Mr. Schlank is a Founder and Managing Partner of Savanna. At Savanna, Mr. Schlank sits on the investment committee and is in charge of construction and redevelopment and shares responsibilities for asset management, sales and marketing and acquisitions. Mr. Schlank has overseen the acquisition and redevelopment of more than 70 real estate assets, comprising over 20 million square feet of space and nearly $3.8 billion of total capitalization, including raw land development sites, apartments, office buildings, industrial to residential conversions, retail and warehouse/distribution properties. Prior to founding Savanna, Mr. Schlank was a project manager for the Westside Federation for Senior Housing, a New York-based developer of low-income housing. Mr. Schlank received an MS in Real Estate Development from the Columbia School of Architecture and a BA in Urban Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Schlank is an Assistant Adjunct Professor at Columbia University where he teaches a seminar in Real Estate Finance to graduate students in the Columbia Architecture School’s Real Estate Master’s Degree Program.

Jeffrey Ardizon is Principal at The Estate Companies, a Miami-based full-service, vertically integrated developer, owner and operator of residential communities throughout the tri-county region, and one of the largest and most active multifamily developers in Florida. The firm is best known for its institutionally recognized Soleste brand which features Class A multi-family communities throughout South Florida’s urban core and submarket locations.

Mr. Ardizon has been credited for identifying and evaluating off-market opportunities, temporary market dislocations, special workouts, overall capitalization and general overall direction of the firm. The Estate Companies has implemented its strategic plan is to increase its focus on development in Broward and Palm Beach counties, and has many luxury projects in various stages of development including Pompano Beach, Dania Beach, Riviera Beach, West Palm Beach, three projects in Hollywood, two in North Miami Beach, and Spring Gardens, among others. Mr. Ardizon was instrumental in structuring and executing one of South Florida's first opportunity zone transactions, Soleste Grand Central, a 360-unit Class A multifamily project in Downtown Miami.

Prior to joining The Estate Companies, Mr. Ardizon was the co-founder and principal of ECI, a real estate investment, management and development firm based in South Florida. The firm focused on providing GP/LP equity and debt for multi-family real estate developments and value-add opportunities across a diverse portfolio of asset classes. During that time, Mr. Ardizon was credited for strategically structuring and creating one of the more notable single-family offices in South Florida. Mr. Ardizon began his real estate career with one of the largest nationally ranked advisory firms in the country, where he led the firm's real estate practice for nearly a decade. He represented some of the largest real estate developers, REIT’s, operators and sponsors in the region. Under his leadership, the firm was awarded the top real estate tax firm by various publications. Mr. Ardizon was a top revenue producer for the firm and quickly gained industry recognition as a leading go-to advisor, advising clients on over $3 billion in transactional value.

Peter Baytarian is the Founding and Managing Partner of Forest Development LLC, an elaborate team of real estate development professionals with more than 30 years of experience in the United States and Europe. Additionally, Peter is the Founder and Managing Partner of two firms based in New York, NY focused on the renovation, ownership and management of high-end value-add properties including townhomes, condominiums, and commercial sites in Manhattan. Previously he was a developer and home builder in Cape Cod, MA completing more than 150 residences. Nautilus 220, a project currently underway by Forest Development at 220 Lake Shore Drive, will include 330 condominium residences in two towers, restaurants, retail, and offices adjacent to the Lake Park Marina. Peter was born in Beirut, Lebanon, attended high school at The American School in London and studied economics at Boston University. He resides with his wife and two daughters in South Florida. Peter serves as a member of the Executive Trustee Council for the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce

As General Manager of Suffolk’s Florida East Coast, Tom is responsible for overseeing project teams from the earliest preconstruction efforts through project closeout and beyond. His leadership and operational skills are critical to providing effective guidance for the project team.

Tom has over 30 years of industry experience. Prior to his new role at Suffolk, he was Senior Vice President of Florida at a Top 10 US General Contractor according to ENR Top 400, overseeing the Florida Business Unit. Previously, Tom worked on building the Mitsubishi North American Headquarters which is land-leased from the Georgia Port Authority. With a diverse array of projects across Florida, including the Fidelity Information Services (FIS) Headquarters in Jacksonville, Venice Sarasota Memorial Hospital, and Gulfshore Playhouse in Naples, Tom brings a substantial wealth of knowledge to his role at Suffolk.

A Purdue University graduate, Tom holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering and Management. He is currently based in South Florida, where he resides with his wife and children.

As Senior Vice President, Brian’s primary responsibility is to oversee all items related to construction operations including business development, staffing assignments, project plan development, cost and schedule analysis, as well as owner and subcontractor negotiations. Brian is also involved with all project phases from preconstruction to construction and project close-out.

