Emily Slupek is a Partner at Bidwells, with a focus on project management of R&D real estate across the

Golden Triangle of Oxford, Cambridge, and London.

She excels in delivering complex projects, with expertise in repurposing commercial spaces, labs,

offices, and mixed-use developments. Currently, she works on projects at the Harwell Campus and with

the University of Oxford.

Emily is a recognized figure in the innovation sector, regularly exploring future market trends with

speaking slots at conferences and roundtables.

Anne Papageorge is the Senior Vice President for Facilities and Real Estate Services at the

University of Pennsylvania. Anne joined the University in October 2006 and has responsibility

for Planning; Design and Construction; Facilities Operations, Maintenance, and Utilities; and

Real Estate Operations and Development. She oversees a department of approximately 1,000

staff, $200 M in operating expenses and a capital budget averaging approximately $350 M per

year, the Penn Connects campus development plan, and the Environmental Sustainability

Advisory Committee responsible for developing and implementing the Climate and

Sustainability Action Plan for the university.

Anne is a licensed landscape architect and was previously the Senior Vice President and

Memorial Design Director for the Lower Manhattan Development Corp., managing the planning,

design and construction of the nearly $1 billion project encompassing the World Trade Center

Memorial, Memorial Museum, Visitor’s Center and related facilities.

Prior to joining the LMDC in 2004, she worked in design and construction for the City of New

York, where she served as first deputy commissioner of the Department of Design and

Construction, managing a staff of 1,200 and overseeing 750 projects valued at $4.4 billion.

Anne holds a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from the State University of New York

College of Environmental Science and Forestry School of Landscape Architecture and an

M.B.A. from the City University of New York Baruch College. She serves on the executive

boards for Longwood Gardens, the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, the

University City Science Center, and the Schuylkill River Development Corporation; she also

serves on the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Executive Leadership Team.

Michael Tranter is an Executive Director with SMBC’s Infrastructure Finance

team in the Americas Division. Michael joined the firm in 2011 and has been an

instrumental part of the company’s leadership in social, environmental, digital,

and transport infrastructure.

Prior to SMBC, Michael worked in a variety of advisory, investment banking, and

capital markets roles, where he was primarily focused on financing real assets.

He has extensive experience with acquisition finance, bank loans, bonds, and

interest rate derivatives and is a recognized expert in the financing of complex

public private partnerships.

Michael recently led the advisory and financing for SMBC’s role in Blackstone’s

$13B acquisition of American Campus Communities. Previously, he advised

Transurban on the $1B acquisition of the A25 toll bridge. Michael also led

SMBC’s underwriting of the $6B JFK New Terminal One project financing

and the $1B construction financing for the Vista Ridge Regional Supply water

pipeline.

Michael has a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University and Master of

Science in Real Estate Finance from New York University. He has his FINRA

SIE, Series 79, Series 63, and Series 52.

Accomplished real estate executive with over nineteen (19) years of diverse development experience on over $2 billion of varying real estate asset product types, including for-sale and rental multi-family, student housing, and senior housing/skilled nursing facilities. Extensive knowledge of all phases of real estate development and well versed in development oversight. In addition, over eleven (11) years of architectural experience on large profile design-build projects. A proven leader with strong work ethic, and excellent organizational and communication skills.

As President of Campus Apartments, Daniel Bernstein is responsible for the execution of Campus Apartments’ investment and growth initiatives, as well as oversight of its operations and asset management platforms.

During his tenure with Campus Apartments, Bernstein has invested over $2 billion in university-related real estate through the acquisition and development of housing, retail, hotel and academic / office space. Most recently, he led Campus Apartments through the successful launch of the Campus-Clarion Student Housing Partners fund.

A Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Bernstein has been an integral member of the Campus Apartments team since 1993, when he began working for the company while still in college. Over the past two decades, he has risen through the ranks at Campus Apartments, serving in various operational, asset management, and investment roles. Bernstein’s leadership and expertise have helped transform Campus Apartments from a regional student housing provider to the national leader it is today.

As the managing Principal of DCI Engineers’ Wayne office, Steven leverages over two decades of structural design experience to lead engineers on projects of all shapes, types and sizes. His portfolio includes many different types of projects but, he is most recognized for his senior living, multi-family, and mixed-use work. Steven’s work can be seen all over Philadelphia, like in the Brewerytown neighborhood, where he helped convert the historic Poth Brewery into the new Poth Lofts, which offer industrial-style apartments in a revitalized, riverside neighborhood. His work on HELP Philadelphia VI turned an art-deco-style school building into housing for veterans, and the work he is currently doing on Saint Joseph’s University to expand their Kinney Center for Autism education and add a new six-story residence hall to the campus.

Steven has built a reputation for placing his clients’ needs at the center of the design-build process and aims to find creative, practical solutions that help fulfill project goals in an organized and streamlined process. Steven is often relied upon for leading an engineering team that is responsive and available to offer economical design solutions. His teams have contributed to a variety of developments around the city and surrounding region, demonstrating DCI’s deep understanding of the kind of opportunities that changing economies bring to a city and how engineers can work with developers and architects to capitalize on the shifts in America’s infrastructural needs.

