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The New Era of Office: Leasing Strategies, Investment Trends and Future Opportunities

Jeff Roman

Jeff Roman

Co-Managing Director

Stream Realty Partners

Philippe Lanier

Philippe Lanier

CEO

EastBanc

Jason Winans

Jason Winans

EVP, Asset Management

CCLC

David Toney

David Toney

SVP

Akridge

Amy Bowser

Amy Bowser

EVP

CBRE

Chris Caron

Chris Caron

General Manager

Industrious

Conor Brandquist

Conor Brandquist

Senior Vice President, Project Executive

Clune Construction

Anthony Golden
Moderator

Anthony Golden

Risk Advisor

RCM&D

Jeff Roman

Co-Managing Director

Stream Realty Partners

Jeff Roman joined Stream Realty Partners as a Co-Managing Director in March 2022. He is responsible for helping lead Northern Virginia’s leasing and landlord representation efforts with his creative strategies and collaborative approaches. He is an expert in leasing, build-to-suits, and joint ventures.

Prior to joining Stream, Jeff spent 35 years at CBRE, where he last served as a Senior Vice President in the Northern Virginia market. He was responsible for negotiating over 10 million square feet of transactions worth more than $3 billion during his tenure. He briefly worked in the National Accounts Division of IBM before beginning his career in commercial real estate.

Philippe Lanier

CEO

EastBanc

Philippe Lanier is the Chief Executive Officer of EastBanc, leading the company's North American portfolio and overseeing all company activities, including its investment strategy, development pipeline, and operations across real estate, technology, and lifestyle businesses.

Prior to joining EastBanc, Philippe spent over eight years combined as an Equity Research Analyst at Lehman Brothers and Bank of America Securities, where he covered energy, refining, and shipping sectors, and served as an Acquisitions Manager at the European Office of Prudential Real Estate Investors (PREI). From 2019 to 2024, he served as CEO of EastBanc Technologies, where he repositioned the business as an AI-focused professional services firm and led it through a successful sale to Solvd Inc.

Philippe grew up in Washington, DC and has been involved with EastBanc since 2007. He speaks fluent English, German, and Portuguese.

Jason Winans

EVP, Asset Management

CCLC

Jason Winans is the Executive Vice President of Asset Management at CCLC, overseeing all leasing and property management activities. Jason has over 25 years of experience in commercial real estate, focusing on asset management and acquisitions of a variety of property types including office, retail, multi-family, mixed-use properties. Prior to joining the Land Company, Jason worked for Stonebridge Associates, RECP, Barings, and most recently BentallGreenOak. A graduate of SUNY Binghamton, Jason lives in Loudoun County, Virginia with his wife and two children.

Amy Bowser

EVP

CBRE

Amy Bowser is an Executive Vice President in CBRE’s Mid-Atlantic Brokerage Group. Ms. Bowser represents owners and tenants for sale and lease transactions of commercial office space. She has specialized in the Washington, DC Office market since 1999 and leads one of DC’s top Agency Leasing teams.

Ms. Bowser has completed over 600 transactions totaling 11.5 million square feet and over $6.5 billion in value. Notable deals include law firm Williams & Connolly’s 300K SF lease at The Wharf in 2022 and The Washington Post’s move to One Franklin Square in 2015. Ms. Bowser is also active in DC's efforts to revitalize its downtown, serving as a board member for the Golden Triangle Business Improvement District.

During her career, Ms. Bowser has been recognized several times for her involvement in complex, high-profile office deals. She was an honoree of The Washington Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business in 2022. Ms. Bowser was named the #1 leasing agent in the District for 2019 and 2021 by CREBA. Commercial Observer included her in DC’s 25 Most Powerful Real Estate Players for 2019, 2020 and 2022.

Before joining CBRE, Ms. Bowser spent nearly 25 years at JLL, where she was consistently recognized as a top performer.

Conor Brandquist

Senior Vice President, Project Executive

Clune Construction

Conor joined the construction industry twelve-years ago as an Intern, where he

describes his responsibilities as sweeping floors, picking up lunches and working the

late shift. After college he worked as an Assistant Project Manager, until he joined

Clune as a Project Manager in 2012. During his time at Clune, Conor has established

himself as an effective leader, playing a major role in developing Clune’s Washington,

DC office. Conor’s hard work did not go unnoticed by Clune management, and he was

promoted to an officer of the company. He is currently a Senior Vice President.

