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State of the Collin County Market

Name: State of the Collin County Market
Start: 2023-12-05T08:00:00-06:00
End: 2023-12-05T12:00:00-06:00
Location: Sheraton McKinney Hotel

Exploring the Biggest Opportunities and Developments Across North Dallas and Emerging Submarkets

Event Ended On: Tuesday December 5 2023

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Speakers and Panels

Opening Remarks

George Fuller

George Fuller was elected Mayor of McKinney in May 2017. He is currently a builder and developer of custom homes and commercial properties with George C. Fuller Contracting. Mayor Fuller is the managing construction partner for Adriatica, a 46-acre mixed-use development in McKinney. He has developed community infrastructures, retail shopping centers, condominiums, business centers, and some of the most award-winning and decorated homes in North Texas. Mayor Fuller has been honored with the Builder of the Year Award six years in a row by D Magazine while also receiving honors from the National Home Builder Association Awards, including “Best Craftsmanship,” “Best Overall Home,” “Best Floor Plan,” and multiple “People’s Choice” awards. Mayor Fuller also has had several ventures outside of construction including Body Quest, Inc., an international exercise equipment manufacturing and distributing company. He co-created Everide Automotive Parts, Inc., an automotive heating and cooling parts company with national distribution. He also founded Airtech Heating and Cooling, Inc., a Dallas-based commercial and residential general contracting company. Currently, he owns The Guitar Sanctuary, a high-end guitar and music equipment boutique recently named one of the Top 20 Coolest Guitar Shops in the country by Premier Guitar magazine, along with The Sanctuary Music and Event Center and the Sanctuary Performance Academy. Mayor Fuller serves as President of the Stonebridge Ranch Commercial Association. He and his wife, Maylee, are co-founders of the Love Life Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing awareness of the many tragedies inflicted upon children and identifying and supporting agencies and groups that bring relief and comfort to the young victims and their families. He is also a member of the McKinney Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and a Board Director for Meals on Wheels. He previously served as Chairman of the McKinney Community Development Corporation. Mayor Fuller studied Business Management and Business Law at Norwich University, the nation’s oldest private military academy. He and his wife live in McKinney and have four children.

City of McKinney

Mayor

George Fuller

Mayor, City of McKinney

State of the Collin County Market: Trends, Opportunities, Challenges Ahead

Lucy Billingsley

Partner, Billingsley Company

Scott Turner

From a young age, Scott Turner demonstrated exceptional leadership skills both on and off the field. Raised in Richardson, Texas, he consistently excelled in academics and athletics. Scott attended the University of Illinois, where he achieved outstanding success as a dual-sport athlete in track and football. In addition to his athletic accomplishments, Scott pursued academic excellence, earning a degree in Speech Communications from the University of Illinois. As the Chief Visionary Officer at JPI, Scott is responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive strategic vision to drive the company's growth and expansion. His role involves working closely with the Executive Leadership Team to devise and execute corporate strategy, establishing and maintaining strong relationships with local, state, and federal entities, reinforcing JPI's position as a thought leader, and promoting a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Scott's impressive background includes senior leadership roles in both public and private sectors. Notably, he served as the Executive Director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council (WHORC) under Dr. Ben Carson, where he coordinated 15 federal agencies and three regional entities while supervising the implementation of over 200 federal policy actions. Before his tenure at the White House, Scott represented House District 33, including Rockwall County and parts of Collin County, in the Texas House of Representatives for two terms. He also enjoyed a nine-year career in the NFL and currently serves as a Senior Advisor to the NFL's Executive Vice President of Football Operations. Outside the boardroom, Scott is committed to making a difference in his local community. As the founder and President of the Community Engagement & Opportunity Council (CEOC), he aims to revitalize America through sports, mentorship, and economic opportunities. Additionally, he serves as the Chair of the Center of Education Opportunity at the America First Policy Institute. Outside of work, Scott and his wife, Robin, actively participate in their church and community affairs. They also enthusiastically support their son, Solomon, a student-athlete at the University of Illinois.

