Joe Zylka is Managing Partner at Apis Advisors, where he oversees all aspects of investment strategy, capital management, and property and asset services. With more than 25 years of experience across residential, multifamily, and commercial real estate, Joe brings a unique blend of operational discipline and investment insight to the firm’s platform.

Over the course of his career, Joe has been directly involved in the acquisition, construction, and management of over 2,000 single-family properties, more than 10,000 multifamily units, and over 100 million square feet of commercial product. His expertise spans capital allocation, asset and property management, project execution, and stakeholder relations—building a track record of aligning strategy with performance across complex real estate portfolios.

Joe is a Certified Property Manager (CPM) through the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), where he also serves on the Governing Council, and he has earned the Accredited Management Organization (AMO) designation. He is an active member of the National Association of Realtors and the North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors and The Real Estate Council where he focuses his efforts on mentoring young professionals in DFW.

Beyond the industry, Joe serves his community through the Rockwall School Board, Rockwall Helping Hands, and the North Texas Food Bank. He and his wife, Krissy, live in Rockwall, Texas with their three daughters.

Jason McLean is an accomplished telecom industry professional with more than 20 years of experience and a stellar track record of providing network technology and telecom services. His expertise extends to building strong relationships with community associations, providing innovative solutions tailored to meet their needs. Additionally, Jason is highly proficient in the process of deploying telecom service, overseeing projects from the initial construction phase through to the successful powering on of services.

Sherif Hassan, VP of Strategic Partnerships North America at Re-Leased, brings over a decade of experience in the real estate and software industries. As a solutions-focused strategist, Sherif leads a dynamic team dedicated to empowering property owners and managers with cutting-edge technology. His expertise in streamlining operations, enhancing portfolio visibility, and driving value enables clients to optimize performance. Sherif’s forward-thinking approach also fosters long-term, positive relationships between owners and tenants, ensuring sustainable growth and success in a competitive market.

Sandi Scott, CSM, CPM, a commercial real estate professional with more than 20 years of experience, is Senior Vice President and Director of Property Management for the Dallas-Fort Worth office of Weitzman. In D-FW, Scott is responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of Weitzman's Dallas-Fort Worth commercial property portfolio. Scott's work with the company has also included training duties and management responsibility for a portfolio of retail centers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Scott also has commercial real estate property management experience with Direct Development, where she oversaw the asset management and landlord representation functions for the company's portfolio of retail properties in the Dallas area. In addition, her management experience includes the management of more than 800,000 square feet for Transwestern Commercial Services.

Barry Goldstein is an accomplished global executive with more than 30 years of strategic

leadership experience, including over 25 years in the hospitality sector. Widely recognized as a

transformative leader, Barry excels at driving revenue growth and delivering measurable results

by aligning sales, marketing, digital, and technology functions. His leadership is defined by a

proven ability to navigate complex organizational change, foster influential relationships, elevate

customer experiences, and consistently achieve strong financial outcomes.

Throughout his career, Barry has led organizational turnarounds by establishing clear strategic

direction, enhancing operational performance, and leveraging innovation and technology to fuel

sustainable growth. His forward-looking mindset has enabled companies to outperform in highly

competitive and rapidly evolving markets.

Most recently, Barry served as CEO of Arch Amenities Group, a premier provider of amenity

management and consulting services for residential and commercial real estate, hotels, resorts,

and private clubs. He has also held senior executive positions at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts,

Starwood Hotels, Cisco Systems, and Panasonic. Barry holds a Bachelor of Science from

Columbia University and is a graduate of the Executive Management Program at Harvard

Business School.

Jade is a commercial property software expert with over 10 years in the real estate industry. Her extensive background working with property owners and operators has given her valuable insight

into the challenges they face in today’s rapidly evolving market.

Jade is dedicated to helping clients work smarter—streamlining operations, enhancing tenant relationships, and optimizing property performance. Approachable and knowledgeable, she’s always

eager to connect, share ideas, and explore solutions. Be sure to meet Jade at the event—she’s excited to learn about your goals and discuss how she can support your success in commercial property management