2026 New Jersey Industrial & Manufacturing Conference

Dave Gibbons serves as President and CEO of Elberon Development Group. Mr. Gibbons oversees all aspects of the company, including capital allocation, asset management, financial analysis, personnel and strategic planning, with particular focus on acquisitions, construction and development. Dave Gibbons has been named to NJBIZ's Real Estate Power 50 List and ROI-NJ's List of Real Estate Influencers. Dave also served as President of NAIOP-NJ from 2017 to 2018. Mr. Gibbons serves as a board member for Kean University, NAIOP-NJ, and the Cornell Law School Advisory Board. He has served as a director or trustee for several other "for-profit" and "non-profit" boards throughout his career including First Bank, Synergy Bank, and Trinitas Hospital. He has served as Chairman of the Board of four different organizations: Synergy Bank, Newark Legacy Charter School, Elizabeth Development Company and the YMCA of Eastern Union County. Mr. Gibbons obtained a BS in Finance from the University of Notre Dame and JD from Cornell Law School.

Ryan Nelson is a Managing Principal for Turnbridge Equities, a privately-held, vertically-integrated real estate investment and development firm with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, DC and Austin. Ryan oversees the Company’s acquisitions, operations, and asset management activities, focused on value-add and opportunistic real estate investments throughout the US. Prior to joining Turnbridge, Ryan was a Managing Director for MRP Realty, where he was responsible for opening their New York City office and successfully building a multi-strategy portfolio, with multiple, institutional partners. Previously, he was a senior vice president of acquisitions and development, with Sherwood Equities where he spent eight years and was responsible for sourcing, underwriting, and managing Sherwood’s acquisitions and development projects in New York City, totaling over $1 billion in transaction volume. Prior to joining Sherwood, Ryan was a partner with Champion Partners in Dallas, Texas, and prior to joining Champion, he was a project manager with Turner Construction. Ryan received his M.B.A. from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas in Austin and his B.S. in Construction Engineering from Iowa State University. Ryan is a Council Member on the Urban Development Mixed Use Council (Red Flight) for ULI as well an Advisory Council Member for the Texas McCombs Real Estate Finance Center.

Jessica Fraser is a Senior Vice President with Trammell Crow Company, based in New Jersey. She leads the firm’s industrial development efforts throughout the NYC Metro region, overseeing the team’s projects and sourcing new opportunities across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Jessica brings extensive experience in industrial and commercial real estate. Prior to joining Trammell Crow Company, she served as Vice President, Investment Officer at Prologis, where she managed capital deployment activities in New Jersey, including building and land acquisitions, redevelopment of existing assets, and ground-up construction, with a strong focus on infill markets. Earlier in her career, Jessica was Director of Development for Macy’s, where she was part of a strategic team responsible for the development and monetization of Macy’s real estate portfolio—spanning 650 locations, 130 million square feet, and 6,000 acres nationwide. She has also held positions at Simon Property Group and Triage Consulting Group. Jessica earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California and her MBA from UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, where she also serves on the Leonard N. Wood Center for Real Estate Studies’ Advisory Board.

Neil joined RC Andersen in 2008 as a Project Manager and currently holds the role of President. Neil has played an integral part in RC Andersen’s growth and has helped develop some of RC Andersen’s most deeply rooted client relationships. Through his tenure at RC Andersen, Neil has managed some of RC Andersen’s marquee projects and has been responsible to fill nearly every role within the organization, from that of Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Executive, Vice President, and now President. Neil is familiar with the day-in day-out management of work, as well as the organizational processes and policies. Prior to his time at RC Andersen, Neil held roles in the fields of construction, design, and research dating back to 2002. Neil holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering and is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the Rutgers University School of Engineering. It is in this well rounded background within the industry that Neil has developed an ability to approach problems from a variety of angles and experiences. Outside of work, Neil enjoys time with his wife and two daughters, skiing, hiking, and hockey.

