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Panel One: The Political & Economic Landscape

9:00 - 9:45 AM

Eric Kearney
Moderator

Eric Kearney

President / CEO

African American Chamber

Cecil Thomas

Cecil Thomas

Senator

State of Ohio, District 9

Christopher Smitherman

Christopher Smitherman

Vice Mayor

City Of Cincinnati

Robert Richardson, Jr.

Robert Richardson, Jr.

Candidate for Ohio State Treasurer

Attorney

Aftab Pureval

Aftab Pureval

Hamilton County Clerk of Courts

Panel Two: Property Values, Interest Rates & Cap Rates

10:00 - 10:45 AM

John Rickert
Moderator

John Rickert

Principal and Executive Managing Director

SVN | RICORE Investment Management

Kevin Spellacy

Kevin Spellacy

Executive Director

Ten-X

Tom Saelinger

Tom Saelinger

Market President

Republic Bank

Jeff Vollmer

Jeff Vollmer

Managing Partner

Hyde Park Wealth Management

John Rickert

Moderator

SVN | RICORE Investment Management

John Rickert, CCIM founded SVN |RICORE Investment Management, Inc. in 2001.

John’s real estate background includes extensive real estate investment management,

acquisition and disposition including substantial experience with distressed debt and distressed

assets.

SVN|RICORE’s core business is composed of commercial real estate brokerage; leasing and

investment sale; property management, court appointed receivership services, general

contracting and construction management.

So far in 2017, SVN|RICORE’s staff of 48 has continued their regional leadership managing $250

million of annual investment revenue attributed to approximately 1,050 tenants in 254 assets.

SVN|RICORE’s National Accounts practice is working with 9 separate companies including other

SVN affiliates managing and leasing over 200 properties in 16 states. In 2017, SVN|RICORE’s

general contracting and construction management company, General Contracting Partners

(GCP), is expected to complete 18 projects valued at just less than $35 million.

John received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science at the University of

Richmond, VA. John is a graduate of Culver Military Academy and a former United States Army

Officer and helicopter pilot. John is a Certified Commercial Investment Manager and an Ohio

and Kentucky Real Estate Broker. John is the recipient of numerous awards within the SVN

franchise family for his contribution to SVN’s national growth and SVN|RICORE’s franchise

leadership.

Panel Three: The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017

10:45 - 11:30 AM

Mark Fajack
Moderator

Mark Fajack

CFO

SVN | RICORE

Chris Goodwin

Chris Goodwin

Partner

Plant Moran

Kelly Postlewaite

Kelly Postlewaite

Director, BDK

CPA's & Advisors

Michael Jones

Michael Jones

Associate Professor

University of Cincinnati

Michael Jones

Associate Professor

University of Cincinnati

I am a faculty member at the University of Cincinnati's Economics department and the Academic Director for the MS in Applied Economics program. My academic research interests are in the areas of labor economics, public economics, and the economics of education. I have a passion for innovative teaching and I enjoy speaking to groups about economic issues. I also provide consulting services in economic analysis.

Keynote Address: Rep. Brad Wenstrup, Ohio 2nd Congressional District

8:15 - 8:55 AM

Brad Wenstrup
Keynote

Brad Wenstrup

Congressman

Ohio's 2nd Congressional District

Summary

Brad Wenstrup, U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District, will be the Keynote Speaker. The conference will feature three panels: 1) The Political & Economic Landscape2) Property Values, Interest Rates & Cap Rates3) The Tax Cuts and Job Acts of 2017 Networking (with continental breakfast) will begin at 7:30 a.m. The keynote address will begin at 8:15 a.m. and panel discussions will start at 9:00 a.m. Each panel will run approximately 45 minutes, allowing time for questions.  Don't miss this first-of-its-kind event and the unique opportunity to network with city, county, state and national decision-makers! 

Agenda

Time Activity
12:30 PM
1:15 PM
Check-In & Networking (Breakfast Provided)
1:15 PM
1:55 PM
Keynote Address: Rep. Brad Wenstrup, Ohio 2nd Congressional District
2:00 PM
2:45 PM
Panel 1: The Political & Economic Landscape
2:45 PM
3:00 PM
Break & Networking
3:00 PM
3:45 PM
Panel 2: Property Values, Interest Rates & Cap Rates
3:45 PM
4:30 PM
Panel 3: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017