Cavalier Johnson has served as Mayor of the City of Milwaukee since December 2021, becoming the city's first African American elected mayor when he won the office outright in 2022, and was reelected in 2024. A lifelong Milwaukeean, he attended Milwaukee Public Schools through Bay View High School and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He began his career focused on workforce development for at-risk youth at the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board, later serving as a staff assistant in Mayor Tom Barrett's office. He was elected 2nd District Alderman in 2016 and served as Common Council President in 2020. As mayor, Johnson has prioritized public safety and violence reduction, roadway safety, fiscal stability, transportation, housing, and job creation for Milwaukee residents.

Elmer Moore, Jr. was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Director of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) in April 2022. Since stepping into the role, he has brought high energy, strategic vision, and a transformative approach to addressing Wisconsin's housing crisis and supporting a future where Wisconsinites have an affordable place to call home. With a deep commitment to equity and access, Moore champions the belief that housing is a fundamental human need, one that is deeply connected to mental, physical, and financial well-being. Moore's leadership has already produced historic results: WHEDA has invested in over 15,000 housing units under his tenure and is administering a record $525 million in state funding to expand affordable housing options. In 2024, the Authority achieved a 52-year record high for WHEDA first-time homebuyer mortgages, helping over 2,600 individuals and families realize the dream of homeownership. With more than 15 years of executive experience in entrepreneurship, workforce development, and job creation, Moore is widely recognized for his holistic approach to community and economic development. He is a sought-after speaker at state and national housing forums and serves in several leadership and advisory roles, including President of the Board, WHEDA Foundation, Inc.; Member, Community Investment Advisory Council, FHLBank Chicago; Board Member, National Council of State Housing Agencies; and Board Member, Milwaukee Harbor District. Moore holds a bachelor's degree from Muhlenberg College and an MBA from Columbia Business School. Most proudly, Elmer is a devoted family man, balancing his professional leadership with his greatest roles as a husband and father of two.

Lafayette L. Crump, JD, is the City of Milwaukee Commissioner of City Development, where, as a member of the Mayor's Cabinet, he leads a team dedicated to growing Milwaukee's population, bringing and keeping jobs in the city, increasing density, facilitating the development of affordable and equitable housing options, and preparing Milwaukee and its residents for economic success in an increasingly technologically-based economy. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Lafayette previously served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Chief Diversity, Vendor and Engagement Officer for the Host Committee of the 2020 Democratic National Convention. Lafayette was also Chief Operating Officer of Prism Technical Management & Marketing Services, LLC, a nationally experienced multidisciplinary management consulting firm based in Milwaukee. Lafayette practiced law for a number of years, working to ensure equity for small businesses and nonprofits, and has been an adjunct professor at Marquette University Law School. Lafayette's commitment to professional and community pursuits have been recognized via the Milwaukee Business Journal Forty Under 40 award, the Milwaukee Times Black Excellence Award, the University School of Milwaukee Alumni Service Award, the Titan 100 Award, the Milwaukee Business Journal Power Broker list, and the Foley & Lardner Lyndford Lardner Attorney Service Award. Lafayette is a graduate of Duke University and Duke University School of Law, where, collectively, he served on the Journal of Gender Law & Policy, the Harassment Grievance Board, the Moot Court Board, and was president of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He also completed the Associates in Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) Program and is a certified Economic Development Finance Professional.

Tim oversees development, acquisition and management for New Land Enterprises – a pioneering real estate development firm specializing in mixed-use residential and commercial real estate. New Land evaluates every project at the neighborhood scale, striving to create memorable spaces, focused on user experience, believing that cities thrive when they're diverse, walkable, and culturally vibrant.

Recent projects include Urbanite, a mixed-use 13-story high-rise on Milwaukee's East Side and Kinetik, a 140-unit mixed-use project that converted a city street into a pedestrian plaza. Community projects include Black Cat Alley, a defunct alley turned public arts space, and the permanent placement of the Milwaukee Film Festival in the Oriental Theater, a unique movie theater on the National Register of Historic Places.

New Land's latest project, Ascent, was featured in the NYTimes for its pioneering use of mass timber (https://nyti.ms/2s6BnGw), and will be the tallest timber structure in the world.