Alex, Executive Vice President and Principal of The Blau & Berg Company, is responsible for overseeing capital markets, client growth, and supply chain & logistics representation. He has also served as President and Regional Director of the New Jersey Chapter of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR). Alex has been with The Blau & Berg Company since June 2003. EXPERIENCE Currently, Executive Vice President at The Blau & Berg Company, Alex has extensive experience in industrial site selection, supply chain & logistics, and landlord and tenant representation, as well as in-depth investment analysis and capital market sales. During his career, Alex has completed over 50 million square feet of sales and lease transactions that total a value of over 3 billion dollars. AWARDS Awarded SIOR designation (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors) Named Real Estate Forum Top Broker (2013) Recognized by The Blau & Berg Company as a Top Broker since 2006 Featured in Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal’s “40 Under 40” EDUCATION Alex graduated from Wayne Valley High School, earned a bachelor’s degree from William Paterson University and continued to broaden his expertise through real estate finance courses at New York University. He has earned membership into CCIM and SIOR by education, sale transactions and a substantial code of ethics. Licensed broker in New Jersey Licensed broker in New York Licensed broker in Pennsylvania Licensed broker in Florida Licensed broker in Delaware Licensed broker in California Licensed broker in Illinois Licensed broker in Virginia COMMUNITY & PERSONAL INFO Former President of the New Jersey Chapter of SIOR Recognized with CCIM designation (Certified commercial Investment Member) Member of ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) Awarded SIOR designation (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors) Member of The Blau & Berg Company’s Advisory Board Member of NAIOP (National Association for Industrial & Office Parks) Member The Cotsakos College of Business Advisory and Advancement Board of William Paterson University Member of The Cedar Grove Environmental Commission Member of The Cedar Grove Downtown Advisory Commission Member of The Cedar Grove Zoning Board KEY TRANSACTIONS Represented Terreno Realty in the acquisition of a 101 Door Truck Terminal leased to Fed-Ex Represented SIMS Group in the lease disposition of 5 Acres in Port Newark, NJ Represented LF USA and IDS for the lease of 500,528 SF in Robbinsville, NJ Represented A & S Russo for the sale of 105,000 SF in Hillside NJ Represented CCSI for the sale 98,057 SF in Bayonne, NJ Represented ITP Urban Renewal for the sale of 40,000 SF in Newark, NJ Represented Preferred Freezer for the sale of 21 AC for a build-to-suit property of approximately 316,000 SF in Linden, NJ Represented Skylark Development for the lease of 146,000 SF in Secaucus, NJ Represented Continental Terminals for the lease of 169,864 SF in Kearny, NJ Represented AZ CFS for the lease of 240,000 SF in Linden, NJ SPECIALTIES Capital Markets Industrial Distribution and Manufacturing Services Supply Chain & Logistics Site Selection for Institutional and Private Corporations Agency and Tenant Representation Leasing Sales Land Development Acquisition Disposition Build-to-Suit Industrial properties

As Market Officer, Justin is responsible for sourcing, underwriting, and acquiring industrial investments on a regional basis. He is also directly involved in the asset management of IDI Logistics’ holdings in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the Baltimore-Washington corridor. His responsibilities include asset strategy recommendation, execution, and reporting, as well as the oversight of third-party leasing and management teams. Prior to IDI Logistics, Burns served as Vice President of Acquisitions at Penwood Real Estate Investment Management, and as Acquisitions Officer at Exeter Property Group. Over his career, Burns has transacted approximately $1.5 billion of industrial, office, and land investments. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the Quinnipiac University School of Business. headshot: attached

Chris J. Murphy is a partner at Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP, a boutique law firm specializing in commercial real estate and development. A partner in the firm, Chris leads the Land Use, Zoning and Redevelopment, and Tax Credits and Incentives practice groups. As the leader of the firm’s Land Use, Zoning and Redevelopment practice, Chris has been involved in transformational development projects throughout New Jersey, and regularly represents some of the largest institutional developers in connection with obtaining approvals for industrial, mixed-use, multifamily, retail, and commercial projects before local, county, and state boards and agencies. In addition, Chris leads the firm’s Tax Credits and Incentives practice, where he has helped clients procure over $500M in tax credits and incentives offered through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and other state and local government agencies. Chris is the co-author of the Financial Incentives Chapter of Commercial Real Estate Transactions in New Jersey (2019, 4 th Edition), published by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, a division of the New Jersey State Bar Association. His insight on the topic of real estate development has been featured in both regional and national publications, including NJBIZ, Real Estate NJ, and The Wall Street Journal. Chris received his law degree from Rutgers Law School, and a master’s degree from the Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations. He received his undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from Kean University. An avid competitor, Chris competed professionally in both ice hockey and boxing prior to starting his career as an attorney.

Jim is a senior managing director in the New Jersey office of JLL Capital Markets, Americas. He joined JLL as part of the HFF acquisition and has more than 25 years of experience in commercial mortgage banking. His primary responsibilities include debt and joint venture equity placements for owners of office, retail, multifamily and industrial properties. During the course of his career, Jim has been involved in more than $12.2 billion in transactions

As Associate Principal at M+H Architects, Zach has more than 15 years of experience practicing architecture. Zach focuses on fostering client relationships and contributing to the firm’s strategic growth across diverse markets such as Industrial, Mission Critical, and Commercial. He is recognized for his contributions to the Industrial Market Sector, strengthening M+H Architects’ position as a trusted leader in designing large-scale industrial distribution and manufacturing projects. His work spans approximately 30 million square feet of industrial warehouse facilities nationwide. Zach’s approach emphasizes responsiveness, efficiency, and exceptional client service ensuring every project reflects the client’s goals and long-term success. He holds a Master of Architecture from Kansas State University and is a Registered Architect in Missouri and New Jersey.

With more than twenty years of diverse experience, VP of Project Development, Alexis Graziosetta-Tobias, has guided a wide range of projects from warehouses to offices and other commercial spaces. She’s passionate about creating strong client connections that endure, serving as a trusted advocate from the very start. Her expertise spans every project phase, from opportunity development and estimating to vendor procurement, subcontract oversight, scheduling, and billing.

Aaron Levine is the Founder and CEO of LG Insurance Agency, nationally recognized as a Top Commercial Insurance Service Provider. Aaron is known for his client-focused, consultative approach, where he specializes in risk management, workers’ compensation audits, and high-net-worth personal insurance. He is the host of The Who You Work With Matters podcast and a sought-after speaker on insurance technology solutions, leadership, and business strategy