Presenting Sponsor

Event Host

Richard

566 W. Lake has been Richard’s headquarters for the past 5 years but originally built between 1916-1920. This historic space once housed printers, mailing houses, and back-office operations. In 1987, it was reimagined by visionaries Thomas Snitzer and Marshall Bennett to attract tenants who saw potential in owning office space you could renovate and transform.

That spirit of transformation makes it the perfect place for Bisnow’s healthcare gathering.

Richard is a purpose-driven general contracting firm rooted in building projects that matter. Since 2014, we’ve delivered patient care facilities, mission-critical data centers, healthcare infrastructure upgrades, and government and environmental projects across 19 states.

We were founded with one mission: to be a catalyst for change through construction. And we’ve stayed true to that mission ever since.

Whether it’s healthcare, clean water, or community infrastructure, we believe buildings should help people work, heal, live, and thrive better than ever before. And we do it with unmatched attention to speed, simplicity, and safety.

As the third largest builder of federal healthcare spaces, we're honored to host Bisnow's healthcare event—and even more honored to be hosting Chicago's AEC healthcare community, where we share a unified goal of building what’s next.

Speakers and Panels

Taking the Market’s Temperature

What’s the Prognosis for Construction and Development in the Healthcare Space?

Jill Gewargis

Vice President, Real Estate, Northwestern Memorial HealthCare

Jay Heald

Managing Partner, Capital Healthcare Properties

Molly Phelan

Partner, Siegel Jennings

Alex Katz

Principal, Farpoint

Michael Vinci

Principal, Eckenhoff Saunders

Craig Kos

Co-Managing Principal, BR+A

Moderator

Steve Daunis

SVP, Richard

Building, Developing, and Designing The Modern Patient Experience

The composition of care facilities, and what's required to create them.

Allyson Hansen

Allyson Hansen, MHA, CPXP has an extensive career leading complex healthcare organizations and ensuring they reach their potential in delivering high quality care while elevating the patient experience, improving operational efficiency and ensuring financial stability. As the CEO & Executive Director of the Illinois Medical District (IMD), Hansen leads with responsibility for strategic planning, vision, growth and daily operations. She is also tasked with fostering relationships and collaboration among partners and stakeholders across the 560 acre healthcare ecosystem. As the Chief Executive Hansen guides the District during a time of explosive growth and creativity, supporting a vibrant healthcare ecosystem that includes four anchor medical institutions and more than 40 health-related facilities. As a seasoned executive with over 20 years’ experience in academic, community and national healthcare systems, Hansen brings extensive experience in strategy development and execution, operational improvement and partnerships to the IMD. Hansen has the proven ability to successfully analyze an organization's critical business requirements, identify deficiencies and potential opportunities, and develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for enhancing competitiveness and improving performance. She moves easily from vision and strategy to implementation and follow-through, building in project management, accountability and managing for daily improvement practices to ensure goal attainment. Hansen developed expertise in planning and administering healthcare services across Chicago land at UChicago Medicine, Loyola Health System, UI Health and Advocate Health Care. Prior to joining the IMD, she was Managing Partner of The Red Penny Group, advising national healthcare systems, medical groups and investors on growth, integration, operations and strategic plans. Hansen holds a Master of Health Administration and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of South Carolina, and is trained in Lean Six Sigma, change management and is a certified Patient Experience Professional. She is trained in Co- Active Coaching and is a graduate of the Disney Institute for Healthcare Leadership. Hansen is an active volunteer and advises emerging leaders and supports their career growth in the Menttium corporate mentoring network. Hansen lives in west suburban La Grange, where she serves on the community advisory council of Lyons Township High School.

Illinois Medical District

CEO & Executive Director

Allyson Hansen

CEO & Executive Director, Illinois Medical District

Marco Capicchioni

VP, University of Chicago Medicine

Kevin Schoolcraft

VP, Healthcare Development, Ryan Companies

Brian Kane

Vice President, Skender

Sheri Teymouri

Health Planner, HDR

Moderator

Kurt Lindorfer

Founding Principal, PARADIGM Structural Engineers

A Healthy Partnership

The best practices necessary and the work required to deliver care for communities in and beyond the city limits.

