Event Host

Hotel Drover

Nestled alongside Marine Creek in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, Hotel Drover is the #1 best hotel in Dallas-Fort Worth, as recognized in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. This award-winning, 200-room Autograph Collection Hotel celebrates the rich history and lore of Texas, embodying the same pioneering spirit and core values of honor and dignity exemplified by Texas drovers, cattlemen, and women of their time.

With its inviting design and legendary experiences, Hotel Drover offers one-of-a-kind opportunities for guests to connect with the pioneering west through authentic cultural and local experiences, art, entertainment, and cuisine. The hotel thoughtfully blends these experiences to become special memories, providing a luxe experience for all, whether on business, vacation, or staycation.

As the anchor of the award-winning Mule Alley and the beautifully restored, 100-year-old horse and mule barns in the heart of the Stockyards, Hotel Drover offers endless opportunities to indulge in the historic destination. Guests can enjoy Texas-inspired cuisine, twice-daily cattle drives on Exchange Avenue, the John Wayne Museum, championship rodeos, equestrian events, and live music from local and national artists.

Hotel Drover is conveniently located just 30 minutes from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and only 10 minutes from downtown Fort Worth, home to the famous Sundance Square, Bass Hall, the cultural district, Texas Christian University, as well as many shops and restaurants.

Speakers and Panels

Keynote

Fort Worth in Focus; Growth, Progress And Momentum

Robert Allen

President & CEO, Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership

The Future of Tarrant County

Industries, Innovation And Investment

Worth Wray

Strategic Advisor to Private Technology Companies, Macro/Geopolitical Analyst And Investor

Jennifer Cowley

President, University of Texas Arlington

Robert Ahdieh

COO, Texas A&M University - Fort Worth

Dr. Pam Anglin

CFO, Tarrant County College (TCC)

Moderator

Zach Sams

EVP, Kensington Vanguard National Title

Lifestyle And Local Identity

Creating Culture and Community through Mixed-Use And Retail

Darin Turner

President, Goldenrod Capital Advisors

Amber Calhoun

VP of Mixed Use Leasing, M2G

Moody Younger

Partner, Younger Partners

John Carruth

Principal & Director of Design, Merriman Anderson Architects

Moderator

Ryan Goins

Shareholder, Winstead PC

Growth Hubs And Hidden Gems

Unpacking Impactful-Growth And Transformation in Tarrant County’s Fastest-Growing Cities

John Keeling

Valencia Hotel Collection specializes in the development and operation of full-service, independent, and soft-branded boutique hotels. In addition to management, the company provides development, branding and repositioning services. Mr. Keeling and the Valencia development team are developing hotel projects in Arlington, TX; Tucson, AZ; Tyler, TX; and Pensacola, FL. Existing properties are in Austin, College Station, Irving, Lubbock & San Antonio, TX, and San Jose, CA. John Keeling is primarily responsible for sourcing and vetting both hotel acquisitions and hotel development projects for Valencia Hotel Collection. Mr. Keeling participates in the management of Valencia Hotel Collection. During his 30+ years of hotel management, consulting, appraisal, brokerage, and development, he has provided hotel development consulting services and managed a diverse assortment of projects including hotel market studies, highest and best use studies and project financing. Prior to joining Valencia he was a Shareholder with PKF Consulting, Partner with Laventhol & Horwath, and Manager with Marriott International. He earned his undergraduate BA from UCLA and MBA in Hotel Administration with Michigan State University. Mr. Keeling has lectured at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Houston and both lectures on hotel design and serves on the student project review panel at the Rice University School of Architecture. He serves on the Real Estate & Development Advisory Council for The School of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University. His current memberships include: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (retired member) The Appraisal Institute (MAI) The Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) (Past Chairman of the Houston Chapter) Forensic Expert Witness Association Hotel & Lodging Association of Greater Houston (Past Chairman and current member of the Board of Directors) The School of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University, Real Estate & Development Advisory Council