JPI

Chief Visionary Officer

Scott Turner

Chief Visionary Officer, JPI

David Craig

David Craig is a visionary and works tirelessly to push the boundaries of his development projects. The proud son of a retired Air Force colonel, David learned the value of hard work and dedication at a very young age. He founded Craig International, a commercial brokerage and development company more than 40 years ago in McKinney, Texas and the company has grown to control and/or develop well in excess of 10,000 acres in Collin and Grayson Counties since it was founded. David’s motivation and passion are evidenced by the success of Craig Ranch, a McKinney, Texas award-winning master-planned community that he founded more than 20 years ago with a current ad valorem value in excess of $4 billion. He began with 1,125 acres of farmland and it is now a thriving, 2,200-acre community with commercial, residential, and mixed-use retail anchored by the TPC Craig Ranch, which is currently the new home of the AT&T Byron Nelson Classic. David is the Chairman of the Board of Governors of TPC Craig Ranch and is Chairman of the TPC Craig Ranch Host Committee for the AT&T Byron Nelson. Craig Ranch knows no limits and the development has always been on the cutting edge, way before New Urbanism was embraced. David’s vision has been realized in the 500 acres of parks and green space, the 270-acre employment district, the McKinney Corporate Center Craig Ranch. One of David’s current projects is District 121, a destination retail, corporate, and restaurant development adjacent to Craig Ranch. The biggest benefit of having David involved in the day-today activity of the firm’s development projects is that he is laser-focused on detail, and he makes sure every project is built in the best, most innovative and efficient way possible. David’s passion for business carries over to the many cause-related issues Craig International supports including the Love Life Foundation, The Boys and Girls Club of America - Collin County; The Family Place; Habitat for Humanity; The Samaritan Inn; Smiles Charity; and American Heart Association, only to name a few.

Craig International

Owner

David Craig

Owner, Craig International

Barry Hand

Principal, Gensler

Michael Kowski

President & CEO, McKinney TX EDC

Moderator

Dan Bowman

CEO & Executive Director, Allen Economic Development Corporation

Deep Dive into the Current State of Capital Markets and How Deals Are Getting Done in Collin County and Across DFW

Manny Ybarra

President & Founder, Pillar Commercial

Brian Carlton

Sr Managing Director, JLL Capital Markets

Denton Walker

Regional Partner, Transwestern

Patrick McFarland

Sr. Mortgage Banker, KeyBank Real Estate Capital

Moderator

Demetris Adekanmbi

Business Banking Specialist, Credit Union of Texas

Analyzing the Emerging Submarkets of Collin County: Anna, Celina, Prosper and More

Maher Maso

Principal, Ryan

Dustin Davidson

Managing Director, Land Development & Build For Rent, Hines

Frank Su

VP, Land Acquisitions, Meritage Homes

Brian Webster

President, KWA Construction

Nate Pike

Nate Pike was first elected mayor of Anna, Texas, in 2017, and in 2021, he was overwhelmingly re- elected to a second term with over 91% of the vote. During his tenure as mayor, Anna has received recurring recognition as one of the “Top 10 Fastest-Growing Cities in North Texas” by the Dallas Business Journal, and since 2019 has added more than 60 new businesses with over 300,000 square feet of commercial real estate construction. In addition to serving as mayor of Anna, Pike has over 10 years as a successful financial advisor, born from his business instinct and gift for building long-lasting, meaningful relationships throughout Collin and Grayson counties. As senior vice president – investment officer for nationally recognized Utter Wealth Management of Wells Fargo Advisors, Pike focuses on the planning needs of individuals, families and businesses throughout the region. Pike’s deep commitment to North Texas is reflected in his long history of personal community involvement throughout the region. He was named a 40 Under 40 honoree by the Dallas Business Journal in 2021. He is a past Board Chairman for the McKinney Chamber of Commerce, an alternate member for the City of McKinney on the North Texas Council of Governments Regional Transportation Council, which is charged with funding tollway and major infrastructure projects, and a Paul Harris Fellow with the McKinney Rotary Club. In addition, Pike is a graduate of Leadership McKinney, a past president of the Grayson County Children’s Advocacy Center, on the board of the Heard Craig Center for the Arts and a member of the Denison High School Alumni Association. He also continues to support his hometown of Denison, contributing to initiatives through the Denison Rotary Club for Denison’s first all-inclusive playground. Pike graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance and entrepreneurship. He lives with his wife Lacey and their two children in Anna.

