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Mixed-Use: Major Projects & Trends in 2019

Greg West

Greg West

President & CEO

ZOM Living

Jimmy Tate

Jimmy Tate

CEO

Tate Capital

Jean Francois Roy

Jean Francois Roy

Founder & President

OceanLand Investments

Joseph Kavana

Joseph Kavana

CEO

K Group Holdings

Steven Hudson

Steven Hudson

President

Hudson Capital Group

Lisa Neumayer
Moderator

Lisa Neumayer

Area Vice President

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co

Greg West

President & CEO

ZOM Living

Greg T. West is President and Chief Executive Officer of ZOM Living and is responsible for all

aspects of the Company with particular focus on development activities nationally. He joined

ZOM in 1997 and since been involved with all aspects of the development process including

identifying new opportunities, compiling due diligence and underwriting parameters. He is also

responsible for project design, permitting, and construction. Mr. West also plays a key role in

business development and investor relations. Presently ZOM has under construction 3,700 units

in Florida, Texas, Chicago, Carolinas and the Mid-Atlantic. Over the next twelve months the

company will start 2,200 additional units bringing active development volume over $1.7 billion

dollars.

Mr. West received a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Southern Methodist University and has

received two Masters of Science degrees from Texas A&M University in Land Development and

Construction Management.

He serves on the Board of Directors of the National Multifamily Housing Council, is a board

member of the Miami Downtown Development Authority and on the Advisory Board of the

University of Miami Master of Construction Management program. Mr. West is the current Chair

of the ULI Southeast Florida and Caribbean District Council and is a member of the Gold

Multifamily Council.

Jean Francois Roy

Founder & President

OceanLand Investments

Jean Francois Roy is the founder and president of Ocean Land Investments, Inc. Founded in 1990, Ocean Land Investments acquires and thoughtfully develops prime waterfront property, providing luxury residences and improving the overall aesthetic of previously underutilized sites.

With more than four decades of entrepreneurial experience, Mr. Roy first achieved success developing Canada’s third largest portfolio of retirement homes and senior care facilities. He moved to South Florida from his native Quebec in the late 1980s, and soon founded Ocean Land Investments’ unsurpassed reputation with the vision to elevate and fulfill the potential of waterfront properties.

Having developed numerous luxury condominium projects throughout his career, Mr. Roy continues to play an instrumental role in bringing developments to fruition. Under Mr. Roy’s leadership, Ocean Land Investments acquires approvals for redevelopment and provides the equity needed for builders to obtain construction loans. The company’s long-term investment approach and collaboration with premier builders and sales teams have led to an enviable record of success. Ocean Land Investment’s unsurpassed reputation for integrity is bolstered by Mr. Roy’s commitment to building lasting relationships with property owners, neighbors and civic leaders.

Ocean Land Investments has strategically purchased waterfront property throughout South Florida, redeveloping land along the state’s east coast with modern condominium towers. The company’s past projects include 2080 Ocean Drive in Hallandale Beach; Aquazul in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea; Trump Hollywood in Hollywood Beach; The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Singer Island, Palm Beach; and Lake Place Condominiums in West Palm Beach; among others.

“Today, Ocean Land Investments is revitalizing waterfront property in the East Las Olas Isles of Fort Lauderdale with the development of luxury condominium projects. Situated on Hendricks Isle and Isle of Venice just off of Las Olas Boulevard, the contemporary developments introduce modern architecture and upscale amenities to complement the isles’ natural beauty and waterfront lifestyle. Low-rise condominium tower AquaVita opened in 2015, AquaLuna was completed in 2016, and AquaMar was completed in 2017. Additional projects, AquaBlu and AquaVue are presently under construction. Recently, Jean Francois has announced plans for Riverwalk Residences of Las Olas, a first-of-its-kind luxury senior living facility in Downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Joseph Kavana

CEO

K Group Holdings

Joseph Kavana is the Founder and CEO of K Group Holdings, Inc. As an active developer and investor in

the real estate industry for more than 20 years, Mr. Kavana’s experience spans across different asset

classes including land development, commercial/retail, multi-family and industrial. As the driving force

and vision of what today has come to be known as Metropica – a premier mixed-use development in the

heart of Sunrise – Mr. Kavana has from inception been fully involved with the project. Mr. Kavana is also

involved in several other international real estate development projects including YOO Punta del Este,

Uruguay and YOO Nordelta in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

In the early 1990s, Mr. Kavana was one of the managing partners of Equinvest Marymont Ltd., a multi-

family entity that, together with the Ibex Group – representing interests of the Bacardi family, acquired

over 2,500 multifamily units in San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Kavana also bought and sold several industrial

buildings.

