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Speakers and Panels

Show Me The Money $$$

The Key To Attracting Investment & Development

Derrick Evers

Derrick Evers

CEO & Managing Partner

Kaizen Development Partners

David Brooks

David Brooks

Chairman, President & CEO

Independent Financial

Mike McKinley

Mike McKinley

President

Salesmanship Club of Dallas

Bruce Heller

Bruce Heller

President

JaRyCo Development

Andrew Smith

Andrew Smith

President

McRight-Smith Construction

Brian Loughmiller
Moderator

Brian Loughmiller

Chairman

McKinney Economic Development Corporation

David Brooks

Chairman, President & CEO

Independent Financial

David R. Brooks is Chairman of the Board, President, CEO and a director of the Company. Mr. Brooks began his banking career in the early 1980s with a large regional bank and has been active in community banking since he led the investor group that acquired the Bank in 1988. Mr. Brooks has previously served as a board member of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas. He currently serves as Chairman of Capital Southwest Corporation, and previously served as the Chief Financial Officer at Baylor University from 2000 to 2004 and President of the Board of Trustees of the McKinney Independent School District for five years and on the McKinney City Council for four years and served for three years on both the McKinney Economic Development Corporation Board and the McKinney Chamber of Commerce Board. In 2018, Mr. Brooks was inducted into The Texas Bankers Hall Of Fame. David R. Brooks is the brother of Daniel W. Brooks.

Bruce Heller

President

JaRyCo Development

With nearly 41 years of experience in the design, construction and development of real estate, Bruce

understands the need for a good team approach. As an Architect for the first ten years of his career, he

designed a variety of projects before moving into the development business with Woodbine

Development in 1989. There he was responsible for the BNSF Railroad Corporate Headquarters in Ft.

Worth and redevelopment of the old Sanger Harris department store in downtown Dallas into DART’s

current headquarters. Mr. Heller formed Fults Project Services with Jerry Fults in 1995 and served as

Development Partner with Means Knaus before forming JaRyCo Development in 2001. Over the last 19

years, JaRyCo has successfully completed a range for projects including office buildings, medical office

and specialty hospitals, corporate headquarter facilities, office flex projects and land developments. A

hands-on developer with a reputation for quality and attention to detail, Bruce has completed over 4

million SF of developments worth over half a billion dollars. When not leading JaRyCo, Bruce volunteers

for a number of community organizations, has held several positions with the Allen Sunrise Rotary Club

and at his church and for the past 9 years has deployed to disasters around the world as a Shelterbox

Response Team Member.

Andrew Smith

President

McRight-Smith Construction

Andrew Smith is a graduate of Texas A&M University, where he earned a B.S. in Biomedical Science, and a Ph.D. in Medical Sciences. After working in the public research sector for four years, Andrew put his training in project management and data analysis/interpretation towards the private sector.

In 2011, Andrew joined McRight-Smith’s Business Development Team, where he was involved in the daily operations of multiple subsidiaries of McRight-Smith Holdings, most notably, McRight-Smith Construction. In January of 2013, Andrew was made a full equity partner of McRight-Smith Holdings. After playing a major role in the growth of McRight-Smith Construction for several years, Andrew was named President of McRight-Smith Construction in July, 2014.

As President Andrew’s responsibilities include developing and implementing high-level strategic goals and managing the overall operations and resources of McRight-Smith Construction. Most importantly, Andrew is also responsible for ensuring that McRight-Smith Construction maintains the highest standards of corporate integrity and citizenship.

Brian Loughmiller

Moderator

McKinney Economic Development Corporation

Brian S. Loughmiller was elected Mayor of McKinney in May 2009, and he was re-elected to the Mayoral seat in 2013. He is currently managing partner at the law firm Loughmiller Higgins P.C., a McKinney law firm specializing in family law.

Mayor Loughmiller has been active in the community through volunteer work at church, McKinney ISD schools and city government. He previously served on City Council for six years from 2002 to 2008. Mayor Loughmiller was elected to represent District 4 and was appointed Mayor Pro Tem for three of his six years on the council. During his first tenure on City Council, he served as the liaison to the McKinney Airport Development Corporation Board, the McKinney Housing Authority, the McKinney Parks Board and the McKinney Community Development Corporation Board.