He brings more than 32 years of experience to his role and has project management experience in a variety of sectors including residential, education, healthcare, labs, stadiums, theme parks, museums, and office buildings. Brian was one of the early adopters to start his career in the field. With the desire to learn and willingness to work hard, Brian quickly found himself leading large complex projects as a General Superintendent. Curious to take on more, Brian took his field acumen and transitioned into the role of a Project Executive.

Brian has worked on many assignments in Florida and Georgia and has established relationships with various governing agencies and subcontractors. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Construction Management from the University of Florida.

As Senior Vice President / Division Manager of Kast’s South Florida Business Unit and Partner in the firm, Mike leads the Business in our region and is based at the company’s West Palm Beach corporate headquarters.

Mike has 30 years’ experience as a General Contractor in the South Florida Market and has been with KAST for ten of those years. His experience and expertise include the successful pursuit, construction, and delivery of Luxury High-rise Condo, Hospitality, and Multi-Family projects. “We are proud to build our business based on highly valued relationships and uncompromising standards. I am driven by an exciting Culture, accountability, and results.”

Mike is a ULI member and serves on the Multi-Family Council. In the community Mike is proud of his charitable work benefiting such organizations as, Project Lift, American Heart Association, Boys & Girls Clubs, and Quantum House. Mike and his wife Lisa reside in Jupiter, and he is a proud girl dad to two beautiful daughters.

Mike’s vision for KAST along with his partners in the firm is to lead the organization into the next generation of the company building on the solid foundation that exists today. With their exceptional leadership KAST is strategically positioned to serve and succeed with our clients. Kast exists to make visions become reality. We build people, lead teams, and execute our mission focused on collective success.

Tara Duhy is President and Shareholder of Lewis, Longman & Walker, a statewide law firm specializing in environmental, land use, and government law. Tara chairs the firm’s Land Use and Real Estate Law Practice Group. She advises clients throughout Florida on land use, natural resource, and water law matters, guiding them through permitting, government coordination, development approvals, environmental compliance, and related administrative and civil litigation. Her experience includes comprehensive land use planning, zoning and site planning, transportation planning, development of regional impact review, environmental and water use permitting, coastal and wetland permitting, endangered species coordination, and federal environmental compliance.

Tara has been recognized by Florida Trend Magazine as a Legal Elite Notable Land Use and Real Estate Lawyer, Notable Managing Partner, and one of the state’s Notable Women Leaders in Law. She is an active Leadership Florida alumna and serves on the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches. She is also a member of the Association of Florida Community Developers and the Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce. Her professional honors include recognition by Best Lawyers in America for Land Use and Zoning Law and Environmental Law, as well as recognition as a Top Lawyer by Palm Beach Illustrated. Tara earned her B.S. degree from Northwestern University and her J.D. from the University of Colorado School of Law.

Jorge Larrieu, Jr., Director of Sales for Developer Services at KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT; CONSULTING (KWPMC), brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across luxury hotels, resorts, and condominium communities.

In his current role, Larrieu partners closely with developers to help translate vision into high-

performing, hospitality-driven residential communities. His work focuses on advising developers

throughout the entire lifecycle of the project, from pre-planning to supporting the transition to

association ownership, ensuring that operational strategy, service models, and resident

experience are thoughtfully integrated from the outset.

Larrieu’s career spans the full spectrum from hands-on operations to enterprise strategy, giving

him a rare perspective on how early development decisions influence long-term operational

success, financial sustainability, and lifestyle outcomes.

Prior to joining KWPMC, Larrieu served as General Manager with Benchmark Hotels & Resorts, where he led Beachwalk Resort & Residences. He has also held senior leadership roles with globally recognized hospitality brands, including Wyndham, Hilton Hotels, and Sol Meliá Vacation Ownership. Throughout his career, he has led large teams, managed multimillion-dollar budgets, overseen property openings and renovations, and guided organizations through complex operational and market challenges.

Larrieu’s ability to connect hospitality principles with real-life residential expectations, particularly

as wellness becomes more prevalent among homeowners, allows him to bring a unique

perspective to new development projects. He understands how service culture, amenities,

staffing models, and operational planning shape not only day-to-day resident satisfaction, but

also long-term brand equity and asset value.

As Moderator of the Bisnow’s South Florida Wellness Real Estate Forum, Larrieu will serve as a

strategic conduit between developers, operators, and industry thought leaders, guiding the

discussion beyond concept and into execution. His role will help ensure the dialogue remains

focused on how wellness-driven design and lifestyle programming can be successfully

delivered, operated, and sustained over time.

