As a Higher Education, and Commercial Design, Development & Construction Professional and Principal at American Structurepoint Inc., Mike advocates for inspiring, innovative, accessible, and state-of-the-art facilities. In his former roles as Executive Director of Facilities Management and Associate Vice-Chancellor of Administrative Services, he collaborated on sustainable operations and capital construction project initiatives across multiple campuses while simultaneously reducing a backlog of deferred maintenance. Mike has played a meaningful role in the institution of numerous innovative, sustainable, value additive and accessible projects while enhancing spaces and pushing the boundaries beyond the basic project required response throughout the campuses on which he has worked and for which he is responsible.

Charles Tourtellotte is Founder and CEO of LaTerra, a leading real estate investment management and development company with specific focus on Multifamily and Self-Storage assets. Its current portfolio includes more than 3,000 residential units and over 1.5M square feet of Self Storage properties with combined portfolio value at completion currently estimated to exceed $3 billion. LaTerra is headquartered in Marina Del Rey, California and manages more than $1.5B in committed project equity capital on behalf of investors in the US, Canada, and Australia.

Mr. Tourtellotte has over 40 years of proven multifamily and commercial real estate experience. Today, he guides and oversees LaTerra’s growth and investment strategies and is actively involved in product development and product design. Mr. Tourtellotte’s experience includes presiding as manager of Western U.S. acquisitions for real estate investment manager Robert McNeill Corporation. He later served as Senior Vice President of acquisitions for fund manager Consolidated Capital, and together with his team, Mr. Tourtellotte acquired more than 12,000 multifamily units and 10,000,000 square feet of commercial and industrial properties in major markets throughout the U.S.

In January 2025 Mr. Tourtellotte was featured on the CNBC TV business show Money Movers. He has also been featured on the NBC Today Show, CNN/FN, in The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times. In both 2024 and 2025, Mr. Tourtellotte was honored by The Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the “Los Angeles 500 Most Influential People”. His additional experience includes having founded Metro Golf (MGLF), which he took public as a NASDAQ listed IPO.

Mr. Rendak joined Inland Mortgage Capital in 2000, rising up to the rank of president in 2011. His career has been principally devoted to commercial real estate finance. Since arriving at Inland, Mr. Rendak has been focused on all aspects of its bridge lending program, including originating, underwriting, marketing, portfolio management and capital raising. During his career at IMC, Mr. Rendak has been involved in over a billion dollars’ worth of commercial real estate financing.

Roger Daniel is the founder and President of Daniel Management Group, Inc. He is also President of DMG Leasing (dmgleasing.com), the leasing division of Daniel Management Group, Inc. In these capacities, Roger is responsible for the day-to-day management and leasing of a portfolio consisting of over 2,000 units around the broader Midwest. In 2021, Roger co-founded DMG Capital (dmgcapital.com), a real estate investment firm focused on sourcing, underwriting and structuring multifamily real estate transactions. Prior to creating Daniel Management Group, Inc., Roger held various positions in multifamily leasing, property management, acquisitions, and brokerage. Roger’s work history includes roles at The Habitat Company, Village Green Companies, Northwestern Mutual Real Estate and others. Roger earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, with honors, from the University of Wisconsin. He is a

licensed Real Estate Managing Broker, a member of the Chicagoland Apartment Association, a member of EUBA, and a member of the Chicago Association of Realtors.

Molly is a partner in the Chicago Office of Siegel Jennings, a national property tax law firm. As a litigator and trusted advisor, she collaborates with Owners, Asset Managers, Acquisition teams and Tax Departments to identify, create and execute property tax reduction strategies. She becomes a member of her clients’ management team. Her goal is to maximize and protect the full potential of real estate assets, minimize related tax liabilities, and resolve disputes with tax authorities and government entities.

Molly’s client experience ranges from family owned 1031 portfolios to national commercial investment funds, including special use properties such as hospital campuses to multi-million-dollar manufacturing facilities.

Her comprehensive understanding of the commercial real estate market was developed in part through her time as a real estate broker in the Chicago area prior to starting her legal career. Molly regularly represents clients in hearings before review boards, local assessors’ offices, the

Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board, and the circuit courts.

