Soumya leads the Product Marketing and Customer Success functions at SageGlass. Capturing the voice of the customer and staying ahead of trends in the industry is what drives her. She has been delivering the message of Electrochromic Glazing and SageGlass to the Global architecture, design and construction community for over 5 years. Her experience spans across the Engineering, Procurement and Construction fields as an architect and as the Product and Marketing manager with the Saint-Gobain Group, in High-performance Glazing and Electrochromic glazing. Soumya’s special area of interest is in Sustainable and Occupant-Centric, design and construction practices.

As vice president of hospitality and office development at United Properties, Scott Peterson is responsible for site acquisition, project underwriting, design, development and construction for both Minneapolis and Denver markets.

With over 13 years of experience in the residential and hotel markets and partnering with major hospitality brands, Scott's extensive understanding of the development cycle — from acquisition and entitlements to end construction — plays a key role in strong development opportunities and financial models.

Professional and Community Involvement

Scott has been a panelist at Hotel News Now and National Development Roundtable conferences and a speaker at industry events such as the Hotel Data Conference and several local hotel symposia. In the past, he was an active volunteer at Ronald McDonald Houses in the Twin Cities and has been featured in local media for helping spearhead hands-on and innovative community service projects for his team.

Currently, Scott dedicates his time to mentorships at NAIOP, the commercial real estate development association; the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Business and several community organizations. He is also a board member for Montana State University - College of Business. And finally, Scott and his family are active members at the Minnesota Children’s Museum.

Education

Scott graduated from Montana State University-Bozeman with a bachelor’s degree in business management and a minor in entrepreneurship and small business management. He earned his executive MBA of business/managerial economics from the University of Arizona, Eller College of Management.

As President and Chief Executive Officer of Doran Companies, Anne sets the strategic direction for Doran Companies. Together with Founder Kelly Doran and Chief Financial Officer Ryan Johnson, Anne ensures the development-led company is well positioned to maintain its competitive edge and continue its strong growth trajectory. Anne received her B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School.

Tom brings more than 36 years of experience and development

expertise to clients and communities every day at Inland

Development Partners. His wealth of knowledge managing

real estate portfolios makes him an ideal advisor. Tom works

with clients and communities to negotiate acquisitions and

development agreements as well as secure financing and

entitlements. Tom’s development experience runs deep, and his

ability to identify trends allows him to create innovative market

strategies to foster new business opportunities and solve

development challenges.

Bill Griffith is a shareholder for Larkin Hoffman in the firm’s real estate and land use practice group. He practices extensively in land use, zoning, real estate, environmental permitting and municipal law. Bill has served as legal counsel to Mall of America for more than 20 years and also serves as city attorney for the city of Columbus. In addition to his practice, he has been an adjunct professor in land use law at the University of St. Thomas School of Law. Bill has published articles and guest commentary in Urban Land, Minnesota Business, Minneapolis Star Tribune, St. Paul Pioneer Press and the Minnesota Real Estate Journal, and is a frequent speaker at seminars on land use, zoning, municipal and environmental law.

Brent Webb, development executive at Mortenson, is integral in leading the company’s national Science and Technology business – focused on solving complex real estate challenges through innovative development solutions that advance his customers’ business goals. A hallmark of his career to date, is leading Mortenson’s partnership with Mayo Clinic to transform their innovation district, Discovery Square. Brent is inspired to work on projects that advance innovation and lead to new discoveries in science and technology to advance humanity.

While Brent is responsible for managing the entire spectrum of developments, including strategy, sourcing, project management, operations, partnerships and financing – his motivation comes from the opportunity to partner with industry leaders to strengthen the physical, social and economic fabric of the community, working together as a catalyst for sustainable and inclusive development.

Brent graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and for the past decade, has been actively involved in the downtown Minneapolis landscape – formerly serving as a board member for the Minneapolis Downtown Council, has co-chaired the Council’s Residential Task Force where he was awarded for his substantial contributions towards the success of Explore Downtown Living. He also serves on the board for PLACE, a local non-profit development company; volunteers with One Village Partners, an NGO that spurs economic development in Sierra Leon; and is a founder of the Hammer, an annual curling tournament supporting Hearts & Hammers, a non-profit that rehabs homes for elderly and disabled individuals in Minnesota

As a member of Ryan's Development team since 2005, Tony has led or contributed to over 3,000,000 square feet of development. Tony leads project teams through all aspects of the development process including site selection and acquisition, constraint analysis and due diligence, municipal approvals, design and construction coordination, and lease or sale negotiation. As an urban specialist, Tony understands current market trends and uses that knowledge to implement win-win solutions for clients and project stakeholders on even the most challenging development sites.

Robb Bader is the Principal and President. After college, Robb spent 8 years as an investment sales and leasing broker in the California submarkets of Beverly Hills and West Hollywood. In 2008, he moved to Minneapolis and started at Bader Diamond Fund. He is in charge of new development and acquisitions for the company.

Robb graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Communications. Since moving to Minneapolis, he has been involved as a member of the Minnesota Multi Housing Association and currently serves on the MHA Board of Directors as well as the leadership committee for the MHA Young Professionals Group.

Jacob W. Steen advises and represents businesses, developers, and property owners seeking favorable government approvals including liquor licensing, business licensing, zoning, environmental review, and other ‎regulatory matters. Additionally, Jake has represented clients and industry groups on environmental matters seeking favorable determinations from governmental agencies. His work includes representation before the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and the Environmental Quality Board with regard to state rulemaking for floodplain and shoreland regulations, environmental review determinations and drafting of model rules and regulations.