In 1980 Mr. Kavana founded Sagaz Industries, Inc., a manufacturing company with operations

throughout the United States, Canada, Argentina, Mexico, the Far East and Italy. Sagaz was sold to

Pennzoil in March 2000.

Mr. Kavana was born in Uruguay in 1949 and has permanently lived in Miami, Florida since 1980. He

studied Medicine in Montevideo’s School of Medicine. He has served as a member of the Board of

Directors of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and its Executive Committee. As the previous

Chairman for AIPAC in Dade County, Florida, Mr. Kavana actively recruited members for this prestigious

organization based in Washington, DC. He is also a member of the AIPAC’s Executive National Council

in Washington D.C.

Steven Hudson

President

Hudson Capital Group

Steven W. Hudson serves as President of Hudson Capital Group (HCG), a position he has held since June 1997. HCG is a private firm that invests and manages assets in private equity, select start-up ventures and real estate holdings. Since inception, HCG has been involved in the development of over 4,000 apartments and condo units in Fort Lauderdale, Naples, Sarasota, Tampa, Orlando and Dallas. Additionally, through its affiliate companies, HCG owns and manages warehouses, retail centers and office buildings throughout South Florida. In 2008, Mr. Hudson added the title of Restaurateur, subsequent to taking over Bimini Boatyard Bar & Grill, now Boatyard, in Fort Lauderdale, a 13,000 square foot iconic waterfront restaurant.

Mr. Hudson served as President and CEO of International Yacht Collection (IYC) from May 1999 until July 2007. Through its five offices worldwide, IYC specialized in new construction, brokerage, charter, yacht management and crew placement for megayachts 100 feet and above. IYC was acquired by Trinity Yachts in 2007.

From 1995 through 1999, Mr. Hudson served as a Vice President for Republic Services, Inc., a leading provider of environmental services for commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers. From 1991 through 1995, Mr. Hudson held several positions and worked closely with his father, Harris “Whit” Hudson at Hudson Management Corp, a holding company for several solid waste services and recycling companies located throughout Florida.

Mr. Hudson was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale and is actively involved giving back to the community through numerous organizations, serving on the Executive Committee for the Humane Society of Broward County, Riverwalk Trust, The Community Foundation of Broward, as well as Broward Workshop. Through the Hudson Family Foundation, Mr. Hudson has aided several local organization including Broward Health, Joe DiMaggio’s Children’s Hospital, JDRF, American Heart Association, Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward, Jack and Jill Children’s Center, Take Stock in Children, Heart Gallery of Broward County, Habitat for Humanity, Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art, Young at Art and many more. Mr. Hudson is a Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame Laureate; and inducted into the NSU Entrepreneur Hall of Fame in 2016.

Mr. Hudson attended Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics. Mr. Hudson is married with 2 children and resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Lisa Neumayer

Moderator

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co

Since 2015, Lisa Neumayer has emerged as a risk management consultant leader within the

Gallagher Real Estate and Construction practice. Working closely with specialty team members

throughout Gallagher’s global network, she delivers niche expertise, products and services to real

estate developers, contractors and property owners/managers. Her specialty provides experience

for large Owner and Contractor Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIP/CCIP) Wrap Ups and

Builder’s Risk for construction projects and permanent placement risk management programs

involving multiple asset classes ranging in values from $50 million to upwards of $500 million+.

In less than 4 years, she has provided the risk financing and security for major real estate

developments totaling over $1 billion in values, placing nearly $5 million of premium into the

global insurance marketplace. Quickly building a reputation in the market as a creative thinker

and problem solver, she has worked with a number of clients to tackle their supply chain trade

credit risk domestically and abroad and provided alternative risk solutions for unique exposures

worldwide.

Economic Outlook: The Future of FLL and Greater Broward

Jenni Morejon

Jenni Morejon

CEO & President

Fort Lauderdale DDA

John Osborne

John Osborne

SVP

CP Group

Doug McCraw

Doug McCraw

Founder & Developer

FAT Village

Ben Porritt

Ben Porritt

SVP

Corporate Affairs at Brightline

Philip Rosen
Moderator

Philip Rosen

Shareholder Chair, Real Estate Law Practice Group

Becker & Poliakoff

Jenni Morejon

CEO & President

Fort Lauderdale DDA

In 2016, Jenni Morejon was named President & CEO of the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority (DDA), the first woman to lead the agency in its 54-year history. The DDA was created in 1965 by the Florida State Legislature to promote and sustain investment in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, now a growing urban center in the Southeast Florida metropolis of 6 million people.

