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Speakers and Panels

Setting the Stage

Overview, National Trends & Capital Markets

Tom Fishman

Tom Fishman

EVP, Acquisitions and Dispositions

Hillwood Properties

Sean Dalfen

Sean Dalfen

CEO

Dalfen Industrial

Bob Mohr

Bob Mohr

Founder & Chairman

Mohr Capital

Jack Fraker
Moderator

Jack Fraker

President, Global Head of Industrial and Logistics

Newmark

Tom Fishman

EVP, Acquisitions and Dispositions

Hillwood Properties

In this role, Tom leads the team charged with acquisitions and

dispositions of industrial properties in target markets across the United

States and Canada. He plays a vital role at Hillwood by working closely

with Hillwood’s CEO and President to make strategic financing

decisions.

Before joining Hillwood, Tom was a Partner at Cobalt Capital Partners,

which was acquired by Colony Capital in 2013. At Cobalt, he oversaw

acquisitions, dispositions, and financing for the private equity firm

specializing in industrial real estate. Tom started his real estate career

at Trammell Crow Company.

Throughout his 25-year real estate career, Tom has executed $14B of

industrial acquisitions and dispositions totaling 177M SF in the U.S.

and Canada. Additionally, Tom has led the financing efforts of $4B,

involving major life insurance companies and banks. His real estate

expertise also includes asset management and accounting.

Tom has a Bachelor of Accountancy from Ole Miss (University of

Mississippi), and he is an active Texas real estate broker. Tom served

in the U.S. Army National Guard for six years.

Sean Dalfen

CEO

Dalfen Industrial

Sean Dalfen is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dalfen Industrial and leads the firm’s investment committees and management committees across its platforms. Under Sean’s leadership, Dalfen Industrial’s portfolio has grown to over 50 million square feet of industrial properties from coast to coast, making it one of the nation’s largest owners and developers of industrial real estate and a leader in the last mile sector. Over his career, Sean has transacted on an excess of $10 billion USD. Prior to Dalfen Industrial, Sean worked at NAI Commercial as an Investment Sales Broker where he was one of the company’s Top 10 producers in Canada.

Sean is involved in a variety of philanthropic activities, sits on the boards of multiple charitable organizations and is a frequent speaker and panelist at private equity & commercial real estate industry events. Sean studied Psychology and Finance at Tel Aviv University’s Lowy School and McGill University.

Sean is involved in a variety of philanthropic activities, sits on the boards of multiple charitable organizations and is a frequent speaker and panelist at private equity & commercial real estate industry events. Sean studied Psychology and Finance at Tel Aviv University’s Lowy School and McGill University.ral Partner’s Fund IV Investment Committee. After joining the firm in 2006, Sean was

instrumental in the firm becoming one of the largest buyers of industrial real estate, having executed

over $1.4 billion of transactions involving in excess of 30 million square feet of industrial properties in

the U.S. and Canada. Prior to Dalfen, Sean worked at NAI Commercial as an Investment Sales Broker

where he was one of the company’s Top 10 producers in Canada.

Sean is involved in a variety of philanthropic activities and is a frequent speaker and panelist at private

equity industry events in both Canada and the U.S. Sean studied Psychology and Finance at Tel Aviv

University’s Lowy School and McGill University.

Bob Mohr

Founder & Chairman

Mohr Capital

Bob Mohr serves as founder and chairman of Mohr Capital, a privately held commercial real estate

investment firm based in Dallas, Texas.

Prior to founding Mohr Capital, the Indiana native formed Mohr Partners – a global corporate real

estate advisory firm – in 1986, amid Dallas’ great economic and real estate downturn.

As chairman and CEO, Mohr leveraged tech advancements to provide corporate tenants with integrated

real estate solutions until selling the firm in 2017. Upon sale, the firm served occupier clients in over 70

countries through 18 offices across the U.S. and three international alliances.

In 2000, he founded Mohr Capital, leveraging his amassed capital and national network of industry

relationships to acquire, develop, and value enhance corporate office, industrial and retail properties.

