Mr. Timmons joined Arden Group in 2021 as the Managing Director of Asset Management for Arden Logistics Management. Prior to joining Arden, Mr. Timmons was a Director at Rialto Capital Management where he was responsible for the operational oversite and strategic execution of all owned assets within the industrial platform. Portfolios managed by Mr. Timmons comprise over 25 million square feet in 11 markets with an aggregate market value of approximately $2.0 billion. Additional professional activity includes various roles within investment banking, development, and appraisal/consulting.

Mr. Timmons earned his BBA in Finance and Real Estate from Baylor University and an MBA with concentrations in Corporate Finance and Alternative Investments from Southern Methodist University. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (“CFA”) designation.

Beatrice Sibblies is the managing partner of BOS Development, a community-focused real estate development and brokerage firm based in Harlem. BOS Development creates the spectrum of projects necessary for a vibrant community. BOS Development’s debut project, 88 Morningside, is an 80,000 sf residential co-op and community facility building structured on a 99-year ground lease from a Presbyterian church. With the building’s sleek interior and exterior design, the project received numerous accolades for its design quality. The project also resulted in the successful renovation and expansion of the church facilities and created an annuity for ongoing operations.

Based on the success of the 88 Morningside transaction, BOS has built a practice working with faith-based institutions to optimize their real estate portfolio. Current projects include development of a charter middle school in the Sugar Hill Historic District, creation of a new furnished rental platform in core Central Harlem as well as other hospitality, culinary and education projects. BOS Development has also formed an Opportunity Zone fund focused on real estate for education uses.

In her leadership of BOS Development Ms. Sibblies brings to bear a track record of financial innovation as a former investment banker and a deep commitment to building communities. Prior to forming BOS Development, Ms. Sibblies worked at J.P. Morgan Chase, acting as first a Vice President of Emerging Markets Research and then Vice President of Structured Finance. Ms. Sibblies graduated from Yale University with a major in Economics and Political Science. She also gained a Master’s in Business Administration from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Ms. Sibblies serves on a number of non-profit boards including Harlem Park to Park, a Central Harlem merchant and community development organization; Higher Heights for America, a women’s leadership development organization; and the Urban Design Forum, a convening organization for thought leaders on urban design and development.

Michael Rudin is the Co-CEO at Rudin Management Company. He has been with the firm since 2008, and together with his sister Samantha represents the fourth generation to work at the family business. Michael focuses on multiple areas within the company including new developments, capital markets, commercial and retail leasing, sustainability, and technology. Michael also helps lead the family’s venture capital business, Rudin Ventures, which focuses on early-stage startups in the real estate technology sector.

Michael holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Design and Planning with an emphasis in Real Estate from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Master’s of Science in Sustainable Real Estate Development from New York University’s Schack Institute of Real Estate.

Michael is also Managing Partner of Rudin West Development, based in Aspen, Colorado. Rudin West Development has built two mixed-use projects totaling 50,000 square feet. Recent projects in New York include The Greenwich Lane and Dock72, a 675,000-square foot class A office building in the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Michael is a member of a number of industry-related organizations that include The Real Estate Board of New York Real Estate Technology Committee, The Real Estate Round Table Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee, the WiredScore Advisory Board, the NYU Furman Center Advisory Board, and the Urban Land Institute. Michael serves on the board of the three Rudin Family foundations as well as The First Tee of Metropolitan New York, the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, Friends of the BQX, and the Aspen Art Museum.

Michael lives in Manhattan with his wife Sabrina, their sons Lukas and Dylan, and their dog Hoppy.

Brian Kavanagh has been serving in New York State legislature for the past 13 years, with his first 11 years spent as an Assemblymember representing portions of Manhattan’s East Side, and the past two years as a Senator representing over 300,000 residents of the 26th Senate District in Lower Manhattan and the western part of Brooklyn.