Joe has been leading the planning, design and construction of Student Housing and other Campus projects at Kimmel Bogrette for over 20 years. He is a LEED-accredited architect who uses his knowledge of green design for the benefit of all his clients. Some of Joe’s recent projects include New Horizons Graduate Student Housing building in University City, Widener University’s Harris Hall featuring both traditional and apartment-style layouts, The College of New Jersey’s Travers-Wolf Hall renovation project to support 1,100 freshman students in the two 11 story towers, incorporating building lounges, offices, recreation rooms and a dining facility. Other recent higher education experience includes the new Health Sciences Center and Instructional Building projects for Ocean County College, the new Business School for La Salle University, and the renovations and expansion of Drexel University’s Daskalakis Athletic Center. Currently, Joe is leading the renovation of the former Casino at Georgian Court University into a Student Center and the design of their New Center for Nursing, Health & Wellness. Joe brings his passion for innovative design integrated with sustainability to all his projects.

Chuck Hurchalla is the president of Evolution Sustainability Group. He has over 30 years of experience in the deregulated energy markets, including natural gas, electricity and petroleum products. He is considered a subject matter expert on hedging strategies and the fundamental and technical drivers of movements in the energy markets, including renewable products. In addition, he has been instrumental in helping clients develop comprehensive energy management solutions that meet or exceed energy efficiency and sustainability goals.

Mr. Ted Risher has 25 years of real estate development and consulting experience working for public sector and

mission-driven institutions as well as private development companies. His specialties include financial and

feasibility analysis, value for money analysis, project structuring and finance, and negotiations. His efforts on

behalf of public and institutional clients focus on quantifying value, mitigating risk, and preserving control over

major project decisions. His previous positions include consulting for multinational firms as well as serving as the

Development Director for the District of Columbia’s entire economic development portfolio, valued at over $1

billion. Previous clients include Dartmouth College, Howard University, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and

the United States Navy.

Mr. Risher is a full-cycle project executive for Scion, supporting clients throughout the entire development process,

from project conceptualization to partner selection and deal closing. He focuses on higher education clients,

including two and four-year institutions that are seeking to leverage their real estate portfolios to produce high-

quality housing options as well as other services for students in a highly competitive market. He speaks and

teaches frequently at industry events sponsored by the National Council for Public Private Partnerships, Academic

Impressions, P3 Higher Education, Association of Defense Communities, and Bond Buyer.

Stephen Behrle, Jr. is the Executive Vice President of Development for GMH Communities. Steve is responsible for sourcing and evaluating new development opportunities for GMH. Additionally, Steve is responsible for overseeing the entitlement and design process, structuring debt and equity financing for property transactions, and managing all phases of the development and construction process. Steve brings over 20 years of commercial real estate experience to his current role at GMH. Since joining GMH in 2000, Steve has overseen the acquisition and development of over $1 billion of residential and commercial properties.

Steve received his Bachelor of Science in Real Estate from Pennsylvania State University in 1997

Jason Lutz, AIA, is a Senior Associate at Kitchen & Associates and brings over 18 years of professional experience. He co-leads the Student Housing studio and market program, where he is responsible for each project’s conceptual vision and most aspects of the architectural design, project management, engineering, and interior design coordination for work including on and off-campus, private, purpose-built, and public/private partnership ventures.

Bob Keane, AIA, is a managing principal and owner of WDG Architecture, PLLC. Keane leads WDG’s

Higher Education Studio and has over 30 years of experience in the higher education sector. Prior to

joining WDG Architecture in 2004 to initiate the Studio, Mr. Keane spent 17 years at Design Collective,

Inc. (Baltimore, Maryland), where he led the design of a nearly two-and-a-half billion dollars of higher

education work. Mr. Keane’s university design experience is vast, ranging from campus master planning

and mixed-use developments, to health science and chemistry laboratories, to performing arts facilities,

and to student housing. His designs can be seen across the United States on more than 15 campuses.

Since joining WDG, Mr. Keane has directed numerous university projects, developing a national portfolio

with recent projects in Maryland, Virginia, District of Columbia, Georgia, Indiana and Michigan. Keane

has master planned and designed over 9.5 million-sf of student housing over the past 15 years,

providing public and private clients nearly 22,000 beds and wide-ranging amenities, totaling nearly three

billion dollars in higher education work. Projects have included on- and off-campus, traditional suites

and apartments, living-learning with classrooms, and retail.

In addition to his design experience, Mr. Keane speaks professionally and academically on the subjects

of urban planning, campus planning, student housing, and the profession of architecture. His ability to

conceptualize, coordinate, and explain solutions to complex design problems among team members and

client/user groups has proven invaluable to clients and the firm.

