KEYNOTE

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  Trammell Crow

  Trammell S. Crow is the founder of EarthX (formerly known as Earth Day Texas), the largest annual exposition and forum showcasing initiatives, research, innovations, policies and corporate practices serving the environment.   With a focus on inspiring environmental leadership across sectors and party lines, Crow serves on the board of directors for ConservAmerica and co-founder of Texas Business for Clean Air (2008) and Texans for Clean Water. He is also a long-term supporter of the Texas Conservation Alliance, the Nature Conservancy of Texas, Log Cabin Republicans, Texans for Public Lands, Energy Defense Fund, Paul Quinn College and the League of Conservation Voters. His philanthropy benefits various nonprofit organizations that are active in family planning, education, the environment, community initiatives and political causes.   Crow’s passion for art extends to his role as president of the Crow Family Foundation supporting The Trammell and Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art. Trammell ran Dallas Market Center, developed Infomart, developed Dallas Communications Center, the Studios at Las Colinas and DFW Teleport, President of Trammell Crow International developments in France, Spain, Germany, Belgium, United Kingdom, Japan and Peoples Republic of China. Trammell has four children, Nathan and Daniel residing in Dallas, Isabella studying at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut and Margaret, restaurateur in London.

  EarthX

  Founder

  Trammell Crow

  Founder

  EarthX

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  Lynn McBee

  As a volunteer leader in Dallas for more than 25 years, Lynn has worked more than 45,000 hours of service for more than 30 different non-profit groups. Lynn’s work has made a difference on tough issues like improving education, serving homeless, protecting children, fighting domestic violence and helping underserved students succeed in college. As a deeply engaged civic leader, Lynn has learned how to bring different stakeholders to the table, find common ground and solutions, and get everyone moving in a productive manner that gets results. As a biochemistry grad from the University of Texas in the early 90’s, Lynn was an early hire of New England Biolabs, where she worked as a research scientist and later created partnerships to grow the company. Today, NEB is the world leader in genomic research and employs more than 500, and Lynn still serves as a manager and employee owner. Lynn has served more than six years as CEO of Young Women’s Preparatory Network, a public- private partnership that creates STEM-focused schools of choice in an all-girls setting. To date, YWPN grads have a 100% college acceptance rate – many of them first generation college goers. Over six years as CEO, Lynn has grown revenues 300% and gained a deep understanding of how to partner with ISDs to improve student achievement. Lynn is best known for her leadership roles in the Dallas community and for her philanthropic endeavors. Currently, she is Chairman of the Board of The Family Place Foundation; Chairman Emeritus and Life Member of the Board of the Visiting Nurse Association; Co-Chair of the Coalition for a New Dallas; Co-Chair of For Oak Cliff: Co-Chair of Oakland Cemetery; AT&T Performing Arts Center Board of Directors; The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center Board of Directors; The University of Texas College of Natural Sciences Board; Dallas County Community College District Foundation Executive Board; Dedman College Executive Board at Southern Methodist University; Dallas Education Foundation Trustee; Letot Center Foundation Trustee; Chi Omega Foundation National Trustee; Children's Medical Center Foundation Trustee; the Bullock Texas State History Museum Board of Directors; the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute board at UTSW; Texas Women’s University Institute for Women’s Leadership Board; Caruth Police Institute Advisory Board; Junior League of Dallas Endowment Chair; Vickery Midtown PID and The Salvation Army Advisory Board. She is past Chairman of the Board of The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center, The Dallas Opera, TACA, the Dallas Historical Society and the Dallas Film Society. She has served on the boards of The Trinity Park Conservancy, Texas Ballet Theater and the friends of the Texas Historical Commission. Lynn is a member of The Crystal Charity Ball, Charter 100, The Dallas Assembly, Dallas Woman’s Club and the Sweetheart Ball. She is a past President and Ball Chairman for the Junior League of Dallas and former Ball Chairman of the Cattle Baron’s Ball. A native of Freeport, Texas, Lynn was raised by parents who believed in the power of education. Through her years in public school, at the University of Texas and throughout her career in biotech and as a CEO, Lynn’s has kept true to her guiding principles of life-long learning, valuing honesty and integrity, and always finding ways to help others. She has been married to her husband Allan for 20 years. Lynn and her husband, Allan, live in the Turtle Creek area of Dallas.