Jenni oversees the implementation of projects and programs that require close collaboration with federal, state and local governments and a diverse group of Downtown stakeholders. The agency’s broad scope of work spans from major capital projects to community enhancement programs. She is currently facilitating the development of a new federal courthouse and a new joint city/county government campus, while implementing streetscape beautification projects and public art installations that enhance mobility and improve the urban public realm.

Prior to joining the DDA, Jenni served as director of the department of sustainable development for the City of Fort Lauderdale from 2014 to 2016. She led a 185-person team with a total budget of $30 million and was responsible for city planning, economic development, housing programs, code compliance and building permits. At the start of her tenure as Deputy Director in 2012 and then Director in 2014, Jenni managed the consolidation of five separate operating departments into one as part of a citywide reorganization. During this time, her Department processed a record number of site plan applications and building permits (26,000 permits in 2015 with a total job value of $1.7 Billion) while adopting major updates to the Florida Building Code and City Zoning Code.

Jenni serves on the National Public-Private Partnerships Product Council for the Urban Land Institute (ULI), was chair of the Women’s Leadership Initiative committee for the ULI’s Southeast Florida/Caribbean District Council from 2017-2019 and sits on the ULI’s Management Committee. She’s served a member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce since 2015 and is currently the Chair of the Chamber’s Downtown Council. Jenni is a proud graduate of the Chamber’s Leadership Fort Lauderdale program in 2014 and Leadership Broward’s Women Leading Broward class three in 2016.

Jenni grew up in South Florida before moving with her family to western Colorado as a teenager. She graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in Environmental Design and moved back to South Florida in 1999, starting her professional career with the City of Fort Lauderdale as an entry-level urban planner. She and her husband, Jose, live in Pompano Beach with their two sons, and spend most weekends on the ball fields, in their backyard with friends and neighbors, or cheering on their beloved and beleaguered local sports teams.

John Osborne

SVP

CP Group

John Osborne is responsible for asset management and joint venture relationships for CP Group’s South Florida portfolio, which currently totals 5.8mm square feet. His focus is on repositioning, leasing, and disposition strategies for the South Florida portfolio. Since joining the organization in 2007, Mr. Osborne has held positions in both acquisitions and asset management and has been directly involved in over $1 billion of transactions.

Mr. Osborne obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Florida.

Doug McCraw

Founder & Developer

FAT Village

Doug McCraw is the founder and developer of FATVillage, an arts

district located in a city designated four block area in the Ft Lauderdale

city center. The area was developed out of a warehouse district in 1999,

and has some of the oldest buildings in the city. It has developed into a

community of artists, galleries, theaters, studios (photography, film,

graphics design, media management, arts technology incubation), and

other arts centric businesses.

Prior to FATVillage, Doug was the founder of DAS Records and Data

Storage, a South Florida company acquired by Iron Mountain Group in

1996. He is active in the venture capital community in Alabama and has

founded a new company, Art + Light + Space Studios with partners

Peter Symons, Leah Brown, and Lutz Hofbauer. Doug is a graduate in

Marketing (1972) from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, and

remains active with board work on the campus.

Ben Porritt

SVP

Corporate Affairs at Brightline

Ben Porritt recently joined Brightline as the senior vice president of Corporate Affairs. In this role Porritt oversees government relations, communications and culture. Prior to joining Brightline, Porritt served as a partner of Outside Eyes a communications

strategy agency that worked with major brands and projects that made a transformative

impact. Porritt served on three presidential campaigns including 2012, 2008 and 2004. Porritt was

a senior advisor to Ambassador Jon Huntsman in 2012 and a public face of the McCain-

Palin campaign, serving as a national spokesman and senior advisor to the candidates

during the 2008 presidential election. Porritt worked for President George W. Bush as a

campaign spokesman and as the Press Secretary to the United States House Majority

Leader. Porritt also worked in the West Wing of the White House in 2002-03.

Porritt earned a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Southern

California and a Bachelors of Science in Political Science and History from Bradley

University. Porritt is originally from Danville, IL and currently resides in South Florida.

Philip Rosen

Moderator

Becker & Poliakoff

Philip Rosen is Chair of the firm’s Real Estate practice group. His

practice is focused on commercial and residential real estate matters and

business transactions. With more than 16 years’ experience, he has

counseled countless clients through the life cycle of their transactions.

