Commercial real estate expertise combined with investments in unconventional energy plays on behalf of international family office. Co-investment partner with other family offices who seek to diversify their real estate portfolios.

Long-term track record of real estate investing results draws on more than 20 years of experience and a track record as marketing director for Premiere/ Canal+, a television venture of Bertelsmann AG, one of the world's largest multimedia companies, as well as account management for global advertising agency BBDO.

Gaedeke Group's primary mission is to create high-end office environments by in investing new capital and devoting sound management principles to high quality, well-built Class A office properties across the country. The real estate portfolio holdings are currently located in Arizona, Florida, Tennessee, Texas and Washington DC (www.gaedeke.com).

Additionally, Gaedeke Energy is an independent investor in oil and gas properties (predominantly based in Williston Basin) and renewable energy ventures that show significant potential upside from additional investments or infield drilling, yet lack sufficient capital needed for further development to build long-term value.

Mike Kennedy is a Principal with Avison Young and a Principal with Altera Development, providing innovation and leadership in land brokerage, strategic analysis and development. Mike blends his unique background in real estate and architecture to create unique, financeable real estate and development and brokerage solutions. Recent activity includes brokerage and advisory services on the 160 acre Indigo Ridge Mixed Use Development in Cedar Park, sale of the 100 acre Collin Creek Mall property in Plano, and development of the Marriott Delta Hotel and Convention Center in Allen. Mike received his Masters Degree in American Urbanism from The University of Virginia.

Eric Stanley is president and chief operating officer for Bright Realty and member of its Board of

Managers. Mr. Stanley began his real estate career in 1981 managing his family's real estate

development business. He originally joined Bright Realty in 1986 in a management position

overseeing Bright Realty's multiple real estate investments. In 1989, Mr. Stanley joined the

Trammel Crow Company in a senior management position responsible for the 1.5 million

square foot-plus Bank of Oklahoma high-rise tower. From 1996 to 2004, he managed an Austin

commercial development company, directing the development, management and sales of more

than one million square feet of class A office, commercial and retail shopping space and $10

million-plus in lease transactions. He returned to Bright Realty in 2004 where he has since

overseen the development, leasing and management of a number of retail, mixed-use, office

and multi-family projects involving millions of square feet, as well as hundreds of land

transactions related to single-family lots and commercial properties. Bright Realty’s portfolio

features over 580,000 square feet of commercial space, 1,466 delivered multifamily units, and

300 acres of developed entitled land, with an assessed value of $4.4 billion. In total, the

company has developed 2,600 acres.

Mr. Stanley is past president elect of Tulsa's Institution of Real Estate Management organization

(IREM) and vice president of Tulsa's Building Owners and Management Association organization

(BOMA). He has held an Institute of Real Estate Management's Certified Property Manager

designation since 1993 and is a licensed Texas and Oklahoma real estate broker.

Mr. Stanley is married with three grown children and resides in Castle Hills. In his spare time, he

enjoys hunting, fishing, golf and spending time with his family.

Darrell Auterson has been in the economic development profession for 36 years. His background includes positions in county and city governments, various non-profit organizations and consultancy. He is a Certified Economic Developer and Economic Development Finance Professional with a degree in urban planning and specialization in economic development.

Steve Graham brings together a rare combination of expertise in architecture, construction, development and leasing. His career has embraced all of these talents and interests resulting in development experience focused on the largest and most-complicated commercial development challenges. Before launching Stellar Development Steve spent the previous 10 years as the Vice President for Destination Development for RED Development. Steve contributed greatly to the leasing, development and strategy behind some of RED’s biggest shopping centers, including The Legends Outlets of Kansas City, The Promenade at Chenal and The Legends at Sparks Marina.

Steve’s success lies in forging strong relationships with everyone from anchor tenants to community leaders, and from his wealth of knowledge of public financing structures and how to create successful public/private partnerships.

