Philly Life Sciences Summit

Jeff DeVuono is the Executive Vice President and Senior Managing Director of Brandywine Realty Trust’s Pennsylvania Division. Mr. DeVuono joined Brandywine Realty Trust in January of 1997. Prior to Brandywine Realty Trust, Mr. DeVuono worked for LCOR, Inc., a private development company that had a previous association with Brandywine, where he held a variety of positions, all of which related to asset management. Before joining LCOR, Mr. DeVuono was a sales and leasing representative for Cushman & Wakefield of Philadelphia. Mr. DeVuono currently serves on the Board, and is a former Chairman, of the King of Prussia District and is a Board Member of the Center City District (CCD). He is also a member of CoreNet, the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT), the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), the Sunday Breakfast Club, and the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School Samuel Zell and Robert Lurie Real Estate Center. He is a Trustee and Master Planning Committee Member of The Westtown School and is a Master Planning Committee Member of Waynesborough Country Club. Past Boards include the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, University City District, Bartram’s Garden, and The Center for Emerging Visual Artists.

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. He began his career with McNeil Consumer Products Company. Greg then joined Merck and Co. Inc., where he received eight promotions and held eleven different positions during his tenure with the company. Greg left Merck and started a consulting company, where he assisted pharmaceutical and real estate companies with marketing and crisis communications. After learning more about the real estate industry, he joined a mid-size real estate development company, where he became a member of the executive team. Greg established his Mosaic Development Partners in 2008, and together with his partner Leslie Smallwood-Lewis, they have completed projects in Philadelphia totaling more than $150 million in investment and have an additional $2.7B in projects in its pipeline.

Pete serves as Director of Development for Wexford Science & Technology. He actively manages the marketing, leasing, financing, operation and construction of uCity Square – Wexford’s project in the Philadelphia market. uCity Square is a 6.5 million square foot mixed-use development project located in Philadelphia’s growing Innovation District. Specific buildings that Wexford manages include 3711 Market Street, 3737 Market Street, and 3675 Market Street. Pete has also managed $30 million worth of pre-development projects in uCity Square, including development and remediation of the former University City High School site and construction of new street and utility infrastructure. Pete graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the Smeal College of Business at Pennsylvania State University.

Paul Shapiro, PE, LEED AP is a Senior Account Manager and Mechanical Engineer at AKF. He is respected throughout the AEC industry for his unique brand of technical expertise and ability to advance sophisticated design and construction projects in today’s increasingly complex built environment. Paul’s 30-year track record of delivering efficient and right-sized, yet comfortable and dependable spaces, is emblematic of his holistic approach to projects. Recently, Paul has been privileged to work with the team at 3737 Market Street and 3675 Market Street in Philadelphia’s innovation district, uCity Square. These buildings consist of Class A office, coworking, laboratory, healthcare and collaborative space. Paul has also been involved in the utility master-planning of the entire site - when complete, uCity Square will span an impressive 6.5 million square feet of mixed-use development. Paul leverages his knowledge and know-how to provide precise solutions focused on the unique needs of various occupant types across the workplace spectrum, including financial institutions, universities, and cutting-edge life science and medical facilities. With longstanding ties to Pennsylvania and the Delaware Valley, Paul’s leadership is evident in many of the region's groundbreaking projects, such as Philadelphia’s PNC Bank and the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania. Having earned an MBA in Finance from New York University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University, Paul brings a broad perspective to the classroom where he is an Assistant Professor at Drexel University's School of Architecture. AKF delivers innovative solutions and leadership to enhance the built environment and redefine the edge of what’s possible. With ten offices throughout North America, AKF provides a robust offering of integrated services, including: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire and Life Safety Engineering, Analysis & Testing, Architectural Code Consulting, BIM Management, Building Controls, Central Utilities, Cogeneration, Commissioning, Critical Systems, Energy & Sustainability, Fire & Life Safety, IT/AV/Security, Lighting Design, and Special Inspections.

Dave serves as general manager of Turner’s Philadelphia office. Dave provides executive-level leadership and management, establishing communication protocols, overseeing staff development, and supervising risk evaluation, contract negotiations, and pricing decisions. Dave joined Turner in 2008 as a field engineer and spent three years on various project assignments before moving into the cost department. In April 2013, Dave transferred back to the field on the Lincoln Financial Field project, first in preconstruction and then in the role of mechanical/electrical engineer. Dave later moved to the FMC Tower at Cira Centre South project as the MEP manager before joining the Business Development team. He was promoted to Business Development Manager in 2017. Most recently, Dave was promoted to General Manager of the Philadelphia office in 2020. Dave received his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Delaware.

