Keynote: The Peebles' Project Update

What is planned for the 17-acre mixed-use Brooklyn Village development in Uptown Charlotte's Second Ward

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  Don Peebles

  Recognized as one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the nation, R. Donahue (Don) Peebles Jr. is Founder, Chairman, and CEO of The Peebles Corporation. In an era where social responsibility and inclusion are often seen as buzz-phrases, Mr. Peebles is actively influencing change and creating opportunities that positively impact communities, through Real Estate investment and development. The Peebles Corporation is among the leading privately held real estate and development companies in the United States, with a multi-billion dollar project portfolio, spanning key markets in the nation including: New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Miami, Philadelphia, Charlotte and Washington D.C. Mr. Peebles and The Peebles Corporation's uniqueness is guided by the company’s own principles of Affirmative Development (TM) to empower women and minorities in closing the wealth gap – with the aim of developing not just land or buildings, but also opportunities for people. Mr. Peebles is an industry leader in large scale real estate development through Public-Private Partnerships. Through construction excellence, sustainable materials, historic preservation and innovative design, every project is strategically selected to achieve transformative results for the company and community. Mr. Peebles is an avid supporter of mentoring underprivileged youth to expose them to the value of entrepreneurship. He is the former Chairman of the Board of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, is on the Board of Directors of the YMCA of Greater New York, was a two-time former member of President Barack Obama’s National Finance Committee, and the former Chairman of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau. Mr. Peebles is a frequent guest commentator on CNBC, CNN, FOX News and FOX Business Network. He has written two books entitled The Peebles Principles and The Peebles Path to Real Estate Wealth, which provide the fundamentals for individuals striving to succeed in real estate. The books articulate Mr. Peebles optimism and belief that everyone’s career goals are achievable. Growing up as a child raised by a single parent, in a middle-class home, to achieving multimillionaire status by the age 27, Mr. Peebles believes that dreams really can come true.

  The Peebles Corporation

  Founder, Chairman & CEO

  Keynote

  Don Peebles

  Founder, Chairman & CEO

  The Peebles Corporation

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  Donahue Peebles III

  Donahue Peebles, III is the Executive Vice President of The Peebles Corporation and handles new acquisitions and business development. Mr. Peebles actively pursues public and private real estate transactions in for The Peebles Corporation’s various markets, including South Florida, Washington, D.C.-metropolitan area and New York tri-state area. In addition, he maintains substantial involvement in the pre-development phase, and is capable of advancing projects through the development process through strategic partnerships, management and community engagement. In addition to his role, Mr. Peebles is the Deputy Chief Investment Officer of the Peebles Emerging Developer Fund I – a $500 million investment fund for minority and women developers in markets that include New York, Los Angeles and South Florida. Mr. Peebles is the Owner and CEO of Legacy Real Estate Development, LLC a Residential Real Estate Development firm that focuses on the development and acquisition of low-income housing projects in South Florida, Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area and New York tri-state area. Mr. Peebles takes an active role in The Peebles Corporation’s public image, participating in business and entrepreneurial summits, as well as real estate panels and forums. He also serves both the Washington D.C. and New York City communities by engaging with multiple philanthropies that benefit and expose youth to various opportunities in entrepreneurship. He currently works with the New York City Mission Society, Best Buddies, Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E., and various other organizations to improve the quality of life of impoverished and special-needs individuals on a global scale. Mr. Peebles holds a B.A. in Economics from Columbia University.

  & Co-Chairman of the board of Willowbrook Partners

  EVP, The Peebles Corporation

  Keynote

  Donahue Peebles III

  EVP, The Peebles Corporation

  & Co-Chairman of the board of Willowbrook Partners

The Future of Charlotte's Emerging Projects and Investments

The Queen City's latest investors and investments opportunities, and what brought them to this market

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  Tony Scacco

  With 19 years of development and project management experience, Mr. Scacco has delivered in excess of 12 million square feet of office, multifamily, hospitality and mixed-use projects in multiple markets on two continents. Mr. Scacco’s role with Riverside Investment & Development Company involves all phases of commercial development and investment, including feasibility analyses, project planning and underwriting, capital markets, design and construction management and asset management. Having lead the planning and delivery of 150 North Riverside Plaza, Mr. Scacco’s current focus is Chicago’s newest trophy office tower, 110 North Wacker Drive. Tony received his Bachelor and Master’s of Science in Civil Engineering from Northwestern University, and a Master in Business Administration from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management Representative projects include: * 110 North Wacker Drive (Chicago, IL) * 150 North Riverside Plaza (Chicago, IL) * Trump International Hotel & Tower (Chicago, IL) * 111 South Wacker Drive (Chicago, IL) * 131 South Dearborn (Chicago, IL) * Four Seasons Abu Dhabi (UAE)

  Riverside Investment & Development

  COO

  Redeveloping 1111 S. Tryon St

  Tony Scacco

  COO

  Riverside Investment & Development

• Acquired Edison Square, a 60k SF mixed-use development with medical office and retail space