Since its inception, the firm has completed more than $2.5 billion in transactions.

Mohr teaches certification classes for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals,

lectures at Career College Association events and speaks at industry events across the country. He

also volunteers with several charities, including Jonathan’s Place and the St. Anthony School in

south Dallas.

Jack Fraker

Moderator

Newmark

Jack Fraker, based in Dallas, Texas, is Newmark’s President and Global Head of Industrial and Logistics, Capital Markets. Fraker is responsible for driving all segments of industrial business, specializing in investment property sales and tenant representation.

Throughout his 35-year career, Fraker has been a consistent top national producer in industrial investment sales, representing some of the country’s largest corporations, global investors, pension fund advisors and REITs. Not including his participation in a larger team, Fraker has personally completed industrial capital markets transactions totaling 1.5 billion square feet and $85 billion in more than 60 U.S. cities, Mexico, Europe, Japan and South America, as well as approximately 12,000 acres of development site transactions.

Before joining Newmark, Dallas-based Fraker worked at CBRE for nearly two decades—most recently as Vice Chairman, Managing Director and head of Global Industrial and Logistics. Fraker also previously served as an Executive Vice President in Cushman & Wakefield’s Capital Markets practice and held a position on the board of directors.

The E-Commerce Effect

Responding to the Ongoing Rise of Online

Al Sorrels

Al Sorrels

SVP

Majestic Realty Co.

Sarah Lancarte

Sarah Lancarte

Founder

Lancarte Commercial

Brett Lauritsen

Brett Lauritsen

VP

Olsson

Greg Gordon

Greg Gordon

President

Gordon Highlander

Trevor Heaney
Moderator

Trevor Heaney

Principal

ARCO/Murray Design Build

Al Sorrels

SVP

Majestic Realty Co.

Al Sorrels joined Majestic Realty Co. in 2005 as Vice President, Director of Development and is responsible for identifying and pursuing land acquisitions, development opportunities and leasing in the Texas marketplace.

Al has worked in the Dallas industrial market for more than 20 years, including affiliations with Panattoni Development and Trammell Crow Company. During that time, he has been instrumental in the development and leasing of more than 10 million square feet of property.

Al serves on the Board of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) and holds affiliations with the North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors & Real Estate Professionals (NTCAR) and The Real Estate Council (TREC).

A graduate of Southern Methodist University, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Finance and M.B.A. with a concentration in Finance.

Sarah Lancarte

Founder

Lancarte Commercial

Sarah LanCarte is the visionary behind LanCarte Commercial real estate, a company specializing in commercial real estate investment, brokerage, and property management. Under her leadership, the company has thrived, growing from a one-person venture to a team of over 40 skilled professionals.

Before founding LanCarte Commercial, Sarah played a pivotal role as a principal at Transwestern, a prominent national commercial real estate firm. She also made substantial contributions to the success of Fort Capital, a Texas-based commercial real estate company. With over 13 years of experience in the industry, Sarah has been involved in numerous transactions, totaling more than 15 million square feet.

Sarah’s exceptional professional achievements have earned her prestigious awards from CoStar, D CEO Power Broker, Bisnow’s “35 under 35,” and Fort Worth Business Press’s “40 under 40.” Sarah graduated with dual degrees in Finance and Spanish from Auburn University.

Brett Lauritsen

VP

Olsson

Brett has spent his entire career at Olsson in Nebraska, Oklahoma City, and now its Kansas City (Overland Park) offices. His qualifications include consulting on properties, navigating entitlements, and design management through construction for projects of all sizes and complexities. Notable projects he’s been a key part of include Grandscape in The Colony, several mixed-use projects and redevelopments, and 15 million+ square feet of industrial/warehouse development at various stages throughout the Midwest. Additionally, Brett was named as a “Rising Leaders Under 40” by Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC).

He is a Professional Engineer in several states with a strong business sense and client-driven approach. When Brett is not in Dallas helping grow Olsson’s two local offices he’s playing, building, coaching, and spending time with his kids and better half (Kelli).