Reilly leads much of the firm’s residential design and planning, bringing a thoughtful and tailored approach to create buildings that complement their contexts and contribute to the vitality of the built environment. Reilly’s collaborative work style and attention to the human experience guides his design practice.

Reilly has dedicated his career to residential and mixed-use projects in the United States and around the world. He has contributed to a number of KPF’s most recognizable residential endeavors, including 64 University Place in Greenwich Village where dramatic brick arches frame each room of the luxury residences within, 500 West 21st Street, where a glass-and-steel façade references the building’s industrial location along the High Line, and 1325 West Fulton, a ruggedly sophisticated building in in Chicago’s Fulton Market that was designed from the inside out around the ideal unit layout.

Reilly integrates residential and hospitality programs to create innovative, live-work-play environments in the hearts of major cities. 520 Fifth Avenue is a 1,001-foot tower that weaves together luxury residential units, boutique office space, and a social club. The building’s unit planning and arched façade give the interiors an undeniably residential character uncommon in super-tall buildings. At Rybovich Marina Village in West Palm Beach, Florida, Reilly was instrumental in developing a design that provides over two million square feet of super-luxury residences across four towers in a new waterfront destination.

Reilly has taught at Cornell University and served as a juror at Pratt, Yale, and Syracuse University. He is a member of the AIA and a licensed architect in New York State.

Cory Robertson is the Principal at Corwin Partners Development Strategies, leading new development analysis and developer relations.

Cory operates at the forefront of new development home sales in Illinois. With over 40 years of experience, he stands as a leading innovator with proven sales success through both the boom and bust cycles of the past three decades. Throughout his career, Cory led successful marketing and sales campaigns for over 110 projects. His experience with gameplanning and deal analysis spans across more than 16 states. And he proudly managed over 100 sales representatives thus far in his career, supervising and selling over $1 billion in real estate transactions.

Cory’s creative solutions and collaborative attitude led to him and his teams succeeding where others fell short. He oversaw sales and marketing efforts at multiple sites simultaneously, for some of the most prominent developers in the country including Centex Homes, William Ryan Homes, Garrison Partners, Allen Edwin Homes, and Belgravia Group. And now, he has cultivated a reputation for recruiting, training, and leading the most successful new development sales teams in the Chicago market.

In 2015, Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty recruited Cory to create their Developer Services program and start Corwin Partners. Cory initiated the use of on-site sales reps at new developments and, under his direction, the new team proved out locations others didn’t think could succeed and where previous agents had failed. His developed skills in residential product development, pricing strategy, and comprehensive sales and marketing gameplans sets him and his team apart in the market and deliver results.

The Corwin Partners Development Sales and Marketing team excels at pre-sales from floorplans before and during construction evidenced by the successful sold-out buildings throughout the West Loop — Peoria Green, Madison+Carpenter, and 6 North Bishop. Most recently, newly-released 1282 Washington achieved 75% pre-sales before the public launch and demolition of the existing structure.

Mike Matyja manages multifamily construction projects for Skender, a builder with an extensive portfolio of affordable housing, senior living, supportive living and market-rate multifamily work. Mike has 17 years of construction experience and an architecture degree from the University of Illinois Chicago. As senior project manager, Mike is responsible for all aspects of the building process, including planning, allocating resources and ensuring timely completion. He works closely with clients, trade partners and stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery. In 2024, Mike was recognized with the Outstanding Project Manager Award by the Association of Subcontractors and Affiliates (ASA Chicago).

Jorge Aguilar is the founder and CEO of Trove, a fast-growing, venture backed vacation rental management company that helps real estate investors unlock more value through hospitality. Based in Chicago, Trove manages over 100 properties and operates in five markets nationwide, including Michigan, Arizona, North Carolina, and Washington D.C.

Jorge brings a unique blend of technical and business expertise to the real estate space. Before launching Trove, he led software projects at Rotary International. He holds degrees in Economics and International Relations from St. Mary’s University and a Master’s in Information Technology from DePaul University. At Trove, he’s focused on scaling smart, guest-centric operations that drive ROI and set a new standard in short-term rental management.