  Todd Collins

  CEO

  Red Hill Ventures

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  Renee Lewis

  Renee Lewis is a Principal and Managing Partner of Bloomfield Capital, a direct lender and investor in middle market commercial real estate debt and equity throughout the country. Renee leads the underwriting department at Bloomfield including debt and equity investment and debt purchases, and she oversees asset management of the company’s portfolio. She joined the firm through its merger with VAR Capital Advisors, a boutique real estate diligence and advisory firm working with institutional lenders and investors, in 2017. Prior to founding VAR, Renee was an MD at Hudson Realty Capital LLC for nearly 10 years where she led due diligence and asset management, and spearheaded distressed debt acquisitions. A graduate of Duke University, she is an acknowledged industry leader and has been named a “Woman of Influence” by Real Estate New York three times. In addition, she is a commissioner at MaineHousing, the state’s housing authority.

  Bloomfield Capital

  Principal and Managing Partner

  completed nearly $1 billion in closed debt and equity transactions

  Renee Lewis

  Principal and Managing Partner

  Bloomfield Capital

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  Alex Cathcart

  Alex Cathcart leads FCP’s Raleigh, NC office and specializes in the firm’s multifamily investments throughout the Southeast Region, including core, core-plus, and value-add acquisitions and dispositions, ground-up development and structured finance. Prior to joining FCP in 2012, Alex worked in the Real Estate Group of Wells Fargo Bank. Alex is an active member of the Urban Land Institute and holds a BSBA from the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School.

  FCP

  SVP, Multifamily Acquisitions & Development

  Financing $18M on NoDa Wandry, a 235-unit transit-oriented community in the NoDa district

  Alex Cathcart

  SVP, Multifamily Acquisitions & Development

  FCP

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  Jim Twaddell

  Jim Twaddell is a graduate of Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ and the National Law Center at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining Goodman-Gable-Gould/Adjusters International, he practiced law for five years in Hartford, Connecticut, where he specialized in commercial and construction litigation. Subsequently, Jim served as General Counsel at Arcade Textiles, Inc. in Rock Hill, SC. Jim is the Supervising Adjuster for GGG/AI in the Southeast Region operating from our Charlotte, NC office. Jim has been the lead engagement partner on numerous large loss adjustments, including Area Property Partners; American Wax; Avon Manufacturing; Boardwalk Resort; Brawer Brothers Yarn; Chick Pak Corporation; Farley Textiles; Global Building Company; Howard Hughes Corporation; Ken Garner Manufacturing; Morgan Stanley Real Estate Fund (numerous properties); Pate Properties/McFarland Mall; Polystar/Arrowood Chemical Company; Quality Carpet Mills; R. L. Stowe Textiles; and Roger Woods Foods. Jim lives with his wife and son in Charlotte, NC.

  Goodman-Gable-Gould/Adjusters International

  EVP & Principal

  Moderator

  Jim Twaddell

  EVP & Principal

  Goodman-Gable-Gould/Adjusters International

The Queen City's Development & Construction Outlook

How are Charlotte's latest development, construction, design, and technology trends helping the growth of the city?

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  Zach Wade

  Zach Wade has over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate investment and project leasing and has led the company in over $500 million of office acquisitions since joining MRP Realty in 2006. During this time, he also played a major role in MRP’s coworking affiliate company, MAKE Offices, where he served as CEO and treasurer until April 2020. Prior to joining MRP, Zach was Director of Acquisitions for the Mid-Atlantic region of NPV/Direct Invest, an operating partner of Lehman Brothers, and was directly responsible for the acquisition of office and warehouse properties valuing over $120 million. While at Trammell Crow Company, Zach leased over two million square feet of office space in Northern Virginia. He is an Executive Committee Member for the Washington Real Estate Group. Zach received a B.A. in Economics and Communications Studies from the University of North Carolina and a Master of Real Estate from Johns Hopkins University.

  MRP Realty

  Principal

  DEVELOPING 400K SQFT OF OFFICE, GROUND-FLOOR RETAIL AT EAST AND SOUTH BOULEVARDS

  Zach Wade

  Principal

  MRP Realty

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  Alyson Craig

  Alyson Craig currently serves as the Planning Director for the City of Charlotte, overseeing department initiatives that includes Charlotte 2040 Comprehensive Plan implementation, the Unified Development Ordinance, Regional Transportation Planning, long range planning, land development permitting, historic districts, urban design, annexations and the rezoning process. She also provides oversight to the City’s One Stop Shop initiative that created a multi-department collaborative approach to land development permitting that opened in 2020 as the CLT Development Center. Alyson previously served as the City’s Deputy Planning Director since 2018. Prior to joining the City of Charlotte, Alyson worked at UNC Charlotte as the Co-Director of the Childress Klein Center for Real Estate and the Director of the Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) program.  She taught classes in the MSRE program that included Site Planning and Real Estate Development and took students abroad each summer to study real estate and land use planning in countries across the world. Prior to joining the faculty at UNC Charlotte, Alyson worked for Grubb Properties’ Investment team managing office, multi-family, and mixed-use development and acquisition projects. Before moving to Charlotte in 2011, she was Vice President of a planning and engineering firm in Florida working with clients on development agreements and entitlements, rezonings, and annexations for large multi-use land development projects.  Alyson has a Bachelor in Science in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master of Science in Conservation Ecology and Sustainable Development, and a Master of Science in Real Estate.