  EarthX

  Board Chair

  Lynn McBee

  Board Chair

  EarthX

2021 CRE FORECAST

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  Herbert Weitzman

  Herbert D. Weitzman is Executive Chairman of Weitzman. In 1990, after nearly 30 years in the real estate business, Weitzman founded the company, a full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm that now ranks as one of the largest retail-focused real estate services firms based in Texas. On the brokerage side, Weitzman leases a retail portfolio of approximately 44 million square feet in Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio. As a property manager, Weitzman is responsible for managing a statewide portfolio of more than 22 million square feet of retail and commercial properties.

  Weitzman

  Executive Chairman

  Herbert Weitzman

  Executive Chairman

  Weitzman

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  Lucy Burns

  Lucy Burns began her career at Lehman Brothers in New York City where she worked in Private Client Services. From there she transitioned into real estate as the head of investments for Groupe Arnault in the United States. In 2006 Lucy joined The Ratkovich Company in Los Angeles where she managed the renovation of a 500,000 square foot high rise on Wilshire Boulevard. The role involved oversight and management of the complete replacement of the building’s central plant, asbestos abatement, common area upgrades and a $5 million lobby renovation. Mrs. Burns also handled lease negotiation, asset positioning, partnership relationships, and property management. n 2008 Lucy entered the family real estate business, where she manages Billingsley Company’s office and single-family property portfolios. “It is a thrill as a parent to see your child as a talent. But better than that is to have them come join your team as a leader focused on creating a significant company for the next 50 years,” remarked Lucy Billingsley, Partner and Co-founder. “Now I have to really start delivering results because I have to live up to a higher standard.” Lucy has her Master’s of Science in Real Estate Development from olumbia University and a Bachelor’s Degree in History from Davidson College. She is on the Board of Directors for Downtown Dallas, Inc. and 2 TIF Boards, and is a member of the Associate Council of the McCombs School of Business Real Estate Finance and Investment Council.

  Billingsley Company

  Partner

  Lucy Burns

  Partner

  Billingsley Company

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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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  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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  Ben Brewer

  In his role, Brewer oversees HALL Group’s asset management, development, and marketing teams, managing the company’s real estate portfolio valued at approximately $1.5 billion. Additionally, he serves on the loan committee for HALL Structured Finance, the company’s private lending division. Before joining HALL Group, Brewer spent 18 years at Hines, where he most recently held the position of market leader for the Dallas operations. During his tenure at Hines, he led numerous real estate developments in the Dallas-Fort Worth market and was deeply involved in acquisitions, refinancing, REO transactions, zoning/entitlement, and real estate development. Earlier in his career, Ben worked at KPMG LLP. Brewer is a member of the board of directors for The Real Estate Council (TREC), Klyde Warren Park Corporate Council, White Rock Lake Foundation, and the Dallas Regional Chamber. He earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Baylor University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

  Hall Group

  COO

  Ben Brewer

  COO

  Hall Group

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  Ryan Chismark

  Mr. Chismark is a Partner with Morrison & Head, a Texas based property tax consulting, due diligence and appeals practice. He oversees the Dallas office working with institutional owners of commercial real estate through acquisition, development and property tax protests. Mr. Chismark’s team represents $14.5 Billion in commercial real estate in DFW. Morrison & Head is the fastest growing tax consulting practice in Texas and was recently named one of DFW’s 100 fastest growing companies for 2020. Ryan grew up in Syracuse, NY before relocating to Texas in 2012. He lives in Dallas with his wife Chelsea and his labradoodle Dwight.

