Jeffrey Garza Walker focuses on expanding capabilities in global portfolio services through key

industrial clients with requirements in North and Latin America. Jeffrey is a U.S. Armed Forces

Veteran and Phoenix Business Journal 40 Under 40 recipient.

With more than $100M+ in transactional volume and over 100M+ square feet of industrial

transactions completed, Garza Walker has established a proven track record of delivering successful

results and creating value for clients in the industrial real estate market.

Mr. Mack co-founded MREG in 2013 and MRECS, its affiliated credit business, in 2014. He serves as Chief Executive Officer and is a member of the Investment Committee of each of MREG and MRECS. Mr. Mack also serves as Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc. (CMTG). Mr. Mack was one of the initial employees of AREA Property Partners (founded in 1993 as Apollo Real Estate Advisors) and, prior to founding MREG, was Chief Executive Officer of AREA’s North American business and a member of its Global Investment Committees. For over 20 years, Mr. Mack was involved in the investment of billions of dollars of equity capital in debt and equity real estate transactions on behalf of AREA’s primarily institutional investors and was specifically responsible for creating new business lines to capitalize on evolving market trends, including an in-house development business, a subordinate debt business, and a special servicing and CMBS investment and trading business. Earlier in his career, Mr. Mack worked at Shearson Lehman Hutton in the Real Estate Investment Banking Department.

Mr. Mack currently serves on The Wharton School of Business Board of Advisors and previously served on the school’s Undergraduate Advisory Board. Mr. Mack created a course on Real Estate Disruption, which he co-teaches with Professor Gilles Duranton, at The Wharton School of Business. Mr. Mack serves on the Board of Trustees of Northwell Health, as well as on the Board of Directors of the Child Mind Institute. He is President Emeritus of the HES Community Center in Canarsie, Brooklyn, and a member of the Robin Hood Foundation’s Housing & Homelessness Committee. Mr. Mack also serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Met Council, which serves impoverished New Yorkers. Mr. Mack holds a B.S. in Economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. from Columbia Law School.

With nearly three decades of economic development experience, Christine Mackay began service with the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) as President & CEO in October 2025 after serving as the City of Phoenix Community and Economic Development director for 11 years. During Mackay’s tenure with Phoenix, the department facilitated the creation of over 100,000 high-value jobs, saw the average wage of those jobs increase from over $30,000 in 2014 to more than $86,000 in 2024, and closed deals with more than $75 billion in capital investment to date. She led a department of over 70 full-time staff that encompassed the full spectrum of economic development areas including business attraction, retention and expansion, community development, international relations, Sister Cities, the Phoenix Business and Workforce Development Board, administration, research, marketing, the city-owned Mortgage Matchup Center and Phoenix Bioscience Core.

Christine was named one of USA TODAY’s Women of the Year and received the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) William Lampkin Award for Long-Term Excellence in 2024. In 2021, Christine was named as one of the Top 50 Economic Developers in the Country by Consultant Connect. She is a three-time honoree as “Economic Developer of the Year, Large Community” by AAED. Mackay was recognized as “Leader of the Year in Economic Development–Public Policy” by the Arizona Capitol Times, and “Industry Leader of the Year – Economic Development” by Arizona Commercial Real Estate Magazine. She has also been on the list of the Arizona Business magazine’s “50 Most Influential Women in Arizona.”

She is a member of Maricopa Association of Government’s Building a Quality Regional Community committee, Flinn Foundation Biosciences Roadmap committee, the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), Commercial Office Real Estate Executives (CoreNet), and the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED).

Christine has more than 28 years’ experience in economic development overlapping 35 years of commercial real estate experience. She has spent both her personal and professional life in Greater Phoenix.

John DiVall is Panattoni Development Company’s Partner for the Phoenix market. As a partner, John will be responsible for all aspects of development of industrial, office, and retail projects, as well as the supervision of staff personnel within the region. In addition, he will oversee all phases of real estate development of commercial real estate projects. Prior to joining Panattoni, John served as the principal and regional head of acquisitions and leasing for Exeter Property Group after a 20 year tenure with Liberty Property Trust. Other positions include Senior Vice President for Liberty Property Trust and Senior Vice President of real estate development for Ryan Companies US, Inc. John has more than 30 years of experience in commercial real estate, as well as more than $2 billion in commercial transactions. John has served on NAIOP’s corporate board of directors, as an Arizona NAIOP board member, on the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), and on the Arizona Chamber of Industry and Commerce. He was named Developer of the Year in 2014 and 2016 by the Arizona NAIOP.

Kevin brings more than 25 years of real estate investment and development experience across industrial, multifamily, retail and office projects. As President of Kitchell Development Company, he leads large-scale, ground-up developments that shape communities across Arizona, California and Texas.

Prior to joining Kitchell, Kevin served as Chief Investment Officer at the Seldin Family Office, managing a $500+ million portfolio of acquisitions, developments and leasing operations. His career also includes leadership roles at Capital Commercial Investments, International Capital Partners and Banc One Capital Markets.

