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Michael Schultz

Michael Schultz

Founder and Chairman

Infuse Hospitality

Michael Schultz

Founder and Chairman

Infuse Hospitality

Infuse Hospitality Founder and Chairman, Michael Schultz, brings over a quarter century of experience in the hospitality industry and a proven track record of success and profitability. From casual restaurants to fine dining establishments, his expertise and leadership combined with his passion for top-notch hospitality has yielded a very loyal following. Throughout his tenure, Michael has created numerous brands, built successful leadership teams, and has mentored countless individuals. With his many years of experience, he founded Infuse Hospitality. Infuse Hospitality creates and operates first-in-class F&B amenities for companies and organizations without the resources to do so. From mobile cart solutions, to full cafe and restaurant branding, to operational services and supply chain management, Infuse Hospitality is a one-stop-solution for the best in specialty food and beverage experiences. Operating more than 25 million square feet across North America, the Infuse Hospitality portfolio includes partners such as Tishman Speyer, Spaces, Conagra Brands, and Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL). The portfolio also boasts Infuse Hospitality’s first brick and mortar concept, Fairgrounds Craft Coffee & Tea, a first-of-a-kind cafe offering a variety of craft coffee roasters, specialty teas and fresh, chef made food under one roof. With eight locations across the nation, Fairgrounds is redefining the coffeehouse experience with more options than ever.

Major Projects

Leaders from Chicago's largest riverside projects share the progress and potential of their latest work.

John Tomlinson
Salesforce Tower

John Tomlinson

Managing Director

Hines

Jonathon Cordell
Southbank Development

Jonathon Cordell

Principal

WindWave

Paul Purewal
Halsted Pointe

Paul Purewal

Real Estate Development

Onni Group of Companies

Joshua Love

Joshua Love

President and Founder

Kinema Fitness

David Brooks

David Brooks

President

Mcguire Engineers

Sandya Dandamudi

Sandya Dandamudi

President

GI Stone

Eric Masi
Moderator

Eric Masi

Founder

Torque

Joshua Love

President and Founder

Kinema Fitness

Joshua Love is the president and founder for Kinema Fitness. Joshua has two decades of fitness and wellness experience. He has helped lead Kinema Fitness to incredible growth through design, development and operations. His focus is on a total wellness approach that includes holistic, mindfulness, nutrition, and physical fitness.

Sandya Dandamudi

President

GI Stone

Sandya Dandamudi is President of GI Stone, located in Chicago. Founded 28 years ago by her mother Rani Dandamudi, GI Stone is WBE/MBE certified, a signatory to Union Local 21, and a vital employer.

Sandya’s deep knowledge of stone and her “get it done” attitude has propelled GI Stone as the leading stone company in Chicago. GI Stone is unique in its versatility by executing both Exterior and Interior work – With an impressive resume that includes buildings such as 9 Walton, One Bennet Place, The Ritz Carlton, The Four Seasons Hotel, Wolf Pointe, The Tribune Tower,

Northwestern Outpatient hospital, The Northwestern Kellogg’s School of Business parking garage, One Chicago Square etc. – there is not a project that GI Stone cannot do.

Sandya is also on the Board of the Chicago Marble Contractor’s Association and is an active participant in contract negotiations. She is actively engaged in mentoring, sponsoring, and training apprentices for The Marble Setters Union-Local 21. She has a personal commitment to encouraging individuals who do not have a traditional background in the construction industry.

As a child of immigrants, Sandya understands what the American Dream is about – her parents realized it and she and her two siblings have greatly benefited from their years of hard work. This family drive has led to her conviction that everyone deserves to participate in that dream.

Sandya has an unwavering interest in assuring the existence of services that support emotional health, access to nutritional food and promoting self-expression and identity.

She also believes that through the medium of the Arts, lies a powerful medium that needs to be valued and is active in promoting artistic expression in disenfranchised youth.

THE PAST AND FUTURE OF RIVERSIDE DEVELOPMENT

What has the last decade looked like for Chicago's River, and what does the future have in store?

Murray McQueen
Longtime riverfront developer and operator

Murray McQueen

Former President

Tribune Real Estate Holdings

Drew Nieman
150 N Riverside

Drew Nieman

Executive Vice President

Riverside Investment and Development

David Wolf
Riverfront Property Advisor

David Wolf

Founder & CEO

Wolf Development Strategies

Matthew Fiascone
Cassidy on Canal

Matthew Fiascone

President

The Habitat Company

Christine Carlyle
Moderator

Christine Carlyle

Principal and Director of Planning

SCB

Murray McQueen

Longtime riverfront developer and operator

Tribune Real Estate Holdings

Mr. McQueen is President of Tribune Real Estate Holdings, LLC, (“TREH”), the real estate subsidiary of Tribune Media (NYSE: TRCO). TREH is the ownership entity for Tribune Media’s 7.3 million square feet of owned real estate and is charged with maximizing the long term value of these assets. This portfolio includes large urban-infill redevelopment sites in locations such as Los Angeles, Chicago, Costa Mesa, and Florida where TREH is in the process of implementing various levels of entitlement, adaptive reuse, joint-venture structuring, and overall value creation. The Company also oversees Tribune Media’s diverse corporate real estate obligations as well as real estate aspects of the company’s M+A activity.

