Greg spent more than 30 years working at all levels in corporate and private industries. He graduated from Howard University, Washington, DC, with a BS in Chemical Engineering and began his career with McNeil Consumer Products Company. Greg then joined Merck and Co. Inc., where he received eight promotions and became a member of the research division executive committee. He joined a midsize real estate development company, where he became COO and a member of the executive team. In 2008, Greg co-founded Mosaic Development Partners, and together with his partner, Leslie Smallwood-Lewis, they have developed over $1 Billion in real estate projects and have created hundreds of construction and full-time jobs. Mosaic currently has $7B in real estate in its pipeline.

Barclay is Ease Capital’s Head of Originations and oversees the commercial real estate lending strategy,

including the sourcing, structuring, credit, underwriting and loan closing functions. Prior to joining Ease,

Barclay was most recently Head of Originations (East Coast) at Bedrock Capital and, prior to that, Head

of Originations (Northeast) at Realty Finance Trust. He has been in CRE finance, as both lender and

borrower, for the past 15+ years. Barclay earned a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Finance from New

York University and a Master of Business Administration from Babson College. He lives in Fairfield

County, CT with his wife and three children and when not in the office can be found on the sidelines of

his kid’s games, in the audience at a recital or, on occasion, the golf course.

Matthew J. Bonney is a tax partner with over 25 years of experience focusing on all facets of his clients’ business and tax needs. He specializes in working with clients in the real estate sector, including owners/operators, developers, investors, private real estate funds, and REITS. He also advises law firms and a range of clients in the music, manufacturing, technology, and restaurant industries, as well as high net worth individuals.

For his real estate clients, Matt provides a deep expertise in deal planning,

structuring, and reviewing, helping clients to acquire, manage, and sell

properties while limiting tax risks. He has a wide breadth of knowledge and

experience in federal, state, and local tax credits, as well as managing

investor relationships, analyzing internal controls, and assisting with

financing opportunities.

As a tax specialist, Matt also provides a range of general tax compliance and

reporting services, including representing clients before government taxing

authorities.

Lindsey Samsi joined Pennrose in 2016. As a member of the real estate

development team, she assumes full responsibility for the successful

completion of multi-faceted real estate development projects – affordable,

mixed-income, and market-rate – from inception through construction

completion and lease-up. She is responsible for the leadership of an in-

house team of Associate Developers and Assistant Developers, and simultaneously assembles and

manages an external team of financiers, architects, designers, engineers, attorneys, and contractors.

Lindsey manages multiple projects in varying stages of development throughout the City of Philadelphia,

PA, and NJ.

In addition to her work at Pennrose, Lindsey is a member of the Urban Affairs Coalition (UAF) Impact

Development Roundtable (IDR), Women in Housing and Finance of Pennsylvania (WHF-PA), Facilities

Committee of the Board of Directors for the Community Partnership School (CPS), Signature Events

Development Committee of the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations

(PACDC), and the Annual Giving Committee of the Pennrose Foundation. Lindsey graduated from

Temple University.

David formed Hightop in December of 2013. With 15 years of experience in finance and real estate development, David leads Hightop’s acquisitions, development, property management and other strategic initiatives. He works closely with real estate brokers, financial institutions, design professionals, and local registered community organizations to identify, entitle, and close on development opportunities.

David has successfully acquired, developed and entitled over $150 million in property value located in Philadelphia neighborhoods such as Graduate Hospital, Rittenhouse Square, Society Hill, Fairmount, Northern Liberties, and University City.

In 2017, David launched a brokerage and a property management subsidiary, Hightop Real Estate Brokerage LLC and Hightop Property Management LLC, respectively. The subsidiaries enhance the vertical integration of services through leasing and efficient property management.

David is a graduate of the University of Delaware with degrees in both Economics and Finance. After graduation, David worked at Bank of America in Corporate Finance. David then advanced to a position as an Investment Banker at Boenning and Scattergood in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Thereafter, David worked at Stoltz Real Estate Partners, a commercial real estate development firm located in Bala Cynwyd, PA.

