Registration Questions

Call: 202-684-2034
Email: eventregistration@bisnow.com

Request Speaker Information

Speaker Topics

Tell us a Little More

Event Host

GreenStreet

GreenStreet

GreenStreet is a mixed-use district unlike any other in downtown Houston, redefining urban lifestyle in the heart of the central business district. This four-block, 611,000-square-foot development features a 260,000-square-foot Class-A office tower, 326,000 square feet of retail space, and marquee tenants including House of Blues, Punch Line comedy club, The Laura Hotel, and Lifetime Fitness. Visit www.greenstreetdowntown.com and follow @greenstreethou.

Speakers and Panels

Rebuilding Value: Development, Distress, and Reinvention in Houston’s Office Market

David Flores

David Flores

COO

IMPEX Capital Group

Daniel Ron

Daniel Ron

Co-Founder And Managing Partner

Scarlet Capital

Tom Paterson

Tom Paterson

Managing Partner

Rebees

Stephen LaMure

Stephen LaMure

CEO

Dominus Commercial

Katy Gragg
Moderator

Katy Gragg

Senior Vice President

Transwestern

David Flores

COO

IMPEX Capital Group

David V. Flores is a 20 year professional in Commercial Real Estate Business. In his current role as Chief Operating Officer at Impex Capital Group he is involved in asset management, underwriting, acquisitions and capital market for their extensive portfolio. Previously, Mr. Flores held several prominent positions of Vice President and Director at Greystar Real Estate Partners, Nitya Capital, PM Realty and One Real Estate Investment. David has been involved in over $2 billion in transactions. Notable projects include a turnaround portfolio worth $450 million that comprised of 28 properties in four major markets. In a separate r two year period he led the effort in acquiring $800 million in assets (24 properties) in 22 months. He has done single asset purchases to large portfolios and Class A high-rises to Class C turnarounds. He also has vast experience in property management, leasing and hand-on skills with financial analysis and valuation. David’s background is a unique blend of breadth and depth in the multifamily business

Mr. Flores graduated from Texas A&M and then served as a Field Artillery Officer in the U.S. Army. He earned an MBA from the University of Houston and did a study abroad at Monterrey Tec (Monterrey, Mexico), the #1 rated business school in all Latin America. He continues his personal development by completing the Real Estate Executive Seminar at Harvard Business School and is a Senior Fellow at the American Leadership Forum.

Daniel Ron

Co-Founder And Managing Partner

Scarlet Capital

Daniel and his brother started Scarlet in 2020. Together they purchase, develop and manage more than $125M of assets, including land, retail, industrial and creative office in Houston and Dallas.

Prior to Scarlet, Daniel worked at Starwood Capital in their San Francisco office. He led and assisted more than $1.3B of development and redevelopments while there.

Tom Paterson

Managing Partner

Rebees

Tom joined Rebees as a Managing Partner in 2023. Prior to joining Rebees, Tom spent 15 years at Lionstone Investments where he served as the Chief Operating Officer and Head of Portfolio Management. Through these roles he was responsible for managing key investor relationships, overseeing the firm’s ~$10B investment portfolio, and served as a voting member of the firm’s Investment Committee. Prior to Lionstone, Tom spent four years at PricewaterhouseCoopers between two stints at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas; the first where he earned his BBA in Finance, and the latter where he received his MBA with specializations in Real Estate Finance and Private Equity.

Shaping Houston’s Next Office Era: What Tenants Want and How Developers Are Responding

Vince Strake

Vince Strake

SVP

Partners

Scooter Hicks

Scooter Hicks

President

MetroNational

Marc Perilloux

Marc Perilloux

O'Donnell Snider Construction

President, COO

Travis Overall

Travis Overall

EVP

Brookfield Properties

Alba Penate-Johnson

Alba Penate-Johnson

Assistant Director of Economic Development

Sugar Land Office of Economic Development

Linnea Wingo

Linnea Wingo

Director of Design, Interiors

HOK

Rick Reed
Moderator

Rick Reed

Director

Boldyn Networks

Alba Penate-Johnson

Assistant Director of Economic Development

Sugar Land Office of Economic Development

As Assistant Director, Alba is responsible for business development and fiscal duties in support of the City’s comprehensive economic development activities that include business attraction, investment and development, and implementing strategies to foster economic growth within the community. Alba holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in International Business from Houston Baptist University

Linnea Wingo

Director of Design, Interiors

HOK

As a principal and director of design, Interiors in HOK’s Houston studio, Linnea brings more than two decades of design experience spanning both architecture and interiors. Her unique perspective, shaped by work in master planning, ground-up construction, interior design and furniture, fixtures and art curation, allows her to create seamlessly integrated environments.

A registered architect, Linnea leads multifaceted projects with an approach that combines conceptual vision and technical precision. Her ability to translate complex design concepts into clear, actionable strategies has made her a trusted advisor to many organizations.

Linnea’s portfolio encompasses award-winning work across corporate, residential and hospitality sectors. Recent projects have garnered recognition from Interior Design Magazine, IIDA Texas/Oklahoma Chapter Excellence in Design Awards, AIA Houston Design Awards, the Houston Business Journal Landmark Awards, the Chicago Athenaeum Museum for Architecture and Design, and the PaperCity Design Awards.

Linnea is passionate about mentoring the next generation of design talent and actively participates in professional development programs within the industry. She regularly shares her expertise through one-on-one mentoring, speaking engagements and design workshops.

Rick Reed

Moderator

Boldyn Networks

Rick is close to a 30-year veteran in the real estate/telecommunications industry. His goal has always been to ensure the public has adequate connectivity for business, personal, and safety reasoning. From building a first generation of cell towers in Texas for a current mobile network operator many years ago to now assisting large real estate developments with a best-in-class connectivity solution, Rick prides himself helping to ensure all people and devices are connected to their best potential. Rick is a graduate of Texas A&M University and the current Director of Wireless Solutions for Boldyn Networks.