During his time in the legislature, Brian has focused on legislation and policy changes to support affordable housing, prevent gun violence, protect the environment, promote economic and social justice, and create a fairer and more open political process. As the Chair of the Senate Housing, Construction and Community Development Committee, Brian is a staunch advocate for safe and affordable housing, stronger rent laws that protect tenants, and public housing, among many more housing issues.

Brian is also the founder and chair of American State Legislators for Gun Violence Prevention (ASLGVP), a national organization of state legislators working on gun violence prevention legislation in their states, as well as the founder and co-chair of New York Legislators for Gun Violence Prevention. Brian is admitted to practice law.

Michael Givner is an Executive Director for Morgan Stanley Real Assets

Michael joined Morgan Stanley in 2009 and is responsible for sourcing, underwriting and executing transactions in the Northeastern United States on behalf of Morgan Stanley’s real estate funds

Previously, Michael worked at Credit Suisse DLJ Real Estate Capital Partners

Michael received an M.B.A. from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Michael also graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School and a B.A. in History from the College of Arts and Sciences

Craig joined Marx Realty as its President and CEO in 2017 and has been responsible for growing

the company as well as streamlining the company’s strategy by focusing on value-add office

investments in three core markets: New York City, Washington D.C. and Atlanta. Craig is also

charged with repositioning Marx’s entire portfolio as well as growing the Marx team and profitability.

Over his 25-year career, Craig has vast experience in every aspect of the real estate industry and

believes in a very hands-on approach. Prior to Marx, he held senior roles at both private equity and

private development companies, including redeveloping over 50 assets in major markets across the

country with a particular emphasis on NY and DC. Craig’s projects have received various awards

from industry groups such as NAIOP, BOMA, Globe St., Crain’s, Washington Business Journal and

AIA. He has been interviewed as a thought and innovation leader in several features in the Wall

Street Journal, CNN, Bloomberg and on CNBC, and was selected as one of the Real Estate Forum’s

Best Bosses of 2019. Craig was named to the 2020 Commercial Observer’s Power 100 List. Craig

previously practiced law in the real estate and litigation departments at Skadden before transitioning

to the business side of the industry.

Craig graduated Cum Laude from Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business (where he

currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Advisory Board) and earned a J.D. at Fordham

University’s School of Law. Craig serves on the Mixed-Use Council of the Urban Land Institute and

on the Strategic Advisory Council of Shadow Ventures, a venture capital firm specializing in

PropTech investments.

Philippe Visser is President of Related Office Development where he leads the company's expansive

commercial office development efforts nationally. Mr. Visser joined Related in 2013 and led the

successful execution of 30 Hudson Yards, a 2.6 million-square-foot, 1,296-foot-tall office tower and the

future home to KKR, Wells Fargo, Time Warner Inc., DNB Bank and Related's corporate offices.

Prior to joining Related, Philippe served as Director, World Trade Center Redevelopment for the Port

Authority of NY & NJ leading the $15 billion, 14 million-square-foot World Trade Center redevelopment.

Mr. Visser was previously responsible for the acquisition and development of New York City projects for

Tishman Speyer, worked in acquisitions at Vornado Realty Trust and ran the day-to-day development of

commercial office and mixed-use projects for Forest City Ratner.

Mr. Visser graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a Phi Beta

Kappa member and Truman Scholar. He has an MBA from the Columbia Business School and a Master's

of Science in Regional and Urban Planning from the London School of Economics, which he attended as

a Thouron Fellow. Mr. Visser has previously chaired the YMCA's 2016 and 2017 capital campaigns and is

a member of the Business Advisory Committee of the New York Aquarium and UJA Brooklyn Advisory

Committee and is a Trustee of Kane Street Synagogue.

