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Charlotte's Construction Investments & Strategies

As more challenges continue to rise, how are GC's and developers strategizing in 2022 as well as their plans for 2023?

Connor Macon

Connor Macon

Managing Director, Commercial Real Estate

Wells Fargo

Tom Planishek

Tom Planishek

VP, Charlotte Division Manager

Clancy & Theys Construction Company

David Klepser

David Klepser

Managing Director, Head of Development

Ram Realty Advisors

Peet Poillon
Moderator

Peet Poillon

Senior Advisor

NFP

Tom Planishek

VP, Charlotte Division Manager

Clancy & Theys Construction Company

Tom Planishek is The Charlotte Division Manager for Clancy & Theys Construction Company and has over 17 years of experience in the Carolinas Construction industry. Tom brings preconstruction and operations expertise to many diverse project types within corporate workplace, life sciences, mixed use, and institutional market sectors. Under Toms leadership the C&T Charlotte division has grown to over 60 local employees and has quadrupled its market share in the Charlotte region since 2019. Tom holds a Bachelors of Architecture degree from Philadelphia University as well as a MBA from Wake Forest.

David Klepser

Managing Director, Head of Development

Ram Realty Advisors

David Klepser is based out of Ram’s Charlotte, NC office and joined the company in 2014. He is responsible for managing the acquisition, development, construction, and asset management functions for the Carolinas.

Mr. Klepser graduated from the College of William & Mary with a B.B.A. degree in 1997. Upon graduation, he worked for six years with the Investment Banking Group at First Union/Wachovia Securities (now Wells Fargo Securities) in Charlotte, NC where he executed financing, recapitalization, and strategic advisory assignments. After completing his M.B.A. at the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2005, Mr. Klepser joined Grubb Properties in Charlotte, NC and worked in a variety of roles in the development, finance, investments, and brokerage divisions.

Peet Poillon

Moderator

NFP

Peet Poillon serves as Senior Advisor for NFP’s Property & Casualty group where he is responsible for managing client relationships throughout the southeast. His clients are primarily in the Commercial Real Estate, Construction, and Manufacturing industries. NFP has a large focus in the Commercial Real Estate landscape with a national practice that services owners, developers, and property management companies globally. In addition to Property and Casualty, NFP’s services include benefits, retirement, and wealth management. Prior to his career in the insurance industry, Peet coached collegiate lacrosse and played professionally. He currently volunteers with multiple lacrosse organizations in Charlotte and recently joined the board of the Greater Enrichment Program, centered around after school activities for at-risk elementary school aged kids. Peet graduated from UMBC in 2010. He resides in Huntersville, NC with his wife and two children.

Development Forecast & Trends Outlook

Learn how Charlotte is implementing new sustainability and technology trends while keeping costs and labor top of mind.

Alex Eyssen

Alex Eyssen

Senior Managing Director, Development

Mill Creek Residential

Pete Kidwell

Pete Kidwell

Partner

Beacon Partners

Scott Harris
Moderator

Scott Harris

VP

Choate Construction

Alex Eyssen

Senior Managing Director, Development

Mill Creek Residential

Alex Eyssen serves as Managing Director of Development for North and South Carolina and oversees the company’s 16th regional office, located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mr. Eyssen has more than 12 years of experience in real estate development and has been directly involved in development of multifamily and student housing communities in excess of $500 million. Mr. Eyssen has also practiced as a trial attorney handling land use matters.

Prior to joining Mill Creek, Mr. Eyssen was Vice President of Development for The Bainbridge Companies and worked on projects in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. Prior to Bainbridge, Mr. Eyssen served as Vice President of Development, Acquisitions and Dispositions at Charlotte-based Campus Crest Development, the national real estate development company for Campus Crest Communities. Here, he helped the company’s ground-up efforts to build a $1.9 billion portfolio of student housing assets.

Mr. Eyssen holds a Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University, a Bachelor of Science from McMurry University, and is a member in good standing with the Texas Bar Association.

Pete Kidwell

Partner

Beacon Partners

Pete is a true hunter-gatherer. He is responsible for sourcing new investment opportunities for the Beacon portfolio, primarily focusing on the Charlotte and Greenville-Spartanburg markets. Pete has spent his entire professional career at Beacon after graduating from Davidson College in 2012.

Pete serves on the Dowd YMCA Board of Directors where he is the Chair of the Golfing for Good Committee and also serves on the Alexander Youth Network (AYN) Board of Directors. He has participated as mentor in the Project Destined real estate training program and in the Y Readers program as a reading buddy.

Opening Remarks

Ndem Tazoh Tazifor

Ndem Tazoh Tazifor

Chief Economist

City of Charlotte Office of Strategy and Budget

Agenda

Time Activity
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Registration, Networking and Breakfast
2:00 PM
2:07 PM
Opening Remarks with Ndem Tazoh Tazifor
2:07 PM
2:52 PM
Charlotte's Construction Investments & Strategies

As more challenges continue to rise, how are GC's and developers strategizing in 2022 as well as their plans for 2023?

2:52 PM
3:37 PM
Development Forecast & Trends Outlook

Learn how Charlotte is implementing new sustainability and technology trends while keeping costs and labor top of mind.

3:30 PM
4:00 PM
Closing Networking

Sponsors

What you'll learn

  • As the 23rd-largest metro area in the U.S., how is Charlotte's growth and development plans changing the city? How is this contributing to The Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan?

  • How are GC's and developers navigating elevated costs, inflation and supply chain issues? How are they preparing for a recession?

  • What strategies and projects are transforming Charlotte's construction industry? What tools, technology and trends are being implemented to enhance construction strategies? 

  • How has the city been handling the challenges of labor shortages? What incentives have been put in place that are currently working?

  • How is sustainability being implemented into new and current projects?

How You'll Do More Commercial Real Estate Business in Charlotte: With 2023 just around the corner, what can we expect to see from the city of Charlotte? Join top industry leaders in the Charlotte area as they discuss the strategies they are using to overcome some of the sector's most pressing challenges. Learn about the latest innovations, investments and development trends that are creating the future of Charlotte's building pipeline while also hearing about the latest opportunities as we continue to see a rise in demand.  

Who You’ll Meet: The region's top owners, developers investors, brokers, construction, designers, architects, financial institutions and more!

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