Innovation & Real Estate

How Technology And Innovation Will Support Long-Term Growth Along The Corridor

Logan Fahey

Logan Fahey

CEO

Robin Autopilot

Jennifer Sanders

Jennifer Sanders

Co-Founder & Executive Director

Dallas Innovation Alliance

Eric Stanley

Eric Stanley

President

Bright Realty

Jeremy Duggins

Jeremy Duggins

Director of Development

Cawley Partners

Ankoor Amin

Ankoor Amin

Central Region Innovation Leader

DPR Construction

Peter Tokar
Moderator

Peter Tokar

President & CEO

McKinney Economic Development Corporation

Jennifer Sanders

Co-Founder & Executive Director

Dallas Innovation Alliance

Jennifer Sanders is Cofounder and Executive Director of the Dallas Innovation Alliance (DIA) a public-private partnership dedicated to supporting the design and execution of a smart cities plan for Dallas. She brings expertise across a broad array of industries including energy, technology, economic development, nonprofit and finance, serving in functions including communications, stakeholder and community relations, strategic counsel, change management and operations. DIA’s goal is to elevate Dallas as a city that is not only prepared for – but a driving force in shaping – the future of cities, and provide opportunities for prosperity for its citizens. While at the DIA, she has collated a network of three dozen member organizations, and works with over 20 departments within the City of Dallas to accomplish an aligned smart city strategy, which began with the implementation of the Smart Cities Living Lab [phase I], in the West End District in downtown Dallas. This Living Lab incorporates nine smart city projects into a compressed corridor, and the resulting platform will pull in startups, entrepreneurs and university researchers to develop and test additional products and solutions. The Living Lab is the fastest-to-market smart cities initiative in the country. The DIA is now focused on its Phase II projects in Southern Dallas focused on challenges to underserved residents around mobility, public safety and the digital divide.

She is actively involved with numerous civic organizations in Dallas, serving as Past President of the Mayor’s Star Council, President of the Board of the Suicide & Crisis Center of North Texas, Board Member of Better Block, an Ambassador for the Dallas Entrepreneur Center (DEC) and the Advisory Board for Dallas-based retail and lifestyle startup, Edition Collective, among others. She has been named to the Dallas Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 and Top Women in Technology, State Scoop’s Top Women in Technology, the Tech Week 100, and the Dallas 500. She has been honored to speak to groups at conferences around the globe including South by Southwest, Smart Cities Week and the Smart City Global Congress and Expo in Barcelona. She graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.A. in Psychology with a minor concentration in Economics.

Eric Stanley

President

Bright Realty

Eric Stanley is president and chief operating officer for Bright Realty and member of its Board of

Managers. Mr. Stanley began his real estate career in 1981 managing his family's real estate

development business. He originally joined Bright Realty in 1986 in a management position

overseeing Bright Realty's multiple real estate investments. In 1989, Mr. Stanley joined the

Trammel Crow Company in a senior management position responsible for the 1.5 million

square foot-plus Bank of Oklahoma high-rise tower. From 1996 to 2004, he managed an Austin

commercial development company, directing the development, management and sales of more

than one million square feet of class A office, commercial and retail shopping space and $10

million-plus in lease transactions. He returned to Bright Realty in 2004 where he has since

overseen the development, leasing and management of a number of retail, mixed-use, office

and multi-family projects involving millions of square feet, as well as hundreds of land

transactions related to single-family lots and commercial properties. Bright Realty’s portfolio

features over 580,000 square feet of commercial space, 1,466 delivered multifamily units, and

300 acres of developed entitled land, with an assessed value of $4.4 billion. In total, the

company has developed 2,600 acres.