Valencia Hotel Collection

EVP

John Keeling

EVP, Valencia Hotel Collection

Monica Luera

Monica Luera joined Trademark in June 2010 and currently serves as Vice President – Development, bringing over 18 years of experience in commercial real estate development, due diligence, and project management. Throughout her career, she has led a wide range of development activities, including entitlements, public-private partnerships, incentive negotiations, and full project execution. Known for building strong, collaborative relationships with owners, municipalities, and partners, Monica has played a key role in advancing Trademark projects across multiple markets. Her project portfolio includes the $70 million redevelopment of Victory Park in Dallas, TX, where she managed $16 million in city incentives, as well as leading predevelopment and entitlement efforts for several of Trademark’s projects. These include regional mall, mixed- use, and retail developments in Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, Austin, Houston, and North Texas. Currently, Monica is leading the redevelopment of Lincoln Square in Arlington, TX, while also supporting a range of active pursuits in key growth markets across the country. Beyond her core responsibilities, Monica is actively engaged in both community and industry leadership. She serves on the boards of the Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth (RECGFW) and Goodwill North Central Texas, and holds the role of Foundation Champion Director for the CREW Network Foundation. Monica is also an active member of Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC) and the Fort Worth chapter of CREW Network, where she is a Past President and continues to contribute through ongoing committee involvement. Her accolades include the CREW Fort Worth 2020 Susan A. Halsey Excellence in Leadership Award, RECGFW 2018 Outstanding Young Leader of the Year, and CREW Fort Worth 2014 Member of the Year. Monica holds a B.A. in History from the University of Texas at Austin. She is a graduate of the 2019 CREW Network Leadership Certificate Program, focused on leadership development, industry training, and mentorship. In June 2022, she also completed the CRE Analyst FastTrack Program.

Trademark Property Company

VP, Development

Monica Luera

VP, Development, Trademark Property Company

Kelsi Robinson Couture

Realtor, Chief of Staff, Zang Adams Real Estate

Seth Carpenter

SVP, Development, Republic Property Group

Marty Wieder

Marty Wieder became Executive Director of the Arlington Economic Development Corporation in February 2024. Prior to joining the Arlington EDC, he served as the City of Grand Prairie’s Director of Economic Development for almost 8 years—and also previously worked with the City of Colleyville as Director of Economic Development, GSBS Architects as Director of Marketing, Planning & Project Development, as well as either Director, President or in economic development-related positions with the City of North Richland Hills, the Northeast Tarrant and Arlington Chambers of Commerce and the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). Marty grew up in Arlington—where he observed the work of (and early in his career got the opportunity to work with) longtime Mayor and then-Congressman Tom Vandergriff, who is known for attracting the General Motors Assembly Plant and a Major League Baseball franchise that became the Texas Rangers. Marty attended the University of Texas at Arlington, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in communication (1983) and later a master’s degree in urban affairs (1988). He taught as an adjunct professor in the Master of Public Administration program at UT Arlington’s College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs from 2021 to 2023. Marty is a member of the International Economic Development Council, Urban Land Institute, and the International Council of Shopping Centers and its Community Advancement Advisory Committee. He’s been a Director on the North Texas Commission (NTC) Board of Directors and is a Class 4 (2012-13) graduate of the NTC’s Leadership North Texas program. He served as the first Board Chairman of the North Central Texas Economic Development District. The Fort Worth Business selected Marty to its “Top 40 under 40” List in 1994. The Texas Career and Technology Council & Vocational-Technical Education Foundation of Texas recognized him and other NRH officials in 1999 as "Best in Texas" for supporting the Birdville ISD. The Northeast Tarrant Chamber granted him Chairman’s Awards in 1994 and 2001 for fostering economic development programs (which the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives recognized in 2001 as “Best in the State”) and its Gertrude Tarpley Director of the Year Award in 2003. UT Arlington selected him to be among the Recognized Alumni of the School of Urban & Public Affairs in 2013 and the Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce granted him their Leadership Award in 2015. Marty and his wife Bonnie have four children and five grandchildren (with the sixth due in the Summer of 2025).

Arlington Economic Development Corporation

Executive Director

Marty Wieder

Executive Director, Arlington Economic Development Corporation

Howard Altshuler

Howard brings more than 30 years of experience in accounting, audit and assurance, including more than two decades at a Big Four accounting firm. He has served as the lead client service partner to a number of public and private real estate companies ranging in size from $10 million to $13 billion in assets. Howard has experience with all major real estate classes, including office, multifamily, industrial, retail and hotels. Howard also has worked with property managers, land developers and construction companies. In addition to real estate operators and developers, Howard also has extensive experience working with funds, including real estate and other private equity funds, as well as with portfolio companies. He has assisted clients with fund formation, structuring, ongoing accounting and reporting. Howard has assisted clients with strategic operating and financial decisions regarding company formation, market analysis, tax structuring and planning, accounting systems, financing, investor relations, compliance and financial reporting. He has extensive experience working with REITs, partnerships and LLCs. He has also advised companies regarding SEC accounting and reporting standards, business combinations, valuation, consolidation, stock compensation, leasing and sales, internal controls, compliance and corporate governance. Howard also has international experience, having worked for four years in Shanghai, PRC, where he served multinational clients who invested in Chinese real estate. While there, he served as the lead partner for a United States IPO of a local Chinese real estate company. Howard is an active member and has held leadership roles in several industry organizations, including the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and the Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth (REC of FW). He has served his community as a board member for the Dallas Mayor’s Committee for the Employment of People with Disabilities and the Arts District Friends, as well as a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters in Irving. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from the University of Houston.