He now has over 14 years of construction industry experience and is responsible for

developing some of Clune’s largest national accounts, maintaining very strong client

relationships. During his tenure at Clune, he has grown a small swing space project with

a high-profile client to multiple large projects across the country.

Conor has a B.S. in Business Administration from Radford University. He is also

affiliated with many DC area organizations including DCBIA, Washington Building

Congress and Kids Enjoy Exercise Now.

Anthony Golden

Moderator

RCM&D

Anthony Golden joined RCM&D in 2021 as a Sales Executive and currently serves as a Risk Advisor. With nearly

a decade of industry experience including time spent as an underwriter of commercial real estate, Anthony brings

a unique blend of expertise and knowledge to his clients.

In his current role, Anthony’s focus is on providing risk management advise for his clients including but not limited

to on-site safety, contractual risk transfer, and acquisition budgeting. His underwriter background enables him to

strengthen carrier relationships and analyzes customer operations, exposures and coverages.

Anthony’s first stint with RCM&D was in 2012 as a summer intern in the firm’s Employee Benefits division. Prior to

his return to the firm, he spent time with All Risks and JEM Underwriting Managers.

Beyond the Basics: Designing High-Tech, Amenity-Rich Office Spaces to Meet Tenant Demands

Brian Cotter

Brian Cotter

EVP, Commercial Leasing

JBG SMITH

Rachel Wachtel

Rachel Wachtel

EVP, Head of Real Estate Experience

Brookfield

Erica Cummings

Erica Cummings

Principal

HGA Architects

Erin McDannald

Erin McDannald

CEO

Lighting Environments

Robert Pizzano Jr.

Robert Pizzano Jr.

President

Pizzano Contractors

Tasha Stancill

Tasha Stancill

Senior Account Director

Neoscape

Meaghan Trentacost

Meaghan Trentacost

Senior Energy Engineer

Boland

Patrick Kunze
Moderator

Patrick Kunze

President

GHT

Brian Cotter

EVP, Commercial Leasing

JBG SMITH

Brian A. Cotter is an Executive Vice President of Commercial Leasing with JBG SMITH, where he

is responsible for the firm’s commercial leasing efforts. Mr. Cotter oversees a portfolio of

properties totaling more than 8 million square feet, along with future development projects in

National Landing, Reston, and the Rosslyn-Ballston Corridor. He also plays a leading role in the

creation and implementation of JBG SMITH’s marketing efforts throughout the DC region.

Prior to joining JBG SMITH, Mr. Cotter spent the previous ten years at Tishman Speyer, where he

focused on office leasing throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC. During

his tenure at Tishman Speyer, he participated in the completion of more than three million square

feet of transactions. Prior to Tishman Speyer, Brian worked for CBRE in Tysons Corner where he

focused on office research in Northern Virginia. He is an active member of NAIOP Northern

Virginia, a board member of CoreNet Global, and is the immediate past president and current

board member of the Commercial Real Estate Broker Association of Greater Washington, DC.

Rachel Wachtel

EVP, Head of Real Estate Experience

Brookfield

Rachel is Executive Vice President, SPACE+, where she is responsible for Brookfield Properties’ flexible workspace strategy and the delivery of SPACE+ across the portfolio. Rachel joined Brookfield Properties in 2002 and held a variety of workplace, operations and communications roles across Brookfield Properties and Brookfield Asset Management. In 2017, she took a brief hiatus to create and manage the real estate and workplace strategies for a leading Fintech broker-dealer before returning to Brookfield Properties in 2019 to focus on the creation of its global flexible workspace strategy. Rachel holds a Bachelor of Science in Design & Environmental Analysis from Cornell University.

Erica Cummings

Principal

HGA Architects

An Award winning designer with 18 years of experience, Erica specializes in transforming client needs, work styles, and brand into custom tailored designs that meet client’s individual goals. She works closely with the team to develop the design and concept, tying together everything from finishes and furniture to technical information, to ensure a smooth process. Erica is responsible for creating and maintaining the project schedule and budget while directing the project team. Erica’s work has been featured in Washingtonian Magazine, The Washington Post, and on Office Snapshots.