John Sadlon AIA, IIDA is the Managing Principal of Workplace with the New York studio of Perkins&Will. John is an industry leader renowned for his strategic vision and broad expertise in the field of architecture and design. He is a licensed architect with more than 25 years of experience in a broad range of project types, including interior fit-outs, ground-up new construction, preservation and adaptive reuse. John specializes in dynamic workplaces that integrate brand and reinforce culture to create immersive experiences for clients across the financial, legal, insurance, technology, advertising, media and non-profit sectors. John provides strategic vision and leadership support in all phases of real estate transactions from site due diligence and lease negotiations through design and construction. His expertise is in translating organizational goals into long-term business strategies that adapt to evolving needs and priorities. John is adept at mobilizing domestic and international teams for the delivery of services on global accounts. To date, his completed works exceed 9 million square feet, with locations in more than 48 cities across 12 countries worldwide. Risk mitigation and consensus building are essential aspects of his unique leadership style. He led the project team for Guardian Life’s headquarters relocation to Hudson Yards, which was awarded 2020 Project of the Year by CoreNet Global New York Chapter.

Neil King is a Vice Chairman in CBRE’s Advisory and Transaction Services Group in New York, NY, named one of the youngest in company history in 2019.

Neil specializes in representing landlords in repositioning and leasing assets throughout New York City along with trophy assets in other gateway cities around the country. He understands the unique aspects of value creation through physical and tenant transformation. His involvement in leasing assignments goes well beyond a traditional role and extends into pre-acquisition underwriting, capital considerations relative to rental implications and in many circumstances, he participates in the sale of assets that he has repositioned. He currently represents more than 25 million square feet of premium office assets and has completed more than 17+ million square feet of leasing transactions throughout New York City ranging from trophy assets in the Plaza District to pre-war, large-block assets in Midtown South. His team is known as the premier new construction and trophy leasing agents nationally.

Neil also has a unique practice in the representation of many high-level financial firms, hedge funds & private equity firms in the acquisition of office space and the development of occupancy strategies in New York and around the globe. His tenant client list includes Tiger Global, BentallGreenOak, Summit Rock Advisors, WestCap Management, Antares Capital, Valor Capital, iStar, among many others.

During his tenure at CBRE, Neil has been named a "Top 10" Producer in the New York City office; awarded the Colbert Coldwell Circle designation that represents the top 3% of CBRE global producers five times; and a top 10% global producer four times. In 2021, he was named to Crain’s New York City Business prestigious “40 under 40” list for all industries.

Marion Jones is a Principal and Executive Managing Director of U.S. Capital Markets at Avison Young, based in the firm’s Manhattan office. In her role, Marion spearheads the firm’s capital markets strategy, driving strategic growth, expanding market share, and positioning Avison Young for continued success in both domestic and global markets. Through her dynamic leadership, she is committed to deepening the firm’s capital markets footprint across the U.S., enhancing client relationships, and fostering a collaborative environment that ensures client-focused solutions. Marion’s emphasis on cross-functional communication and teamwork empowers her to deliver exceptional results grounded in a comprehensive understanding of market trends, data-driven technology, and industry connectivity.

With over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate—spanning debt and equity, sales, market expansion, and team-building—Marion has closed more than $9 billion in transactions. Her strategic expertise is recognized across both middle-market and institutional sectors, where she has earned a reputation as a trusted advisor, known for her ability to drive impactful market positioning and solve complex challenges with innovative, interdisciplinary approaches. Marion’s leadership is characterized by a commitment to advancing our clients’ objectives, as well as championing the growth and development of her team.

As a member of Avison Young’s U.S. Executive Committee, Marion works closely with the U.S. Capital Markets Executive Committee to ensure strategic alignment and foster a unified vision for the firm’s success. Her credentials also include licenses as a broker in New York and Connecticut.

Marion’s previous leadership experience as Managing Director of Capital Markets at JLL, as well as her roles at Ackman-Ziff, Eastern Consolidated, and CBRE, further solidify her as a highly regarded thought leader and key influencer in the commercial real estate industry. She is an active member of Urban Land Institute and WX (Women Executive in NY Real Estate). She has taught at the graduate level at Fordham University’s Real Estate Institute and been recognized with several industry awards. Marion is deeply involved in her community of Westport CT, serving on the Affordable Housing Advisory Board of Homes with Hope, a local affordable housing non-profit as well as volunteering in her local parish and at the Westport Public Library.