Steve received a BS in engineering and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin and his Masters in Architecture from the University of Kansas. Steve is well known in the destination attraction industry and is a regular speaker at conferences and seminars related to tourism-driven retail development.

David Craig is a visionary and works tirelessly to push the boundaries of his development

projects. The proud son of a retired Air Force colonel, David learned the value of hard work and

dedication at a very young age. He founded Craig International, a commercial brokerage and

development company more than 40 years ago in McKinney, Texas and the company has grown

to control and/or develop well in excess of 10,000 acres in Collin and Grayson Counties since it

was founded.

David’s motivation and passion are evidenced by the success of Craig Ranch, a McKinney, Texas

award-winning master-planned community that he founded more than 20 years ago with a

current ad valorem value in excess of $4 billion. He began with 1,125 acres of farmland and it is

now a thriving, 2,200-acre community with commercial, residential, and mixed-use retail

anchored by the TPC Craig Ranch, which is currently the new home of the AT&T Byron Nelson

Classic. David is the Chairman of the Board of Governors of TPC Craig Ranch and is Chairman of

the TPC Craig Ranch Host Committee for the AT&T Byron Nelson.

Craig Ranch knows no limits and the development has always been on the cutting edge, way

before New Urbanism was embraced. David’s vision has been realized in the 500 acres of parks

and green space, the 270-acre employment district, the McKinney Corporate Center Craig Ranch.

One of David’s current projects is District 121, a destination retail, corporate, and restaurant

development adjacent to Craig Ranch.

The biggest benefit of having David involved in the day-to­day activity of the firm’s development

projects is that he is laser-focused on detail, and he makes sure every project is built in the best,

most innovative and efficient way possible.

David’s passion for business carries over to the many cause-related issues Craig International

supports including the Love Life Foundation, The Boys and Girls Club of America - Collin County;

The Family Place; Habitat for Humanity; The Samaritan Inn; Smiles Charity; and American Heart

Association, only to name a few.

Barry is a Principal in Gensler’s Dallas office with experience as an architect and thought leader across multiple practice areas. He is committed to improving the places where we live, work, play, stay, and learn, with a focus on placemaking in mixed-use, planning, education, and residential projects. Passionate about bold ideas, he brings decades of diverse architectural and planning leadership experience in local and international markets with expertise in directing large teams and complex placemaking projects. Barry’s management approach is guided by his keen attention to client service, design, project budgets, and technical/jurisdictional requirements. Recognized as an industry thought leader, he is frequently featured in speaking engagements and publications.

Barry is also active in various civic organizations, including serving on the Board of Greater Dallas Planning Council and Downtown Dallas Inc, as well as the executive committee of the Board of Directors for the Dallas Wind Symphony — a personal passion. Barry previously served as Chair of the Planning Commission in Richardson, Texas, and is currently an Adjunct Studio Critic for Texas Tech University’s College of Architecture. His interest in the influences of mixed-use redevelopment to revitalize decaying urban perimeters led to writing a semester-long curriculum for the College of Architecture at the university. Barry is a member of the Urban Design and Mixed-Use Product Council of the Urban Land Institute, International Council of Shopping Centers, and the American Planning Association.

Daniel Bowman is a native of Allen, Texas and was named Executive Director/CEO of the Allen

Economic Development Corporation in 2014 after 10 years with the organization. He was

recognized in the Top 40 under 40 by the Dallas Business Journal (2021) and the International

Economic Development Council (2013) and has been instrumental in recruiting corporate

projects including NetSCOUT Systems, Credit Union of Texas, WatchGuard Video and KONE

Elevators. Bowman was also instrumental in structuring the public-private partnership for the

Watters Creek and The Farm in Allen mixed-use developments.

His background and focus on community collaboration led him to several community

leadership roles with the Kiwanis Club, Leadership Allen and other civic organizations. He is a

graduate of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) CFL Leadership Class and recently earned his CCIM

pin. Bowman is a graduate of Trinity University and the University of Texas at Dallas, where he

earned his MBA.