Speakers and Panels

The Submarket Showdown: Exploring Site-Selection, Leasing and Investment Trends

Who's Acquiring in the Charlotte Region, and What Unique Opportunities They See in Today's Market

Education: Radford University, bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Systems. Professional Experience: Prior to serving as the founder of the Carolina Fintech Hub and launching several of his own startup companies, Councilman Bokhari served as the Head of Innovation and Investment for FIS Global, a $9B+ fintech company. He has also held executive positions in Fortune 500 companies such as GE Capital, Wells Fargo, and Wachovia. Civic Engagement: He has served as treasurer of the North Carolina Heroes Fund and as a board director of the Greater Enrichment Program, Charlotte Area Fund, Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, and Blumenthal Performing Arts. He has spent the last two summers with elementary and middle school students at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church teaching STEM, coding and entrepreneurship. Key Achievements: Council Member Bokhari’s accomplishments include personally recruiting over 2,000 tech jobs to the community and helping small businesses through the pandemic. Tariq created Charlotte’s leading workforce training programs, from high school to adult cohorts, generating over $30M in upward mobility investments without taxpayer dollars. He created a first-of-its-kind program aimed at using esports to impact upward mobility, workforce development and STEM education in Title 1 schools. He negotiated the creation of Moffat Park in District 6, the creation of SouthPark Community Partners, SouthPark After 5, and many major safety and placemaking initiatives, including the Loop and Backlot Trail. Council Committee Assignments: Jobs and Economic Development; Budget, Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Platform and Goals: His key priorities include reducing crime, supporting our police officers, leading with a roads-first transportation plan, and solving the homelessness and panhandling issues facing our community. Awards and Recognitions: Bokhari was inducted into the 2010 Charlotte Business Journal class of 40 under 40 and was named as the 2016 Next Money Risk Taker of the Year.

City of Charlotte

Councilmember

Tariq Bokhari

Councilmember, City of Charlotte

Will Jenkins

Partner, Stonelake Capital Partners

Peggy Lamb

Managing Director, Halstatt Real Estate Partners

Bryan Blythe

SVP, Southeast Market Officer, Leon Capital Group

Moderator

Tom Tropeano

Principal, Avison Young

What Tenants Want: The Construction, Development and Asset Management Outlook

From Smaller Spaces to Innovations in Design-Build, How the Look and Feel of Industrial Assets are Changing for Today's Tenants

John Barker, Jr.

President, Red Rock Developments

Warren Snowdon

Warren Snowdon serves as Managing Director and Principal for Foundry Commercial in Charlotte, NC. Prior to joining Foundry Commercial, Warren was with Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer serving on the Cushman & Wakefield Alliance since 1996. Warren has focused on forward thinking site selection and tenant representation as well as disposition and leasing strategies for institutional, industrial clients to rationalize supply chain networks and drive value for institutional owners. He possesses an extensive background in build to suit projects as well as investment sales for distribution and manufacturing clients. Warren’s early career was shaped by several years spent in property management (1993-1996) and development after receiving a degree in Industrial Relations from UNC Chapel Hill. Warren is a licensed real estate broker in North and South Carolina, holds a North Carolina General Contractor’s license, is a multiple year winner of the Charlotte Region Commercial Board of Realtors (CRCBR) Deal Maker’s award, and was a recipient of the Charlotte Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 award. Key Assignments Riverwalk Business Park (mulitple properties), Rock Hill, SC - 2,000,000 SF Premier Distribution Center, Charlotte, NC - 1,400,000 SF American Real Estate Holdings, Eastern NC –1,400,000 SF Commerce Station, Huntersville, NC - 582, 980 SF L & J Schmier – Westlake (3 buildings), Charlotte, NC – 565,000 SF New York Life, Charlotte, NC – 511,200 SF Logistics 77 at Riverwalk, Rock Hill, SC - 507,512 SF First Industrial Buildings & Land, LLC, throughout NC & SC - 400,000 SF Duke Energy Site, Charlotte, NC - 300,000 SF on 110 acres Room & Board, Newton, NC - 252,000 SF M. David Properties, Charlotte & Huntersville, NC – 225,000 SF Agility Fuel Systems, Salisbury, NC - 200,000 SF 854 Paragon Way, Rock Hill, SC - 111,500 SF Education, Memberships and Awards University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Bachelor degree in Industrial Relations Licensed Real Estate Broker - North Carolina and South Carolina Licensed General Contractor - North Carolina Industrial Member, Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) - Member, Council of Supply Chain Professionals (CSCMP) Charlotte Business Journal 40 Under 40 Member, Cushman & Wakefield Global Supply Chain Services (1996-2015) CRCBR Top Three Industrial Producer 2009, 2012 #1 Top Producer in 2014, 2016 Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Charlotte Top Listing Leader 2011, 2012 Eagle Scout