Erin McDannald

CEO

Lighting Environments

Erin McDannald started her career as an interior designer after college in 1999. In 2003, she joined New Design Light and worked in lighting specification sales for several years, and became an owner in 2009. In 2010, the company rebranded to Lighting Environments and has grown to over 10 times its size since then. After years of experience in talking to lights, sensors, and BMS systems, Erin and her team launched an IoT Building Integration company called Environments. Erin is the CEO of Lighting Environments and Environments.

Robert Pizzano Jr.

President

Pizzano Contractors

Bob Pizzano Jr. began his career at Pizzano Contractors, working in the field through high school and has been with the company full-time since graduating from the University of South Florida in 1985. When Bob took full ownership of Pizzano Contractors in 2015, he set in motion a period of significant growth, expanding the company’s volume and taking on increasingly complex and large-scale projects.

Under Bob's leadership, Pizzano Contractors has modernized its operations and broadened its market presence, tackling projects that range from small service jobs to expansive 350,000-square-foot build-outs. His expertise spans all market sectors, and he is particularly recognized for his strategic problem-solving and his ability to deliver optimal solutions for clients, partners, and stakeholders alike.

Bob's forward-thinking approach emphasizes sustainable building practices, innovation, and maintaining the company’s legacy of building strong, long-term client relationships. This focus has driven the company's ongoing success and its reputation as a leader in the construction industry.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Bob is an active community leader. In 1998, he and his wife, Paola, founded the Joey Pizzano Memorial Fund, supporting programs for individuals with disabilities. His philanthropic efforts have earned him numerous accolades, including being named Lord Fairfax At-Large in 2022 and receiving the inaugural Eakin Philanthropy Award in 2009.

Tasha Stancill

Senior Account Director

Neoscape

Tasha has more than 20 years of experience in business development, marketing, strategic planning, and brand management. She utilizes her experience by providing support and advisory services to existing and future clients. Her knowledge of real estate, skill in forging partnerships, and experience in marketing and branding make her an invaluable asset to Neoscape. She has managed the corporate brand identity for a portfolio of over 60 properties and 20 million square feet, and also oversaw the execution of property marketing, communications and public relations strategy for these properties.

Join Us for Office Market Insights

What You'll Learn:

  • How is the lack of new office construction impacting leasing decisions and market dynamics in D.C.? What are the prospects for future development?

  • How are developers and investors adjusting their investment strategies to capitalize on opportunities in the D.C. office market, including adaptive reuse and alternative asset classes?

  • Where are tenants increasingly moving within the D.C. region? What factors are driving these relocations amidst changing office space demands and preferences?

  • What innovative lease structures and tenant incentives are proving effective in attracting tenants back to the office, particularly in light of ongoing hybrid work trends?

  • Are there new design, technology, and amenities trends that are being implemented in newer spaces?

How You'll Do More CRE Business: Office vacancy rates in the DMV have reached record highs, with nearly 80M SF of space currently sitting empty. As vacancy rates climb, particularly in D.C. where they have reached up to 22.4%, the implications for the market are profound. How will the region's office sector adapt to these challenges, and what innovative approaches will be necessary to turn this surplus into opportunity? As tenants continue to gravitate towards high-quality spaces, join industry experts as they discuss their plans to revitalize distressed properties and navigate the complexities of a shifting office landscape.

Who You’ll Meet: DC, Maryland, and Virginia's office experts, investors, owners, developers, lenders, brokers, public sector companies, city officials, architects, contractors, engineers, and property managers.

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Venue

The Westin, Georgetown
2350 M Street
Washington DC 20037

Ballroom: Washington Ballroom, Conference Level


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Agenda

Time Activity
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
Registration, Networking and Breakfast
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
The New Era of Office: Leasing Strategies, Investment Trends and Future Opportunities

From alternative development plans and investment opportunities to new leasing models and tenant retention, learn how the region is adapting to shifting tenant demands, economic conditions, and the ongoing evolution of office spaces in the region.

2:00 PM
2:10 PM
Networking Break
2:10 PM
3:10 PM
Beyond the Basics: Designing High-Tech, Amenity-Rich Office Spaces to Meet Tenant Demands

Explore how integrating innovative design, cutting-edge technology, and high-demand amenities can transform office spaces into competitive, future-proof environments that attract and retain tenants

3:10 PM
3:30 PM
Closing Networking

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