Jack Fraker, based in Dallas, Texas, is Newmark’s President and Global Head of Industrial and Logistics, Capital Markets. Fraker is responsible for driving all segments of industrial business, specializing in investment property sales and tenant representation.

Throughout his 35-year career, Fraker has been a consistent top national producer in industrial investment sales, representing some of the country’s largest corporations, global investors, pension fund advisors and REITs. Not including his participation in a larger team, Fraker has personally completed industrial capital markets transactions totaling 1.5 billion square feet and $85 billion in more than 60 U.S. cities, Mexico, Europe, Japan and South America, as well as approximately 12,000 acres of development site transactions.

Before joining Newmark, Dallas-based Fraker worked at CBRE for nearly two decades—most recently as Vice Chairman, Managing Director and head of Global Industrial and Logistics. Fraker also previously served as an Executive Vice President in Cushman & Wakefield’s Capital Markets practice and held a position on the board of directors.

Michael Levy is the Chief Executive Officer of Crow Holdings where he is responsible for leading

and overseeing the Company’s overall business strategy and activities. The firm’s operations

include real estate investment management, real estate development, renewable and

traditional energy exploration, and securities management.

Prior to joining Crow Holdings in 2016, Michael had a longstanding career in real estate finance

and investment management at Morgan Stanley. He was a member of the Firm’s Management

Committee and held a number of leadership positions including COO and Head of Distribution

for the Investment Management Division, Head of Traditional Asset Management, COO and

CFO for Real Estate Investment Management and co-head for Real Estate Investment Banking.

He joined Morgan Stanley in 1998 from Salomon Brothers and began his professional career at

Prudential Securities.

Michael is a member of the Real Estate Roundtable, an Urban Land Institute Foundation

Governor, a member of the Middle East Institute’s Board of Governors, an Executive Committee

Member of the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce and a member of the CEO Advisory

Council for the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. He earned his Bachelor of Science at NYU’s

Stern School of Business and a Juris Doctor degree from Brooklyn Law School.

Susan Gruppi started M2G Ventures in 2014. Susan is responsible for Development, Strategy and Value Creation at M2G. Prior to starting M2G, Susan was with Trademark Property Company for 7 years, where she served in many roles including Analyst, Manager, Director of Finance and Vice President. M2G strives to be the chosen visionary platform in innovative mixed-use and industrial assets through investing and select consulting. The company also has an integrated approach to social impact with their mental health initiative.

Susan serves on the board for the Cultural District Alliance in Fort Worth. She is also a member of The Greater Fort Worth Real Estate Council and the International Council of Shopping Centers. She received her BBA in Finance with a Real Estate Concentration and a Minor in Spanish from Texas Christian University.

Kenneth E. Aboussie, Jr. is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Stonelake Capital Partners where he directs major capital transactions and manages the firm's investment committee.

Kenneth E. Aboussie Jr. is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Stonelake Capital Partners, a real estate private equity firm founded in 2007. Stonelake has 48 professionals with offices in Austin, Dallas and Houston and invests in and develops industrial warehouses, Class-A multifamily, and Class-A office. Stonelake manages institutional capital for some of the country’s largest hospital systems, public pension funds, college endowments and institutional investors. Over the last 17-years, Stonelake has raised $2.6 billion of equity across eight (8) discretionary private equity funds, and acquired or developed $4.5 billion in commercial real estate.

Mr. Aboussie directs major capital transactions for Stonelake and manages the firm’s Investment Committee. Stonelake owns, has acquired or developed 28.0 million square feet of industrial warehouses, 8,100 multifamily units and 3.3 million square feet of office. Prior to founding Stonelake, Mr. Aboussie was a Partner with Cypress Real Estate Advisors, a private equity firm based in Austin, Texas. Prior to joining Cypress, Mr. Aboussie was a Summer Associate in New York with JP Morgan Chase & Co. in their real estate group. Mr. Aboussie received a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Christian University, and a Master of Business Administration from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin.