Larrieu’s participation underscores KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT; CONSULTING’s

commitment to supporting developers with forward-thinking, hospitality-driven operational

expertise that elevates residential communities and enhances long-term performance.

Jonathan Perrillo joined Lockton in January of 2021 as a leader in Construction

Risk Management and serves as a risk advisor for large & complex businesses

nationwide. He specializes in construction risk management, large–scale

development projects, real estate, and private equity platforms. Many of

Jonathan’s clients utilize captive structures, for which he provides structuring

insight and ongoing advisory support. He has also managed complex claims

and damage evaluations resulting from catastrophic hurricanes, wildfires,

construction defect matters & New York Labor Claims.

At Lockton, Jon continues to advance leadership initiatives, deliver innovative

risk solutions to his clients, and contribute to his community. He is also a

published author for various construction and development industry

publications.

Before Lockton, Jon was a Director with Willis Towers Watson.

Drawing on his prior experience as a banker and general counsel for a

private equity firm, Joe Hernandez counsels a variety of clients in negotiating and structuring complex commercial real estate transactions. He represents real estate developers, financial institutions, private equity firms, and public entities in all phases of such transactions, with deals across the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. He handles acquisitions, development, financing, leasing, joint ventures, and advises clients on raising capital for real estate projects.

He also represents developers and investors in the area of condominium

redevelopment, which oftentimes involves the complex process of

terminating an existing condominium. He helps clients navigate all stages of the process, from due diligence, joint venture structuring, and termination strategies to acquisition financing, construction financing, and mezzanine financings that facilitate the redevelopment.

Joe is a Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL), a prestigious fellowship reserved for lawyers distinguished for their skill,

experience, and high standards of professional and ethical conduct in the practice of real estate law. He also serves as Chair of ACREL’s Common Interest Ownership Committee.

Sumbul serves as Florida Sales Leader, leading Marsh’s growth strategy across the state. In this role, she partners closely with producers and client executives to strengthen pipeline, win new business, and deepen existing client relationships. She works collaboratively with the leadership team to execute Florida’s growth plan and build momentum across the market. Based in Miami, she is focused on supporting the team on the ground and advancing Marsh’s presence and performance throughout Florida.

Sumbul brings two decades of experience spanning brokerage, underwriting, risk management, and business development, with the distinct perspective of having served as a broker, risk
manager, and underwriter. She joined Marsh in 2019 as part of the Southeast Property team and most recently served as Senior Property Advisor and Southeast Zone Property Growth Leader,
helping drive strategic growth initiatives across the region while advising clients on some of the largest and most complex property programs Marsh places. She is also widely recognized for her leadership and contributions to the industry and community.
Sumbul served as President of the CPCU Society Atlanta Chapter in 2017 and received the Industry Excellence Award at I-Day in 2018. She is an active leader with Blood Cancer United, formerly the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and was honored in 2020 as Woman of the Year Runner-Up after raising $100,000 for blood cancer research in just ten weeks. She continues to support the organization as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Georgia/South Carolina region. In 2024, she was named Power Broker by Risk & Insurance.

Mr. Mladenović's experience in engineering and construction spans more than 30

years. During that time, he has overseen projects ranging from multi-purpose

conference halls to luxury condominiums across three continents. As President, he has led Project Management, Owner Representation, and Quality Control for

various multimillion-dollar residential and commercial projects. His hands-on

approach to resolving construction issues includes defective work or components, delay analysis, and budgeting disputes. Mr. Mladenović fluently speaks Serbian,

Russian, English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese.

Over the past 29 years, as co-founder and CEO of Straticon, Jeff along with his co-founder in business and life, Chris Hardin, have grown their once-regional painting firm into what is today, one South Florida’s leading general contracting firms. Known for their general contractor and construction management services, Straticon has completed over 200 construction projects worth over $2 Billion dollars in markets including hospitality, multi-family, condominium, marina, retail, and mixed-use…just to name a few. Recent projects include the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and Residences in Boca Raton, Las Olas Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Walkers Cay in the Bahamas, Hotel Maren, Sonesta and Gale Boutique Hotels in Fort Lauderdale.

Barry Goldstein is an accomplished global executive with more than 30 years of strategic

leadership experience, including over 25 years in the hospitality sector. Widely recognized as a

transformative leader, Barry excels at driving revenue growth and delivering measurable results

by aligning sales, marketing, digital, and technology functions. His leadership is defined by a

proven ability to navigate complex organizational change, foster influential relationships, elevate

customer experiences, and consistently achieve strong financial outcomes.

Throughout his career, Barry has led organizational turnarounds by establishing clear strategic

direction, enhancing operational performance, and leveraging innovation and technology to fuel

sustainable growth. His forward-looking mindset has enabled companies to outperform in highly

competitive and rapidly evolving markets.