Greg Gordon

President

Gordon Highlander

As a third-generation builder, Greg Gordon has spent the last 25+ years continuing his family’s legacy in construction and real estate. The guiding passion through it all has been a passion for serving others. Whether it’s serving clients, subcontractors, employees, or his own family, Greg truly believes in the principle of servant leadership combined with the commitment to excellence. It’s with these in mind, that Greg founded Gordon Highlander in 2007. Under Greg’s leadership, Gordon Highlander has experienced tremendous growth becoming one of the top General Contractors in DFW. Recently the company was awarded the Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work award, further reflecting Greg’s ongoing commitment to the people around him.

Trevor Heaney

Moderator

ARCO/Murray Design Build

As Principal at ARCO/Murray, Trevor works within the Industrial and Tenant Improvement divisions where he oversees strategic growth opportunities throughout the US. His current project list of end-user clients includes food processors and cold users, distribution, trucking and logistics companies. Utilizing experience of real estate development, investments and construction, he maintains a global perspective of the project goals and ensures alignment of all stakeholders. As an entrepreneur, he prides himself on understanding the innerworkings of our clients’ businesses and working within our team to find solutions to their real estate needs. At the top of his favorite achievements is when he earns the business of a skeptical prospect and then creates a Raving Fan of ARCO and a friend through the process of construction. Trevor is an avid sportsman and enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys.

Trevor graduated from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance

Analyzing The DFW Market

What Makes It Attractive To Investors & Developers?

Cannon Green

Cannon Green

Executive Managing Director & Partner

Stream Realty Partners

Ching-Ting Wang

Ching-Ting Wang

Research Director, Texas

Cushman & Wakefield

Chris Powers

Chris Powers

CEO

Fort

David Sibley

David Sibley

Head of Acquisitions

Dogwood Industrial Properties

Romit Cheema

Romit Cheema

CEO

CanTex Capital

JW Burns

JW Burns

Director

Ryan

Lathram Pou
Moderator

Lathram Pou

President National Title Group

Lathram Pou & Associates

Cannon Green

Executive Managing Director & Partner

Stream Realty Partners

Cannon serves as Managing Director of Stream’s Dallas industrial division. In this capacity Cannon leads operations, business development, strategy and the execution of industrial transactions including project leasing and sales, tenant representation, real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and development. Under Cannon’s leadership, the industrial group has grown to one of the largest industrial service platforms in DFW with a portfolio in excess of 50 million square feet.

Since joining Stream in 2009, Cannon has consistently been a top-ten producer at Stream and was the companywide top-producer in 2015, 2016, and 2017. Cannon has been recognized as an industry leader in DFW on multiple occasions with recognition from the Dallas Business Journal, DCEO Magazine, D-Magazine, CoStar, REDNews and others. During Cannon’s real estate career, he has executed real estate transactions in excess of $1 billion and procured the development of 13 assets with an estimated market value of $350 million.

Prior to joining Stream, Cannon spent four years with DCT Industrial Trust, a publicly traded REIT, as Regional Director of Leasing where he led the leasing efforts for 27 million square feet portfolio located in 11 U.S. cities. Cannon began his real estate career with Trammell Crow Company as a development analyst and leasing agent.

Ching-Ting Wang

Research Director, Texas

Cushman & Wakefield

Ching-Ting Wang is the Director of Texas Research, driving commercial real estate research strategy and

initiatives throughout the state. She oversees research teams in Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and

San Antonio and partners closely with her team to provide in-depth, timely market intel and analysis. Her

team supports brokers across all service lines and property types, aiding them in business development

efforts and client consultation.

Ching-Ting previously worked with CoStar Group in several key research roles. She served as Senior

Research Manager for the company’s Richmond, VA, office, where she oversaw their Arizona, Idaho and

Las Vegas markets. While working in CoStar’s Washington D.C. office, she managed the research of sales

transactions totaling $10 million and up. She also moved to London as part of CoStar’s Research Exchange

Program, where she was instrumental in establishing the company’s London office. Prior to her time with

CoStar, Ching-Ting worked as a Research Director at National Property Valuation Advisors, where her team

researched and wrote market analysis pieces used in commercial real estate appraisal reports.

