The Future of 121 Corridor

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  Sabine Gaedeke Stener

  Commercial real estate expertise combined with investments in unconventional energy plays on behalf of international family office. Co-investment partner with other family offices who seek to diversify their real estate portfolios. Long-term track record of real estate investing results draws on more than 20 years of experience and a track record as marketing director for Premiere/ Canal+, a television venture of Bertelsmann AG, one of the world's largest multimedia companies, as well as account management for global advertising agency BBDO. Gaedeke Group's primary mission is to create high-end office environments by in investing new capital and devoting sound management principles to high quality, well-built Class A office properties across the country. The real estate portfolio holdings are currently located in Arizona, Florida, Tennessee, Texas and Washington DC (www.gaedeke.com). Additionally, Gaedeke Energy is an independent investor in oil and gas properties (predominantly based in Williston Basin) and renewable energy ventures that show significant potential upside from additional investments or infield drilling, yet lack sufficient capital needed for further development to build long-term value.

  Gaedeke Group

  CEO

  Sabine Gaedeke Stener

  CEO

  Gaedeke Group

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  Derrick Evers

  CEO & Managing Partner

  Kaizen Development Partners

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  Mike Kennedy

  Mike Kennedy is a Principal with Avison Young and a Principal with Altera Development, providing innovation and leadership in land brokerage, strategic analysis and development. Mike blends his unique background in real estate and architecture to create unique, financeable real estate and development and brokerage solutions. Recent activity includes brokerage and advisory services on the 160 acre Indigo Ridge Mixed Use Development in Cedar Park, sale of the 100 acre Collin Creek Mall property in Plano, and development of the Marriott Delta Hotel and Convention Center in Allen. Mike received his Masters Degree in American Urbanism from The University of Virginia.

  Avison Young

  Principal

  Mike Kennedy

  Principal

  Avison Young

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  Eric Stanley

  Eric Stanley is president and chief operating officer for Bright Realty and member of its Board of Managers. Mr. Stanley began his real estate career in 1981 managing his family's real estate development business. He originally joined Bright Realty in 1986 in a management position overseeing Bright Realty's multiple real estate investments. In 1989, Mr. Stanley joined the Trammel Crow Company in a senior management position responsible for the 1.5 million square foot-plus Bank of Oklahoma high-rise tower. From 1996 to 2004, he managed an Austin commercial development company, directing the development, management and sales of more than one million square feet of class A office, commercial and retail shopping space and $10 million-plus in lease transactions. He returned to Bright Realty in 2004 where he has since overseen the development, leasing and management of a number of retail, mixed-use, office and multi-family projects involving millions of square feet, as well as hundreds of land transactions related to single-family lots and commercial properties. Bright Realty’s portfolio features over 580,000 square feet of commercial space, 1,466 delivered multifamily units, and 300 acres of developed entitled land, with an assessed value of $4.4 billion. In total, the company has developed 2,600 acres. Mr. Stanley is past president elect of Tulsa's Institution of Real Estate Management organization (IREM) and vice president of Tulsa's Building Owners and Management Association organization (BOMA). He has held an Institute of Real Estate Management's Certified Property Manager designation since 1993 and is a licensed Texas and Oklahoma real estate broker. Mr. Stanley is married with three grown children and resides in Castle Hills. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, golf and spending time with his family.

  Bright Realty

  President

  Eric Stanley

  President

  Bright Realty

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  Darrell Auterson

  Darrell Auterson has been in the economic development profession for 36 years. His background includes positions in county and city governments, various non-profit organizations and consultancy. He is a Certified Economic Developer and Economic Development Finance Professional with a degree in urban planning and specialization in economic development.

  McKinney Economic Development Corporation

  President | CEO

  Moderator

  Darrell Auterson

  President | CEO

  McKinney Economic Development Corporation

Mixed-Use Developments on The Rise!

