Fireside Chat & Q&A With Legends John Goff & Denny Alberts

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  John Goff

  John C. Goff is a private investor based in Fort Worth, Texas. Mr. Goff co-founded Crescent Real Estate with Richard Rainwater in the early 90s, designing the strategy and orchestrating the acquisitions leading to its initial public offering in May 1994. Under his leadership as Vice Chairman and CEO, Crescent grew from approximately $500 million at its IPO to $6.5 billion upon its sale to Morgan Stanley in August 2007. Crescent provided its shareholders a 15.4 percent compounded annual return and more than $2.5 billion in cash dividends during its 13 years as a public company. In November 2009, Mr. Goff reacquired Crescent in a partnership with Barclays Capital, where he now serves as Chairman and CEO. Mr. Goff joined Mr. Rainwater in 1987, investing in public securities, private equity and distressed debt in a variety of industries including oil and gas, health care, and banking. This background led Mr. Goff to establish his own family office, Goff Capital, whose Fort Worth based team of professionals invest in similar strategies with a significant focus currently in the oil and gas sector. During the credit crisis of 1998, Mr. Goff founded Goff Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invested more than $4 billion in assets, real estate debt, and equity. In 2016, Goff combined the resources of Goff Capital Partners and Crescent to consolidate all future real estate investing into one entity. The combined organization closed on its first fund which provides for approximately $4 billion in acquisition capacity. Mr. Goff is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin and is a member of the McCombs Business School Hall of Fame. He was named EY Entrepreneur of the Year for the Southwest Region in real estate and construction, was inducted to the North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors and Real Estate Professionals Hall of Fame. Much of Mr. Goff’s charitable efforts are directed through The Goff Family Foundation which focuses on education through scholarship programs and creative solutions for specific schools in need. Most notably, the foundation founded B Sharp Youth Music, a non-traditional, after- school, music education program and Fort Worth’s only elementary youth orchestra.

  Crescent Real Estate

  Chairman

  John Goff

  Chairman

  Crescent Real Estate

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  Denny Alberts

  Mr. Alberts currently serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Silverstone Capital Group, LLC (SCG) and Silverstone Healthcare Company, LLC (SHC). Prior to joining SCG/SHC, Mr. Alberts served as President, Chief Operating Officer and Trustee of Crescent Real Estate Equities, Inc., a NYSE publicly-traded REIT. Mr. Alberts was responsible for all investments, asset management and financial aspects of the company. Crescent owned, developed and operated over $4 billion of office properties. JP Morgan Investment Management and GE Pension Trust served as principal joint venture partners. Mr. Alberts also managed Crescent’s residential business which totaled over $1 billion in assets. He was also responsible for Crescent’s $1 billion resort/hotel business. Crescent was sold to Morgan Stanley in August, 2007 for $6.5 billion. Prior to joining Crescent, Mr. Alberts served as the Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Retail Trust, a privately-held REIT. Over a seven-year period, Mr. Alberts built the company into a preeminent neighborhood grocery-anchored shopping center company in the western United States with 80 shopping centers valued at over $1.5 billion. Pacific Retail Trust was sold to Regency Centers (NYSE: REG) in 1999. Mr. Alberts has also served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Rosewood Property Company, a $1 billion office, residential, resort/hotel, retail and land development company. Mr. Alberts has also served as President and Managing Partner of Trammell Crow Residential Company which was the largest multi-family and residential land development company in the United States. Prior to joining Trammell Crow, Mr. Alberts served as Executive Vice President of InterFirst Bank in Dallas. Mr. Alberts graduated cum laude with a BS and MBA from the University of Missouri.