  Morrison & Head

  Partner

  Ryan Chismark

  Partner

  Morrison & Head

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  Susan Arledge

  Susan Arledge, SIOR, currently serves as a Senior Managing Director in the company’s Dallas office. Arledge has over three decades of experience advising corporate clients on location decision-making, having worked with notable companies to identify and establish real estate locations including headquarters sites, distribution/e-commerce and manufacturing centers, customer support/shared service centers, back office and tech support operations. Susan specializes in securing real estate locations for clients globally, focusing on a proprietary Total Cost Analysis model that identifies all labor costs, transportation costs, incentive opportunities, and real estate costs. She focuses on finding locations that reduce attrition, increase productivity and allow clients to remain competitive by finding a labor force that meets their unique needs. Arledge has received numerous professional honors throughout her career. She was the recipient of the prestigious “Stemmons Service Award,” given annually to a Dallas commercial broker that best represents the industry’s standards for business success and community service. Arledge has served as President of the SIOR North Texas Chapter, the Board of Directors for the American Heart Association and as Chair of the Go Red for Women Luncheon in Dallas. She maintains the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) designation and has been honored as one of the Dallas Business Journal’s “Heavy Hitters.” Arledge is a frequent speaker and author whose insights are often highlighted in publications including D CEO, D Magazine and Bisnow. Prior to joining Newmark, Arledge served as Executive Managing Director at Dallas-based commercial real estate firm ESRP. Arledge’s prior experience included being the Managing Principal for Cresa Dallas and The Staubach Company.

  Newmark

  Senior Managing Director

  Moderator

  Susan Arledge

  Senior Managing Director

  Newmark

The Next Generation of Mixed-Use Development: A Look At The Latest Ground- Up Projects Around DFW

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  Bill Cawley

  Bill Cawley is the brand and vision behind Cawley Partners, a full-service, Dallas-based real estate company historically focused on commercial office product. Over the course of his career, Bill has owned all classes of commercial real estate in multiple markets across the country. He is continually recognized as one of the most influential business leaders in Dallas-Fort Worth. In 2020, Bill was named Developer of the Year by D CEO Magazine, and most recently, he was the 2022 inductee to the NTCAR (The North Texas Commer- cial Association of Realtors and Real Estate Professionals) Hall of Fame. Bill has acquired and developed more than 15 million square feet of commercial office product. His company, Cawley Partners, has been the premier office developer along the Dallas North Toll- way, developing more than $500 million of Class A office space and totaling more than 1.5 million square feet within the last 5 years. Bill Cawley served as the 2020 Chairman of TREC (The Real Es- tate Council) and is a past board member of NTCAR. Bill is an ac- tive member of ULI (Urban Land Institute) and serves on the SMU COX Folsom Institute for Real Estate Advisory Board. In addition to his industry related committee positions, Bill supports numerous charitable organizations.

  Cawley Partners

  Chairman & CEO

  Bill Cawley

  Chairman & CEO

  Cawley Partners

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  Nick Summerville

  Mr. Summerville provides operational leadership and vision on all of KDP’s real estate development projects, maintaining intimate involvement with every facet of a project from site acquisition through asset disposition. With an intense attention to detail, Mr. Summerville brings a breadth of experience in managing large, technically sophisticated development projects and financial transactions. That same attention to detail allows him to successfully balance market demand, capital structure requirements, and project delivery constraints. Mr. Summerville is a perfectionist by nature and unwavering in his commitment to delivering exceptional quality. Throughout his career, Mr. Summerville has managed over $2,000,000,000 of development projects, and $630,000,000 specifically in the healthcare sector, all without a single cost overrun. His personal passion for environmental stewardship serves as a driver for KDP’s corporate mission to promote and develop sustainable buildings. Prior to co-founding KDP, Mr. Summerville was Chief Operating Officer and a partner at NRG, where he was instrumental in growing the start-up firm from $250,000 to $7,000,000 in annual revenues, while developing a portfolio of new, high quality real estate assets valued at approximately $630,000,000. During this time, Mr. Summerville and the other executives at NRG were successful in liquidating half of the portfolio, yielding investor profitability of approximately $125,000,000. After graduating in 2000 from Texas A&M University’s College of Architecture with a B.S. in Construction Science, Mr. Summerville joined the Dallas office of The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. For over five years he served as a project manager directly involved in the preconstruction and execution of large commercial construction projects throughout the country. In 2006, Mr. Summerville joined Las Vegas-based GSG Development, serving as a development executive, where he managed all aspects of the firm’s mixed-use, high-rise residential, and commercial office real estate development efforts.