His clients include investors, developers, REIT’s, commercial landlords

and tenants, private and institutional lenders, franchisees and business

owners across Florida and the U.S. He routinely collaborates with

brokers, lenders, and investors to help push his clients’ deals across the

finish line.

Philip also assists clients with all aspects of probate and trust

administration, including marshaling assets, communicating and

negotiating with beneficiaries and creditors, and the distribution of

assets.

EXPERIENCE

Counsel to large Wendy’s franchisee in their acquisition of various

portfolios totaling over 100 stores

Counsel to Florida-based business in purchase and sale of dozens of

real estate parcels throughout the U.S.

Counsel to franchisee in leasing matters for a 180+ unit nationwide

restaurant business

Counsel to NJ-based REIT in their Florida real estate matters

Counsel to South Florida investor in acquisition of $100,000,000

nationwide multifamily portfolio

Counsel to South-Florida investor in acquisition and disposition of

real estate throughout the Florida totaling over $85,000,000

Counsel to local real estate developer in acquisition, development

and disposition of real estate throughout Florida totaling over

$45,000,000

Counsel to local developer/investor in their Florida real estate and

corporate matters

Counsel to developer in financing, development and sale of luxury

townhouse project in Key West

Preparation of Operating Agreements and Shareholder agreements

for countless real estate investors and developers

Counsel to hundreds of Personal Representatives and Trustees in

connection with the administration of estates and trusts and

disposition of their real estate holdings

RECOGNITION

Recognized by the Miami Herald as a Top Rated Lawyer in 2015

Recognized by Florida Super Lawyers – South Florida Edition as one

of South Florida’s Rising Stars for 2009

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated

PROFESSIONAL / COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Florida Bar – Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section

New York Bar – Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section

Jewish Federation of Broward County – Real Estate Committee

Broward County Bar Association- Young Lawyers Division

Keynote Address: Mayor Dean Trantalis

Dean Trantalis

Dean Trantalis

Mayor

Fort Lauderdale

Dean Trantalis

Mayor

Fort Lauderdale

Dean Trantalis was first elected mayor of Fort Lauderdale in 2018 and was re-elected in

Novembe 2020. His 2018 election represented the largest victory in city history for a candidate

running for a first term as mayor. The 2020 election was also by landslide proportions and

featured the largest turnout ever in a city race.

Mayor Trantalis previously served on the City Commission representing District 2 for eight

years. As mayor, he represents Fort Lauderdale on the Florida League of Cities, the Broward

County Tourism Development Council, the Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Greater Fort

Lauderdale Alliance and the Broward Workforce Development Board. He also served as a

member of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Re-Open Florida Task Force in 2020.

Born and raised in Norwich, Connecticut, he attended high school at Norwich Free Academy. At

Boston University, he majored in political science and graduated cum laude and with distinction

in 1975. He received a Juris Doctorate in 1979 from Stetson University School of Law.

Mayor Trantalis was admitted to the Connecticut and Florida Bar Associations in 1980 and has

practiced law in Broward County since 1982. He maintains a successful general law practice in

Broward County with some emphasis in the areas of real estate, probate, estate planning,

bankruptcy, and corporate matters.

His long track record of public service in our community began with his involvement in the fight

for civil rights. As mayor, he is committed to improvements to the city’s infrastructure,

responsible growth, community involvement in development decisions, increased fiscal

responsibility in city government and the maintenance of the great quality of life in our

neighborhoods.

Recognized for his leadership in our community, Mayor Trantalis has received multiple awards

and honors.

He was an inaugural honoree of the Diversity Honors awards presented by the Harvey Milk

Foundation in 2015 and was presented with their lifetime achievement award in spring 2018. He

also has been honored as a Community Champion by the Broward County Commission and the

Broward County Human Rights Board for his work on behalf of equal rights. In October 2019, he

received the Visionary Award from the Gay and Lesbian Business Exchange of the Greater Fort

Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce.

Next Generation Leaders in South Florida

Jon Paul Pérez

Jon Paul Pérez

President

The Related Group

Dev Motwani

Dev Motwani

President

Merrimac Ventures

Scott Sherman

Scott Sherman

Founder and Principal

Torose Equities

Ryan Shear

Ryan Shear

Managing Partner

Property Markets Group

Fred Zutel
Moderator

Fred Zutel

Head of Corporate Risk & Broking, Florida

Willis Towers Watson

Jon Paul Pérez

President

The Related Group

Jon Paul “JP” Pérez is responsible for overseeing development operations across the company’s various divisions, managing land acquisition efforts and leading the procurement of major construction financing. He also forms a part of Related’s Executive Committee, where he works with the firm’s C-level executives and division presidents to establish corporate priorities, growth strategies and other key company-wide initiatives.