Walid is a Manager of Commercial Development for Xfinity. Xfinity is the multifamily arm of Comcast, serving customers such as apartments, condos, dorms and senior facilities. Walid leads the Account Executive team, with a primary focus in the City of Chicago and surrounding suburbs, working with owners and associations to provide unique solutions to meet their needs. Walid joined Xfinity in 2013 bringing nearly 25 years of telecom experience with the last 12 years solely focused on Multi-family. Walid was born in Chicago and currently lives in the south suburbs with his wife and 3 kids.

Kevin Murphy is a founder and PropTech executive with nearly two decades of experience building and scaling businesses at the intersection of real estate, technology, and the resident experience.

As Co-founder, President and COO of Renew, Kevin has helped build the company from an idea into an AI-powered resident retention platform used by many of the nation’s largest multifamily operators. Renew has raised more than $20 million and helped establish resident retention as a distinct PropTech category.

Previously, Kevin served as Chief Revenue Officer at Jetty, where he led revenue for the venture-backed PropTech and financial services company’s national real estate business. Earlier, during eight years at RentPath, he rose to lead national sales and customer success organizations of more than 60 people responsible for over $140 million in annual revenue.

His career spans public-company, private-equity-backed, and venture-backed environments. Kevin is known for connecting product, revenue, and operations, building high-performing teams, and turning meaningful customer problems into scalable products and durable growth.

Frank is a lifelong Chicagoan with over 30 years experience acquiring, operating and selling multifamily residential properties. Frank facilitated over $995 million in transactions as a principal in Chicago, Salt Lake City, and Denver neighborhoods. After passing the CPA exam he went on to receive his MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.

Danny Dulkin is President of LIVunLtd's Development Services platform, bringing over a decade of progressive leadership in the design, development, and operations of fitness, wellness and aquatics facilities across diverse industry verticals. He has overseen the successful delivery of over 500 turnkey wellness amenity projects, including dozens of award-winning and Fortune 500 projects nationwide. Danny is a lifelong athlete with experience at the collegiate and professional levels, he holds a B.S. in Exercise Science, as well as a PMP certification.

Architect by profession, entrepreneur by nature - on an ongoing mission to redefine urban living.

I’m the Co-founder and CEO of TULU, the world’s largest product access and usage platform, powered by AI and real-world scale. TULU operates in 60+ cities across 14 countries, with someone using our platform every 10 seconds.

We partner with the world’s leading property owners and operators, as well as global brands, to transform how people access and use products - making consumption smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable.

TULU has raised $42M+ and is growing fast. If you’re an overachiever with a strong sense of agency and a drive to build great things - reach out. TULU might just be the next chapter you’ve been looking for.

Terry Warriner Ryan, FASLA, PLA, brings more than five decades of landscape architectural experience in planning, design, and consultation for governmental agencies, corporations, developers, institutions, and private owners. Her work is distinguished by creativity, deep horticultural knowledge, an appreciation for native landscape materials, and a dedication to design excellence.

During the past decade, Terry has collaborated with numerous multifamily project teams on both new construction and renovation projects, helping shape outdoor amenity spaces that support contemporary resident lifestyles. Her recent work includes Union Square Condominiums, an on-structure community space featuring new paving, tree planters, lighting, a dog run, ornamental fencing, bench seating, and large built-in garden planters. Her approach combines durable, high-performing landscape design with inviting spaces that promote everyday gathering, recreation, and connection to nature.

Terry is a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects and has served as Chair of the ASLA Council of Fellows. Her work reflects a long-standing commitment to enduring landscapes that balance beauty, function, and long-term performance.

Jeff is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Co-Chief Investment Officer at T2. In these leadership positions, Mr. Brown is responsible for setting corporate initiatives, business development, operational oversight, and maintaining culture.

Prior to starting T2 in 2011, Jeff served as an Analyst at a Midwest-based family office followed by his tenure as President of a Midwest-based commercial real estate credit syndications company.

Mr. Carlson joined Waterton in 2011 and serves as executive vice president of debt capital markets. In

this role, he is responsible for sourcing, arranging and negotiating debt financing for the firm’s

acquisitions as well as its existing portfolio of properties. He also leads the firm’s Freddie Mac K deal,

mezzanine and preferred equity investment activities.