With over 25 years of construction experience, Ryan has a background in geotechnical engineering, facilities project management, and for the majority of his career, pharmaceutical and biotech construction management. As Director of Project Management, Ryan oversees all project management operations from inception to completion, across all business units. He ensures that the department provides strategic insight during the preconstruction phase and executive oversight during construction by monitoring project cost, schedule, quality, and safety. Ryan’s build experience offers a distinct advantage through developing risk mitigation plans, constructability solutions, and project execution strategies. He deploys Lean construction techniques by guiding his project managers in how and when to implement those methods. Ryan focuses on understanding the clients goals of the project and aligning HSC’s execution plan to deliver success on HSC’s projects. Ryan joined HSC in 2008 as the Pharmaceutical & Biotech Group Manager in which he expanded HSC’s presence in this sector, along with efforts in the academic and healthcare segments. He continues to maintain close relationships with his bio-pharma contacts. Projects varied from renovations to brownfield and greenfield sites and include, but not limited to, medical device manufacturing facilities; biological pilot plants; infrastructure upgrades; corporate fitouts; and healthcare, academic, and historical renovations. Several of Ryan’s projects received awards such as the ISPE Facility of the Year, ENR Regional Best Project, and GBCA Construction Excellence Award. Ryan earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Drexel University with a minor in Management. He is also member of the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers (ISPE), and PA Life Sciences.

Mr. Traynor is the Philadelphia lead for Breakthrough Properties, responsible for all asset management and development activities in the region. A native of Greater Philadelphia, Joe is proud to have delivered over 1.5 million square feet of commercial space throughout the area while working for multiple prominent firms over the past 12 years. Mr. Traynor’s experience includes various product types ranging from redevelopment and large scale renovations to ground up development. Joe holds an MBA from Villanova School of Business with specializations in Real Estate and Finance and a BA in Architectural Design from Yale University.

Michael Davis is the founding partner of The Plymouth Group, a Real Estate and Alternative investment company that has deployed, together with various Joint Venture partners, more than a quarter of a billion dollars of acquisitions in New York City and selected US markets. The company has grown to include development, management, brokerage and advisory divisions. Mr. Davis oversees acquisitions and day-to-day operations of the company, and takes pride in using his years of expertise to add value to the company’s projects on behalf of its private investors. In particular, Mr. Davis leads the design and construction process, where his eye for detail and tenacious attitude assure that Plymouth’s strategic vision is realized. Prior to founding Plymouth Group in 2003, Michael was an Investment Banker in the Real Estate & Lodging Banking (REIT) group at Salomon Smith Barney/Citigroup, an analyst at a mid-cap hedge fund in the statistical arbitrage area, and a Managing Director at a private investment firm specializing in real estate acquisition, disposition, development as well as corporate restructurings, venture capital, and other related activities.

Chris Stoddard co-leads Ennead’s Commercial and Laboratory Centers of Excellence. A seasoned project director, he has nearly three decades of experience managing large, complex commercial, hospitality, laboratories and higher education projects across the US and abroad. His meticulous approach to scope, schedule and budget are matched by his broad experience in building systems and construction methods. He brings a collaborative spirit of integrated design to his work by pursuing the common goals of each project’s mission. Throughout his career he has sought to maximize sustainable and wellness features to minimize environmental impact and design healthy, resilient buildings. Chris’ project experience includes: The Cove, a nearly 3,000,000 sf science-based mixed-use development in Jersey City, which includes 1,500,000 sf of new build commercial and academic life science; and 3737 Science Center, a 434,000 sf commercial lab development for Wexford Development in Philadelphia for the Penn Center for Specialty Care.

Matthew Knowles is a First Vice President with CBRE focusing on tenant and landlord advisory services for the Philadelphia Life Sciences Consulting Team. He has extensive transaction experience, domestically and internationally, working with various early- stage to mature Life Sciences companies and Corporate office occupiers. In addition to tenant advisory, Matt is involved with the leasing of over 1.5 MSF of Class A life science developments in the Philadelphia region. He advises his clients in all aspects of the real estate process, including strategic planning, workplace strategies, financial analysis, site selection and lease negotiations. Since joining CBRE in 2006, Matt has managed real estate transactions for several corporate real estate expansions and completed over 6 MSF of lab, office and retail transactions. Prior to joining the team, Matt interned with CBRE's Research and Marketing teams in Philadelphia. During his internships, Matt worked closely with CBRE sales professionals to provide demographic analysis, market research, financial analysis and market forecasting.