Jon Paul aims to continue supporting the firm’s reputation as a “market maker” and its proven ability to capitalize on opportunities well before competitors. A market maker himself, Jon Paul has personally spearheaded Related’s recent entrance into Miami’s popular Wynwood neighborhood, where he’s working to deliver several major mixed-use projects set to transform the area into a true live-work-play neighborhood. Current projects include Wynwood 25, a 289-unit luxury rental property across from the iconic Wynwood Walls; The Annex, an eight-story, 50,000-square-foot, class A office building; and The Bradley, a 175-unit rental tower with interior design by Kravitz Design.

Since joining Related in 2012, Jon Paul has overseen the development of several thousand market-rate rental, affordable and luxury condominium units—including the 200-unit The Manor, the 365-unit Town City Center and the 690-unit Brickell Heights condo property. He has also played a key role in several marquee sales and acquisitions.

Prior to joining Related, Jon Paul worked for The Related Companies of New York where he oversaw all aspects of the development process for more than 900 units, with direct responsibility for financial modeling, design programming and construction management. He also participated in securing capital for the firm’s $900 million distressed opportunity fund, and in 2009 successfully led efforts to sell 425 unsold condominium units in Fort Myers, Florida over the span of 18 months.

Jon Paul graduated from the University of Miami in 2007 with a B.S in business administration and received his MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in 2015. Nurturing Miami’s growing arts and culture community, Jon Paul remains closely aligned with the Pérez Art Museum Miami as well as with The National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts), participating in its annual Miami YoungArts Week. He also sits on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami and is an active United Way Young Leader. Every holiday season, Jon Paul also puts together Related’s annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive to coordinate the delivery of over 2,600 turkeys across Miami-Dade, including to the firm’s affordable housing properties.

Dev Motwani

President

Merrimac Ventures

Dev Motwani serves as President of Merrimac Ventures, a Fort Lauderdale based real estate firm that focuses on value-add investment and development opportunities. Property types owned and operated include hotels, condos, retail, office and rental apartments primarily in South Florida but also throughout the United States.

Dev is also Founder and Managing Partner of Ramesh Properties, a distressed real estate investment fund focused on opportunistic investments in residential and commercial development sites throughout South Florida. He currently oversees nearly $750 million in development projects. Current projects include the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences, The Gale Boutique Hotel and Residences, as well as Las Olas Riverfront, all in the Fort Lauderdale area.

Dev is Founder and Managing Partner of Chieftain Residential, a yield-oriented distressed residential fund purchasing single-family homes and residential land, primarily in the Southeast US and Texas. The fund aims to balance current income opportunities through the rental markets for its single family home inventory, while also targeting capital appreciation in single family homes and land as the US Residential Market continues to rebound.

Prior to his current role Dev worked at Credit Suisse in New York City, where he first structured OTC Equity Derivative trades for the firm's largest corporate clients and then for the firm's largest hedge fund clients. Before that he worked in the White House and on the 2000 Gore/Lieberman Presidential Campaign.

Dev plays an active role in the South Florida Community, through his involvement with numerous charities and business organizations, currently serving on the board of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Foundation, Fort Lauderdale's Economic Development Advisory Board, and the Downtown Council. He was recently appointed to the Orange Bowl Host Committee.

He previously served on the boards of the Riverwalk Trust, Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, and Broward County's Small Business Advisory Board. Dev has served as Co-Chair for the Bonnet House's Annual Impressions Fundraiser, the Ghost Light Society's Annual Soiree, and the Jeb Bush Classic Beach Bash benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. This year the Motwani family co-founded the Laughing Out Loud fundraiser benefitting the Scleroderma Foundation, which raised over $170,000 for the charity.

Dev graduated from Duke University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Economics and Public Policy and from Columbia University's Masters of Science in Real Estate Development Program. He has also studied at the London School of Economics.

Scott Sherman

Founder and Principal

Torose Equities

Scott Sherman is Founder and Principal of Miami-Based Torose Equities. He is responsible for the firm's strategic direction, sourcing investment opportunities, capital markets and operations. Torose is a real estate investment firm with several different verticals, including a value-add urban retail, office, and mixed-use strategy within the Southeastern United States.