Mr. Aboussie serves on the University’s Development Board for The University of Texas at Austin, the Dean’s Advisory Council for the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin, the Executive Council for the University of Texas’ Real Estate Center and the Advisory Board for the Baylor Health Care System Foundation. Mr. Aboussie is also involved with (and a past-Board Member) of Mercy Street which provides sports programs and Christian mentorship to inner-city youth in Dallas. Mr. Aboussie, his wife Kamela, and their three children are members at Highland Park Presbyterian Church.

In this role, Tom leads the team charged with acquisitions and

dispositions of industrial properties in target markets across the United

States and Canada. He plays a vital role at Hillwood by working closely

with Hillwood’s CEO and President to make strategic financing

decisions.

Before joining Hillwood, Tom was a Partner at Cobalt Capital Partners,

which was acquired by Colony Capital in 2013. At Cobalt, he oversaw

acquisitions, dispositions, and financing for the private equity firm

specializing in industrial real estate. Tom started his real estate career

at Trammell Crow Company.

Throughout his 25-year real estate career, Tom has executed $14B of

industrial acquisitions and dispositions totaling 177M SF in the U.S.

and Canada. Additionally, Tom has led the financing efforts of $4B,

involving major life insurance companies and banks. His real estate

expertise also includes asset management and accounting.

Tom has a Bachelor of Accountancy from Ole Miss (University of

Mississippi), and he is an active Texas real estate broker. Tom served

in the U.S. Army National Guard for six years.

Sarah Ozanne is a Senior Vice President for Stream Realty Partners’ Dallas / Fort Worth Industrial

platform. Sarah joined Stream in 2015 and is responsible for business development and execution of

industrial transactions, including project leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, development services, and

tenant representation. To date, she has executed a transaction volume of over $1 billion in market value

and over 26 million square feet.

Prior to joining Stream, Sarah spent eight years at Goldman Sachs, working in investment and asset

management. While there, Sarah’s responsibilities included oversight of the firm’s hospitality platform

of over 300 hotel properties across three investment vehicles and included acquisitions, capital planning

and strategic repositioning, and dispositions.

Sarah graduated Summa Cum Laude from Wake Forest University. She is an alumna of TREC’s Associate

Leadership Council and serves on its Steering Committee, a board member of Dallas CASA’s Children

Council, and lives in Dallas with her husband and four sons.

Dustin is a strategic and results-based servant leader with operations management experience in the water industry. Before joining Maverick, Dustin led water management efforts for one of the largest publicly traded crude oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the United States. In that role, he served as the strategic, technical and operations lead for all operating basins as it pertained to water management activities in addition to duties with investor relations and sustainability reporting. Prior to that, Dustin held roles with the federal government, a membership organization, and a water works business. Dustin proudly hails from Livingston, Texas and holds a B.S. degree from Texas A&M University and an MBA from Rice University. Dustin embraces moments to golf, ranch, fish, hunt and contributes to various ministries. Yet, his ultimate source of joy lies in being a devoted father to two remarkable girls and sharing life’s journey with his beloved wife.

Marc Jennings is the Vice President of Logistics at HFA. Jennings brings more than 25 years of industry experience to his role within the architecture, construction, and development community in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metro. He recently joined HFA to help grow our Industrial and Logistics programs and to help lead the Fort Worth studio. Jennings is an empathetic problem solver at heart. He loves to build and maintain lasting client partnerships by putting himself in their shoes, always keeping their best interests at the forefront of his solutions-based approach to design and development. Jennings is a licensed architect in the state of Texas.

BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON, 1999

Austin Brasher is Vice President of Industrial Operations at ARCO/Murray Design Build, providing strategic oversight, mentorship, and consistent training for project teams. He partners with clients from the earliest stages of site selection and due diligence—evaluating fit, constraints, and budget drivers—through design coordination, procurement, construction, commissioning, and final turnover, ensuring a seamless path from concept to operation.

Beginning his career at ARCO/Murray as a Project Manager, Austin built a track record delivering complex ground-up and build-to-suit projects. Recent work includes a multi-building industrial park in The Colony, Texas, and a 175,000-SF injection-molding facility in Arlington, Texas. Known for rigorous attention to detail and strong technical judgment, he emphasizes schedule predictability, transparent cost control, and clear, proactive communication.

Austin holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Methodist University.