Justin Pagliaro is a Senior Project Manager and Associate with Hargrove Life Sciences in Philadelphia with two decades of experience. After graduating from Duke University with a B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering, Justin spent the early part of his career designing commercial HVAC and central utility systems for Vitetta, then transitioned to the life sciences industry in 2007 when he joined CDI Life Sciences. In 2012, Justin helped form Hargrove Life Sciences, LLC in Philadelphia. Hargrove Life Sciences serves the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food/beverage, and specialty chemical industries nationally and abroad, and offers full-service engineering and architecture design. In ten years, Justin has been a key part in growing the Philadelphia office from 10 to 90 employees. The Life Sciences division is part of Hargrove Engineers + Constructors, which has 17 offices nationwide and over 2,200 employees. In addition to technical expertise in regulatory and code compliance, cold storage and low temperature utilities, and hazardous material risk mitigation, Justin has managed designs and overseen construction for projects ranging from ranging from $50k to $125MM T.I.C. Justin has spent a good part of the last 15 years working on client sites managing capital projects teams, overseeing construction through qualification, implementing operational and maintenance improvements, and critical system audits and troubleshooting. Justin has an M.B.A. from Temple Fox School of Business, is a Professional Engineer licensed in 12 states, and also is a LEED Accredited Professional.

Prior to joining Colliers, Joe was Senior Vice President at Jones Lang LaSalle, where he led the company’s regional higher education, healthcare and public sector consulting and brokerage practices. Before joining Jones Lang LaSalle, Joe was Senior Vice President and Co-Managing Principal of The Staubach Company in Philadelphia. Projects of note include headquarters for General Instrument (Motorola Broadband), NFL Films, Tyco International, AmeriHealth New Jersey, Parker McCay and regional offices for AIG, U.S. EPA and U.S. GSA. Joe has managed the acquisition, leasing, and development of more than 4,000,000 SF of office space on behalf of corporate and institutional clients and has developed strategic real estate plans for Air Products, OKI Data Americas, Organization of American States, Kutztown University, Camden County College, Bancroft NeuroHealth, tAmerican Revolution Center and The Wistar Institute.

Audrey Greenberg is Co-founder of Discovery Labs (DL) and the Center for Breakthrough Medicines (CBM), a 2.4 million square foot integrated life sciences innovation hub. Located in the heart of Philadelphia’s “Cellicon Valley,” CBM is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that enables rapid development and commercialization of advanced therapies. CBM’s comprehensive service offering accelerates speed to market for cell and gene therapies and mitigates risk through robust platform technologies, advanced analytics, and integrated program and supply chain management. CBM’s vision and execution are supported by a first-class team of seasoned scientists and biopharmaceutical leaders with a unique approach to CDMO relationships which put the client and patient first. Audrey has a strong track record of building companies through capital attraction and optimization strategies, key strategic relationships, novel technologies, and by assembling the finest management teams. Before launching DL and CBM, Audrey spent two decades working in private equity, investment banking and public accounting. Ms. Greenberg is a dynamic speaker, champion of women’s leadership causes, and mentor to aspiring professionals. Audrey was recently selected by Philadelphia Magazine as one of the top trailblazers in Biotech and was featured on the cover of Main Line Today’s Power Women edition. Audrey has an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and is a registered CPA in Illinois. Audrey is a member of the Board of Directors for New York Mortgage Trust (NASDAQ: NYMT), The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and the King of Prussia Business District. She is an active participant in the Chamber’s Diverse Procurement Collaborative, Philadelphia Skills Forward Initiative, CEO Council for Growth’s Cell and Gene Therapy and Connected Health Initiative, and Discovery Starts Series. She is a member in Life Sciences of Pennsylvania helping to organize conferences, participate in Leadership Circles and sponsor events. Audrey is a fierce advocate for the global recognition of Greater Philadelphia as the number one location for Cell and Gene Therapy. She has spoken at over 50 conferences and panels over the last 12 months passionately promoting “Cellicon Valley” as the perfect location for life science. Audrey is also an outspoken advocate for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives and speaks on panels about diverse perspectives being critical components to successful decision making.

