Mayor William Cogswell, a dedicated lifelong resident of Charleston, assumed office on January

8th, 2024, with an unwavering commitment to prioritizing the needs of the city's residents.

Grounded in the principles of Smart Growth, Safe Communities, and Sound Governance, his

leadership ethos is geared towards shaping a vibrant and sustainable future for Charleston.

With a rich background in real estate spanning over two decades, Mayor Cogswell has played a

pivotal role in revitalizing historic properties, transforming them into thriving urban centers such

as the Cigar Factory, GARCo Mill, and the Navy Yard. Drawing upon his extensive experience,

he brings a keen understanding of the nuances of development, distinguishing between what

constitutes responsible and sustainable progress. His vision is to leverage these lessons to

guide Charleston forward into a future marked by responsible growth.

Prior to assuming mayoral duties, Cogswell served in the state legislature, representing District

110 for six years. During this period, his impact was felt across the state, contributing to

statewide teacher pay raises and spearheading the largest income tax cut in the history of

South Carolina. Notably, he championed a crucial bill that delivered free prescription eyeglasses

to thousands of Title One students in the tri-county area, showcasing his dedication to fostering

positive change at both the local and state levels.

Clark Davis is the Chief Executive Officer & President of Highland Resources. He is responsible for overseeing and leading the company’s business activities including all phases of strategic planning, acquisitions, development, financing, operations, tax planning, and risk management. Clark also oversees all governance policies and procedures within the company and provides reporting to the board of directors and shareholders.

Prior to joining Highland, Clark served as the National Business Development Partner at Transwestern. He completed the negotiations, planning and execution of venture agreements across the national platform. Other previous experiences include 16 years with Hines during which he served as Senior Managing Director/Senior Vice President of Development, Asset Management and Leasing, TIER REIT as Managing Director, and VanTrust Real Estate as Executive Vice President.

Clark holds a Master of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Finance from Vanderbilt University, and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing from Baylor University. Clark is a member of ICSC and NMHC.

Weaver Capital Partners was formed in 2013 and primarily focuses on value-add real estate. Jay is based

in Charleston, SC developing office, industrial, retail and mixed-use properties in the Southeastern

United States. During his 25-year history in real estate, he has capitalized on exploiting trends, finding

untapped value and avoiding marketplace competition. His development experience includes both

renovating and repositioning buildings as well as ground up construction. Projects include Puritan Mill

in Atlanta, Edgehill Village in Nashville and the Cigar Factory in Charleston, SC.

As Managing Director, Commercial Leasing + Asset Management, Billy oversees leasing operations and asset management for all commercial assets in the Holder Properties portfolio. Billy has a diverse background in commercial real estate ranging from managing new development projects to leasing office product. At Holder Properties, Billy has managed the delivery of over 500,000 square feet of class-A office and negotiated nearly $100 million worth of office leases. Previously, Billy worked as a management consultant for ENR firms located across the United States. He received a Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science degrees from Georgia Tech and is a licensed real estate agent.

Chase joined Landmark Properties in 2021 and is a Senior Director on the Student Housing team. He is responsible for executing all functions of development with a focus on planning, entitlement, identifying and underwriting development opportunities, design, capitalization efforts, and overall management of the development process from inception to stabilization. Since joining Landmark, Chase has overseen the development of over $1.5 Billion in total development costs.

Prior to joining Landmark, Chase led the student housing efforts of Haven Communities where he served as Vice President of Development. Chase has held various development positions at MidCity Real Estate Partners, Portman Holdings, and Legacy Ventures, where he worked on projects in multiple asset classes ranging from boutique office developments to large mixed-use, public private partnerships.

Chase attended Saint Joseph’s University graduating with a B.S in Political Science and Business Administration. He also holds a Master of Real Estate Development from Georgia Tech. Chase lives in Athens, GA with his wife Lauren and their three children.

A native of Richmond, VA, Angelyn migrated south to attend the College of Charleston where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication. Prior to joining SC Power Team, Angelyn served as Business Development Coordinator at Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA) in Charleston, SC.

Angelyn’s zeal for economic development stems from her passion for helping people. In her current role as project manager she aims to improve communities in South Carolina through business recruitment and job creation. Angelyn provides project management assistance to SC Power Team’s partners with all facets of the site selection process. Additionally, she coordinates in-house prospect visits, lead generation, manages project-related grant programs, and serves as the point of contact for business development logistics. She also travels the U.S. and internationally, telling the SC Power Team story at trade shows and economic development conferences. She joined SC Power Team in January 2015 as the Business Development Manager. In this role she supported the execution of a comprehensive, results-driven global business development plan aligned with the team’s economic development strategy and objectives.

Prior to working in economic development, Angelyn interned at a Charleston interior design firm and also worked in the marketing department of a retirement community in Memphis, TN. In her free time, Angelyn serves on the committee of South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) Women, participates in a community book club, and volunteers for various organizations.

