3:00 PM
Networking Break
3:00 PM
3:45 PM
Developments Influencing Downtown

Analyzing the Impact of Key Developments and Initiatives in the Urban Core

3:45 PM
4:15 PM
Closing Networking

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