Anthony is well known for his entrepreneurial ecosystem engagement throughout the city of Philadelphia. He is Co-founder and former CEO of Benjamin’s Desk (now 1776), serving as a champion and growth strategist for entrepreneurs. Anthony Maher joins Scott Mazo as Partner and President of UPA in January 2019. He is a strong advocate for public/private partnerships and will strategically curate every UPA building with the Philadelphia innovation ecosystem in mind. Anthony’s experience curating coworking space as Chief Growth Officer of 1776 is expansive. He looks forward to applying the same knowledge, experience, and zeal throughout the square footage of The Platinum Corridor®. Anthony was also Partner of Philadelphia’s First Base Commercial Office Brokerage for several years, a brokerage that was created to help high growth tech startups secure their first traditional office space. Anthony was a First-Team College All-American and 10-year professional soccer player and brings the same focus and discipline that build effective teams to help create long term partnerships and impact. He can usually be found exploring the local playgrounds or community soccer fields with his wife and three young sons.

Gary worked as a real estate and corporate transactions attorney for 25+ years in several of Greater Philadelphia’s most sophisticated law firms before leaving the practice of law in 2014. At that time, Gary joined Tactix as a broker, and has since been working exclusively with end-users of commercial real estate, whether as tenants or owner-occupants. Gary continues to put his legal training and experience to work for clients in a diverse set of industries, including financial services, law, life sciences, healthcare, tech, and manufacturing businesses, among others. Gary’s brokerage engagements include headquarters work for Ghost Robotics, LLR Partners, LBC Credit Partners, LL Funds, Lubert-Adler Partners, Camping Management, Alli Fabrication, LIA Diagnostics, Context Therapeutics, Claim Therapeutics, Revitas, and SDI. Gary executed the relocation of Biomeme’s headquarters, lab, biomanufacturing, and fulfillment operations to 401 North Broad Street. This transaction was recognized by The Philadelphia Business Journal as 2021 Office Deal of the Year. Forge Health is working with Gary on a multi-market basis to expand the clinical presence reach of that company’s unique, efficacious outpatient and intensive outpatient behavioral health offering. Gary also has had the privilege of representing several regional law firms, including Weber Gallagher, Earp Cohn, Charlson Braber, Sansweet, Dearden and Burke, and Liss & Marion. In addition to his work with office, laboratory/R&D, and manufacturing users, Gary’s has also leant his skills to the region’s senior housing, education, and food service industries—through continuing engagements with Capitol Seniors Housing, Clementine Montessori School, DanDan, Cogito Coffee, Fork, and High Street Hospitality Group. For the last several years, Gary has also served as an advisor to Penn Hillel. Gary also served on the Pennsylvania Advisory Broad of The Trust for Public Land and continues to sponsor and advise the Mentor Connect program created jointly by the Philadelphia Association for Capital and Technologies (PACT) and Ben Franklin Technology Partners. He also is a regular speaker at Pennsylvania Bar Institute events on topics affecting practicing attorneys and brokers in the commercial real estate process. Gary is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin—Madison and the University of Pennsylvania Carey School of Law.

Bill is the founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of the Innovation Space in addition to a member of its Board of Directors. In this role, Bill oversees all operations and is responsible for its overall performance. Prior to joining the Innovation Space, Bill worked for DuPont where he led global operations for science and engineering encompassing DuPont’s open innovation practice that included oversight for DuPont’s innovation centers and regional laboratories around the world. He also has served in a variety of research, marketing, business development, joint venture, and manufacturing leadership roles in DuPont. Bill is very active in cultivating and advancing science across sectors and has served on numerous private company, university, industrial, governmental, and scientific association advisory and management boards and committees.

In his role as Senior Vice President, Philadelphia Project Operations, Ryan leads the strategic direction and continued growth of the Philadelphia office, with a focus on expanding its client base and driving project operations improvements. He is responsible for sales and marketing of DPS Philadelphia’s services, including architectural and engineering design, commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV), and construction management. Ryan has over 20 years of EPCMV project delivery experience in the life science and related high-tech sectors and almost 20 years at CRB, most recently as the biotech market business unit lead where he provided strategic direction in addition to developing and executing annual growth plans for the division. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Delaware and is a registered professional engineer (PE) in five states. He is a member of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) and the Bio Industry Organization (BIO). Ryan serves as an active board member for the Joel A. Gingras Foundation.

Elizabeth Mahon is the Managing Principal of HDR’s Philadelphia office. HDR, one of the top 5 global architectural and engineering firms with 40 architectural offices worldwide and 1,800 members in the architecture group, has a Philadelphia practice that is focused on healthcare, academic and civic projects that include the new Patient Pavilion for Penn Medicine and the Brandywine Realty Trust mixed-use towers rising at Schuylkill Yards adjacent to 30th Street Station. Prior to joining HDR, Elizabeth’s career has included work in major civic, academic and institutional projects at IM Pei and Partners in Paris, William Rawn Associates in Boston, and Ballinger in Philadelphia. Elizabeth attended the University of Pennsylvania, where she received a BA in Design of the Environment and a BS from the Wharton School, and Yale University, where she received a Master of Architecture.