  Silverstone

  Chairman & CEO

  Moderator

  Denny Alberts

  Chairman & CEO

  Silverstone

A Development Update

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  Michael Ablon

  Michael Ablon is the founding partner of PegasusAblon, a multidisciplinary developer and investor focused on the integration of emerging markets and evolving demographic trends. Combining this strategy with nationally recognized institutional capital and private capital, PegasusAblon focuses its practice specifically in the Dallas/Fort Worth area–where they have developed a commanding understanding of the growth patterns and demographic shifts. Mr. Ablon has completed numerous noteworthy projects in the course of his pursuit of a cutting edge ethos. He is fortunate to have led the redevelopment of the Dallas Design District from a warehouse/showroom district of the 1950’s-­‐1970’s into a vibrant neighborhood with showrooms and galleries, unique restaurants and local retailers, and lofts and apartments while maintaining the history, vibe, and character of the district’s past. In addition to the Design District, PegasusAblon has aggregated a dominant presence in the Preston Center Office Submarket, which has the highest-­‐ average rent and occupancy of any office submarket in Dallas/Fort Worth. Mr. Ablon’s multifamily experience includes the creation of highly innovative developments in the high-­‐growth Frisco submarket and the Design District, among others. PegasusAblon has a reputable award-­‐winning focus on quality and is honored to have been recognized for Best Multifamily Design Projects, the Dallas Regional Chamber Momentum Award- Community Investor, Best Deal Award for Best Public/Private Partnership, 100 Fastest Growing Companies, and named the #1 Best Place to Work in DFW for small companies. Mr. Ablon’s work within PegasusAblon has led to the completion of over a $1 billion of investment transactions in DFW since its inception in 2007. Mr. Ablon received his Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Architecture degrees at the University of Texas at Austin, and earned his Master’s Degree from Harvard University. Early in his career, Ablon worked as an apprentice under the world- ­‐renowned theorist and architect Robert Venturi in Philadelphia and has been a visiting lecturer at multiple universities including Harvard and Yale. Prior to founding PegasusAblon, Mr. Ablon held senior positions at Hillwood Development, CarrAmerica, Cousins Properties, and The Retail Connection. Among other awards and recognitions, he is a recipient of a Lloyd Warren Travelling Fellowship in Europe for the Paris Prize Competition, a two-­‐time finalist for the Fulbright United States Scholar Fellowship for architectural theory, named one of the 500 Most Powerful Business Leaders in Dallas/Fort Worth, and the first recipient of the Pioneer Award for Real Estate Impact in Dallas. Mr. Ablon is heavily involved in the community, including being the founding Chairman of the Trinity River Corridor LGC, focused on the development of a great new central park for Dallas - The Harold Simmons Park, Chairman of the TREC Foundation, Vice Chair of The Real Estate Council, Vice Chair of Legacy Senior Living, and on the Advisory Board of the Coalition for a New Dallas, and on the Dallas Advisory Board of BBVA Compass Bank.

  PegasusAblon

  Principal

  Michael Ablon

  Principal

  PegasusAblon

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  Bill Brown

  "We are an active investor with the history and insight to bring value to every transaction." Bill joined Granite in 1993 and is the Chief Investment Officer overseeing all investment activity—acquisitions, dispositions and financial structuring. Prior to joining Granite, Bill was with Financial Resource Management, Inc. (Nations Bank). Bill serves as a member of the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks and past board member of The Real Estate Council. He is also an alumnus of The Real Estate Council's Associate Leadership Council. Bill received his bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University and his MBA from Texas Christian University.

  Granite Properties

  CIO

  Bill Brown

  CIO

  Granite Properties

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  Matt Enzler

  Mr. Enzler joined Trammell Crow Residential in 2007 as a Vice-President of Finance working to structure and close debt and equity transactions. In June 2011, Mr. Enzler transitioned to the development team and works on new development opportunities in the DFW and central Texas. Since 2011, Matt has developed over 20 projects totaling more than 7,000 units and over $1.4 billion in capitalization. Prior to joining TCR, he was a Vice President with Comerica Bank, where he worked as a commercial real estate lender. Mr. Enzler is a 2008 graduate of The Real Estate Council’s Associate Leadership Council and is currently involved with TREC’s Community Initiatives Committee, the TREC PAC Board and is on the ALC Steering Committee. He is also the former Board Chair of the Dallas Regional Chamber Young Professionals and Dallas Texas Exes President. Mr. Enzler received his BBA in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin.

  Trammell Crow Residential

  Managing Director

  Matt Enzler

  Managing Director

  Trammell Crow Residential

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  Marijke Lantz Flowers

  As Senior Vice President of Investments and Build to Suits for Billingsley Company, Marijke Lantz Flowers is responsible for the office build to suit transactions and major leases. Additionally, Ms. Lantz leads the acquisitions of investment properties for Billingsley Company. Mrs. Flowers has 25 years of experience in commercial real estate including asset management from acquisition to disposition. Before joining Billingsley, she was Senior Vice President and Acquisitions Officer at Valencia Capital Management and before that Managing Director responsible for the Asset Services Group for Cushman & Wakefield in Dallas. This role included project leasing, property management and facility management for more than 19 million square feet with properties located throughout the U.S. Prior to her time with Cushman & Wakefield, Mrs. Flowers was a Vice President at the Archon Group (a Goldman Sachs Company) and was responsible for the dispositions and operations of the commercial asset management group. This included more than 180 commercial assets located throughout the United States totaling over 32 million square feet and dispositions totaling more than 2.5 billion. Mrs. Flowers earned her Bachelor of Arts from Western State College in 1982. She graduated with honors from the University of Dallas with a Masters of Business Administration in 1985.

  Billingsley Company

  SVP

  Marijke Lantz Flowers

  SVP

  Billingsley Company

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  Drew Steffen

  Managing Director

  Hines

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  Bo Feagin

  Bo serves as the President of Republic Title of Texas, Inc. Although responsible for implementing corporate strategy while maintaining and improving the organization's operating efficiency, Bo never strays from his "hands on" focus on the client. You will find him visiting with customers at any time of the day. Bo's career in the commercial title insurance business has spanned over 29 years, beginning as a closer in a small, attorney operated office, and eventually becoming the president of the largest title company in the region. Along the way, he was responsible for closing thousands of complex commercial transactions, and managing an ever-increasing number of title professionals. Bo stays involved with the community by serving on boards for The Real Estate Council, Urban Land Institute, Denton County Fresh Water Supply District 1-A, and Junior Executives of the Dallas Athletic Club. He is passionate about supporting children's charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Clayton Dabney Foundation for Kids with Cancer, and Treasure Street benefiting the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. Bo graduated with a degree in Real Estate Finance and is a proud alumnus and football fan of Texas Tech University. He lives in Plano, is an avid golfer, enjoys coaching his five children and spending time with his family.