Kevin is an Arizona State University graduate and alumnus of Harvard Business School’s Real Estate Management Program. He is active in NAIOP, ULI and ICSC, is a member of the Scottsdale Charros, and serves on the board of Executive Council Charities /EC 70.

Fernando Garcia serves as the Executive Vice President of International Trade and Investment at the Arizona Commerce Authority. He is responsible for leading and executing ACA’s international strategy for trade, foreign direct investment and early stage companies. Mr. Garcia and his team amplify Arizona’s value proposition throughout the globe to showcase assets in the state and how Arizona will continue to provide solutions for industry as they expand into the U.S. market. Mr. Garcia also leads ACA’s international offices which include Mexico City, Chihuahua, Taiwan, Republic of Korea, Europe (based in Germany) and Israel.

Previous to joining the ACA in May 2021, Mr. Garcia worked at the City of Casa Grande where he first started his career in economic development focusing on business attraction. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona with a Master of Public Administration which introduced him to the economic development field. Throughout his career, Mr. Garcia has been highly involved with the Arizona Association for Economic Development where he was part of the Board of Directors and a recipient of the “New Member of the Year” award for outstanding achievement and contributions to the state.

In addition, Mr. Garcia is a Captain in the United States Marine Corps Reserves serving in Miramar, California and recently completed Expeditionary Warfare School as part of his professional military education.

Jeff Foster, Vice President, Market Officer is responsible for

overseeing leasing and operations for the 17.5 million square foot Phoenix, Arizona market portfolio.

Mr. Foster joined Prologis in May 2005 as a market representative in the Southern California office

and was promoted to Market Officer and relocated to Phoenix in 2008. From 2011 through 2017, he

was also Market Officer overseeing the Las Vegas portfolio concurrently while overseeing the

Phoenix portfolio.

Before joining Prologis in 2005, Mr. Foster was an industrial broker at CBRE in Torrance, CA, and

has over 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry. Before CBRE, he was a

Data/Voice sales representative for AT&T and previously an Account Executive for a Clear Channel

radio station in Los Angeles, California.

Mr. Foster received a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of California, Santa

Barbara. He served as a board member of the NAIOP Arizona chapter from 2018 through 2023 and

previously served as a board member of the Southern Nevada chapter from 2014-2017. He

continues to be actively involved with NAIOP Arizona on committees for both Best of NAIOP and the

annual Golf Tournament.

John Orsak is a 23-year veteran of the commercial real estate industry and serves as Executive Vice President. John and his team are responsible for Development, Acquisitions, Leasing, Property and Project Management across Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico. John has been successful in developing over 13 million sq. ft. during his time at Lincoln Property Company. John also oversees the leasing and management efforts of a nearly 26 million sq. ft. portfolio of Class A office and industrial projects valued at over $2 billion.

Jay Krew provides comprehensive commercial real estate investment services across the Southwestern United States, specializing in industrial sale-leasebacks, traditional investment sales, and leasing. With a career spanning since 2007—built on a foundation as a successful industrial equipment distributor—Jay brings deep sector expertise and hands-on understanding of end-user requirements. He represents a diverse clientele, from institutional investors and REITs to local businesses, delivering lasting value through tailored acquisitions, dispositions, and asset repositioning.

Todd Ostransky holds the position of Vice President of Regional Development at IndiCap, where he directs the growth initiatives of the Phoenix office. His scope of responsibilities includes acquisitions, due diligence, development, and leasing industrial real estate projects within the Phoenix market. With an impressive 25-year tenure in the CRE industry, including over two decades focused on industrial development, Todd is recognized for his profound expertise across all development phases.

Throughout his career, Todd has successfully overseen the delivery of more than 26 million square feet of industrial space, with 15 million square feet located within the Phoenix market. He has lead a team of 45 professionals and elevated annual revenue to $400 million in his role as Vice President of the Southwest Division for a national general contractor. Additionally, Todd has executed the expansion of an industrial distribution platform from a local initiative to a $600 million national program which included multiple national Fortune 100 companies.

Todd is esteemed for his collaborative leadership approach, exceptional interpersonal skills, and his ability to develop high-performing teams. He provides strategic oversight during the development phase by skillfully balancing risk mitigation with financial performance to ensure successful project outcomes.

He is involved in multiple industry associations including the National Associations of Industrial and OfficeProperties (NAIOP) and Society of Industrial and office Realtors (SIOR). His significant contributions to the industry have garnered him recognition in thePhoenix Business Journal’s “People to Know.”

Todd holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Glenn Leier is Vice President of Client Strategy and Vision at Wespac Construction, where he helps shape the company’s long-term vision, client strategy, business development efforts, and market positioning.

Since joining Wespac in 1993, Glenn has played an instrumental role in the company’s growth from a regional contractor into one of Arizona’s leading employee-owned general contractors. During his career, he has helped lead more than $1 billion in construction across Wespac’s primary market sectors: Workplace/Corporate Environments, Industrial/High-Tech, Multifamily/Mixed-Use, and Hospitality/Lifestyle Environments.