Patrick Hazard has over twenty years of experience in architecture and planning experience. His expertise includes multi-family of varying types (adaptive re-use, three story walk up, five and six story wrap and high-rise). Additionally, Patrick has vast experience with industrial projects, hospitality, civic, educational, historical renovation/adaptive reuse, and sports facilities throughout the United States and foreign countries.

Patrick is currently engaged in project management for a hybrid five story wood frame and eight story cold form metal framed multi-family project near the Bishop Arts area of Dallas with a shared six story cast-in place parking garage with residential amenities at the top level of the garage. Concurrently, Patrick is collaborating with this same developer on an approximate 420 unit “urban” style multi-family project in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards, consisting of five, four-story residential buildings with some tuck under parking and a separate leasing/amenity building. Beyond multi-family Patrick has recently completed or nearing completion of over one and a half million square feet of combined speculative industrial buildings at sites in Roanoke, Midlothian, and Plano.

Patrick led the team on the Historic Jefferson Hotel in Downtown St. Louis, originally built in 1904 and later added on to in 1928, the building will be renovated to mixed- use, with retail ground level, a 225-guestroom Marriott AC Hotel and 235-key residential. Additionally, he oversaw the team working on a 24-story high-rise multi-family tower in downtown San Jose, California, with 374 residential units.

Patrick’s other projects include Cambria Hotel and 1900 Pacific Residences, an historic adaptive reuse of the 1933 Tower Petroleum and 1951 1900 Pacific buildings in downtown Dallas, Texas. It includes 150 residential units, 177 guestrooms and a rooftop pool; several Aspen Heights single family for rent style student housing projects thought out the United States; the Galleries at Park Lane residential in Dallas, Texas, and the historic Sinclair Building in Fort Worth, Texas. The Sinclair is being converted into a hotel, featuring a steak house, rooftop bar and prime location next to downtown Fort Worth’s Sundance Square. Here, he is implementing modern technologies, including power over ethernet lighting. Other experience includes management of school renovation projects for Dallas Independent School District and industrial warehouses adjacent to Andrews Air Force Base. Patrick also worked closely with Aspen Heights for their Daymark project, a 202-bed community southwest of Historic Downtown Waxahachie, for high functioning, intellectually disabled young adults. This project required careful coordination with the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (TDADS) and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).

Travis Bousquet, PE is the Director of Engineering for the South Central United States, located at the Dallas office of Atwell. With over 30 years of industry experience, Travis enjoys a successful career in managing the planning, designing, permitting and construction administration of commercial and industrial projects throughout the United States. Building on 25+ years in a management role, Travis has supervised varied team sizes managing all technical aspects of multiple projects often serving as the Engineer of Record. Travis and his teams are well versed in preparing and meeting project and company budgets, serving as the single point of contact with contractors, clients, developers, architects, and City and State officials. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts and raised in Arkansas, Travis graduated from the University of Arkansas in Dec of ’93. He relocated to Dallas in ’98 to open his first office. In ’05, Travis opened his own Civil Engineering firm and successfully ran that for 13 years, until the opportunity came with Atwell in ’21. Having opened the Real Estate / Land Development group for Atwell in Dallas 3+ years ago, Travis has grown this office to 25+ professionals and offered assistance to Atwells other offices. Atwell is a national Civil Engineering and Surveying Company, currently with approximately 50 offices and 1,800 employees, specializing in all new private land development projects with an extensive list of Industrial clients and projects.

Jennifer Jackson is a seasoned commercial lender with over 12 years of experience in the real estate industry. As Senior Vice President at Cadence Bank, she specializes in financing a variety of asset types including industrial properties, lot development, mix use, multifamily, office, retail, and student housing. She helps clients secure the capital needed for growth and expansion. With a deep understanding of the market trends and the unique financial needs within this space, Jennifer has successfully facilitated transactions ranging from acquisitions to refinancing and development projects. Utilizing her knowledge as a CCIM designee, her expertise in structuring complex deals, coupled with a client-focused approach, has earned her recognition as a trusted advisor in the industry. Jennifer is passionate about building relationships and supporting businesses through tailored financial solutions. She currently serves on the board of IWIRE (Industrial Women in Real Estate), is participating in ULI’s Center for Leadership Program, and is a member of Junior League of Collin County. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with her two kids, hiking, and playing tennis.