David is the Founder and Managing Partner at MMPartners, a vertically integrated commercial real estate development company having raised over $45M of capital and has invested in over $90M of real estate assets in the Philadelphia CBD market. David is responsible for fundraising, directing acquisitions and financing and leading the strategic direction of the team.

David is a former University Merit Scholar at Boston University, from which he graduated with a B.A. in Urban Studies and Public Policy. David has also successfully completed New York University’s Real Estate Finance and Investment graduate level coursework. Previously, he worked at Switzenbaum & Associates and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. David is an active member of ULI.

As Founder & Managing Principal of Saxum, Anthony oversees all aspects of the firm’s strategic

initiatives and operations, including investment strategy, acquisitions, capital raising, leasing activities, development and the execution and management of the firm’s portfolio.

Over the last decade since Saxum’s inception, Anthony has leveraged his extensive knowledge of individual markets and his distinct understanding of demand drivers to establish Saxum’s unique investment strategies. He capitalizes on his vast network and personal relationships within the real estate community to create opportunities and respond to market changes that are unseen and overlooked by others.

Anthony has led Saxum through explosive growth to become one of the fastest growing real estate private equity firms in the nation, with a team of over 30 professionals, multiple offices and a nationwide investment portfolio totaling over 10 million square feet and nearly $3.0 billion in investment capitalizations.

Prior to founding Saxum, Anthony served as an advisor and consultant within the brokerage community. In various roles, he oversaw the leasing and management portfolio of four million square feet of assets on behalf of corporations, REITs, family offices, special servicers, and private equity and institutional investors. His responsibilities included project leasing and marketing, portfolio management, acquisitions and dispositions, and asset management in a variety of product types including office, retail, multifamily and industrial.

As the Development Director at Ensemble Real Estate Investments, Jewelle manages project schedules and coordinates required governmental approvals, entitlements and permits, and manages budgets throughout the design process. She is currently spearheading the first residential development to be built at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia. She was previously with AvalonBay Communities, Inc. a multifamily REIT, offering project management and financial analysis support for the company’s new development activities and acquisitions in Southern California. Jewelle holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate from Georgia State University and a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from Columbia University. She is an active member of the Urban Land Institute, NAIOP, and is the co-president of MSRED Alumni, Inc.

Kelley Brine is a seasoned Executive Vice President in real estate development and asset management with over 25 years of experience. At HH Red Stone Properties LLC, she oversees operations for a portfolio of over 10,000 units, achieving a 98% occupancy rate for five years, leading one of the fastest growing property management companies in student housing. Kelley's

expertise includes financial analysis, contract negotiations, and leading successful teams. She has a strong track record in business development, property renovations, and enhancing international engagement. Previously, Kelley held the role of Managing Partner at Sky Management Corp where she demonstrated her diverse skills in property management, operations optimization, and strategic development. Kelley holds a BA in Political Science from Rutgers University and has studied International Studies at the American University of Paris. Her skills encompass property management, budgeting, leadership, and data-driven decision-making.

Avery brings more than two decades of industry experience as a leader in the multifamily industry. She drives

revenues for clients and lends her expertise with all property types ranging from new construction lease‐ups to

stabilized communities. Avery places a high value on relationships both with her team and her clients, which has

set the precedent for Multi Family advisory. This accessibility has led to confidence among her clients in their

investments. As Executive Managing Director of Investor Services for Cushman & Wakefield’s multifamily division,

Solomon is responsible for ensuring that the firm achieves its client‐centric goals and portfolio growth. She

spearheads initiatives that reinvent the firm’s multifamily business, drive asset profitability and portfolio level

strategic thinking. In the past year, Solomon has played a key role in integrating the firm’s multifamily team to its

asset services platform by helping bridge systems and processes between the two organizations. She has also

worked to align the client services team from a geographic model to a strategic support model. She serves as a

mentor and an active member of Cushman & Wakefield’s Women’s Integrated Network.

Avery’s multifamily experience was built within some of the top industry firms, including Greystar, Harbor Group

International and Winthrop Realty Trust. She continues to be an active industry leader overseeing the National

acquisition efforts for our clients and resides in Washington, DC.