Mr. Carlson has been involved in real estate debt capital markets and private equity since 1997. Prior to

joining Waterton, Mr. Carlson was a senior vice president at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in its Real

Estate Corporate Banking Group, where he was responsible for structuring, underwriting and managing

a $1 billion portfolio of bank loans to REIT, Homebuilder and Real Estate Opportunity Fund clients. Mr.

Carlson also spent five years in Bank of America’s Debt Capital Markets business, where he executed

over 35 private placement transactions raising over $7 billion in long-term debt for clients in diverse

industries in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and North America. Earlier in his career, Mr. Carlson was

an associate director in MetLife’s Private Equity Investment Group and a senior consultant at Accenture.

Mr. Carlson holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Dartmouth College and an MBA from the

University of Michigan. He is a member of the National Multi Housing Council (NMHC).

Mr. Stearns is a Senior Managing Director and Head of Originations at Black Bear Capital Partners (“BBCP”) based out of the firm’s Chicago office. Mr. Stearns has over 15 years of commercial real estate capital markets experience including JV equity, preferred equity, bridge financing, construction financing, DPOs, note purchases, CMBS, life company debt, and agency financing. Over the course of his CRE capital markets advisory career, Mr. Stearns has been involved in over $2B of equity and debt transactions across all asset classes nationwide.

Prior to BBCP, Mr. Stearns was a Senior Vice President at Alpha Capital CRE and had a successful nine-year tenure with the firm. At Alpha, Mr. Stearns was responsible for Equity and Debt advisory and placement. He was a vital part of growing the company’s market presence and deal volume, not only in Chicago but also nationwide. Prior to Alpha, Mr. Stearns was an Executive Vice President for six years at Hanover Equity Group, a private real estate investment firm focusing on the acquisition, development, financing, management, and disposition of over $400M of residential and multifamily real estate.

Mr. Stearns received his BBA in finance from St. Norbert College and is involved in their real estate alumni association. He also played four years of DIII college hockey. Mr. Stearns is an active member of NMHC, NAOIP, and REIA in Chicago, IL.

Samantha Miller is a Senior Vice President and Mortgage Banker at KeyBank Real Estate Capital, based in Chicago. She leads multifamily debt origination efforts across the Midwest and is focused on new business development and relationship management for real estate owners, investors, and developers. Samantha is known for her collaborative, solutions‑oriented approach, working across internal teams to deliver strategic financing structures aligned with clients’ long‑term investment objectives.

Prior to joining KeyBank, Samantha was a Senior Producer at Freddie Mac, where she developed deep expertise in multifamily finance. She specializes in student housing and manufactured housing, bringing disciplined underwriting insight and market perspective to complex transactions.

Samantha has served as Chair of mPact, the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Emerging Leaders Board, and is actively involved in the Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association and the Real Estate Financial Forum. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Real Estate & Urban Land Economics and Marketing from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Kristin Faust was appointed Executive Director of the Illinois Housing Development Authority in 2019. In

this role, she leads the Authority’s wide-ranging efforts to finance the creation and preservation of

affordable housing throughout Illinois. Prior to joining IHDA, she held senior leadership positions in the

public, private and nonprofit sectors for 30+ years, previously serving as President of Neighborhood

Housing Services of Chicago, Chief Credit Officer at Partners for the Common Good, and President of the

Enterprise Community Loan Fund. She earned a master’s degree in City and Regional Planning from

Harvard University and a bachelor’s degree from Brown University.

Jeremy Yost is a decorated U.S. Navy veteran and visionary real estate developer with a commanding record of leadership, growth, and community impact. During his four years of active duty, he was named Sailor of the Year twice for his command and was a two-time runner-up for Blue Jacket of the Year for Navy Region Midwest. While serving, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Management from the University of Phoenix—an early demonstration of his relentless drive and discipline.