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  Steve Graham

  Steve Graham brings together a rare combination of expertise in architecture, construction, development and leasing. His career has embraced all of these talents and interests resulting in development experience focused on the largest and most-complicated commercial development challenges. Before launching Stellar Development Steve spent the previous 10 years as the Vice President for Destination Development for RED Development. Steve contributed greatly to the leasing, development and strategy behind some of RED’s biggest shopping centers, including The Legends Outlets of Kansas City, The Promenade at Chenal and The Legends at Sparks Marina. Steve’s success lies in forging strong relationships with everyone from anchor tenants to community leaders, and from his wealth of knowledge of public financing structures and how to create successful public/private partnerships. Steve received a BS in engineering and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin and his Masters in Architecture from the University of Kansas. Steve is well known in the destination attraction industry and is a regular speaker at conferences and seminars related to tourism-driven retail development.

  Stellar Development

  Founder

  Steve Graham

  Founder

  Stellar Development

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  Drew Steffen

  Managing Director

  Hines

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  David Craig

  David Craig is a visionary and works tirelessly to push the boundaries of his development projects. The proud son of a retired Air Force colonel, David learned the value of hard work and dedication at a very young age. He founded Craig International, a commercial brokerage and development company more than 40 years ago in McKinney, Texas and the company has grown to control and/or develop well in excess of 10,000 acres in Collin and Grayson Counties since it was founded. David’s motivation and passion are evidenced by the success of Craig Ranch, a McKinney, Texas award-winning master-planned community that he founded more than 20 years ago with a current ad valorem value in excess of $4 billion. He began with 1,125 acres of farmland and it is now a thriving, 2,200-acre community with commercial, residential, and mixed-use retail anchored by the TPC Craig Ranch, which is currently the new home of the AT&T Byron Nelson Classic. David is the Chairman of the Board of Governors of TPC Craig Ranch and is Chairman of the TPC Craig Ranch Host Committee for the AT&T Byron Nelson. Craig Ranch knows no limits and the development has always been on the cutting edge, way before New Urbanism was embraced. David’s vision has been realized in the 500 acres of parks and green space, the 270-acre employment district, the McKinney Corporate Center Craig Ranch. One of David’s current projects is District 121, a destination retail, corporate, and restaurant development adjacent to Craig Ranch. The biggest benefit of having David involved in the day-to­day activity of the firm’s development projects is that he is laser-focused on detail, and he makes sure every project is built in the best, most innovative and efficient way possible. David’s passion for business carries over to the many cause-related issues Craig International supports including the Love Life Foundation, The Boys and Girls Club of America - Collin County; The Family Place; Habitat for Humanity; The Samaritan Inn; Smiles Charity; and American Heart Association, only to name a few.

  Craig International

  Owner

  David Craig

  Owner

  Craig International

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  Barry Hand

  Barry serves as a Mixed Use and Urban Design Practice Area Leader within the firm, and leads one of Gensler's Lifestyle studios carefully calibrated to improve the places we live, work, play, stay and learn with a focus on mixed use, planning and placemaking projects. He brings decades of diverse and deep architectural and planning leadership experience in local and international markets where he has developed an expertise directing large teams and complex placemaking projects. Keen attention to client service, design, project budgets and technical/jurisdictional requirements are the foundation of his management approach; and allow him to successfully orchestrate complex project processes and components.

  Gensler

  Principal

  Barry Hand

  Principal

  Gensler

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  Dan Bowman

  Daniel Bowman is a native of Allen, Texas and was named Executive Director/CEO of the Allen Economic Development Corporation in 2014 after 10 years with the organization. He was recognized in the Top 40 under 40 by the Dallas Business Journal (2021) and the International Economic Development Council (2013) and has been instrumental in recruiting corporate projects including NetSCOUT Systems, Credit Union of Texas, WatchGuard Video and KONE Elevators. Bowman was also instrumental in structuring the public-private partnership for the Watters Creek and The Farm in Allen mixed-use developments. His background and focus on community collaboration led him to several community leadership roles with the Kiwanis Club, Leadership Allen and other civic organizations. He is a graduate of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) CFL Leadership Class and recently earned his CCIM pin. Bowman is a graduate of Trinity University and the University of Texas at Dallas, where he earned his MBA.

  Allen Economic Development Corporation

  CEO & Executive Director

  Moderator

  Dan Bowman

  CEO & Executive Director

  Allen Economic Development Corporation