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Steve McClure

Steve McClure

CEO

The Spectrum Companies

Todd Collins

Todd Collins

CEO

Red Hill Ventures

John Barker, Jr.

John Barker, Jr.

President

Red Rock Developments

Arren Goldman
Moderator

Arren Goldman

Partner

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Steve McClure

CEO

The Spectrum Companies

As CEO, Steve leads all aspects of The Spectrum Companies, implementing strategy, guiding team leaders, and overseeing the operations of its four service lines: Asset Management, Capital Management, Development, and Contract Services.

A 16-year veteran of the company, Steve joined Spectrum’s commercial leasing team in 2004, then led its residential division for 10 years before being named Chief Operating Officer in January of 2017.

Steve was the key leader in forming Spectrum’s new vision to become an evergreen company and establishing our mission to “change lives by creating special places.” He is responsible for ensuring team members are aligned and focused on living our vision and mission daily.

Steve lives in Charlotte with his wife, Erin, and their two small children, Grace and Jack.

John Barker, Jr.

President

Red Rock Developments

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.

Arren Goldman

Moderator

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Arren concentrates his practice in commercial real estate financing transactions.

Arren is heavily involved with distressed asset situations. He has worked on many loan workouts and restructurings. He is co-lead of Seyfarth’s Distressed Situations team.

Arren also represents lenders, developers, owners, and investors in a variety of complex real estate financing transactions. Additionally, Arren represents loan servicers in connection with a wide array of loan servicing matters, including transfer of ownership matters (such as non-permitted equity transfers and loan assumptions), property substitutions, and leasing-related matters.

Throughout his career, Arren has closed numerous acquisition, permanent, interim/bridge, construction, and mezzanine loans. He also has led teams that have closed over $1 billion in mortgage loans, secured by various properties around the country, many for securitization in the capital markets, and has worked on syndicated and participated loan transactions.

The pro bono chair of the firm’s Charlotte office and a member of the firm’s Pro Bono Committee, Arren has represented various nonprofit organizations in connection with leasing and other real estate matters, including a children’s museum, a ballet company, a dance organization, an organization that provides support services to children in need, and a group that encourages corporate philanthropy.

Why You Should Attend This Event

Why This Matters:

The Charlotte Commercial Real Estate market remains dynamic, and rapidly evolving. One of the leading markets in the region, as well as the country in the eyes of many institutional investors, 2025 is sure to carry continued complexity. As we approach and enter 2025, we bring together top voices from leading area developers, investors and property owners to hear how local standard bearers are strategizing for the road ahead. This event will offer insights as to where the Queen City is heading from a market dynamic perspective. 

By bringing together key decision-makers behind some of the area's most impactful developments, this panel will provide an in-depth look at the strategies, innovations, and market conditions shaping the upcoming year. For investors, developers, and real estate professionals, this is an invaluable chance to hear directly from industry leaders on how they’re navigating challenges such as rising costs, future financing, and the trajectory of leading asset types such as multifamily, industrial, office, hospitality, mixed-use, and more. Hear from some of the brightest minds in Charlotte CRE as we aim to put you in position to land your next deal. 

What You'll Learn: 

  • What shifts could amplify activity from an economic development, or corporate relocation perspective, and how are top investors preparing for potential shifts in the market?

  • How do top investors view access to capital, LP selectiveness, and the financing environment in totality entering 2025?

  • How will suspected future interest rate cuts from The Federal Reserve impact leading firms in project starts and acquisition activity?

  • Which asset types will be development and performance leaders in the New Year in the Charlotte metro area?

  • What is the economic outlook for Charlotte in 2025 and beyond, and how is this informing CRE decision-making?

For questions regarding content, speaking and sponsorship opportunities please email our Southeast Director of Operations, Brandon Elsasser, at brandon.elsasser@bisnow.com. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact customerservice@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Venue

The Union at Station West
919 Berryhill Rd, Suite 105
Charlotte, NC 28208


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Agenda

Time Activity
1:00 PM
2:45 PM
Pre-Event Networking, Registration & Breakfast
2:45 PM
3:30 PM
Charlotte's 2025 Commercial Real Estate Outlook & Opportunities
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
Closing Networking

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