Dr. Michele Nealon

President, The Chicago School

Lilian Yool

Senior Development Manager, The Habitat Company

TJ Edwards

Executive Director, Illinois Capital Development Board

Frank Sanchez

Senior Associate, Syska Hennessy Group

Jed Richard

Jed Richard, founder and CEO of Richard, combines his military discipline with entrepreneurial insight to revolutionize the construction industry. After serving three Tours to Afghanistan as an Airborne and Ranger Qualified Captain in the U.S. Army and working as a private contractor for the U.S. Department of State's Building Division, Jed launched his general contracting and construction management firm in 2014. Jed's experience touring VA hospitals exposed him to the urgent need for critical infrastructure improvements, contributing to his drive to pioneer a general contracting model built on speed, collaboration, and precision. This model has led Richard to tremendous growth. Now operating in 18 states, the company has managed nearly 200 contracts, all while maintaining a people-first, purpose-driven culture that avoided layoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jed's leadership has positioned Richard as a leader in building innovative, essential infrastructure across the U.S. His core purpose—building to solve the world's greatest challenges—extends to his employees, with the company actively investing in their health and well-being. Through a commitment to solving complex building challenges, Jed has built a company that not only thrives but sets new standards in the industry. Jed was honored with the prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 award, recognizing his exceptional leadership and innovation in the construction industry. Under his direction, the company is the fastest growing construction company in the country, earning significant recognition. Richard achieved the #1 ranking for fastest growing AEC firm on Crain's Fast 50 and #16 overall in Chicago by Crain's Chicago Business. Additionally, Inc.'s Midwest Regionals ranked Richard #1 in Illinois in Construction and #34 in the Midwest for fastest growing companies. The company has secured top spots on Crain's Fast 50 and Inc. Magazine's list of Fastest Growing Companies year after year. Richard was also named one of Crain's Chicago Business and Inc. Magazine's Best Places to Work, a rare dual honor, reflecting its strong workplace culture and commitment to employee satisfaction.

Richard Group

Founder and CEO

Jed Richard

Founder and CEO, Richard Group

Moderator

Kristen Farrah

Lead Writer & Producer, Radio Health Journal

Medical Office Buildings and Ambulatory Care

Designing and Structuring the Asset Class for Long Term Investment

Jon Boyajian

As a principal of Echo Real Estate Capital, Jon is responsible for the firm’s strategic direction and manages the day-to-day operations for the company. Since founding the firm in 2015, Echo has acquired or is in production on over $400 million in healthcare, industrial, and retail properties across a dozen states. Jon has extensive experience in real estate development, finance, land assemblage, property acquisition, corporate real estate consultation, tenant representation, and leasing. Prior to founding Echo Real Estate Capital, Jon served as Vice President of Development for a privately held Chicago-based development firm where his list of preferred development clients included numerous national retailers and restaurants expanding throughout the Chicagoland MSA. Prior to that, Jon co-found a Chicago-based retail brokerage company where his list of clients included: McDonald’s USA, Dollar General, Verizon Wireless, Fifth-Third Bank, Save a Lot, Sonic, Anna’s Linens, True North Energy, Flexeon Rehabilitation, and Front Burner Restaurants. Jon began his commercial real estate career with a retail and hotel development firm and was involved in over 30 projects comprising 8+ million square feet of commercial space. Prior to his start in commercial real estate, Jon worked in the Indianapolis Division of Centex Homes – a Fortune 500 Production home builder based in Dallas, TX. Current Affiliations & Designations Illinois Licensed Real Estate Broker Member, Urgent Care Association of America Member, National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants Member, International Council of Shopping Centers Member & Past Co-Chairman, Chicago ICSC Next Gen Planning Committee Member, DePaul Real Estate Alumni Alliance Guest Speaker, Panelist, Moderator – DePaul University & The Midwest Collegiate Real Estate Conference Guest Speaker, Student Mentor – Purdue University Daniels School of Business, Real Estate Education B.S., Management, Purdue University M.S., Real Estate, DePaul University

Echo Real Estate Capital

Principal

Jon Boyajian

Principal, Echo Real Estate Capital

Jack Gavin

EVP Investments, Remedy Medical Properties

Brian Fry

SVP, Ventas

Will Germain

Mr. Germain has senior responsibility for executing the overall strategy of the Company. His responsibilities include sourcing and originations investment opportunities, oversight of underwriting and due diligence, transaction structuring and execution, development project management, operations, and asset management. Prior to co-founding MCB Science + Health, Mr. Germain served as Senior Investment Officer, Investments for Ventas, Inc., an S&P 500 company and real estate investment trust that owns and manages healthcare, life science, MOB and senior living properties in North America and the United Kingdom. As a former member of the Ventas senior leadership team, Germain was responsible for investments within the growing university, life science, research and innovation center portfolio, the Company’s #1 capital priority. Since inception, Germain helped grow this portfolio to over $4 billion and over 7MM SF through acquisitions and developments. Responsible for originating, negotiating, and executing acquisitions and development opportunities, Germain has been involved in more than $20 billion completed real estate transactions during his tenure at Ventas. Germain joined Ventas in 2006. Prior to overseeing the university, life science, research, and innovation center platform, he served as Director of Acquisitions and Investments for Lillibridge Healthcare Services, a fully integrated medical office building (MOB) operating company, completing in excess of $4BN in transactions. His earlier roles at Ventas included asset management of the Company’s MOB and outpatient portfolio where he oversaw operations including joint venture partnerships, third-party property management, leasing, buildouts, loan compliance, operating and capital budgeting and financial reporting, as well as roles in acquisitions and corporate finance. He began his career at General Electric Capital Corporation in the Financial Management Program (FMP). Germain is a member of the Board of Directors of the Association of University Research Parks (AURP), a dynamic network of university research parks and innovation district industry leaders. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute’s University Development and Innovation Council. Germain is a member of the Real Estate Executives Council (REEC). He served as a member of the Board of Phase 1 Ventures (P1V) from 2016 to 2022, a program from the Philadelphia Science Center which matches proven entrepreneurs with academic scientists to help move ideas from the lab to the marketplace by strategically contributing expertise and funding to the commercialization process. He also served as a Steering Committee member for the Global Institute on Innovation Districts (GIID) from 2019 to 2022. He serves as Vice President of the Board of High Jump, a non- profit organization that aims to equalize access to education for Chicago middle school