Mr. Stanley is past president elect of Tulsa's Institution of Real Estate Management organization

(IREM) and vice president of Tulsa's Building Owners and Management Association organization

(BOMA). He has held an Institute of Real Estate Management's Certified Property Manager

designation since 1993 and is a licensed Texas and Oklahoma real estate broker.

Mr. Stanley is married with three grown children and resides in Castle Hills. In his spare time, he

enjoys hunting, fishing, golf and spending time with his family.

Jeremy Duggins

Director of Development

Cawley Partners

A salesman at heart, Jeremy’s primary focus is on filling our buildings and new business development.

At Cawley Partners Since: 2012

Graduated From: Texas A&M

Ankoor Amin

Central Region Innovation Leader

DPR Construction

Ankoor Amin, Central Region Innovation Leader with DPR Construction, drives the company’s “Ever Forward” core value with strategy thriving on inspiring others to find unique solutions to problems. In his role, he focuses on working with company leaders to prioritize the challenges innovation and technology can help solve and driving the firm’s exploration, development and deployment of these solutions. Among some recent initiatives he has led are working on enterprise-wide asset tracking solution and, during the pandemic, evaluating and deploying contact tracing solutions for DPR project sites. Prior to joining DPR, Amin spent 18 years with another large contractor in IT, Construction Management, Six Sigma and Information Management roles. Based in Austin, TX, he holds a BA from the University of California at Berkeley, and an MBA from Cornell University.

Peter Tokar

Moderator

McKinney Economic Development Corporation

Peter Tokar III was named President and CEO of the McKinney Economic Development Corporation in July 2018. Peter served as Economic Development Director at the City of Alpharetta, Georgia from 2012 to 2018. During his tenure in Alpharetta, the city added more than 15,000 new jobs, bonded more than $2.2 billion in development bonds and initiated a $100 million revitalization project of the city's downtown center. Peter holds a Master of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and a Bachelor of Science in communications, graphic design, marketing and public relations from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Peter is accredited by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and was named IEDC Professional of the Year in 2015. He was also named to the 40 Under 40 list by Developers Council International in 2017.

Construction, Development & Design Trends

The Trends Market Leaders Are Seeing Shape The Industry

Artemio De La Vega

Artemio De La Vega

CEO

De La Vega Development & Capital

David Craig

David Craig

Owner

Craig International

Nadia Christian

Nadia Christian

Partner

Wolverine Interests

Sacha Miner

Sacha Miner

Director

Fulcrum

Bill Guthrey

Bill Guthrey

SVP/Land Development

KDC

Mark Hill
Moderator

Mark Hill

Mayor

City of Frisco

Artemio De La Vega

CEO

De La Vega Development & Capital

Artemio De La Vega is the founder and CEO of De La Vega Development, a commercial real estate firm specializing in dynamic mixed-use developments. Mr. De La Vega has more than 25 years of experience in the entrepreneurial and real estate industry, with a focus on single-tenant, multi-tenant retail centers and mixed-use developments. He brings a versatile and deep knowledge of development, master planning, entitlements, construction and capital markets to every project.

Mr. De La Vega has successfully invested, acquired, developed or redeveloped more than 100 commercial real estate projects throughout the world. Some of his more notable projects include the 900,000 square-foot Las Palmas Marketplace in El Paso, TX; the 900,000-square-foot Canyon West in Lubbock, TX; the 400,000-square-foot Kings Crossing in Shreveport, LA; as well as multiple industrial distribution and manufacturing facilities for clients such as Chrysler, General Motors, Alcoa, Yazaki, Bergamasca and more.

As a recognized leader in the commercial real estate industry, Mr. De La Vega frequently serves as a panelist for many leadership and future vision summits. He is also a guest columnist for a variety of publications and active with several professional organizations, including the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and The Real Estate Council (TREC). In addition, he serves on the Executive Committee of the Chancellor’s Council of the University of Texas System, is a board member and donor to the FEMAP Foundation, and a proud donor and supporter of the Artemio De La Vega Scholarship Fund for the benefit of Hispanic students at the University of Texas, El Paso.