Mr. Yost advanced his education by attending the graduate school of technology at Eastern Illinois University and completing his MBA from Michigan State University. Since founding his first real estate venture in 2009, he has grown into a leading force in affordable and supportive housing, senior living, and hospitality across Illinois and Indiana—successfully overseeing the development of more than $200 million in real estate assets.

He currently serves as Managing Partner of Innovative Development Partners, LLC and leads Yost Management Services, Inc., which operates 24 multifamily housing communities, multiple assisted living facilities, and the Hilton Garden Inn and McKenna-Yost Convention Center.

Beyond business, Mr. Yost is a Master Mason at Masonic Lodge #35 in Charleston, Illinois, and is deeply committed to civic service. He sits on the boards of Illinois Affordable Housing, NFP, Illinois Housing Council, Affordable Assisted Living Coalition (legislative committee), and the South Central Continuum of Care. His previous leadership roles include the Eastern Illinois University Panther Club Executive Board, Chair of Fundraising for EIU Athletics, Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce Board, and Finance Officer for American Legion Post 93.

His accolades include EIU Panther Club's Rookie of the Year, Biggest Catch Fundraiser (twice), and Partner of the Year by the Coles County Council on Aging. His work and leadership have been featured in CEO Magazine, E! Online, The Daily Caller, OK! Magazine, Reuters, and most recently as one of the Top Leaders on Fox 5 San Diego.

In recognition of his significant contributions to supportive housing development, Mr. Yost was honored with the Supportive Housing Developer Recognition of Service award at the 2025 Home Illinois Summit.

Mr. Yost resides in Charleston, Illinois, where he proudly raises his children and continues to invest in the future of his community.

Prior to founding City Pads LLC, Andy Ahitow was the founder of Chicago Apartment

Finders (“CAF”), a company he grew to 5 locations with 150+ employees. During his

helm at CAF, Andy formed a development partnership with Marc Realty Residential

(“MRR”) where as Director of Development, he oversaw the construction of

approximately $338M of real estate value. He also expanded CAF into property

management to manage the rapidly growing portfolio. The success of CAF was

recognized by Coldwell Banker and in September 2015 Andy sold the company to

pursue and focus on his own development projects. Following the sale, City Pads LLC

was started with the vision of developing residential properties that match his own

personal attention to detail with forward thinking projects that combat the demand of

modern renters looking for convenience, style and value. In the 4 years since its

conception, City Pads has acquired and developed 15 developments worth

approximately $111M in real estate value. Andy is responsible for overseeing all

operations of the company’s growth and current $111 million portfolio.

As a Vice President and 26-year veteran, Mark Eames leads Clark Construction's Northern Region’s Preconstruction team. He is responsible for working with clients and design partners from the project’s earliest stages to provide a seamless transition from the design phase to the construction. Mark began his career with Clark in 1993 after receiving a Civil Engineering degree from Columbia University and has had an impressive career working on residential and hospitality projects. Notable projects underway and completed include: Albion Evanston; Albion Oak Park; 3218 North Clark; 215 West Lake; McCormick Place Marriott Marquis; and JeffJack Apartments.

With nearly 20 years’ experience working in the development and construction industry, Matt blends his leadership, energy, entrepreneurship, and team building acumen with a healthy balance of micro and macro management across all businesses under the LG Group umbrella to create lasting value for the company and clients we serve.

As COO, Matt is constantly pushing and challenging his teams. His oversight of all company operations, including all phases of the development process, ensures exceptional output while maintaining unparalleled culture and opportunity. Externally, Matt connects with clients, partners, architects, and investors to ensure LG delivers for all involved.

Matt grew up in Naperville, Illinois and graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering and Management. If not enjoying his home in the Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago with his wife and three young children, Matt can be found enjoying the outdoors, often skiing, golfing, hiking, or fishing in Sawyer, Michigan and Big Sky, Montana.

Chuck Hurchalla is the president of Evolution Sustainability Group. He has over 30 years of experience in the deregulated energy markets, including natural gas, electricity and petroleum products. He is considered a subject matter expert on hedging strategies and the fundamental and technical drivers of movements in the energy markets, including renewable products. In addition, he has been instrumental in helping clients develop comprehensive energy management solutions that meet or exceed energy efficiency and sustainability goals.