Foundry Commercial

Principal, Managing Director

Warren Snowdon

Principal, Managing Director, Foundry Commercial

John Ratliff

Vice President, EastGroup Properties

Harris Morrison

As Managing Director at Fortius, Harris pursues his passion for commercial real estate, merging his experience since 1998 as an owner, investor, and developer with a technical background in development, finance, brokerage, and asset management. Harris and his team have delivered numerous industrial parks including Lakeshore Corporate Park and Meadows Corporate Park, both recognized as outstanding projects. Harris and the Fortius team strive to create value for partners, tenants, and communities alike. Harris formed the development company, Fortius Capital Partners, in 2017, to focus primarily on the development and acquisition of industrial properties in the Charlotte region. His entrepreneurial, on-the-ground, approach to uncovering opportunities and understanding market trends is a defining characteristic of Fortius Capital Partners and how the firm creates value. Prior to Fortius, Harris was Founder and Managing Partner at New Branch Real Estate Advisors, where he worked in commercial real estate brokerage. During this time, he continued to invest and operate industrial and commercial properties with partners in the Greater Charlotte area. Here he gained a deep understanding of the marketplace, particularly the industrial sector, and developed extensive relationships in the brokerage, banking, and construction communities. Harris worked early in his career for Bissell Companies at the project-level, where he assisted in the development, leasing and management of its office and hotel properties, including Ballantyne Corporate Park in South Charlotte. Before real estate, he began his career at Wachovia Bank. Harris currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Carolina Thread Trail and Catawba Lands Conservancy, bridging his love of nature with his passion for the built environment. He is an active member of First Presbyterian Church in Concord; former Scoutmaster of BSA Troop 3; and former board member of numerous community organizations. Harris holds his CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation, and is a member of NAIOP (National Association for Industrial and Office Properties), actively participating in his National Industrial Forum. He is also a member of the Charlotte Region Commercial Board of Realtors. Harris graduated from Washington & Lee University with a B.A. in Economics, and earned a Masters in Real Estate Development from MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology).

Fortius Capital Partners

Managing Director

Harris Morrison

Managing Director, Fortius Capital Partners

Troy Adams

Vice President of Real Estate, NFI

Moderator

Melissa Countryman

SVP, JLL

Why You Can't Miss this Charlotte Conversation

What You'll Learn:

From Texas to the Midwest, developers and investors from outside the Charlotte region are flocking to the area in search of industrial deals and partnerships. As other industrial markets struggle, what makes Mecklenburg County unique?
Regional competitiveness: As neighboring counties like Gaston County are attracting new tenants and business, Mecklenburg's costs are still high — according to Avison Young, the average price per buildable SF for land in Mecklenburg County has been $25.31 since 2023 — in comparison to other counties in Charlotte market, where the average is under $7 per buildable SF. If costs remain high due to demand, what other incentives can Mecklenburg County public officials, investors and developers offer to sway businesses to choose it as their location?
What are today's leases looking like, and what types of industrial assets and sizes are winning out in terms of deals and opportunity?
Bye-bye, big box: New groundbreakings are, under 200K SF, and higher demand for local and regional operations are resulting in leases under 100K SF. What does this mean for mega-warehouses during the e-commerce boom, and how are owners looking to utilize these assets?
From location and site selection to design and development, what are top tenants looking for in today's market that differs from industrial's previous cycles?

Why This Matters: While other markets may have severely cooled in 2024 for industrial deals and developments, the Charlotte region has certainly felt the pinch — but it is still pushing ahead in terms of new growth and opportunity. A vacancy rate in Charlotte of 7.5% is due less to a loss of interest in the region for industrial deals than in other submarkets like Gaston County picking up traction due to cheaper land and similar opportunities. What can Mecklenburg County do to regain its position as Charlotte's dominating industrial market? Or, can surrounding counties pool together to woo top tenants to further bolster the overall economy? Join Bisnow as we look at what 2025 has in store for industrial development, investment, operations and more.

Who You'll Meet: The Charlotte region's top owners, developers, investors, tenants, public officials and service providers investing in Charlotte's industrial scene.

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Venue

Charlotte Marriott City Center
100 West Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202

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Agenda

Time	Activity
8:00 AM 9:00 AM	Registration, Breakfast and Networking
9:00 AM 9:45 AM	The Submarket Showdown: Exploring Site-Selection, Leasing and Investment Trends Who's Acquiring in the Charlotte Region, and What Unique Opportunities They See in Today's Market
9:45 AM 10:00 AM	Networking Break!
10:00 AM 10:45 AM	What Tenants Want: The Construction, Development and Asset Management Outlook From Smaller Spaces to Innovations in Design-Build, How the Look and Feel of Industrial Assets are Changing for Today's Tenants
10:45 AM 11:00 AM	More Networking!

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Charlotte Industrial & Logistics Summit

Understanding the Drivers, Deals and Demands Dominating New Investment and Development Opportunities In and Around Mecklenburg County

Speakers and Panels

The Submarket Showdown: Exploring Site-Selection, Leasing and Investment Trends

Who's Acquiring in the Charlotte Region, and What Unique Opportunities They See in Today's Market

Tariq Bokhari

Will Jenkins

Peggy Lamb

Bryan Blythe

Tom Tropeano

What Tenants Want: The Construction, Development and Asset Management Outlook

From Smaller Spaces to Innovations in Design-Build, How the Look and Feel of Industrial Assets are Changing for Today's Tenants

John Barker, Jr.

Warren Snowdon

John Ratliff

Harris Morrison

Troy Adams

Melissa Countryman

Why You Can't Miss this Charlotte Conversation

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