David Wolf

Riverfront Property Advisor

Wolf Development Strategies

David serves as founder and CEO of Wolf Development Strategies, a firm specializing in expert-level

advisory, marketing and sales executions for residential developments nationwide. Having worked on

both the consultant and principle side, he is a veteran in the multifamily and condominium development

space. David possesses high-level expertise in every facet of residential real estate and multifamily

development – from underwriting and entitlements, design and programming, to marketing and sales

executions.

Previously, David formed NRT LLC’s national Development Marketing division, which was known as ON

Collaborative in 2017. He acquired ON Collaborative from NRT in 2020, subsequently rebranding it as

Wolf Development Strategies. Before his roles with NRT LLC, David held dual roles at Related Midwest as

president of both Related Realty, the company’s full-service residential brokerage that he co-founded in

2012, and Related Midwest Sales, the exclusive development sales and marketing arm for all Related

Midwest developments.

Throughout his career, David has successfully executed on billions of dollars of asset acquisitions and

dispositions. His project success spans major metropolitan markets across the U.S., and includes

developments ranging from single assets to multi-phase, master-planned communities.

Matthew Fiascone

Cassidy on Canal

The Habitat Company

Matt Fiascone, president of The Habitat Company, has led a full range of real estate development and investment activities for more than 30 years. Since joining The Habitat Company in 2011, Matt has been instrumental in strategizing, executing and managing capital events including development joint ventures, recapitalization of existing ventures and acquisitions. Matt has also established new relationships for both debt and equity, as well as strategic partnerships.

As president he leads the creation and integration of the vision and growth of Habitat. During his tenure he has overseen the expansion of the company's footprint and assets under management with a focus on continuously enhancing the company's culture for its team members, partners and residents.

Previously, Matt served as senior vice president for Inland Real Estate Development Corporation, where he originated and implemented real estate transactions involving assets valued at over $1 billion and negotiated and managed equity joint ventures.

Matt serves as vice chairman of the Board of Directors of Inland Bank and Trust and is a member of Lambda Alpha (a Land Economics Honorary Society), the Urban Land Institute and the National Multifamily Housing Council. Matt has been a frequent speaker and panelist for industry events. In addition, he is a licensed real estate broker in Illinois, Florida, Wisconsin and Missouri.

Matt has a bachelor's degree in business and economics from Bradley University.

Why You Can't Miss This Event

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

  • What key trends, projects, and developments are leaders planning for across the riverfront? How can Chicago make use of this unique asset? 

  • What new developments or upcoming riverfront projects are bellwethers for the Chicago market? Are there particular niches, updates, or opportunities that developers, or even tenants, find appealing?

  • How are developers and tenants working together to make best use of the river? What can be learned from the most successful real estate partnerships?

  • In the context of a fast-changing market, how can investors stay attuned to the latest financial priorities and opportunities of the riverfront development?

  • What are the barriers to entry for the Chicago riverside? How can developers, owners and investors make progress?

  • How are high interest rates and other economic headwinds affecting river development and expansion operations? 

  • How are property owners ensuring flexibility in their developments and accommodating potential shifts in market demand or changes in regional dynamics?

  • How do new developments like Halsted Point and Cirrus impact the surrounding communities?

  • How have riverfront real estate investment and development been changed by Illinois’ and Chicago’s growing national profile? How can the city evolve to meet the changing needs of businesses and the community?

  • What considerations should be made in design and construction of new and even existing spaces as developers plan their riverside developments?

How You’ll Do More Business: 

Set against the backdrop of a world-class skyline and at the intersection of public ownership and private enterprise, real estate development along the Chicago River remains as intricate an experiment as the waterway itself. With limited capacity and endless ambition, those working to bring their visions to life face equal part challenge and opportunity in their creation of sprawling developments rife with new apartments, businesses, and restaurants along the waterway.

As the city welcomes spring, and with it the return of thousands to its downtown, what trends and asset classes are Chicago’s riverside real estate professionals finding most interesting? How are developers, architects, and investors working together to create modern hospitality and multifamily experiences amidst a complex financial environment? And what types of partnerships are necessary in crafting a waterfront ready for the next generation of urban development?

Join Bisnow and leaders across the industry for a first-of-its-kind discussion exploring how Chicago and its business are harnessing the potential of riverfront real estate to become a more verdant and vibrant city than ever before.

Key Projects From Our Speakers:

Development of the Year, City: Cirrus, Lendlease and Magellan Development Group

Onni receives approval for revised Phase 1 at Halsted Pointe

Nerves of steel: 150 North Riverside

Salesforce Tower Chicago (Wolf Point South)

Who You'll Network With At This Event: 

Owners, developers, investors, brokers, business consultants, architects, engineers, designers, lawyers, accountants, bankers and city and government officials.

Why You Should Attend This Session: 

Bisnow events convene the biggest power players in the industry to help you grow your business across a complex market. With engaging discussions, exclusive networking opportunities, and the largest and most equipped audience in the field, Bisnow’s unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of the real estate market makes attendance a value add for any CRE professional. 

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Agenda

Time Activity
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Breakfast and Networking
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
Major Projects in Office, Residential, and Mixed Use

Leaders from Chicago's largest riverside projects share the progress and potential of their latest work.

3:00 PM
3:45 PM
The Past and Future of Riverside Development

What has the last decade looked like for Chicago's River, and what does the future have in store?

3:45 PM
4:30 PM
Closing Networking

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