Giles Kibbe is General Counsel of Houston Astros LLC, and has been General Counsel for all of Jim Crane's companies since February of 2010. His responsibilities for the Crane companies range from mergers and acquisitions, litigation, employment matters, contracts, lease agreements, real estate acquisitions, and real estate developments.

Prior to becoming General Counsel for the Crane companies, Giles was a partner at Weller, Green & Toups in Beaumont, Texas, where he focused on a litigation and corporate practice. Giles joined Weller, Green & Toups in 1995 after serving a two-year clerkship for United States District Judge Joe J. Fisher in the Eastern District of Texas.

Giles is a graduate of Louisiana State University Law School (1993) and Lamar University (1990).

Burda joined the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in 2017 as Executive Director of Sponsorships, Business and Corporate Development, where she led the creation, negotiation and execution of official Rodeo sponsorships. In 2023, she was promoted to Chief Revenue Officer, overseeing ticketing, corporate and business partnerships, and official sponsors while helping guide revenue growth strategies across stadium seating, grounds admissions, sponsorship sales, Carnival, and new business opportunities.

Her career has been rooted in event operations, hospitality, and partnership development. After earning a degree in hospitality administration from Stephen F. Austin State University, Burda began her career at Reliant Park with SMG, now Legends Global, in event services and coordination. She later spent more than six years with Mattress Firm, managing and growing relationships across hundreds of events nationwide before returning to the fair, rodeo and event industry through her leadership role with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Maddy McCarty joined Bisnow as its Houston Reporter in 2022. In that role, she covers commercial real estate deals, trends and news in the Greater Houston Area and beyond. Prior to joining Bisnow, she worked as a reporter and editor for a daily print newspaper and multiple online news sources. She is a double graduate of Texas Tech University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master’s degree in mass communications.

Matt is a Houston-area native with more than two decades of experience in transportation, including design, construction, maintenance, and project management. He currently oversees the development and delivery of TxDOT’s Houston District Alternative Delivery Program, including its Design-Build projects. The program represents more than $6 billion in planned transportation improvements throughout the Houston area. Matt is also responsible for the operation and maintenance of TxDOT’s tolled facilities in the Houston District, including State Highway 99 (Grand Parkway), State Highway 288, and State Highway 249. Matt lives in the Cypress area with his three children. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family and cheering on his children at swimming and water polo competitions.

Ori is the New Development and Acquisitions Director for The Deal Company, as well as the Head of Leasing. Prior to joining DealCo in 2019, Ori Batagower was a hybrid broker at NewQuest Properties, specializing in Inner Loop property transactions, Multi-Family Land sales and acquisitions, and Retail Project Leasing. A native Houstonian, Ori has been a keen observer of our city’s growth for decades as both previously a residential and currently commercial broker/developer. He holds a keen interest and an affinity for Historic Preservation and Adaptive Re-use endeavors, highlighted by the Meow Wolf at Moncrief Lenoir project in Near Northside.

Ryan LeVasseur joined Rice Management Company in 2019 as the Managing Director of Direct Real Estate. In this role, Mr. LeVasseur is responsible for investments in strategic development opportunities in Houston. Prior to joining RMC, Mr. LeVasseur spent five years in Hines’ New York development office where he was a Managing Director. Prior to joining Hines, Mr. LeVasseur was a Director at HR&A Advisors. While at HR&A, he was responsible for urban development assignments in an array of locations including the New York City metropolitan area, Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Detroit. Mr. LeVasseur received an MS in Real Estate Development from Columbia University where he was a Kinne Fellow and a Bachelor of Architecture and a BA in Architecture from Rice University. Ryan serves as a member of the Columbia GSAPP Alumni Board and was an adjunct professor at Columbia University teaching a course on real estate market analytics.

Glenn is the COO of Lone Star PACE in charge of day-to-day operations. Lone Star PACE serves

as Program Administrator for city and county Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) programs in Texas. C-PACE provides financing for commercial, industrial and multifamily projects that support economic development and resource conservation in Texas communities. C-PACE is designed to overcome the barrier of significant upfront costs for energy efficiency and water conservation projects by offering attractive financing to commercial property owners.

Glenn has more than 35 years’ experience in the commercial real estate industry. He holds the Counselor of Real Estate (CRE) designation and is the current chair of the DFW chapter. Glenn is also an MAI Member of the Appraisal Institute and is a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in Texas.

In addition to his role at Lone Star PACE, Glenn is president and founder of KLM Realty Advisors, where his team has underwritten more than $18.8B in loans for B-Piece investors of Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities.

Glenn is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University, where he received a master’s degree in Land Economics and Real Estate and a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics. He and his wife Lori (also an Aggie), reside in Plano and have two daughters.

As a hands-on leader at CetraRuddy Architecture, Eugene Flotteron helps oversee and orchestrate the award-winning global design firm’s architects and interior designers in their project work, from inception to completion. Unwaveringly committed to his clients and their project goals, he personally stays immersed in the overall process throughout all phases.

With a sophisticated knowledge of zoning, site conditions and building statutes, Eugene collaborates with clients and colleagues to solve complex regulatory and design challenges, including those related to climate change. His excellent design skills are coupled with strong technical knowledge of the latest sustainability and resiliency measures, and hands-on construction expertise from a wide range of ground-up and renovation/adaptive reuse projects. Eugene leads office-to-residential conversion projects in New York City, including the 1.1 million-square-foot residential tower at 25 Water.