Weaver

Real Estate Industry Leader

Moderator

Howard Altshuler

Real Estate Industry Leader, Weaver

Why You Should Attend this Tarrant County Commercial Real Estate Event

What are the key factors driving Fort Worth’s rapid growth, and how are they shaping the city's future as a major business and lifestyle destination?
What are the latest trends in Tarrant County’s retail, hospitality and entertainment sectors, and how are these industries evolving to meet the needs of residents and visitors?
What role are cultural and lifestyle developments playing in Fort Worth’s appeal, and how are these projects enhancing the community’s identity?
How are large-scale development projects and infrastructure investments improving connectivity and accessibility across Tarrant County?
What types of business opportunities and investment trends are emerging in Fort Worth and other fast-growing cities in the county?
How are developers and investors addressing the demand for new residential, commercial and mixed-use spaces in Tarrant County?
How are emerging industries and innovations contributing to the region's growth and shaping its economic future?
What are the key factors that make Tarrant County a competitive market for investment, and how are developers responding to these opportunities?

How You’ll Do More Business: Join Bisnow to hear from local industry leaders, developers and investors about the latest trends and opportunities in the region. We’ll dive into key development projects, emerging submarkets, and the economic drivers that are reshaping the future of Tarrant County. From cultural evolution to real estate growth hubs, discover the strategies driving expansion and investment in Fort Worth and beyond. Don't miss this opportunity to get ahead of the curve in one of Texas' fastest-growing regions!

Who You’ll Meet During Networking: Brokers, owners, developers, investors, construction, designers, architects, financial professionals, government officials and more CRE decision-makers in Tarrant County and beyond.

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 commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than we do. Join Bisnow as we jump into the market to analyze its strengths and strategize on its areas of opportunity. You don't want to miss this event!

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Venue

Hotel Drover
200 Mule Alley
Fort Worth, TX 76164

Ballroom: Barn, 1st floor

Parking Information:

Valet parking only- $10 per vehicle

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Agenda

Time	Activity
1:00 PM 2:15 PM	Registration, Networking And Announcements
2:15 PM 2:30 PM	Opening Keynote Insights, Predictions, and the Future of Tarrant County
2:30 PM 3:15 PM	The Future of Tarrant County Industries, Innovation And Investment Driving Growth
3:15 PM 3:30 PM	Networking Break
3:30 PM 4:15 PM	Lifestyle And Local Identity Creating Culture and Community through Mixed-Use And Retail
4:15 PM 5:00 PM	Growth Hubs And Hidden Gems Unpacking Impactful-Growth And Transformation in Tarrant County’s Fastest-Growing Cities
5:00 PM 6:00 PM	Closing Networking And Cocktails

Tarrant County News & Projects

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Tarrant County State of the Market

Navigating Growth, Identity And Investment Opportunities in Fort Worth and Beyond

Event Host

Hotel Drover

Speakers and Panels

Keynote

Fort Worth in Focus; Growth, Progress And Momentum

Robert Allen

The Future of Tarrant County

Industries, Innovation And Investment

Worth Wray

Jennifer Cowley

Robert Ahdieh

Dr. Pam Anglin

Zach Sams

Lifestyle And Local Identity

Creating Culture and Community through Mixed-Use And Retail

Darin Turner

Amber Calhoun

Moody Younger

John Carruth

Ryan Goins

Growth Hubs And Hidden Gems

Unpacking Impactful-Growth And Transformation in Tarrant County’s Fastest-Growing Cities

John Keeling

Monica Luera

Kelsi Robinson Couture

Seth Carpenter

Marty Wieder

Howard Altshuler

Why You Should Attend this Tarrant County Commercial Real Estate Event

Venue

Agenda

Tarrant County News & Projects

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

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