Chris Coleman is the Vice President of Development with responsibility for all of Wingspan Development Group’s lines of business. His responsibilities include development oversight, fostering new debt and equity relationships, and implementing Wingspan’s overall strategic plan.

Prior to Wingspan, Coleman was the Chicago Division President for William Ryan Homes, Inc. Chris started in the real estate business in 1988 as a market analyst with Chicago developer and home builder The Zale Group. His career path took him to Orlando, FL with Morrison Homes and Atlanta, GA with John Wieland Homes, a National Builder of the Year winner.

Coleman returned to Chicago in 1997 to launch his own firm specializing in in-fill redevelopment; leveraging deep experience in entitlement, land development and construction, focusing on communities close to Chicago.

Coleman is active in a variety of industry and charitable organizations, and outside of work he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.

Jason Korb is the founding principal and owner of Korb Architecture (KORB). With a career spanning nearly three decades, Jason has led the design of numerous award winning projects across the education, commercial, mixed-use, and residential sectors.

Recognized globally as a leading advocate and expert in tall timber construction, Jason is at the forefront of sustainable design innovation. He envisions mass timber as the defining material for sustainable housing moving forward and has dedicated much of his professional work to advancing its adoption.

Most notably, Jason led the design of Ascent MKE, which, upon its completion in July 2022, became the tallest mass timber hybrid building in the world. His work has earned him invitations to present on mass timber technologies and benefits to international audiences.

Jason actively contributes to the development of building codes and industry standards. He serves on the Wisconsin DSPS Timber Code Steering Committee and the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat’s (CTBUH) International Steel-Hybrid Steering Committee.

Jason and his team continue to lead tall timber design efforts across the United States, with high rise mixed-use projects currently in design in St. Louis, MO, Boston, MA, Bellevue, WA and Milwaukee, WI.

As CEO in collaboration with Al Krueger, Glenn directs the firm’s vision, strategic plan, operations, and cultivates Kahler

Slater’s nationally recognized culture. Widely recognized for his deep understanding of the real estate process and

ability to turn facility assets into business success through design, Glenn also serves as Team Leader of the firm’s

Corporate, Hospitality, and Residential teams. His passion and leadership have been integral to the sustained growth of

the firm’s portfolio and client list.

Glenn has established a reputation for his commitment to design excellence, understanding of market dynamics, clear

communication across multiple stakeholder groups, and skillful management of cross-functional teams. With industry

insight, Glenn leads our teams to create authentic, efficient, and client-focused solutions deeply rooted in the unique

culture, process, and community of each client. His passion for sustainability has ensured the integration of building

performance strategies leading to wellness and sustainability certifications on numerous projects.

Reine Becker, MBA, is a real estate owner, operator, developer, and strategic leader at Ironhold Asset Management, where she helps lead acquisitions, underwriting, asset management, investor relations, development, and platform growth across multiple U.S. markets.

Before entering real estate, Reine built her career in corporate strategy and operations with companies including Cargill and Colgate-Palmolive. She led cross-functional teams, built departments from the ground up, and managed complex initiatives and budgets of up to $80 million. Lean Six Sigma certified, she brings a disciplined, systems-driven approach to growth, accountability, process improvement, and execution.

Today, Reine’s work spans multifamily acquisitions, property management, asset management, and ground-up development. She and her business partner serve as the development team for $70 million of Class A multifamily projects in Minnesota and Wisconsin, while also advancing a pipeline of new development and housing projects in Illinois and other markets.

At Ironhold, Reine also contributes to the continued growth of a vertically integrated operating platform supporting more than 2,000 units across several asset types. She is directly involved throughout the investment and operating lifecycle, from evaluating opportunities and developing business plans to overseeing execution, strengthening property-level performance, and maintaining capital relationships.

Reine approaches property management through the lens of both ownership and operations. Her focus is on creating scalable systems, developing strong teams, establishing clear accountability, and connecting day-to-day property performance to broader business strategy and long-term value creation.

Across acquisitions, development, and operations, her philosophy is straightforward: understand the numbers, identify the variables the team can control, build the right systems and people around the opportunity, and execute with discipline.