Why You Should Attend Houston Office Update

What You’ll Learn 

  • Despite a 26% overall office vacancy rate, why are developers still breaking ground on new Class A projects in Houston? Who is financing these deals, and what demand trends are they betting on?

  • When does it make more sense to reposition a struggling office building versus converting it to another use — like residential, hotel, education, or mixed-use? What factors tip the balance?

  • How are tenant expectations evolving in Houston? Are companies truly downsizing but upgrading, and how do building features (conference centers, wellness amenities, green certifications) influence leasing decisions now?

  • What financing options exist for repositioning or converting high-vacancy office buildings in Houston today? Are traditional banks participating, or are private lenders and equity funds the dominant players?

  • How critical are amenities like outdoor terraces, wellness centers, hospitality lobbies, and high-tech infrastructure in winning leasing commitments? Are they now "must-haves" rather than perks?

  • How are tenant preferences driving suburban vs. urban leasing trends? Are law firms, tech firms, and energy companies moving toward different types of environments?

Why This Matters:

Houston’s office market is at a pivotal moment. After years of overbuilding and pandemic-driven disruption, tenant expectations have fundamentally changed and with them, the blueprint for office development. Companies today are no longer chasing cheap space; they are seeking environments that support employee well-being, collaboration, and flexibility, whether that’s in a trophy tower downtown or a boutique suburban office within a mixed-use community. At the same time, the makeup of Houston’s tenant base is diversifying beyond traditional energy giants to include law firms, healthcare organizations, tech firms, and startups tied to clean energy and life sciences. These shifts are forcing developers to rethink everything: how projects are financed, where they are located, what amenities are essential, and how buildings can adapt to future needs. For landlords, missing these signals could mean years of vacancy; for tenants, finding the right space could be critical to recruiting and retaining top talent. Understanding these evolving dynamics isn’t just important, it’s essential for anyone investing, developing, or leasing space in Houston today. This conversation will offer a firsthand look at the demands shaping the market and the strategic responses that will define Houston’s next generation of office success.

Articles You Should Read:

Novel Leases Up, Flips Greenway-Area Office Building In 20 Months: The Houston Deal Sheet

MetroNational Makes Biggest Bet In A Decade With Former Marathon Oil HQ Buy: The Houston Deal Sheet

2 Office Investment Sales Could Portend New Tenant Interest: The Houston Deal Sheet

More Than 3% Of Houston’s Office Market Is Slated For Conversion

6-Story Office In Autry Park Mixed-Use Development Adds To Thinning Houston Pipeline

Joint Venture Buys 806K SF Houston Office Complex For $58.4M

Houston Commercial Property Values Inch Up Despite A Year Of Storms And Distress

Houston Leads The Nation In Discounted Office Sales

'The Extra Push': How Marketing Became The New Survival Tactic In U.S. Office Leasing

For questions, recommendations, comments or press inquiries please email our Senior Event Producer Virginia Baker at virginia.baker@bisnow.com

To request disability-related accommodations, please contact claire.ahrens@bisnow.com no later than seven business days before the event.

Venue

GreenStreet
1201 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77002

Floor: Floor #10


PARKING GARAGE
Parking is available in the attached garage located at 1320 Fannin with entrances on Fannin and Clay. Garage map HERE. Parking will be validated by Rebees - be sure to get the validation sticker at registration. 

DIRECTIONS FROM GARAGE TO EVENT
Level 3 of the garage connects to level 2 of the property by way of the sky-bridge. Once you cross over the sky-bridge, walk towards LifeTime Fitness. Once able, turn right walking past LifeTime’s front entrance. Continue walking past the white “Love Your Life” LifeTime signage towards the lobby entrances. The registration table will be to your right. Event is on level 10 of the Tower.


METERED PARKING
Pay-to-park stations and meters are available during the day on downtown streets.

Get Directions

Agenda

Time Activity
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Registration, Networking, & Breakfast

Enjoy a handcrafted specialty coffee from Victory Coffee Cart on us!

2:00 PM
2:45 PM
Rebuilding Value: Development, Distress, and Reinvention in Houston’s Office Market

Houston’s office market faces a defining crossroads: new trophy towers still rise amid record vacancies, aging buildings tumble into distress and foreclosure, and the promise (and peril) of adaptive reuse looms large. Explore the full lifecycle, from new ground-up development to distressed asset takeovers to conversion strategies, asking how stakeholders can drive value in a bifurcated, uncertain environment.

2:45 PM
3:30 PM
Shaping Houston’s Next Office Era: What Tenants Want and How Developers Are Responding

Tenant demands are driving a profound evolution in Houston’s office market. From trophy towers downtown to suburban mixed-use campuses, today’s occupiers seek more than just square footage, they want flexibility, amenities, location synergy, and experiences that can lure employees into the office. Explore how developers are adjusting their designs, financing models, and location strategies to meet new tenant priorities, and how Houston’s diversified tenant base is reshaping the city’s office future.

3:30 PM
4:00 PM
Post-Panel Networking

Unlock Your Career Potential with SelectLeaders

Looking for the next step in your career or aiming to discover top talent? SelectLeaders is your destination! Whether you're seeking your next role or searching for exceptional talent, SelectLeaders connects ambitious professionals with industry-leading employers. Choose SelectLeaders to elevate your career search or talent acquisition.

PS - Want the attendee list for free?

Biscred gives you access to 4.6 million commercial real estate contacts and powerful filters built for CRE: search by industry, asset class experience, property count, job seniority, metros, and more. Book a demo today and get the attendee list for free when you mention this promotion.