Anthony Scavo joined Basis in August 2021, he has over 29 years of real estate development &

construcion experience. He serves as Basis’s Chief Operating Officer and President. Anthony

runs day to day operations of all Basis’s many ventures and companies.

Anthony graduated from NYU’s Stern School of Business. Anthony will in Stern started his career

at the LeFrak Organization based in NYC where he spent 25+ years. At LeFrak he worked on

and/or oversaw all Construction & Development activities in the NYC metro area. In his various

roles at LeFrak, he was involved in the planning, development and construction of over 3000+

rental apartment units, 1000+ hotel rooms, 500+ condo units, 5,000,000+ square feet of office

space and numerous single story big box retail and mixed-use buildings for the LeFrak family

and related companies.

Anthony then moved to Red Apple Group where he spent over 2 years, where he oversaw the

Preconstruction of the tallest mixed-use building on the West Coast of Florida in the Tampa/St.

Pete area. He also served as head of facilities and technical services for all the multiple business

units under the Red Apple Group umbrella.

Taylor Starnes is a Vice President, Acquisitions – Central Region, for CapRock Partners. Taylor leads CapRock’s acquisition efforts in the Central Region where he focuses on existing value-add industrial asset acquisitions and sourcing industrial development opportunities across the State of Texas. Prior to joining CapRock, Taylor was a Director at Cushman & Wakefield within the national industrial capital markets division and based in Dallas-Fort Worth. During his nearly 8 years at Cushman & Wakefield Taylor transacted on more than $5.0 Billion of industrial investment sales as well as facilitating joint venture equity placements representing more than 65.0 million square feet across Texas and the U.S. Before joining Cushman & Wakefield he was a Senior Associate at Hillwood in Dallas. Taylor started his professional career at KPMG as a certified public accountant in the audit practice of KPMG’s Dallas office and is a licensed CPA. Taylor graduated from the University of Texas at Austin where he earned his BBA and Master’s in Professional Accounting.

Mr. Trahan is a Director at KE Andrews, a 45-year old property tax and valuation firm located in Dallas, Texas with more than 170 professionals. Mr. Trahan also runs a family office with assets and properties across the state of Texas. Mr. Trahan also sits on the board of HomeBank, a regional bank located in DFW with 4 locations, as well as sits on the board of NAIOP here in North Texas. Mr. Trahan has most recently spoken at the 2022 BisNow Multi-Family Conference in Dallas and has spoken at numerous other events. Mr. Trahan leads KE Andrews’ development efforts, helping scale the practice to managing more than $250 billion in assets nationally for clients. Mr. Trahan played football at Texas Tech and resides in Dallas with his wife Axie and 2 kids.

Ryan McCormick is a Program Administrator at Lone Star PACE, a leading administrator of Texas’ Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy program. Ryan helped launch the company and oversees C-PACE transactions by engaging with property owners, ensuring energy modeling best practices,

facilitating government relations,assisting with legal review and educating stakeholders. C-PACEprovides low-cost, long-term financing for commercial real estate projects that further the state’s energy and water conservation goals while also promoting economic development in Texas communities. Since 2020, Lone Star PACE has

facilitated about $300 million in C-PACE assessments for commercial projects totaling $1.7B. Prior to joining Lone Star PACE, Ryan spent more than a decade in the program implementation, administration,

mortgage and finance industries. He is also a Series 50 Municipal Advisor representative. Ryan received his BA in Marketing and Nonprofit Management from the University of North Texas.

Hutton Lunsford joined Holt Lunsford Commercial in 2019 and serves as a Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Holt Lunsford Commercial Investments (HLCI), overseeing the development and implementation of HLCI’s investment strategies and initiatives.

Prior to joining HLCI, Hutton served as a Partner at Hamilton Realty Finance. Hutton founded Hamilton Realty Finance with Randy Fleisher in September 2016 and transacted on more than $3 billion of debt and equity placement in his time there. Before his time at Hamilton, Hutton worked within JLL’s Debt & Equity platform of the Dallas Capital Markets Team where he worked on a total transaction volume in excess of over $1 billion. Before joining the debt and equity group, Hutton worked on JLL’s multifamily investment sales team where he focused on the underwriting and analysis of over $500 million in multifamily valuation/sales.

