As Chief Executive Officer, Brandt Bowden oversees Capital, Development and Construction efforts for Hanover Company. He is integral to the planning and execution of Hanover’s corporate strategy. Brandt joined Hanover in 2002 as a Development Partner covering the East Coast. In 2009, Brandt headed Hanover’s Capital Markets division and soon took on the role of Chief Investment Officer. As CIO, he oversaw the investment and financing of approximately $5 billion in apartment development. Brandt is an active member of the Urban Land Institute and serves on the Multifamily Gold Council. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College, and currently serves as the Houston-area District Enrollment Director. In addition, Brandt serves on the Board of Trustees at The Kinkaid School.

As Chief Executive Officer, Philip is responsible for leading Morgan’s strategic planning and growth

across all business activities – development, acquisitions, construction and property management. Philip

chairs the Executive Committee and serves on the firm’s Investment Committee and Advisory Board.

Since joining Morgan, Philip has been involved in the development and acquisitions of over 7,000 units at

a cost exceeding $1.8B in Texas, Arizona, California, Colorado and Florida. Prior to joining Morgan, Philip

co-founded BlueRoot Partners to take advantage of opportunities acquiring distressed real estate assets

in Texas. His experience also includes evaluating real estate debt investment opportunities while at

CBRE Capital Partners in New York and assessing student housing development opportunities while at

Campus Living Villages.

Philip holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from The Wharton School at The University of

Pennsylvania. Philip is an active member of Urban Land Institute (ULI), the National Multifamily Housing

Council (NMHC), and is on the Multifamily Leadership Board for the National Association of Home

Builders (NAHB). Philip also serves on the Finance Committee for the Holocaust Museum Houston and

is a member of Young President’s Organization (YPO).

Kate Good has been leasing apartments her entire adult life. She quickly gained recognition from her employer, Trammell Crow, as the number one leasing consultant by leasing 52 apartments and closing 48 renewals in one month! Her expertise and enthusiasm took her up the ladder in the corporate world until 15 years ago. She then decided to start her own business as a professional speaker and marketing solutions expert.

Kate has shared her innovative ideas with many organizations, including Apartment Associations in 53 cities, and national conventions such as 18 presentations at The National Apartment Association Annual Convention, 24 appearances at the Multi-Family Brainstorming Sessions, 10 presentations at the International Builders Show, and is an eight time presenter at the Multi-Housing World Annual Convention. She consistently receives the highest marks possible for her content, presentation style and audience involvement. Her presentations have been described as “enthusiastic,” “cutting-edge,” and “quality information.” Each year she is proud to share her depth of knowledge with over 20,000 industry professionals.

What sets Kate apart from other speakers is her career commitment of always working on site. For 14 years Kate consulted with companies across the United States and Canada to create game changing leasing and marketing programs for new construction and distressed communities. In 2012, Kate joined forces with Hunington Properties to create Hunington Residential which is the multifamily development and management arm of this firm. Kate serves as Principal of Multifamily Development and Operations. Her first community, Vargos on the Lake in Houston, TX, broke ground in the third quarter of 2013. Three additional apartment communities started development in the summer of 2014.

Twelve years ago, Kate joined three of the industry’s top speakers to form The Apartment All Stars, an educational tour delivering high energy events in association with local Apartment Associations. The team has now grown to seven and expanded to offer private events for individual companies and Webinars.

Tyler Johnson is a Division President and leads operations for the Central region of Asset Living's market rate and affordable portfolio. He has worked in the property management industry at Asset Living for over 15 years, gaining experience and expertise in new construction lease-ups, value-add repositioning, compliance monitoring, and underwriting. At Asset Living, his goals include developing and retaining the best talent in the industry, executing best-in-class standard operating procedures, and employing cutting-edge leasing and operating technology to maximize value. Tyler holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Economics from Texas A&M.

Richard Whatcott is Regional Vice President of Operations for Camden Property Trust, a publicly traded real estate investment trust headquartered in Houston, Texas. Camden owns and operates more than 160 apartment communities across the United States and employs over 1,600 team members. Whatcott oversees the strategy, performance, and operations of Camden's Texas portfolio, comprising nearly 20,000 apartment homes across the Houston, Austin, and Dallas markets.

During his 19-year career with Camden, Richard has held a variety of leadership roles supporting property operations in both Texas and Colorado. He has extensive experience in leasing, operations, marketing, maintenance, and organizational leadership, helping drive operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and financial performance across one of the company's largest portfolios. Whatcott believes that people are the key differentiator in delivering exceptional service and long-term business success.

Beyond his responsibilities at Camden, Whatcott is an active leader within the multifamily housing industry. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Houston Apartment Association and previously served as President of the Texas Apartment Association's Education Foundation. Throughout his career, he has been a passionate advocate for workforce development, working to elevate career opportunities for maintenance professionals and strengthen the pipeline of skilled talent entering the multifamily industry.

Whatcott holds both a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Gabe Lerner is a seasoned commercial real estate and investment management leader with over a decade of experience spanning mixed-use, office, retail, and large-scale land acquisitions. Currently, he serves as Executive Vice President at Lincoln Property Company in Houston, where he focuses on expanding Lincoln’s service businesses, as well as its development and investment portfolios in the market. Additionally, his priority is to grow Lincoln’s mixed-use development business.

Originally from Houston, Gabe has led real estate acquisition, development, and financing initiatives in markets across the globe and nationally, with a particular focus on the energy and real estate sectors. His comprehensive expertise encompasses Acquisition and Divestiture Management, Legal Due Diligence, and Asset Evaluation. Prior to joining Lincoln, Gabe held the position of Managing Director at Allied Orion Group. He was responsible for the acquisition, development, and alternative investment opportunities, concentrating on multifamily properties across the Sun Belt states. His strategic vision and leadership played a crucial role in expanding the company’s portfolio and driving its growth.

Gabe’s career also includes a tenure as Managing Director for one of China’s largest private real estate developers, ZTC Investments. In this capacity, he spearheaded investments, oversight, and management of projects outside mainland China, with a portfolio that included ventures in North America, Europe, Japan, and other global locales. Gabe started his career working as an attorney in Houston, Texas.

Alex delivers a dynamically versed perspective in commercial real estate having experience at both an international law firm and a commercial real estate development company. For 11 years, he served clients in acquisitions, dispositions, ground-up development, landlord/tenant representation, and financing on behalf of Andrews Kurth LLP. During his career at AK, Alex developed a strong relationship with PinPoint Commercial, a real estate development company in Houston, and was later hired to serve as General Counsel.

Alex's role at PinPoint allowed him to learn a greater appreciation for the business side of real estate development. He takes pride in helping clients solve problems from a practical perspective, weighing both legal and business interests.

Alex received his J.D., cume laude, from Tulane University Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana, and his B.S., magna cume laude, in Finance from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois.

Alex and his family are members of Chapelwood United Methodist Church and the Houston Racquet Club, where he served as President of the Board in 2020.

Joseph is a Principal Partner and CEO with BECI. From Houston, TX, he is a grounded leader who brings common-sense building enclosure solutions to new and existing maintenance and restoration construction projects. He has over 20 years of experience related to design, project management, and on-site quality assurance observations, specializing in roofing, waterproofing, and the overall building enclosure. He is a firm realist and believes better decisions come from confronting the facts. He embodies BECI's servant-leadership culture and people-first atmosphere.