MaryAnne Gilmartin is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of MAG Partners, a New York-based real estate development company she founded in 2020. Most recently, MaryAnne also served as interim Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Directors of Mack-Cali Realty Corporation.

Prior to founding MAG Partners, MaryAnne was CEO of L&L MAG. After a successful two-year partnership with L&L, MaryAnne spun out of L&L MAG to launch her own firm, MAG Partners. The company is currently developing a 480-unit residential building in Chelsea, designed by acclaimed architect COOKFOX.

MaryAnne previously served as President and CEO of Forest City Ratner Companies, where she oversaw a period of game-changing ground-up development and managed its multimillion square foot residential, commercial and retail portfolio.

In her tenure at Forest City Ratner Companies, MaryAnne spearheaded the development of some of the most high-profile real estate projects in New York City. She led the efforts to build Barclays Center, the state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue and the centerpiece of the $4.9 billion, 22-acre mixed-use Pacific Park Brooklyn development. She also oversaw the development of The New York Times Building, designed by world-renowned architect Renzo Piano; New York by Gehry, designed by award-winning architect Frank Gehry; and the Tata Innovation Center at Cornell Tech, a new office building that is a first-of-its-kind space for tech innovation, designed by Weiss/Manfredi on Roosevelt Island.

MaryAnne is a civic leader in the New York metropolitan area, serving as Chair Emeritus of the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, member of the Executive Committee of The Brooklyn Academy of Music, member of the New York Public Radio Board of Trustees, member of the Executive Committee and Board of Governors of The Real Estate Board of New York, and part of the Industry Advisory Board of the MS Real Estate Development Program at Columbia University. In addition to her civic and industry board service, MaryAnne was appointed a member of the board of directors of the global investment banking firm Jefferies Group LLC in 2014.

Jack Conboy is a Partner with the law firm of Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf. He represents various financial institutions and real estate operators in connection with acquisitions, sales, financing and refinancing of commercial properties. He also counsels landlords and tenants in the leasing of commercial space. In addition, Mr. Conboy has experience in representing clients in the purchase and sale of residential real estate, including condominiums, cooperative apartments, and single and multi-family homes. Jack has been nominated to The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch in the category of Banking & Finance Law, and has also been named to Super Lawyers - New York Metro Rising Star. He earned a JD from St. John’s University School of Law and a BA from Bucknell University.

Laurie, an accomplished deal maker, is partner and co-chair of the firm’s global real estate practice. She takes a client-focused approach to her real estate practice, often acting as in-house counsel for her clients and becoming a trusted member of their businesses. She has a long list of clients who have been with her since the beginning of her practice and appreciate her ability to adeptly and efficiently handle any type of real estate deal. She is recognized as a leading lawyer in Chambers USA 2021, noting that she is “a strong negotiator” and “she has a great business sense combined with legal knowledge.” Most recently, for the second year in a row, Commercial Observer included her in their elite “Power 100” list, which recognizes the most powerful players in real estate.

Laurie represents real estate private equity funds, companies, institutional REITs, investors and other property owners in structuring and closing real estate transactions such as acquisitions and dispositions, developments, financings, portfolio transactions, preferred equity investments, leasing and real estate joint ventures. Her work touches all asset classes, including office, multifamily, affordable housing, workforce housing, mixed-use, life sciences, hospitality, retail and condominium. She also maintains an active capital markets and fund practice, representing investors in joint venture transactions and sophisticated fund and tax structures. Laurie is also well-versed in the Opportunity Zone program and helps clients through the process of structuring and investing in qualified properties and vehicles.

Laurie is involved in a number of non-profit and charitable organizations focusing on increasing diversity in real estate. She serves on the Advisory Board and spearheads the firm’s legal partnership with Project Destined, an organization dedicated to transforming minority youth into owners in the communities in which they live, work and play. She also serves as co-chair for Rebuilding New York’s “She Builds” program, where she organizes an annual renovation day, rehabilitating a New York City community center in need.