Preceding his time at JLL, he was a summer analyst at Patron Capital Partners in London, U.K. There, he evaluated private equity investment opportunities within the office, industrial, hotel, and hostel commercial real estate sectors. Hutton is a native of Dallas and holds a Master of Accountancy and Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Abilene Christian University.

Zach Sams joined Kensington Vanguard in November of 2016 after serving as Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Fidelity National Title’s Dallas/Fort Worth division from 2012-2016. Zach is focused on expanding KV’s footprint in the D/FW, Texas, Arizona and National markets. From selling real estate for to business development roles at prominent local and national title insurance companies, Zach has been active in the in the real estate market since 2005.

Prior to the title industry, Zach attended The Golf Academy of America in San Diego, then spent two years playing professional golf on various mini tours in Southern California. Zach is a Veteran of the US Army. Zach lives in Argyle, TX with his wife Amber and their two boys 11&13. In his free time Zach enjoys playing competitive amateur golf and traveling with his wife and kids.

Wilson Peppard is the Director of Economic Development for Oncor Electric Delivery based in Dallas/Fort Worth serving over 400 communities throughout Texas. He is a 2009 graduate of Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. He holds an MBA from TCU and is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Texas. He has been with Oncor since 2009 serving in various organizations including Transmission Engineering, Transmission Operations, and led Oncor’s Real Estate department prior to transitioning to his role in Economic Development. Wilson is an active member of the Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC), serves on the board for “The High Ground of Texas” Economic Development Organization in West Texas, and is on Dallas Regional Chamber’s Economic Development Council.

At 7-Eleven, Inc., Lauren Dannemiller serves on the Real Estate & Development team where she specializes in site selection and development within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Within her team, Lauren works closely with landlords, brokers, developers, municipalities, and other strategic partners to ensure the success of a new store.

Prior to joining 7-Eleven, Lauren was on the Acquisitions and Asset Management teams at Spirit Realty Capital (NYSE: SRC). Throughout her 4 years at Spirit, Lauren specialized in single-tenant, net leased retail and industrial investments. During this time, she assisted in the acquisition of $2bn retail and industrial NNN assets, while supporting a $9.3bn portfolio of single-tenant properties across the United States. In Jan 2024, SRC was acquired by Realty Income (NYSE: O).

Lauren is a graduate from Texas Christian University (TCU) where she received her BBA in Finance with a Real Estate Concentration. While at TCU, she demonstrated her leadership skills and passion for real estate by serving as the President of the TCU Real Estate Club.

Jed Boswell is the General Manager, North America Operations for Hithium USA.

Jed has over 20 years of Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Global Sourcing

experience. His most recent assignment was as a Senior Director of Operations for a

building materials, and engineered surfaces company. Previously, Jed spent over 10

years with General Electric (GE) in multiple industries including steam turbine,

generator, gas turbine, & oil and gas. Prior to his time with GE, Jed served 9 years

as a nuclear engineer in the US Navy submarine force. Jed has a unique career

progression in leadership and global operations.

Jed has been married to his wife Rebecca for 22 years, and they have a 17 year old

daughter Maile, and a 14 year old son Griffin.

Jed is an avid soccer fan, and plays when time permits. However, the majority of his

personal time is spent supporting his children in soccer, theatre, and other family

events.

Ron Rohde, a seasoned real estate attorney based in Texas, specializes in investors. With a focus on commercial real estate acquisitions, leasing, LLC formation, capital raising, loan document review, development, and NNN leases, Ron brings over 15 years of experience to the table.

What distinguishes Ron is his unique dual role as both a legal expert and a successful industrial NNN investor. He has represented over $1 billion in real estate transactions across diverse property classes, including multifamily, industrial, and retail. As a principal, he currently manages a robust portfolio comprising over 100,000 square feet of industrial NNN properties with 15 acres of outdoor storage.

Whether you're new to investing or part of an established group with hundreds of units, Ron Rohde offers valuable insights to help you plan your next investment. His commitment to saving you time and money is reflected not only in his legal practice but also through his regular updates on YouTube and Twitter, providing essential tips and guidance for your real estate journey.