  Republic Title of Texas

  President

  Bo Feagin

  President

  Republic Title of Texas

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  Corbett Nichter

  Corbett Nichter was named regional leader for A&P's Gulf States region in January 2013. Prior to joining A&P, Corbett held senior management positions with Turner Construction Company and CF Jordan Construction. In these roles, Corbett was responsible for business development, marketing, contract negotiations and operations, and for the overall performance of market verticals and geographic business units. Corbett serves on the boards of directors for the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center and Helping Restore Ability and has been active in the community through organizations such as the Happy Hill Academy & Home and the Presbyterian Night Shelter. He also served on the Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate, helping to secure financial commitments in excess of $2M annually to support the agricultural youth of Texas. In 2002, Engineering News-Record recognized Corbett with the prestigious Newsmaker of the Year Award, and in 2007 he graduated from Leadership Dallas, a program of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce. Corbett earned his undergraduate degree in civil engineering from Texas A&M University in College Station, TX and his MBA from Houston Baptist University in Houston, TX. He and his wife, Heather, have two children, reside in Grapevine, TX and are members of St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth, TX.

  Adolfson & Peterson Construction

  President, Gulf States

  Moderator

  Corbett Nichter

  President, Gulf States

  Adolfson & Peterson Construction

Future of Construction & Design in Dallas

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  Foy Mitchell

  VP

  Marvin F. Poer and Company

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  Curtis Knapp

  Curtis Knapp is the director of HOK’s global consulting group, which helps organizations achieve their business goals by optimizing real estate and facilities to support evolving workplace requirements. Based in Dallas, Curtis has nearly three decades of strategic planning and workplace experience. Curtis collaborates with HOK’s Strategic Accounts, interior design and on-site services teams to optimize the firm’s complete continuum of workplace strategy and design services for clients. He is a longtime member of CoreNet Global and a frequent speaker and author on topics related to strategic portfolio, occupancy and workplace planning.

  HOK

  SVP

  Curtis Knapp

  SVP

  HOK

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  Derek Alley

  As CEO of VCC, Derek Alley is the senior officer responsible for implementing the strategic plan for the Company. After growing up in Little Rock and learning many roles on jobsites and projects, Derek went to Stanford University to earn his BS in Management Science and Engineering, Derek then started his career in investment banking. Afterwards he moved to BlackRock, Inc in their Private Equity Real Estate Acquisitions Group based in San Francisco, CA. Under his guidance, VCC is consistently listed in the top 100 contractors by the Engineering News Record, largest contractor in Arkansas, a top 15 multifamily contractor, and recognized as the largest retail contractor in the Country. Derek is a member of the Young Presidents Organization, ICSC, ULI, the Texas Real Estate Council and sits on multiple boards including the Encore Bank Board of Directors and the Variety Charity of Texas.

  VCC Construction

  CEO

  Derek Alley

  CEO

  VCC Construction

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  Jeff Parsons

  Jeff is a Project Executive at DPR Construction in the Dallas-Fort Worth office, with over 24 years of construction industry expertise. His background provides a balance of private and public sector residential, hospitality and commercial developments, including The Union Dallas, Factory Six03, and Capital One. In his role, Jeff delivers projects successfully by combining strategy, direction and highly motivated leadership with experience, organization, passion and dedication. He oversees commercial and corporate office projects, and guides ongoing preconstruction process and strategic client partnerships. This scope of work encompasses supporting regional growth strategies and administering business development best practices. Prior to joining DPR Construction, Jeff was an integral team member at a large general contractor, where he worked on many iconic projects in the Dallas area such as the Perot Museum, the Gaylord Texan Resort, the Omni Dallas Convention Center Hotel and One Arts Plaza. He recently served on the Real Estate Council Foundation Board and chaired its Professional Services Committee.

  DPR Construction

  Project Executive

  Jeff Parsons

  Project Executive

  DPR Construction

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  Collette McNamee

  Collette McNamee joined the JBJ Management team in 2016 as a newcomer to the Dallas area. JBJ Management is the premier strategic planning firm in Dallas for large and small projects and we have a proven track record for delivering crisis management services. We are often described as “The Little Engine That Could”. As a Senior Account Executive with JBJ Management, Collette is responsible for managing an account portfolio and achieving sales and profitability objectives by establishing strong and long-term relationships with new and existing accounts. Just prior to joining JBJ, Collette was a top producer with one of the world’s most recognizable companies which is headquartered right here in Dallas. Collette was an active volunteer and member of several Boards in the Phoenix, AZ area servicing Domestic Violence Shelters and the underprivileged and homeless communities. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from The Ohio State University.

  JBJ Mangement

  Account Executive

  Moderator

  Collette McNamee

  Account Executive

  JBJ Mangement

A Ten-X Ted Talk

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  Howard Fuerst

  Vice President

  Ten-X