He received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas, is a graduate of Culver Military Academy, Jr. Reserve Officers Training Corps and holds an FAA private aircraft license. Mr. De La Vega enjoys spending time with his wife and four children.

David Craig

Owner

Craig International

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.

Nadia Christian

Partner

Wolverine Interests

Nadia transitioned into real estate after a 15-year career in behavioral health. In 2014, she founded a very successful construction company, Petersen Construction, specializing in building custom homes and construction management services—that eventually led to a partnership with Wolverine Interests.

Nadia focuses on helping cities activate their central business districts through P3’s. Her roles at Wolverine Interests include feasibility analysis, entitlement, acquisition, development management and project capitalization.

Nadia has exceptional knowledge of construction management, oversees multifamily development projects, and works closely with FHA MAP Underwriter on the 221 (d) (4) New Construction.

As a tech enthusiast, Nadia creates and implements strategic road maps and tech recommendations to ensure the company is optimizing technology in the most efficient manner. Nadia manages the asset management software that involves managing and optimizing the purchase, deployment, maintenance, and utilization of software within the organization.

Firmly committed to the philosophy, enriching people’s lives through communities, Nadia enjoys being involved in mixed-use developments where she can enrich the lives of others by creating environments and experiences—valued community assets that we call mixed-use developments.

Nadia’s sphere of influence expands beyond real estate and into the community at large. She is actively involved in and understands the value of communities, its schools, and its divergent neighborhood dynamics. Her community involvement validates her label to more than merely a real estate professional, but further a trusted advisor. Nadia is notorious for her integrity and equanimity in difficult situations; her background in behavioral health plays a dominant role in her ability to thrive in any arena.

As an active member of the nonprofit Urban Land Institute (ULI) both as Chair of the Small-Scale Development Council and UrbanPlan for Public Officials, Nadia is a workshop instructor for UrbanPlan which is a lively, interactive six-hour workshop for local decision-makers including mayors, city council members, plan commission members, and senior staff.

Nadia’s problem solving expertise in walk-able, mixed-use development, land planning, community development, and zoning has given her the opportunity to participate in Technical Assistance Panels. TAP’s are part of the ULI Advisory Services program. These one- to two-day work sessions address land use challenges that require local knowledge to resolve. She also served as a board member of the Dallas Builders Association and was active on the Government Relations Committee.

Nadia grew up in East Texas where she received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Management from the University of Stephen F. Austin then achieved her Masters in Professional Counseling from Argosy University. Nadia holds a Texas Real Estate license. In her free time you can find Nadia staying active by participating in Ironman events, trail running through the mountains, and exploring yoga events with her husband and three children.

Sacha Miner

Director

Fulcrum

Sacha Miner has over 25 years of management and related experience in the construction and real estate industry. Located for over 20 years in Texas, Sacha provides project management, risk analysis, and consulting services to Clients nationwide.

As a Director, Sacha plays a crucial role in managing all aspects of the Due Diligence and oversight processes. Her top priority is ensuring that Fulcrum Clients receive the clear, concise information required to make timely and informed decisions. She also evaluates developers and contractors, ensuring that the timing, cost, and quality of their work meet Client expectations. Sacha’s areas of expertise include oversight and review of rehabilitation/renovation projects, completion of existing troubled projects, and monthly oversight and Construction Management services on new and existing projects focusing on Construction Management services.

Bill Guthrey

SVP/Land Development

KDC

As a senior vice president at KDC, Bill Guthrey’s primary

responsibilities include managing and marketing KDC’s Land

Ventures, which offers over 500 acres of prime office, industrial and

mixed-use land positions nationwide. He establishes joint ventures

with landowners who need master planning and development

assistance.

While with KDC, Guthrey has developed and leased over 2.5 million

square feet of industrial and office space and developed or sold

over 2,000 acres.

Guthrey joined KDC in 1995 from FGB Realty to develop and

market Fort Worth’s CentrePort Business Park, formerly Greater

Southwest International Airport/Amon Carter Field. The 1300-acre

master-planned business park is home to well-known companies

including American Airlines, Bank of America and NBC5/KXAS-TV.