Kim Buttram is a native of Dallas, Texas, working to help build community through economic development on the east side of the metroplex since 2007. As the Director of Economic Development for the City of Mesquite, she represents the city in commercial land development, retail and business attraction, strategic relationships, redevelopment, and tourism initiatives.

Kim is a graduate of Texas A&M University and a Certified Economic Developer, a credential held by about 25% of members of the International Economic Development Council. She has served on the editorial board of the North Texas Commission (NTX), is a Leadership North Texas alumnus, and has led several North Texas cities in award-winning development efforts recognized by organizations such as the Texas Downtown Association, National Main Street, the Texas Economic Development Council, and most recently the Dallas Business Journal BRED 2024 Industrial User of the year award.

Kim and team are having fun ushering new businesses into the North Texas region by working with partners to maximize Mesquite’s renaissance. She loves representing Mesquite as a long-standing, tried-and-true Texas hotspot for can-do spirited business and innovation (Mesquite built the first ever air-conditioned indoor mall in the U.S., established the first to be globally broadcast rodeo, has its own high school student-run radio station, and more she’ll gladly tell you about). The most enjoyable and impactful aspect of her job is finding the “why” for each person on a project and then blazing the trail to the collaborative finish line. She and her husband have four grown children and ten grandchildren, raise chickens and bees, and have a new puppy because they just weren’t busy enough already.

Al Sorrels joined Majestic Realty Co. in 2005 as Vice President, Director of Development and is responsible for identifying and pursuing land acquisitions, development opportunities and leasing in the Texas marketplace.

Al has worked in the Dallas industrial market for more than 20 years, including affiliations with Panattoni Development and Trammell Crow Company. During that time, he has been instrumental in the development and leasing of more than 10 million square feet of property.

Al serves on the Board of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) and holds affiliations with the North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors & Real Estate Professionals (NTCAR) and The Real Estate Council (TREC).

A graduate of Southern Methodist University, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Finance and M.B.A. with a concentration in Finance.

Chris is a serial entrepreneur with more than 20 years of real estate development and investment experience. He founded Fort and to date, the company has invested over $2B in Class B industrial, and land development projects throughout the state of Texas and the Sunbelt.

Chris spends time focusing on Fort’s long-term strategy, fostering strategic relationships, and building capital relationships that will help complement the firm’s growth. He is also the host of The FORT Podcast, a Top 100 Business Podcast that has published 360+ episodes to date through a series of raw business conversations with business leaders and entrepreneurs.

Chris graduated with a BBA in Finance & Marketing from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX. Chris is a member of the Fort Worth YPO Chapter and attends Christ Chapel Bible Church. He lives in Fort Worth, TX with his family.

Steve Modory joined Champion Partners in 1993 and currently serves as one of

the firm’s two Co-Managing Partners. At Champion, he is responsible for

managing the firm’s investment, finance, and ongoing debt and equity capital

relationship activities. These duties are primarily for principal-related investments

and developments, both on a speculative and build-to-suit basis, as well as

property/asset dispositions. Prior to joining Champion, he was affiliated with

Trammell Crow Ventures in Dallas from 1987 to 1993. At Trammell Crow, he

was initially involved with the analysis and closing of investments for two

institutional funds aggregating more than $2 billion in assets. For these same

investment funds, he later oversaw all portfolio management and finance

activities. His civic and professional affiliations have included the Red Cross

North Texas Chapter (past Board Chair), the Real Estate Council of Dallas (past

Foundation Board Chair), the Urban Land Institute (past Dallas / Fort Worth

District Council Chair and past Office Development Council Chair), and the

NAIOP North Texas Chapter (past Board Chair). He is a 1987 graduate of

Stanford University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.

As a Director at Mohr Partners, Elizabeth Loving advises and oversees over 10 million square

feet of corporate real estate portfolios across North America. She also serves as senior advisor

for Mohr Capital, a Dallas-based commercial real estate investment firm that acquires,

develops, and value-enhances corporate office, industrial and retail properties. With a focus on

both office and industrial sectors, Elizabeth has worked across a variety of industries, offering

clients a comprehensive approach to their real estate needs. In addition to tenant

representation, Elizabeth brings expertise in build-to-suits, acquisitions, sale-leasebacks, and

dispositions, providing clients with strategic guidance on monetizing their real estate portfolios.