Chris Powers

CEO

Fort

Chris is a serial entrepreneur with more than 20 years of real estate development and investment experience. He founded Fort and to date, the company has invested over $2B in Class B industrial, and land development projects throughout the state of Texas and the Sunbelt.

Chris spends time focusing on Fort’s long-term strategy, fostering strategic relationships, and building capital relationships that will help complement the firm’s growth. He is also the host of The FORT Podcast, a Top 100 Business Podcast that has published 360+ episodes to date through a series of raw business conversations with business leaders and entrepreneurs.

Chris graduated with a BBA in Finance & Marketing from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX. Chris is a member of the Fort Worth YPO Chapter and attends Christ Chapel Bible Church. He lives in Fort Worth, TX with his family.

Romit Cheema

CEO

CanTex Capital

Romy Cheema is the Founder and CEO of CanTex Capital, a Dallas-based real estate investment firm which owns, manages, and operates Class B light industrial buildings in the Dallas/Fort Worth market. Romy has led CanTex's growth with his relentless energy and thoughtful decision making, and over the last three years the firm has invested in over $180M of industrial projects in the DFW market. CanTex Capital is one of the most active investment groups in the Class B infill industrial space with over 3.8M SF of product that will be acquired by the end of 2021.

Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Romy was introduced to real estate via the hospitality industry at a young age. He earned his undergraduate degree in Economics at the University of Texas at Austin and his Juris Doctorate from SMU’s Dedman School of Law. After law school, he went to work at a large international law firm focusing on work with commercial real estate private equity, community banks and local investment firms. Having founded his namesake business law firm Platt Cheema Richmond PLLC in 2015, Romy saw an opportunity to start a unique CRE investment firm, and in 2018, CanTex Capital was born.

Romy’s extensive investment experience across geographic markets, asset types, and market cycles allows him to evaluate opportunities from diverse perspectives. These experiences have crafted his unique outlook toward real estate and investing.

Why This Matters?

What You'll Learn: 

  • How the rising demand of e-commerce is impacting the industrial sector.

  • The industry trends that market leaders are watching to make informed business decisions.

  • The factors that make North Texas attractive to end-users, such as space, a robust workforce and prime central location.

  • The effect the active market is having on development and investment activity and how to create a competitive advantage.

  • What are big-box retailers like Walmart and Amazon looking for from their space and how are they being incorporated in a cost-efficient matter.

  • The influence large corporations have on storage scarcity and how “coworking” warehouses fit into the new norm.

  • How tenant demands are evolving for both larger and smaller scale tenants. 
     

How You'll Do More Business: It’s no secret that DFW is one of the hottest industrial markets in the country. Even during a pandemic, DFW delivered more than 31 MSF of new development. The metroplex has continued to grow and outperform other large metros, and it doesn’t look like the activity is going to stop anytime soon. During the pandemic, we’ve seen more and more companies relocate and build their business activity in North Texas. On top of that, consumer behavior is changing rapidly, resulting in a rising demand for e-commerce. However, the population surge has resulted in a much more competitive market. Join us as we sit down with DFW’s top market leaders and discuss how to strategically operate in one of the most competitive markets and how to claim your stake in the North Texas industrial boom.
 

Who You’ll Meet: Owners, developers, investors, brokers, city and government officials, business consultants, architects, engineers, lawyers, accountants, bankers, and technology companies.

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Agenda

Time Activity
1:00 PM
2:15 PM
Breakfast & Networking
2:15 PM
2:45 PM
Setting The Stage

Overview, National Trends & Capital Markets

2:45 PM
3:30 PM
The E-Commerce Effect

Responding to the Ongoing Rise of Online

3:30 PM
4:15 PM
Analyzing The DFW Market

What Makes It Attractive To Investors & Developers?

4:15 PM
4:30 PM
Closing Networking