Prior to launching Torose, Scott co-founded Tricera Capital where he led the charge on strategic direction, capital markets and sourcing investment opportunities. In this role, Scott built a portfolio in excess of $700M over five years and consistently delivered returns in excess of 20% IRR and a 2x multiple across realized investments. Scott maintains ownership and major decisions across the Tricera portfolio and continues to be a minority owner of Tricera Capital.

Previously, Scott was Vice President of Acquisitions at Thor Equities. He was responsible for acquisitions in the Southeast United States including Miami, Washington, DC, Nashville, Austin and Charleston. Additionally, he was a key member of Thor’s expansion into Montreal, London and France. At Thor, Scott completed in excess of $2 Billion of acquisitions focusing on urban retail and mixed-use assets. Prior to Thor, Scott was the Director of Acquisitions at Becker Brothers where he was responsible for sourcing and executing value-add strategies across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic U.S. During his tenure at Becker Brothers, he managed a mix of asset types including retail, office and parking garages. Before Becker Brothers, Scott began his career at Ernst & Young in the Transaction Real Estate Advisory group where he also obtained his CPA license in the state of NY.

Scott is a native of South Florida and currently resides in Miami with his wife Laura, son Lucas, and daughter Lily. He received his MS and BS in Accounting from the University of Florida where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. Scott is a member of ICSC, and CIASF, in addition to several philanthropic organizations he dedicates time to in his community.

Ryan Shear

Managing Partner

Property Markets Group

Ryan Shear manages the development of a growing real estate portfolio with over $10B in assets, including all acquisitions, financing, construction, design, marketing, sales and operations. Ryan primarily focuses on new construction condo and multifamily high rises in urban cores, including Miami, New York, Orlando, Denver, Atlanta and more. Recent condo projects he’s spearheaded include Echo Aventura, Echo Brickell, Muse Sunny Isles, Sage Longboat Key Residences, E11EVEN Hotel & Residences and the Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami. Recent multifamily projects include X Miami, Society Las Olas, Society Biscayne, Society Orlando and Society Wynwood. Ryan graduated with a BA in Business Administration from the Goizueta School of Business at Emory University in Atlanta.

Fred Zutel

Moderator

Willis Towers Watson

Mr. Zutel has worked with large and complex businesses across virtually all industries and

geographies. Fred is an industry leading risk management and insurance resource. Some of his

clients include preeminent owners, developers, national homebuilders, construction companies,

hotels, and lenders across the United States and overseas. He specializes in structuring unique

Surety and Risk Management programs with the goal of enhancing a corporation’s balance sheet

and ability to procure financing. He has also been engaged to manage some of the largest and most

intricate claims, damage evaluations, and business disputes resulting from Hurricane Irma,

Hurricane Harvey and Superstorm Sandy. Fred has been instrumental in cementing Willis Towers

Watson’s leading market position in the real estate, hospitality, and construction industries.

In addition to his client facing responsibilities, Fred Zutel leads Willis Towers Watson in Florida. Based

in Miami, Fred focuses on strategic planning, heightening client service and retention, talent

acquisition, staff development, sales and sales management. Fred leads a diverse team of

professionals who engage with large corporations to identify and quantify the risks facing their

organizations. He works to align resources from across Willis’ global platform to deliver best in class

strategies and solutions to clients.

Fred earned an MBA from the University of Miami along with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Administration from Florida International University. Risk and Insurance® honored Fred as a 2017

“Power Broker®” in Real Estate and named him to their “Rising Stars” list for his achievements in the

insurance industry. He has been featured in numerous publications and has served as keynote

speaker at industry conferences.

Summary

1) What are some of the hottest new projects happening in Fort Lauderdale?

2) Opportunity Zones are becoming a popular topic in CRE. What are some Opportunity Zones in Fort Lauderdale, and what is being developed in them?

3) How can local government aid the development of new projects 

4) Future of transit in Fort Lauderdale. Since the addition of the Brightline, how has it made an impact on transportation? 

5) What is in store for major developments in 2019? 

Venue

W Hotel Fort Lauderdale
401 N Ft. Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Ballroom: Great Room / Tower 1, 2nd Floor


Valet $10.00

Agenda

Time Activity
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
Breakfast & Networking
1:00 PM
1:15 PM
Keynote Address: Mayor Dean Trantalis
1:15 PM
2:00 PM
Mixed-Use: Major Projects & Trends in 2019
2:00 PM
3:45 PM
Next Generation Leaders in SFL
2:45 PM
3:30 PM
Economic Outlook: The Future of FLL and Greater Broward
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
Post-Event Networking