Dr. Suzet McKinney, a nationally recognized public health expert, serves as Principal and Director of Life Sciences. In her role, Dr. McKinney leads the strategy to expand Sterling Bay’s footprint in life sciences nationwide, pursue grant programs for laboratory incubation and graduation space and advance the work of various Sterling Bay life sciences initiatives including Prysm Institute. Prior to joining Sterling Bay, Dr. McKinney was CEO and Executive Director of the Illinois Medical District (IMD) where she managed medical research facilities, labs, a biotech business incubator, universities, four hospitals, and more than 40 healthcare-related facilities. Before IMD, Dr. McKinney served as Deputy Commissioner for the Bureau of Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response at Chicago Department of Health.

Patrick has 18 years of experience designing complex buildings in the life science, institutional, and healthcare markets with a passion for building teams that maximize client outcomes. Recently elected as President at BR+A, he will bring his expertise in leading the firm’s growth and development across BR+A’s 10 national offices. Pat is both a registered professional mechanical engineer and LEED accredited professional. He believes in the importance of designing sustainable buildings that balance the programmatic needs of their occupants with each institution’s vision for a carbon neutral future. Pat has contributed to the design of more than 12 million SF of life science development across the US through building long lasting relationships with clients, including Related Beal, IQHQ, Boston Children’s Hospital, Skanska Development, Boston Properties, Vertex, Boston College, and Northeastern University, amongst others. Pat holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University, and is an active member of SCUP, APPA, and ASHE. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and young son, playing basketball, ski trips, and days out on the golf course.

Mike is the Northeast Life Sciences Core Market Leader for DPR Construction, an industry leader in building R&D and manufacturing facilities ranking No. 1 in Pharmaceuticals by Engineering News Record for the last five years (2021-2017). With over 30 years of industry experience, Mike has built ground-up life science facilities and complex occupied technical renovations for industry leaders such as Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Amgen, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and Novartis. As a core market leader for the life sciences group, Mike works closely with other experts company- wide to provide strategic direction on a regional and national level for securing R&D and manufacturing work. He also supports the operations teams to execute at the highest level by providing insights on the technical aspects of life sciences projects. This forward thinking has lead to the successful execution of more than $4B Billion of life sciences projects across the country. Mike is a member of ISPE and sits on the board of directors for I 2 SL. He volunteers at Northeastern University sharing industry knowledge on Integrated Project Delivery, construction, architecture, and engineering programs. Mike holds a Bachelors degree in Engineering Technology from Northeastern University and is a USGBC LEED Accredited Professional.

KJ is responsible for cultivating and maintaining tenant and landlord relationships within Philadelphia’s bustling life sciences industry. It’s KJ’s goal to help his clients find the functional facilities they need based on their specific requirement. KJ has lived in the greater Philadelphia area for over 15 years, and most recently worked for one of the region’s top retail brokerage firms where he had experience handling both tenant and landlord representation. KJ received a BA in Supply Chain Management from The University of Rhode Island in 2017. In his free time, KJ enjoys outdoor activities. Hiking, camping and exploring new places, as well as being active in several sports leagues within the city of Philadelphia.

Matthew Cleary is a Territory Manager for SageGlass/Saint-Gobain, a 23-year veteran of the construction community and an accomplished building technology expert. Matt now focuses on smart glass for the benefits of human health/wellness and sustainability. His background includes a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University. Matt is a former board member of Green Building United and currently serves as a board member of the Philadelphia Community Corps, the facilities committee at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy and the advisory board at the Architectural Glass Institute. Matt also took time away from his primary career to travel, living in Tokyo, Japan, and teaching business fundamentals and technical English to Japanese engineers and businesspersons. During his free time, Matt enjoys a number of outdoor sports and activities including rock climbing, surfing, snowboarding and triathlon training.

Brian Klansky is the Northeast Regional Vice President for View (NASDAQ: VIEW). View manufactures a new generation of Smart Windows that get rid of blinds, let in natural light and views, and enhance occupant health while saving energy. Brian is responsible for all aspects of sales and customer satisfaction in the northeast. He is a seasoned tech executive with a passion for sustainability. Prior to View, he led sales and marketing efforts for BrightPower and US Energy Group. Before this, Brian was Vice President of sales at M5 Networks, an innovative cloud telephony company. While at M5, Brian built the business from under $10M to over $50M annually, leading to an acquisition by ShoreTel (NASDAQ: SHOR). Brian lives in NY with his wife, 2 children and dog.