  Kaizen Development Partners

  Managing Partner & COO

  Nick Summerville

  Managing Partner & COO

  Kaizen Development Partners

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  Bill Baumgardner

  Bill Baumgardner is a commercial developer and licensed broker with an in-depth background in commercial real estate business coupled with expertise in development, construction, tenant representations, leasing and sales. Bill has the innate ability to meet a customer’s need and budgetary requirements with the highest possible value and product available. He also has experience in coordinating legal, financial and construction requirements for transactions. At VanTrust, Bill’s primary responsibilities are to ensure that VanTrust’s short and long-term development goals and objectives are met through proper site selection, acquisition, and development of new, build-to-suit and speculative opportunities. Prior to joining VanTrust, Bill was with Colliers International and The Pizzuti Companies. He has over 20 years of development experience and has played a major role in the development, leasing and sales of major instructional grade office and industrial projects. He has overseen the development and leasing of nearly 15-million square feet of industrial and office projects. Bill has been active in numerous industrial and office sales, completing more than 25-million square feet of transactions. He also worked for the Danter Company, a leading real estate research firm, as a field analyst where he conducted market feasibility reports for a host of real estate projects throughout the United States. Bill is a graduate of Ohio State University with a degree in Business Administration. He holds an Ohio real estate license and is a member of National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), National, Ohio and Columbus Association of Realtors, Columbus 2020. He is also the past president of the Central Ohio NAIOP Chapter.

  VanTrust Real Estate

  Executive Vice President, Dallas

  Bill Baumgardner

  Executive Vice President, Dallas

  VanTrust Real Estate

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  Poorvesh Thakkar

  CEO

  Thakkar Developments

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  Artemio De La Vega

  Artemio De La Vega is the founder and CEO of De La Vega Development, a commercial real estate firm specializing in dynamic mixed-use developments. Mr. De La Vega has more than 25 years of experience in the entrepreneurial and real estate industry, with a focus on single-tenant, multi-tenant retail centers and mixed-use developments. He brings a versatile and deep knowledge of development, master planning, entitlements, construction and capital markets to every project. Mr. De La Vega has successfully invested, acquired, developed or redeveloped more than 100 commercial real estate projects throughout the world. Some of his more notable projects include the 900,000 square-foot Las Palmas Marketplace in El Paso, TX; the 900,000-square-foot Canyon West in Lubbock, TX; the 400,000-square-foot Kings Crossing in Shreveport, LA; as well as multiple industrial distribution and manufacturing facilities for clients such as Chrysler, General Motors, Alcoa, Yazaki, Bergamasca and more. As a recognized leader in the commercial real estate industry, Mr. De La Vega frequently serves as a panelist for many leadership and future vision summits. He is also a guest columnist for a variety of publications and active with several professional organizations, including the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and The Real Estate Council (TREC). In addition, he serves on the Executive Committee of the Chancellor’s Council of the University of Texas System, is a board member and donor to the FEMAP Foundation, and a proud donor and supporter of the Artemio De La Vega Scholarship Fund for the benefit of Hispanic students at the University of Texas, El Paso. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas, is a graduate of Culver Military Academy, Jr. Reserve Officers Training Corps and holds an FAA private aircraft license. Mr. De La Vega enjoys spending time with his wife and four children.

  De La Vega Development

  CEO

  Artemio De La Vega

  CEO

  De La Vega Development

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  Dustin Gabriel

  Focused on the financing of thriving communities; looking to deploy ~$2Bn in 2025 with experienced sponsors toward the development of multifamily, build to rent, master planned communities, manufactured housing and land development across Texas and the Southeast. DLP Capital is a faith-forward, vertically integrated impact investment company with: 20,000+ residences owned 5,000+ residences in development and construction 800 team members across the DLP Companies $5.25B+ AUM $11B+ Invested In the Building of Thriving Communities $6B+ Loans Funded $5B+ of Communities Developed and/or Acquired 3,500 investor families

  DLP Capital

  Sr. Dr. of Relationship Management

  Moderator

  Dustin Gabriel

  Sr. Dr. of Relationship Management

  DLP Capital