Angelyn is an avid cook and lover of all things social. She lives in Charleston with her husband, Peter, and sons, Banks and DuBose.

Andrew Dansker is the CEO and founder of Dansker Capital Group, a national mortgage brokerage firm with six U.S. offices and one international office. He oversees a team of 30 professionals originating commercial mortgage debt across all major asset types, with a particular focus on retail and multifamily properties. The firm primarily arranges bank and credit union financing while also executing agency, CMBS, life company, and bridge loan transactions as appropriate. Since its establishment as an independent company in 2020, Dansker Capital Group has placed well over $3 billion in commercial real estate loans nationwide.

Andrew believes the middle-market debt marketplace is under-served by professional, high-quality national firms and sees a significant opportunity for an enterprising company to fill that gap. His leadership vision is to build an organization that delivers institutional-quality service, execution, and results to the national middle-market debt space.

Andrew is a published industry commentator whose writing on the real estate lending market has appeared in The Commercial Observer, Real Estate Weekly, and New York Real Estate Journal. He is also a frequent industry speaker and contributor at conferences and events organized by Bisnow, GlobeSt, Interface, Commercial Observer, ConnectCRE, and other leading commercial real estate platforms. He has more than 15 years of experience in the real estate industry. Andrew earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Chicago and a Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law.

A 34-plus-year veteran of the retail development industry, Lenn has been directly involved in the development, leasing, and management of millions of square feet of retail and commercial space. He holds a B.S. in Finance from Brigham Young University and a MBA from the University of Utah. Lenn is an active, long-term member of ICSC and maintains strong contacts with real estate representatives from regional and national retailers. Born and raised in Washington DC, Lenn now lives is North Charleston and serves as a Principal for RealtyLink’s Charleston office.

Sydney Kerschen, NCIDQ, is a Workplace Studio Leader at Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, where she drives strategy and growth for workplace clients across the Charleston market. With over 13 years of experience in interior design, project management, and space planning, she brings a strong perspective on how workplace environments are adapting to shifting business and cultural needs.

Sydney’s diverse portfolio spans workplace, hospitality, mixed-use, multi-family, retail and education, allowing her to translate cross-sector experience into thoughtful, high-performing spaces. Sydney is especially focused on early-stage visioning and workplace strategy, helping clients align their environments with the opportunities and demands shaping markets like Charleston.

Will Matheson is a co-founder of Matheson Capital, a real estate investment firm based in Charleston, South Carolina. 

Since the start of 2018, they have completed over $180 million in multifamily acquisitions across the Southeast. 

Prior to forming Matheson Capital, Will worked as an investment sales broker at Marcus & Millichap in their Raleigh office. 

Scott D. Greenwald, Esquire, Senior Vice President, is a licensed attorney in Louisiana and Wisconsin who has been involved in the evaluation, negotiation, and consultation of insurance claims for over fifteen years. Scott graduated with distinction from the University of Wisconsin with degrees in History and Political Science, and obtained his Juris Doctorate from the Emory University School of Law. Upon graduation from law school, Scott served a one-year clerkship for Judge Nadine Ramsey, Civil District, Orleans Parish in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he assisted Judge Ramsey in making various rulings on the permissibility of asbestos, mold, and other toxin exclusions within Louisiana insurance forms.

Prior to joining GGG/AI, Scott practiced law in New Orleans in the insurance field with the firm of Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr and Smith, whose client list included CNA, Chubb, Great American, and Scottsdale Insurance Companies. Mr. Greenwald is a frequent speaker/presenter to business owners, insurance brokers, real estate brokers, and property managers regarding the measuring of damages and the processing and handling of insurance claims, and recently gave a presentation on “Disaster Preparedness” at the Southeastern Affordable Management Housing Association’s (SAMHA) annual conference in Savannah, Georgia and on “Changes To Property Insurance In The Post Hurricane Sandy Era” at the Counsel For Affordable and Rural Housing’s annual conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Quinn Balderson leads business development for Choate Construction’s South Carolina

division, where she helps shape the state’s commercial real estate future by driving

strategic growth, forging strong partnerships, and aligning construction solutions with

market needs. With deep roots in the industry and a reputation for delivering results,

she’s been recognized as a SC Biz News 2024 Woman of Influence and a 40 Under 40 honoree.

Known for her relationship-first approach, Quinn is a connector and problem-solver who brings energy and insight to every project. She’s actively involved in CREW, ULI, and

the Charleston Metro Chamber, and is a graduate of both Leadership Charleston and

the SC Ports Authority Ambassador Program.

Beyond her role at Choate, she champions initiatives that support inclusive

development, women in leadership, and community-driven growth—making her a strong

voice in shaping the next phase of South Carolina’s commercial real estate evolution.