MCB Science & Health

CEO

Will Germain

CEO, MCB Science & Health

Moderator

Will Follett

Senior Producer, Bisnow

Remarks from the Podium

John Bernatz

VP, Shaw Industries

Why You Should Attend this Healthcare Conference

What We'll Cover

Overview of Chicago's Healthcare and Landscape
- A comprehensive analysis of the current state of Midwest medicine, including the key metrics, emerging trends, and the impact of population growth on healthcare demand.
Innovations in Healthcare Facility Design
- Exploring the latest trends in healthcare facility design, with a focus on creating patient-centered environments that enhance care delivery and improve patient outcomes.
Technology and Telehealth Integration
- A discussion on the role of technology and telehealth in modern healthcare, including how real estate professionals can support the integration of these solutions into healthcare facilities.
For Developers: Investment and Construction Strategies
- Insights into investment opportunities in healthcare real estate, including outpatient facilities, medical office buildings, and the growing demand for specialized healthcare spaces.
Financing and Operational Excellence for Healthcare Facilities
- From conception and capital raising to execution and development, how can all members of the project cycle work together to deliver the optimal patient experience?

How You’ll Do More Business:

Bisnow's Chicago Healthcare event explores brings together leaders from community health, real estate development, and scientific innovation for a clinical study of an altruistic goal; We'll assess the fundamentals of a changing real estate market, dive deep into the sector's culture of innovation and desire for constant improvement, and welcome healthcare systems, investors, operators, and more to determine the long-term prognosis for one of the region's fastest growing real estate markets.

Who Attends Bisnow's Chicago Healthcare and Life Sciences Events: Representatives from Rush, Northwestern, Farpoint, Advocate Health, and more, alongside c-suite leaders from universities, healthcare systems, Investors, owners, developers, lenders, tenants, brokers, architects, contractors, engineers, property managers, and others.

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

Questions about your ticket purchase or interested in sponsoring? Reach out to customerservice@bisnow.com for customer support. For questions, recommendations, comments, or press inquiries please email Will Follett at Will.Follett@bisnow.com. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact janet.fernandez@bisnow.com no later than seven business days before the event.

Venue

566 W Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60661

Parking Information:

$20 - $25 self parking garage at 607 W Lake Street

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Agenda

Time	Activity
8:45 AM 9:40 AM	Breakfast & Networking
9:40 AM 10:40 AM	Taking the Market’s Temperature What’s the Prognosis for Construction and Development in the Healthcare Space?
10:40 AM 11:30 AM	Building, Developing, and Designing The Modern Patient Experience The composition of care facilities, and what's required to create them.
11:30 AM 12:00 PM	Lunch
12:00 PM 1:00 PM	Medical Office Buildings and Ambulatory Care Designing and Structuring the Asset Class for Long Term Investment
1:00 PM 2:00 PM	A Healthy Partnership The best practices necessary and the work required to deliver care for communities in and beyond the city limits.

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Chicago Healthcare Summit

At intersection of real estate investment, patient care and community health, how are leaders redefining Chicagoland Medicine?

Presenting Sponsor

Event Host

Richard

Speakers and Panels

Taking the Market’s Temperature

What’s the Prognosis for Construction and Development in the Healthcare Space?

Jill Gewargis

Jay Heald

Molly Phelan

Alex Katz

Michael Vinci

Craig Kos

Steve Daunis

Building, Developing, and Designing The Modern Patient Experience

The composition of care facilities, and what's required to create them.

Allyson Hansen

Marco Capicchioni

Kevin Schoolcraft

Brian Kane

Sheri Teymouri

Kurt Lindorfer

A Healthy Partnership

The best practices necessary and the work required to deliver care for communities in and beyond the city limits.

Dr. Michele Nealon

Lilian Yool

TJ Edwards

Frank Sanchez

Jed Richard

Kristen Farrah

Medical Office Buildings and Ambulatory Care

Designing and Structuring the Asset Class for Long Term Investment

Jon Boyajian

Jack Gavin

Brian Fry

Will Germain

Will Follett

Remarks from the Podium

John Bernatz

Why You Should Attend this Healthcare Conference

Venue

Agenda

Sponsors

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