Known for developing tailored real estate strategies, Elizabeth ensures that each client’s unique

business goals are aligned with their leasing, acquisition, or disposition decisions. Having

completed over $487 million in transactions during her 10-year career, Elizabeth's in-depth

market knowledge and strategic insight make her a trusted partner in the real estate decision-

making process.

Lorelei has been with O’Brien Architects for 11 years and has been in the industry for 18 years. She has worked on a wide range of project types including office, industrial, cold storage, self-storage, call centers, and retail. Lorelei loves working with national accounts and repeat clients, and is committed to understanding their corporate development processes. She brings experience in new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse. She consults with clients to understand their vision, oversees teams who produce drawings that express that vision, and coordinates with consultants and contractors to ensure each project is a success. Lorelei has managed projects in more than 17 states and is skillful in navigating the various requirements of the different municipalities. She believes that every project should be better than the last because we are always learning and improving. As a manager, Lorelei loves leading teams and making order out of the chaos. She prides herself on taking an organized and thoughtful approach to each project that she touches.

Lorelei holds both a B.S. and Master of Architecture from Texas Tech University. She enjoys spending time with her husband Michael, who also works at O’Brien, and playing with her Olde English Bulldogge named Mack. In her spare time, she tackles home improvement projects. She and Michael are advanced scuba divers and always look forward to traveling to new diving destinations.

Chris Copeland, Vice President of Industrial at Catamount Constructors, brings a wealth of expertise with 20 years of experience in construction management. With a proven track record spanning national industrial, cold storage, office, retail, and multifamily markets, Chris consistently exhibits exceptional leadership qualities that benefit all project stakeholders. His profound understanding of the complexities within industrial construction, combined with strategic insights and strong planning and organizational skills, positions Chris as a driving force to develop Catamount’s best-in-class industrial footprint nationwide.

As a third-generation builder, Greg Gordon has spent the last 25+ years continuing his family’s legacy in construction and real estate. The guiding passion through it all has been a passion for serving others. Whether it’s serving clients, subcontractors, employees, or his own family, Greg truly believes in the principle of servant leadership combined with the commitment to excellence. It’s with these in mind, that Greg founded Gordon Highlander in 2007. Under Greg’s leadership, Gordon Highlander has experienced tremendous growth becoming one of the top General Contractors in DFW. Recently the company was awarded the Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work award, further reflecting Greg’s ongoing commitment to the people around him.

Allyson serves as an industrial specialist

focused on representing corporate

clients in North Texas. She represents

a mix of clients, ranging from regional

users to large national clients.

Allyson’s comprehensive knowledge

of the North Texas industrial market

has allowed her to maximize her

client’s value through identification,

evaluation, and negotiation. She

provides a comprehensive analysis of

the market and evaluates all options

to help the clients make an informed

business decision. She demonstrates an

unwavering commitment to excellence

and attention to detail.

Allyson has been a Top 10 Producer

at Colliers and a D CEO Power Broker

recipient.

Allyson joined Colliers in October 2011;

and in 2021, she received her SIOR

designation. As a strategic advisor,

Allyson specializes in areas of industrial

real estate like site acquisition, leasing

negotiation, and space disposition.

Allyson currently sits on the Board

for three organizations including the

North Texas Commercial Association

of Realtors (NTCAR), North Texas CCIM

Chapter, and Industrial Women in Real

Estate (IWIRE). Previous to holding a

Board position, she sat on the Young

Professionals Forum of NTCAR for

four years. Allyson also volunteers for

multiple philanthropies in the Dallas

area.

Jack Belford, Director of Supply Chain Investments, spearheads Legacy Investing’s automated

distribution center investments. With a robust background in supply chain consulting, business

development, and account management, Jack has worked with tenants ranging from mid-

market firms to Fortune 10 companies. His expertise in identifying and developing investment

opportunities in the supply chain sector is instrumental as Legacy Investing continues to

expand its portfolio.

In his role, Jack collaborates with consulting, automation, and tenant partners to uncover new

growth opportunities, evaluate potential investments, and steer the strategic direction of the

company’s supply chain assets.