  City of Charlotte

  Planning Director

  Implementing the Charlotte 2040 Comprehensive Plan

  Alyson Craig

  Planning Director

  City of Charlotte

• Developed & Leased 635K at Vantage South End and Leasing 565K at Tryon & Carson

  Virginia Luther

  Managing Director

  Spectrum Companies

• DEVELOPING 400K SQFT OF OFFICE, GROUND-FLOOR RETAIL AT EAST AND SOUTH BOULEVARDS

  Cassie McCrain

  Managing Director, Real Estate Asset Management

  Barings

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  Travis Garland

  As Chief Development Officer, Travis Garland oversees the day-to-day business across all asset classes at Portman, playing a key role in shaping strategy, executing transactions, and driving the development of new and existing product types. Previously, Travis served as Managing Director of Office at Portman, where he led transactions totaling over $4 billion in gross value, including leasing, operations, and dispositions. He is an active member of NAIOP and ULI. His achievements have earned him recognition as a NAIOP “Top Producer” in 2014 and 2018, as well as the #2 Producer in 2016, 2020, and 2021. He was also named one of Real Estate Forum’s 40 Under 40 in 2014 and has been recognized as a CoStar Power Broker from 2013 to 2021. Travis holds a B.B.A. in real estate from the University of Georgia and is a licensed Broker in Georgia and North Carolina. He has been active in commercial real estate since 2005.

  Portman Holdings

  Chief Development Officer

  Savona Mill: an adaptive reuse of a 105-year-old textile mill in Charlotte’s West End

  Travis Garland

  Chief Development Officer

  Portman Holdings

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  Rhea Greene

  Rhea Greene, Partner and Director of Office Leasing, has been with Trinity Partners for close to 15 years, guiding the firm and her team through Charlotte’s remarkable growth and transformation into one of the South’s premier commercial real estate markets. She quickly became one of the company’s top producers after joining in 2008, and now leads Trinity Partners’ accomplished team of office leasing professionals. Rhea oversees a portfolio of some of the city’s most notable assets, including One South, Carillon, Toringdon Office Park, Camp North End and LakePointe 3 and 5. She’s honored to have worked with respected institutional owners like AIG, KBS, Starwood, DRA Advisors, Atlanta Property Group, CapRidge, and Angelo Gordon. She’s hands-on with her teammates and clients, overseeing all listing aspects from marketing, broker and prospect engagement, strategic development, proposals and lease negotiation, tours, and more. Known for her unmatched creative and strategic approach to the business, Rhea’s competitive nature, grit, and engaging workstyle is widely respected by her industry peers. She leads by example at Trinity Partners, fostering the firm’s collaborative culture. Prior to her work for Trinity Partners, Rhea worked for regional developer, Lauth Property Group, pursuing and underwriting various office and industrial development projects throughout the Southeast. She was a four-year NCAA Division I volleyball player at Wofford College, where she earned a BA in Intercultural Studies in Business.

  Trinity Partners

  Partner, Director of Office Leasing

  Leases 4.5M SF of office space in the Charlotte market

  Rhea Greene

  Partner, Director of Office Leasing

  Trinity Partners

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  Evan Taylor

  Evan Taylor serves as a Senior Vice President for NFP’s Property & Casualty Group where he is responsible for client relationships throughout the southeast. Over his career, Evan has developed an expertise in a number of insurance disciplines to include workers’ compensation, cyber liability insurance and alternative risk financing for complex organizations. His client base primarily includes manufacturing, construction and technology related businesses. He currently holds the professional designations as a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and Certified Authority in Workers’ Compensation (CAWC) and received both the Business Insurance 2020 Break Out Award and Risk & Insurance Manufacturing Power Broker Award in 2020. Evan’s subject matter expertise is based in years of experience. He began his career at the FBI, where he assisted in managing both National Security and Criminal Cyber and Counterintelligence investigations across North Carolina. Subsequently, Evan managed several national programs for BB&T Bank and helped create the bank’s national Emergency Management program. Evan earned his BA from Wake Forest University and a MS in Leadership and Organizational Development from Pfeiffer University. He currently resides in Charlotte, NC, with his wife and two daughters.

  NFP

  Managing Director

  Moderator

  Evan Taylor

  Managing Director

  NFP

Opening Remarks

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  Drew Kelleher

  Drew brings over 20 years of construction experience to his role as General Manager of Turner Carolinas. Drew focuses on fostering and creating partnership opportunities in Charlotte and across North and South Carolina. Drew began his career with Turner in 2001 in DC and joining the Carolinas in 2020. Over the years, he has held roles such as Superintendent, Project Engineer, Estimating Manager, and Interiors Manager. Drew has his Masters in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech and his MBA from the University of Phoenix.

  Turner Construction

  General Manager

  Drew Kelleher

  General Manager

  Turner Construction