Glenn’s experience extends well beyond project delivery. He has helped develop many of the systems, processes, and leadership practices that define how Wespac approaches its work today. In his current role, he focuses on strengthening client relationships, identifying the right opportunities, supporting Wespac’s marketing and business development teams, mentoring future leaders, and ensuring the company continues to evolve without losing the builder mentality and culture that have driven its success.

Known for his direct communication, strategic thinking, and ability to connect people, ideas, and opportunities, Glenn brings both an operational and visionary perspective to the construction industry. He is passionate about developing people, building lasting relationships, and helping teams turn vision and creative ideas into meaningful results.

Glenn earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Colorado State University. He is a Certified Professional Constructor and a LEED AP.

As a Market Executive with nearly 14 years of experience, Darryn is focused on problem solving, making use of his experience to anticipate needs, and searching for opportunities to develop strategic partnerships to deliver value Mortenson’s customers. Darryn is responsible for setting the strategy for the development of healthcare, industrial, and mission critical assets for Mortenson’s Phoenix Office. Darryn previously served as the Vice President of Emerging Technologies at the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, where he was responsible for bringing projects to the market that delivered over $600M in capital investment and over 3,000 jobs. A native of Baltimore, Darryn received both his Bachelors and Masters degrees from the Johns Hopkins University, where he was a Bill and Melinda Gates Millennium Scholar.

Loehl O’Brien is a Project Executive at Clark Pacific with 20 years of experience delivering complex projects through design-driven prefabrication and advanced manufacturing. A licensed Structural Engineer and LEED Accredited Professional, he helps lead projects from early planning through manufacturing, logistics, and field assembly.

His experience spans mission-critical, advanced manufacturing, technology, higher education, transportation, and entertainment projects, including the EdgeCore data center program, Apple Park, Microsoft’s Campus Modernization, and Stanford University’s Escondido Village Graduate Residences.

O’Brien earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Southern California. He is known for practical problem-solving, collaborative leadership, and creating greater schedule certainty, quality, and efficiency.

Brendan Coleman is responsible for investment activity for Realterm across the West region of the United States. Since joining the firm in 2020, he has helped expand the firm’s acquisitions

platform, driving investment activity across key logistics markets including Phoenix, Southern

California, and the Pacific Northwest. A Phoenix native, Mr. Coleman holds a B.A. from Amherst

College.

Nate Lowrie is CEO and owner of Bjerk Builders, a Phoenix-based general contractor celebrating 40 years with the same name in the same place. Since acquiring the company in 2024, Lowrie has sharpened Bjerk’s focus on speed, cost certainty, and quality execution, which are critical in today’s industrial and manufacturing landscape.

Nate’s career began as a kid on job sites, earning a first-hand understanding of how complex projects are built and where risk and opportunity truly exist. He now leads Bjerk Builders in delivering industrial facilities and commercial spaces that support logistics, advanced manufacturing, and operational efficiency for clients with an emphasis on long term goals.

Prior to returning to construction, Nate spent more than a decade leading the Valleywise Health Foundation, where he drove organizational growth and strategic expansion. This experience he now applies to scaling construction operations and aligning projects with community impact.

Recognized in 2026 as one of Arizona’s “Top 50 Commercial Real Estate Leaders to Watch,” Nate is known for bringing an investor mindset to construction operations. At BISNOW, Nate brings a grounded perspective on what it takes to deliver industrial and manufacturing spaces in today’s market, where timelines are compressed and performance expectations have never been higher.

Emily Ganem is the dynamic Executive Vice President of Ganem Companies, a leading force in the construction industry based in Phoenix, Arizona. With a management degree from the University of Phoenix, Emily brings a blend of strategic vision and hands-on leadership to her role, driving the company's growth and strategic development. Since stepping into the construction industry over five years ago, Emily has played a pivotal role in shaping the company's trajectory. In her two years as EVP, she has been instrumental in overseeing the accounting and marketing teams, leveraging their strengths to catapult the company's strategic growth. Emily excels in bridging the gap between strategic planning and execution, ensuring that initiatives are aligned with the company’s long-term goals and market opportunities. Emily's leadership extends beyond the boardroom. She is actively involved in mentoring emerging leaders within the company, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Her commitment to community engagement is evident through her involvement with local organizations, reinforcing her belief that strong community ties are essential for sustainable business success. Known for her energetic approach and results-driven mindset, Emily thrives on turning challenges into opportunities. Her work is characterized by a relentless pursuit of growth, learning, and creating meaningful impacts—both within the company and in the broader construction sector. In addition, Emily is also the co-owner of Sky Restaurant Concepts (parent company of Squid Ink Sushi, Highball Cocktail Bar, and Sparrow (coming soon to Peoria) and also serves as a board member for Child Crisis Arizona.

When she's not leading projects or strategizing for growth, Emily enjoys spending quality time with her family, engaging in self-work, meditation, and fitness. Her passion for personal development mirrors her professional ethos: to continuously evolve, inspire, and lead with purpose.