Setting The Stage

Understanding Austin's Industrial Sector Market Overview, Trends and Patterns Shaping Future Developments

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  Travis Eickenhorst

  Mr. Eickenhorst joined Stonelake at its inception in 2007 and was the first non-founder employee of the firm. Mr. Eickenhorst has extensive experience evaluating debt and equity investments across industrial, multi-family, office, retail and single family real estate product types. Prior to Stonelake, Mr. Eickenhorst was an associate at Cypress Real Estate Advisors in Austin where he helped raise over $400 million of equity capital for a discretionary investment partnership and establishing the firm’s industrial platform in Mexico. Prior to Cypress, Mr. Eickenhorst was an analyst at Phoenix Capital Partners in Dallas where he focused on joint venture equity investments in multi-family development projects in Texas, Arizona and California. Mr. Eickenhorst received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas and a Masters in Professional Accounting from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. Mr. Eickenhorst is currently a member of the Associate Council at the Real Estate Finance and Investment Center at the University of Texas McCombs School of Business.

  Stonelake Capital Partners

  Partner

  Travis Eickenhorst

  Partner

  Stonelake Capital Partners

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  Omar Nasser

  Omar is the Central Texas industrial expert. From Austin to San Antonio, you’ll be hard pressed to find an industrial project Omar doesn’t have the scoop on. Omar knows the industrial market inside and out, as he works on project leasing assignments, tenant representation requirements, and commercial real estate investment and user sale opportunities. Whether you’re in need of industrial space or have a space or project you’re looking to lease, sublease, purchase or sell, he’s your guy. Before joining the AQUILA industrial team, Omar worked for Peloton Commercial Real Estate and Prologis where he was successful in facilitating over 200 leases and sales totaling over $300 million in transaction volume.

  AQUILA

  Principal

  Omar Nasser

  Principal

  AQUILA

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  Otto Swingler

  Otto has spent over a decade in the industrial development and investments business in Austin, Texas. He has completed nineteen (19) development and/or acquisition projects, totaling 700,000 square feet with a combined asset value in excess of $150MM. He has been directly involved in the acquisition of 232 acres of land for industrial development in the greater Austin market. Prior to his career in commercial real estate, Otto attended the University of Texas at Austin where he earned a B.B.A. in Finance.

  Balcones Real Estate Group

  Co-Founder

  Otto Swingler

  Co-Founder

  Balcones Real Estate Group

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  Joe Iannacone

  Joe Iannacone, an industrial development expert with over 20 years of experience, became an integral part of Titan Development in 2017. Throughout his dynamic career, Joe has successfully managed projects totaling over $1 billion in development, showcasing his adept navigation of complex development landscapes. He received his Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Colorado State University. As a Partner at Titan, Joe now leads the Industrial division, steering development opportunities in key markets such as Austin, San Antonio, Colorado, and Florida. A subject matter expert, Joe collaborates closely with clients to identify tailored solutions, whether through speculative projects or build-to-suit development. Noteworthy clients served under his guidance include Amazon, CelLink, ZT Systems, Valex, and Factory Builder Stores. Joe is known for his enduring relationships with city and government officials throughout the development process. Recognized as one of the "Texas 100," a list of influential professionals to watch in 2023, by the business journals in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Joe continues to make significant contributions to the field. companies, high-tech industry leaders, and many other industrial in-demand partners.

  Titan Development

  Partner

  Joe Iannacone

  Partner

  Titan Development

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  Greg Gordon

  As a third-generation builder, Greg Gordon has spent the last 25+ years continuing his family’s legacy in construction and real estate. The guiding passion through it all has been a passion for serving others. Whether it’s serving clients, subcontractors, employees, or his own family, Greg truly believes in the principle of servant leadership combined with the commitment to excellence. It’s with these in mind, that Greg founded Gordon Highlander in 2007. Under Greg’s leadership, Gordon Highlander has experienced tremendous growth becoming one of the top General Contractors in DFW. Recently the company was awarded the Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work award, further reflecting Greg’s ongoing commitment to the people around him.

  Gordon Highlander

  President

  Moderator

  Greg Gordon

  President

  Gordon Highlander

Constructing, Developing and Designing In A Booming Market

How Are Market Leaders Gaining A Competitive Edge and Setting Themselves Apart From The Competition?

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  Grant Hromas

  As Vice President of Development, Grant focuses on identifying, evaluating, and entitling opportunities, while maintaining the cadence and overall market strategy in NorthPoint’s South Central Region. His experience includes industrial and multi-family development, as well as 8 years in the architecture and planning industry. Grant earned his Master of Science in Real Estate from DePaul University, Master of Urban Design from Washington University in St. Louis, and Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Oklahoma.

  NorthPoint Development

  VP

  Grant Hromas

  VP

  NorthPoint Development

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  Ace Schlameus

  EVP & Business Line Lead

  JLL

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  Hydie McAlister

  Hydie H. McAlister, (Principal & Co-Founder of McAlister Assets) began her commercial real estate career in 1991 with the McAlister Company. In 2008, Hydie co-founded McAlister Investment Real Estate, bringing with her experience in capital formation, asset selection, due diligence and investor relations. She has been instrumental in the identification, acquisition and disposition of $300M + in land assets for her respective companies. Between Feb 2018-Dec 2021, she and her business partner Sharon Beach raised over $140 million in private equity for their long term capital gain land holdings and rail served business park developments.

  McAlister Assets/ RCR Rail Co.

  Partner

  Hydie McAlister

  Partner

  McAlister Assets/ RCR Rail Co.

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  Joshua Delk

  Founder

  ArenaMan Development Company

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  Brian Bolden

  VP

  Osburn Contractors

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  Dan Wilcox

  Dan has three decades of experience as a facilities engineering manager, process engineer, design engineer, construction project manager and tool hookup design leader in electric vehicle and semiconductor manufacturing industry. His novel solutions have resulted in industry changing quality and cost savings breakthroughs, including manufacturing defect reduction, water reclaim and re-use systems, and innovative energy savings. Dan is well established in the semiconductor industry as an Ultra-pure Water, UHP Chemical and Wastewater expert as shown in his leadership of industry roadmap and standards development teams. His roles include leader of International Roadmap for Device and Systems (IRDS) Yield Enhancement (YE) Task Force covering UPW, Chemicals, Process Gas, AMC, and Critical components. He is also a major contributor to UPW SEMI Standards development, and a key leader of UP Micro Conference Strategy Team. Dan has many industry publications and holds a patent for Reduction of Charging Induced Damage in Photolithography Wet Process.

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  Principal, Director Process Engineering

  Dan Wilcox

  Principal, Director Process Engineering

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  Paul Wagner

  Paul serves as Principal of ARCO/Murray’s Central Texas-based operations, which in conjunction with the larger ARCO enterprise, will eclipsed $6B in revenue in 2023 and is the nation’s largest Warehouse and Distribution Builder. He is responsible for all aspects of the design-build process, contributing to his customers’ success through a seamless and efficient design, permitting, and construction process. Paul is currently overseeing several projects across a variety of market sectors in the Austin and San Antonio markets, including notable industrial projects – TransPak Manor Industrial Park, MDH Hwy 71 Logitics Center, Tradition 14|35 Belton Crossing, and Balcones Real Estate Group Westinghouse Business Park. As a true Austinite, Paul is a committed UT Sports fan and golf enthusiast. Outside of athletic activities, he enjoys traveling the country with his family for long weekends. Paul graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering.

  Arco Murray

  Principal

  Moderator

  Paul Wagner

  Principal

  Arco Murray