Prior to joining Legacy, Jack spent over eight years at enVista, a leading supply chain

consulting firm. There, he led business development and account management for numerous

strategic client accounts. Jack has extensive experience guiding companies through their

supply chain strategy through realization of implementing turnkey automated warehouse

solutions.

Over 20 years of experience in community, economic, and organizational development; intergovernmental relations, urban planning, policy and municipal management including building inspections, code enforcement, engineering, and public works. One of 50 individuals selected worldwide to participate in The Purpose City (New Cities Summit). Honored with GDPC President’s Award and Texas Trails & Active Transportation Conference Partnership Award; has authored various economic development, urban policy and planning articles. Has a long history working with developers, municipalities, various local and state organizations and several Greater Dallas Planning Council committees including the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center District Committee; CityMap (I-30) and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Peer Review Groups and a D Academy Fellow (D Magazine).

Brandon leads the operations and growth of FCL Southwest and manages FCL teams across the Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston offices. Under his leadership, the region has expanded its geographic footprint and client base significantly, while earning prestigious regional recognition and rankings.

With over two decades in construction management, Brandon possesses extensive experience in all facets of large-scale project development including pre-construction, estimating, field supervision, contract negotiations, stakeholder relations, P&L oversight, risk management, and long-term strategy. Always one to take a hands-on, open book approach, he is known for his deep enthusiasm in building close relationships with clients, employees, and trade partners alike as well as developing collaborative, winning teams.

Lathram Pou is the Managing Partner at National Title Group in Dallas, Texas.

He began his Title career with the parent company, The Settle Firm. Lathram trained at the Settle Firm's

Preston Center office in Dallas and then quickly moved to his current office north of Downtown Dallas.

He helped develop a team that now consists of approximately 70 employees across three offices.

As Managing Partner, Lathram is responsible for the company's vision, development, and sustainability.

His method has been to concentrate on his peers and their clients. With a strong team, Lathram

believes, a company's true driver is happiness and motivation. Consequently, it results in excellent

customer interaction and attention.

Lathram oversaw the transition from LandAmerica to Fidelity for The Settle Firm and was able to do so

and ensure that every file was closed as if there were no transition. His relationships and patience have

helped the company grow over 400% throughout the last 15 years.

When Lathram is not leading the business, he teaches CE client courses and provides the entire NTG

team with a constant level of hands-on assistance. Lathram has been a member of various industry

groups and is proud of charitable focuses including, The Touchdown Club and The Rise School of Dallas.

Daniel Alemán Jr. was elected as Mesquite’s first Latino mayor Nov. 2021. Prior to his election, Mr. Alemán has represented District 6 on the City Council since 2016. Mr. Alemán has been a resident since 1998.

Mr. Alemán earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Dallas Baptist University and a Master’s of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

He and his wife, Debbie, are the proud parents to Jennifer Salazar, Stephanie and Joshua Alemán. They have five grandchildren with one on the way any day now.

Mayor Alemán has a passion for serving others. His daily duties include serving as Pastor of Creek Crossing Harvest Church. Additionally, he has served as president of the Mesquite Ministerial Alliance and has been actively involved in the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce and Community Heart of Mesquite. Mayor Alemán serves as a mentor for the Poteet High School Football Team and for the Men of Honor Program at Terry Middle School.

Mayor Alemán’s commitment to youth is also evidenced by his annual gathering of football players from local high schools. Last year he and his church served steak dinners to nearly 600 young men with a message of encouragement and respect.

As Mayor, Mr. Alemán represents the city on numerous boards and committees including Mesquite, Balch Springs, and Sunnyvale on the Regional Transportation Committee.

Sherif Hassan, VP of Strategic Partnerships North America at Re-Leased, brings over a decade of experience in the real estate and software industries. As a solutions-focused strategist, Sherif leads a dynamic team dedicated to empowering property owners and managers with cutting-edge technology. His expertise in streamlining operations, enhancing portfolio visibility, and driving value enables clients to optimize performance. Sherif’s forward-thinking approach also fosters long-term, positive relationships between owners and tenants, ensuring sustainable growth and success in a competitive market.