Most recently, Barry served as CEO of Arch Amenities Group, a premier provider of amenity

management and consulting services for residential and commercial real estate, hotels, resorts,

and private clubs. He has also held senior executive positions at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts,

Starwood Hotels, Cisco Systems, and Panasonic. Barry holds a Bachelor of Science from

Columbia University and is a graduate of the Executive Management Program at Harvard

Business School.

Robert Gilman, CPA, CGMA, is a Principal at Baker Tilly x Anchin . His practice covers a wide range of services for his clients who are mainly involved in the commercial, residential and development of real estate. These services include due diligence on acquisitions, tax structuring on deals, securing financing, and assisting with client investor relations for both domestic and international investors. Rob also advises clients with financial and estate planning, budgeting, tax planning, and cash flow strategies.

Rob is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) and the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY). He is involved with a number of Real Estate industry organizations and is actively involved with the Long Island Chapter of the March of Dimes, which he was recently honored for.

Brian Seymour co-chairs Gunster’s Real Property practice. He represents clients throughout

Florida who need experienced land use and property rights counsel. Since joining the firm

out of law school, Brian has represented land owners and developers in matters of land use,

zoning, comprehensive planning and environmental resource permitting, as well as eminent

domain, land use and constitutional property rights litigation.

Brian understands the role of the political process in land use decisions, regularly balancing

legal rights and political realities in advising clients on how to achieve their goals in ways

that make business sense.

Brian has worked on properties and projects related to all aspects of Florida’s economy –

residential communities, retail, office and industrial developments, mixed-use,

transportation and logistics, agriculture, mining, education, and sports facilities. Brian’s

varied experience also helps him lead the firm’s Real Property practice, which includes all

aspects of land use, real estate transactions, development, environmental matters, eminent

domain and property rights litigation.

With two children who he hopes will live and work in Florida, Brian is committed to his local

community. Brian is active in many local organizations, including the Palm Beach County

Business Development Board, Chambers of Commerce, The Economic Council of Palm

Beach County, and the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, as well as many political

activities. Brian also served as the vice chair of the Florida Elections Commission and is an

active member of Leadership Florida. He is also a member of the board of trustees of the

Jewish Federations of North America and has chaired its Emergency Committee,

responding to natural disasters throughout North America.

Brian has worked on properties and projects related to all aspects of Florida’s economy – residential communities, retail, office and industrial developments, mixed-use, transportation and logistics, agriculture, mining, education, and sports facilities. Brian’s varied experience also helps him lead the firm’s Real Property practice, which includes all aspects of land use, real estate transactions, development, environmental matters, eminent domain and property rights litigation.

With two children who he hopes will live and work in Florida, Brian is committed to his local community. Brian is active in many local organizations, including the Palm Beach County Business Development Board, Chambers of Commerce, The Economic Council of Palm Beach County, and the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, as well as many political activities. Brian also served as the vice chair of the Florida Elections Commission and is an active member of Leadership Florida. He is also a member of the board of trustees of the Jewish Federations of North America and has chaired its Emergency Committee, responding to natural disasters throughout North America

Mr. Cellamare has over 25 years of experience in environmental engineering and is the Office Director

for the Boca Raton, Florida office. His focus is growing the office and providing the necessary vision, planning,

project execution, and technical direction for success in the Florida region. His responsibilities include

collaborating with discipline, office, and market directors across H2M, to further develop H2M’s presence

in the local community, to lead and develop a strong discipline team, and to evaluate opportunities in the

Florida region and prepare proposals.

Environmental engineering experience includes Engineer of Record (PE) responsibilities for several vapor

barrier/sub-slab depressurization system designs, and multiple construction dewatering designs. He has

particularly extensive experience implementing innovative remedial technologies to facilitate mitigation

and remediation. Throughout his years in the industry, he has become extremely well versed in laws and

regulations from various states and the Federal government. His experience also includes managing multi-

year term contracts for public agencies. Mr. Cellamare’s specific due diligence experience includes the

completion of numerous soil, soil-vapor, and groundwater contamination investigations for sites governed

by various states’ laws, the USEPA, Federal Superfund, and RCRA. These investigations include delineation

and remediation of soil and groundwater impacted by petroleum, chlorinated solvents, and metals. He

has supervised underground storage tank removal/closure projects, and the installation, operation

and maintenance of various types of remedial systems. He has provided environmental construction

management services for numerous “mega-projects.” Construction management experience includes

management of spoils classification and disposal, noise and air quality impacts, groundwater treatment

and disposal, permitting, and erosion and sediment control.