Eugene received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Pratt Institute and is a member of the American Institute of Architects, the Municipal Arts Society (MASNYC), and the Urban Land Institute.

David Rasch is a Houston native who has worked in the construction industry for over 25 years. He enjoys the high-activity, fast-paced style of construction management and feels tremendous accomplishment when his projects reach completion. During his tenure at Harvey Cleary, David has had the opportunity to work on the teams that erected several of our most notable projects, including Sugar Land Town Square, Anadarko Tower, and the Woodlands Waterway.

While working in a variety of market sectors, everything from hospitality to commercial office buildings to warehouses, David has learned the importance of perseverance. He believes that all projects have their own unique challenges, but with a good owner, designer, and construction team, most of these challenges can be overcome. David is also passionate about his community and has served as a member of the Spring Branch Memorial Sports Association and other community organizations.

When he’s not working on projects or serving his community, David cherishes spending time with his wife of 20 years and their four children. David also enjoys the great outdoors. He loves hunting, fishing, water skiing, and snow skiing in the mountains.

Kyle Noonan is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of FreeRange Concepts,

a Dallas-based hospitality and entertainment company built on one

core idea: Create Remarkable Memories.

Kyle’s journey began with a simple belief—that great hospitality starts

with exceptional quality, genuine connection, and an environment

that makes it worth getting out of the house. That belief became the

foundation for a portfolio of experience-driven brands including The Rustic,

MUTTS Canine Cantina, Bowl & Barrel, The General Public, Joe Leo Fine Tex

Mex, and Birdies Icehouse.

He has built a reputation for creating concepts that go beyond traditional dining,

blending culinary quality, thoughtful design, and emotional connection to create

destinations that resonate with guests and drive strong performance. Under his

leadership, FreeRange Concepts has grown into a multi-market platform known for

brand relevance, operational excellence, and strong unit economics.

Today, Kyle is focused on expanding the company through strategic growth,

acquisitions, and innovative capital strategies.

Alif Maredia, President of PA Hospitality, is a life-long Houston native with a passion for fostering growth and development across his teams and properties. With over a decade of experience in hospitality development and management and natural business acumen, he believes the key to driving results in the hospitality industry lies in building a strong leadership team and providing exceptional customer service. A strong, unwavering focus on these core values have led properties managed by PA Hospitality to consistently receive top tier accolades. Alif recently completed the construction of a 123-room Holiday Inn Express in Houston’s Memorial City area and is currently leading

the development on PA Hospitality’s next venture, a 221- room dual-branded Home2 Suites | Tru by Hilton in Downtown Houston, next to the Toyota Center and George R. Brown Convention Center.

A Houston native and born into a family of entrepreneurs, Dan Zimmerman

quickly discovered his passion for design, art, hospitality, and real estate. After

two years at Rice University, a football injury sent Dan to Dallas where he

graduated with a degree in advertising from Southern Methodist University.

Dan began his career as a development associate at Trevi Luxury Hospitality

Group where he continued to explore his passion for hospitality and hone his

unique perspective.

A move back to his hometown of Houston led Dan to pursue a career in

commercial real estate with Hankamer & Associates. Following his exploration

and interest in commercial real estate, Dan became an independent

commercial real estate broker. With over a decade of real estate experience

and Dan’s passion for artful real estate curation, he launched NewForm Real

Estate—a full-service real estate development firm specializing in the

acquisition, sale, leasing and marketing of select commercial properties.

At the center of the firm, Dan and his team work to develop unique real estate

opportunities and build strategic relationships with lasting value. Dan pursues

additional investments in areas he is passionate about including hospitality,

contemporary art, technology and more.

Cassie Hoeprich is an urban planner. She brings multi-disciplinary experience to her role as VP of Planning & Economic Development for Downtown Houston+. Tasked with shaping the future of Houston’s urban core, she provides strategic leadership for the unique alliance of the place management organizations that constitutes Downtown Houston+, including Central Houston, Inc., the Downtown Redevelopment Authority, and the Houston Downtown Management District.

Throughout her career, including pivotal roles at the San Francisco Mayor’s Office and the Hollywood Partnership, Cassie has focused on the intersection of urban design and economic policy to drive positive local change. Her perspective is informed by a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from UCLA and nearly two decades of civic leadership. Her past board tenures include Finca Tres Robles (Houston), Youth Art Exchange (San Francisco), and Oakland Art Murmur.

Dana Wade brings nearly two decades of operational, revenue, and business development experience across commercial real estate, mobility technology, and hospitality. As Senior Director of Growth at Metropolis Technologies, Dana works directly with commercial real estate owners, asset managers, and property leadership teams to implement next-generation parking access and revenue control systems that unlock hidden asset value and deliver frictionless guest experiences.

Throughout his career, Dana has led large-scale technology deployments, managed P&L across major US markets, and driven multi-million-dollar portfolio growth within the parking and technology sectors. Prior to his growth and executive sales leadership roles in the parking industry, he spent over a decade in hotel operations and revenue analysis for premier Las Vegas casino resorts—including MGM Resorts International—overseeing complex revenue strategies, large-scale capital projects, and operations teams of over 1,000 professionals.

Dana holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Saint Mary’s College of California and is based in Houston, Texas.