Sean Edwards is the President of Rittenhouse Communications Group (RCG), a design build technology integrator for multi-family and hospitality sectors. RCG’s goal is to provide a single pane of glass redundant building technology solutions for a single asset, or a nationwide portfolio.

Michael Weiss is the Vice President of Multifamily at Andrena, a wireless Internet and Managed WiFi provider that connects multifamily communities with a connectivity foundation for residents and property operations. Michael is an experienced leader in the telecom sector, with over 25 years of experience delivering innovative solutions to the multifamily industry.

Bart Blatstein is the CEO of the privately held development company Tower Developments. Under his guise, Tower Investments has become well known for its aggressive and creative urban investments in major projects, as well as its expertise in all aspects of planning, design, construction, financing and leasing. Most recently, Bart set his development focus on the redevelopment of Northern Liberties and established the neighborhood as the place in Philadelphia, to live, work and play. His redevelopment efforts have created jobs, business opportunities, tax revenues and the impetus for more investment in the Philadelphia.

In his more than 30 years in the real estate industry, Bart Blatstein has earned the reputation as one of the region’s most respected and successful developers. Tower transformed vast tracts of post-industrial properties along Columbus Boulevard into flourishing retail, entertainment, and office development, including Riverview Plaza, Columbus Crossing and Dickinson Square. In Manayunk, his company developed the largest contiguous commercial site along the Schuylkill riverfront.

Mr. Blatstein is also very active in array of business, civic and charitable groups. He was a founding member of the Waterfront Developers Council, and is the past President of the Jewish Publishing Group board and serves on the Board of Trustees of Community College of Philadelphia, President’s Advisory Board and Board of Visitors of Temple University, Northeast Treatment Centers, Federation of Jewish Agencies as Real Estate Division chairman and Israel Bonds and the Technical Assistance Center for Emerging Contractors.

In every sense of the word, Mr. Blatstein is a Philadelphian, with passion and vision for the City, its neighborhoods, and its bright future. And most important, Mr. Blatstein has earned the reputation for “getting the job done.”

Matthew Pestronk is co-founder of Post Brothers, a real estate investment, development and management company with singular and unique expertise in urban real estate development. Matthew serves as President of the company, engaged in the sponsorship of Class-A multifamily, mixed-use and retail development projects comprised of over 7,000 units that are operating, under development or disposed plus, over 400,000 sf of commercial space, with a total capitalized cost in excess of $2.5 billion. Matthew shares strategic leadership of the company with his brother, Michael, and is engaged in asset management, financing, and project and capital formation. Matthew has worked in real estate capital transactions for his entire 20+-year career and was previously a real estate financing executive in New York City prior to forming Post Brothers. Matthew is also very active in his community and has board service experience for multiple charitable organizations including the Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation, Beat the Streets Philadelphia, West Nottingham Academy, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and is the Immediate past Chair of Jewish Federation Real Estate.

As CEO, Michael Pestronk heads all property development and operational activities of the company. Post Brothers Apartments was founded in early 2007 and since that time Mr. Pestronk has focused exclusively on creating a best-in-class enterprise with a current portfolio of in excess of 1,100 class-A apartments throughout Philadelphia, with a total capitalization of approximately $165,000,000. Michael has 12 years of experience in the multi-family real estate industry, having previously worked for NWJ Companies and Historic Landmarks for Living, as well as being a principal of Iron Stone Real Estate Group, where he was collectively responsible for the repositioning, operations and capitalization of over $300,000,000 of real estate. During this time his responsibilities encompassed all aspects of apartment ownership including acquisitions, financing, development, construction, management, and leasing. During 2004-5 he was fully engaged in the property and asset management leadership of Historic Landmarks and was instrumental in the operational turnaround of a large portfolio of urban Class A apartments, where he increased NOI without capital spending, and facilitating a $200mm recapitalization of the portfolio. Michael takes great pride in his focus on identifying the right product to build, building simultaneously with high quality and cost effectiveness, and rapidly renting all of our units at top of the market rents.