City of Anna

Mayor

Nate Pike

Mayor, City of Anna

Moderator

Zach Sams

EVP, Kensington Vanguard National Title

What You’ll Learn at the Collin County State of The Market Event

How is Collin County staying competitive in corporate relocations, residential growth and new developments? How do the county’s submarkets like McKinney, Plano, Allen and Frisco, rank compared to Texas as a whole as well as nationwide, in terms of absorption and vacancies?
How is new construction in North Dallas influencing office, residential, industrial, hospitality and mixed-use asset classes within the area? Which projects have been a success and which are facing challenges?
How are local leaders priming Collin County for job growth and corporate relocations? Where are people moving to the area from, and what are the current housing and tenant demands?
What are the key developments that are currently underway or in the pipeline that will be transformative to the region?
How will regional transportation projects, such as the addition of DART’s Silver Line and the expansion of the Dallas North Tollway, impact job growth and economic development in the region?
How are the emerging markets in Collin County (like Celina, Anna, Blue Ridge, Wylie, etc.) changing? Which submarkets are gaining more interest?

Key Projects and Relevant News:

Princeton 353-home development expected to have McKinney school
$80 Million Development project headed to Anna, Texas - lead by JPI
Meritage Homes to add hundreds of homes in Melissa
Billingsley Co's. planned $3bn development, 500-acre mixed-use project, set to launch in Allen and Fairview
Harper Estates - Centurion American
District 121 - Craig International
Hillcrest Village - Craig International

How You’ll Do More Business: McKinney, Anna, Plano are just some areas that are seeing growth and expansion through developments that are changing the future landscape in this county. From the anticipated growth significant population to the building of a major airport, hear from top owners, developers, tenants and investors as they talk about the opportunities and future of the Collin County market.

Who You'll Network With: Brokers, owners, developers, investors, construction, designers, architects, financial professionals, government officials and more CRE decision-makers!

Why You Should Attend: Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to identify opportunities, build your network and expand your business. With the largest audience of CRE professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than we do.

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Venue

Sheraton McKinney Hotel
1900 Gateway Blvd
McKinney, TX 75070

Ballroom: Throckmorton ABC

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Agenda

Time	Activity
8:00 AM 9:00 AM	Registration, Breakfast and Networking
9:00 AM 9:05 AM	Opening Remarks from McKinney Economic Development Corporation
9:05 AM 9:50 AM	State of the Collin County Market: Trends, Opportunities, Challenges Ahead With continued interest in Collin County and a population growth of over 132% over the past 20 years, this county has been one of the fastest growing counties in Texas. What dynamics and trends are taking place in the region given the continued growth? How are city officials, developers, investors planning for the future?
9:50 AM 10:05 AM	Networking Break
10:05 AM 10:50 AM	Deep Dive into the Current State of Capital Markets and How Deals Are Getting Done in Collin County and Across DFW How are investors, lenders and developers looking to leverage their capital in Collin County? What opportunities do they see and how is the current macro environment affecting their decision making?
10:50 AM 11:35 AM	Analyzing the Emerging Submarkets of Collin County: Anna, Celina, Prosper and More With 17 cities within the county, each one brings unique offerings, amenities and opportunities. Given the population growth in Texas, residents, developers and investors are exploring new opportunities to live, work, play. What are the submarkets that are starting to emerge into major cities? What are some trends that are worth highlighting?
11:40 AM 12:00 PM	Closing Remarks & Post-Event Networking