He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance

from Texas Tech University in Lubbock and a master’s in Business

Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas.

Guthrey is a licensed broker with the Texas Real Estate

Commission and a member of CoreNet Global, the North Texas

Commercial Association of Realtors, and the Dallas Regional

Chamber of Commerce. His community endeavors include serving

on Builders of Hope’s board.

Guthrey and his wife live in Dallas. The couple has three children.

Mark Hill

Moderator

City of Frisco

Mayor Mark Hill was elected in June 2026. As a community leader, Hill was elected in 2023 to the Frisco Independent School District (FISD) Board of Trustees and served as President from 2025 – 2026. Mayor Hill also served on the Frisco Economic Development Corporation board from 2024 – 2026. Previously, Mayor Hill served on the board of the Frisco Education Foundation.

Mayor Hill is a corporate attorney with more than twenty years of legal experience, which includes being a Managing Partner at Henry Hill, PLLC. Hill has the designation of “Texas Super Lawyer”, an honor awarded by his peers and received every consecutive year since 2013. Mayor Hill was also previously President of the Collin County Bar Association (2016 – 17). Mayor Hill is also a member of the Collin County Bar Association.

Hill earned his law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law. Mayor Hill also graduated from the Mays Business School at Texas A & M University with a BBA in Finance.

Mayor Hill and his wife, Tiffany, have called Frisco home since 2005 and are proud parents of a daughter, Emily.

Opening Remarks

George Fuller
Opening Remarks

George Fuller

Mayor

City of McKinney

George Fuller

Opening Remarks

City of McKinney

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.

Remarks from the Podium

Mahesh Tharoor
Remarks from the Podium

Mahesh Tharoor

Regional Director

SageGlass

Mahesh Tharoor

Remarks from the Podium

SageGlass

As the regional director for SageGlass, Mahesh leads the sales and business development strategy for

the Western and Central Regions of the United States.  With over 25 years of professional experience

and an extensive background in energy-related technologies, Mahesh offers extensive expertise on

energy efficiency and sustainability in the built environment. His profession certifications include

Certified Energy Manager, Certified Demand Side Management Professional, Business Energy

Professional and Six Sigma Black Belt.

SageGlass, the global leader in smart window technology, helps create low-carbon buildings that

enhance occupant wellness by delivering the world’s best dynamic glass.

Why This Matters

What You'll Learn: 

  • How the cities along the 121 Corridor are incentivizing, development and business expansions? 

  • What’s the key to making a market “ready for investment”? 

  • What role will technology play in supporting the long-term growth of the metroplex? 

  • How is Collin County addressing challenges in education, infrastructure and affordability to ensure the 121 Corridor and surrounding areas maintain a competitive edge in the corporate relocation hunger games?

  • The term “smart city” gets thrown around a lot. What exactly does that mean and how does a city become one?

Who You'll Meet: This program is a must-have for office, retail, hospitality and restaurant brokers and tenants looking for the next hot spots along the 121 Corridor, not to mention, architects, general contractors and CRE professionals looking for the next deals and dollars to emerge from large tract development 

Why You Should Attend:

The 121 corridor has been growing steadily for years. How are developers choosing their projects along the corridor? What is the formula for a successful and lucrative project? Most importantly, what's the key to attracting investment and corporate relocations? Join us as we dive into the newest mega-developments along the 121 corridor, the growing tech presence in DFW and its impact on the city, and the pressing challenges that must be addressed to support future growth and development. Join us and our panel of experts as we weigh in on recent transactions, major upcoming projects, distressed buying opportunities and much more!

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Agenda

Time Activity
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Opening Networking
2:00 PM
2:45 PM
Show Me The Money $$$

The Key To Attracting Investment & Development

2:45 PM
3:30 PM
Innovation & Real Estate

How Technology And Innovation Will Support Long-Term Growth Along The Corridor

3:30 PM
4:15 PM
Construction, Development & Design Trends

The Trends Market Leaders Are Seeing Shape The Industry

4:15 PM
4:30 PM
Closing Networking