Mr. Keane has a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Maryland. He is a member of

the American Institute of Architects, and regularly participates in The Association of College and

University Housing Officers – International (ACUHO-I) and the Society of College and University Planners

(SCUP).

Michael (Mick) Flanigan is Executive Vice President for

development of Michaels’ student and market-rate area of

expertise. In this role, Mick is an integral part of the Senior

Leadership Team, overseeing all development activities for on- and

off-campus student living and market-rate development as well as

new business development.

Before being promoted to Executive Vice President, Mick was Vice President of Capital

Markets where he was responsible for supervising an acquisition platform for the overall

operating company as well as procuring equity that supports the acquisition and

development of multifamily housing projects.

Mick comes to The Michaels Organization with more than twenty years of experience in

finance. Prior to joining Michaels, Mick held the position of Executive General Manager of

Finance at Lendlease Corporation where he acquired more than $80 million dollars in

assets, developed Telecom Infrastructure in the United States with initial equity of $400

million, and oversaw a renewable energy portfolio across 16 states. Before his work at

Lendlease, Mick worked as a Portfolio Manager at AMP Capital Investors, where he led

and executed more than $9 billion in funding for new facilities. Before that, he was

Managing Director Assetbacked Finance, a boutique finance and securitization company.

Mick holds a Masters of Business Studies in Finance and Organizational Behavior from

the University of Dublin. He received his Bachelors of Commerce in Corporate Finance

and Accounting from the University of Queensland.

Josh Kassing brings investigative curiosity and creative authenticity to MCA where he champions innovation. A charismatic leader of both projects and people, he sees beyond a client’s vision to deliver highly engaging, human-centered environments. His energetic personality coupled with a keen ability to meld architecture and visual elements inspires collaborative teams to exceed expectations.

Josh joined MCA in 2017 as Creative Director and advanced to Vice President, Design Development just two years later. Serving as the leader of MCA’s Concept Studio, he effectively bridges business development, marketing, and design to develop and curate a unique design approach for each project. His dynamic involvement ensures projects are positioned for success within each project’s target market and demographic.

Earlier in his career, Josh worked at SOM (Skidmore, Ownings, and Merrill), a prominent Chicago architectural firm, on all phases of design for domestic and international commercial, residential and hospitality projects. He also designed domestic and international luxury hospitality projects for The Gettys Group, a global hospitality firm.

Josh is a regular go-to source for the industry where he offers contemporary perspectives. He has appeared in Mansion Global, The Wall Street Journal, Builder & Developer, Multi-family Executive, Multi-Housing News, Globe Street and IIDA Perspectives. He has participated in a number of conference panel discussions including the Interface Student Housing Conference and Bisnow Chicago.

Originally from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Josh received his Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design from Iowa State University where he also served as a studio instructor for the College of Design. He continues to guest lecture and mentor undergrads there.

When he’s not creating beautiful spaces for MCA, Josh is busy transforming and flipping upscale vintage urban residences. You can also find him playing the piano, perfecting his Cosmo and homemade pasta recipes and skiing at his lake house in Northern Wisconsin.

Amanda Buck is an evocative, collaborative, and brave writer, educator, and integrated interiors consultant in the Greater Philadelphia Community. Currently, Amanda is the new Architecture and Design Consultant for Corporate Interiors where she serves as a strategic liaison for architects, designers, and commercial realtors providing resources, support, and education across Corporate Interiors diversified portfolio. Corporate Interiors is a platinum Steelcase dealership and an integrated interiors company providing cutting-edge, research-driven solutions in: Furniture, Millwork and Casework, Tailored/Custom Solutions, Flooring, Technology, Architectural Products, Diversified Services, and Branding/Brand Fabrication. Amanda holds an MFA from Rutgers University where she graduated Thesis with Distinction and a BA from the University of South Florida .Please follow her on instagram @amanda_marie_buck and Corporate Interiors @corpint!

As Chief Executive Officer & President of GMH Communities, Gary Holloway Jr., draws on 20 years of acquisition, property management, asset management, and development experience to lead the second generation of the family business. Gary focuses on GMH’s current portfolio of real estate assets while researching and investing in new niche-related multifamily housing opportunities nationwide. Gary sets company goals to meet the ever- changing market trends in the multifamily space making sure that GMH is at the forefront of the industry. Gary takes the lead in sourcing joint venture partnerships with institutional investors and takes pride in maintaining long term partnerships with well know institutions.

Gary pursues many philanthropic interests. Currently, he serves as a Trustee for the Westtown School. He is the Clerk of the Buildings, Grounds, and Environment Committee and serves on the Executive Committee and Athletic Advisory Council. Gary is a past board member of the Pennsylvania Apartment Association (PAA) and is a lifetime member of the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholars program that benefits deserving caddies in their pursuit of higher education.

Gary regularly lends his real estate knowledge by speaking at events for the National Multi Housing Council (NMHC) and BISNOW. He has also been a featured speaker for Villanova University and The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). Gary is currently a member of NMHC’s Student Housing Advisory Group.

Gary received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Villanova University.