Houston Bisnow Multifamily Annual Conference (BMAC)

Agenda

Time Activity
8:00 AM -8:50 AM
Breakfast + Networking
8:50 AM -9:00 AM
Opening Remarks and Commercials
9:00 AM -9:50 AM
Houston's Multifamily Reset: State of the Market 2026
9:50 AM -10:40 AM
The Workforce Housing Equation: Can Houston Build Attainability at Scale?

Industry leaders examine the financing structures, policy tools, and development strategies required to deliver housing for Houston's workforce renters who are being priced out of the market-rate apartment market.

10:40 AM -11:15 AM
Networking + Coffee Break
11:15 AM -12:05 PM
From Conception to Concrete: The Hard Realities of Building in Houston Right Now

A ground-level look at how developers, contractors, and construction lenders are navigating tariffs, rising costs, labor constraints, and financing gaps to keep Houston multifamily projects on budget and on schedule.

12:05 PM -1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM -1:50 PM
The Renter Experience Arms Race: Amenities, Technology, and Design That Actually Move the Needle

Owners and operators break down which amenity investments, technology platforms, and design choices are genuinely accelerating lease-up and driving renewals in Houston's competitive apartment market.

1:50 PM -2:40 PM
Follow the Capital: Where Houston Multifamily Deals Are Actually Getting Done

A candid look at where capital is flowing in Houston right now, which assets are trading, what deal structures are closing, and what the debt market is requiring in today's environment.

2:40 PM -3:15 PM
Closing Networking

Speakers

Houston's Multifamily Reset: State of the Market 2026

Brandt Bowden

Brandt Bowden

CEO

The Hanover Company

Matt Shafiezadeh

Matt Shafiezadeh

Founder

Urban Genesis

Philip Morgan

Philip Morgan

CEO

The Morgan Group

Gabe Lerner

Gabe Lerner

EVP

Lincoln Property Company

Kevin Kirton

Kevin Kirton

CEO

Buckhead Investment Partners

Alex White
Moderator

Alex White

Shareholder

Wilson Cribbs + Goren

Brandt Bowden

CEO

The Hanover Company

As Chief Executive Officer, Brandt Bowden oversees Capital, Development and Construction efforts for Hanover Company. He is integral to the planning and execution of Hanover’s corporate strategy. Brandt joined Hanover in 2002 as a Development Partner covering the East Coast. In 2009, Brandt headed Hanover’s Capital Markets division and soon took on the role of Chief Investment Officer. As CIO, he oversaw the investment and financing of approximately $5 billion in apartment development. Brandt is an active member of the Urban Land Institute and serves on the Multifamily Gold Council. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College, and currently serves as the Houston-area District Enrollment Director. In addition, Brandt serves on the Board of Trustees at The Kinkaid School.

Matt Shafiezadeh

Founder

Urban Genesis

Matt Shafiezadeh is the founder of Urban Genesis. Since its founding in 2013, Matt has grown Urban Genesis to $1.4 billion of AUM. 

Prior to Urban Genesis, Matt was a senior investment officer at Lionstone Investments where he sourced over $2.0 billion of commercial real estate assets across the country. Matt also spent time at both Highland Capital Management and Lazard Freres & Co. on Distressed Investments and M&A/Restructuring. He graduated with a degree in finance from the University of Texas at Austin in 2007.

He is an active member of the Chancellor’s Council Executive Committee for the UT System and Women Walking West.  Matt enjoys traveling, cooking, and a rigorous health and wellness routine. 

Philip Morgan

CEO

The Morgan Group

As Chief Executive Officer, Philip is responsible for leading Morgan’s strategic planning and growth

across all business activities – development, acquisitions, construction and property management. Philip

chairs the Executive Committee and serves on the firm’s Investment Committee and Advisory Board.

Since joining Morgan, Philip has been involved in the development and acquisitions of over 7,000 units at

a cost exceeding $1.8B in Texas, Arizona, California, Colorado and Florida. Prior to joining Morgan, Philip

co-founded BlueRoot Partners to take advantage of opportunities acquiring distressed real estate assets

in Texas. His experience also includes evaluating real estate debt investment opportunities while at

CBRE Capital Partners in New York and assessing student housing development opportunities while at

Campus Living Villages.

Philip holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from The Wharton School at The University of

Pennsylvania. Philip is an active member of Urban Land Institute (ULI), the National Multifamily Housing

Council (NMHC), and is on the Multifamily Leadership Board for the National Association of Home

Builders (NAHB). Philip also serves on the Finance Committee for the Holocaust Museum Houston and

is a member of Young President’s Organization (YPO).

Gabe Lerner

EVP

Lincoln Property Company

Gabe Lerner is a seasoned commercial real estate and investment management leader with over a decade of experience spanning mixed-use, office, retail, and large-scale land acquisitions. Currently, he serves as Executive Vice President at Lincoln Property Company in Houston, where he focuses on expanding Lincoln’s service businesses, as well as its development and investment portfolios in the market. Additionally, his priority is to grow Lincoln’s mixed-use development business.

Originally from Houston, Gabe has led real estate acquisition, development, and financing initiatives in markets across the globe and nationally, with a particular focus on the energy and real estate sectors. His comprehensive expertise encompasses Acquisition and Divestiture Management, Legal Due Diligence, and Asset Evaluation. Prior to joining Lincoln, Gabe held the position of Managing Director at Allied Orion Group. He was responsible for the acquisition, development, and alternative investment opportunities, concentrating on multifamily properties across the Sun Belt states. His strategic vision and leadership played a crucial role in expanding the company’s portfolio and driving its growth.

Gabe’s career also includes a tenure as Managing Director for one of China’s largest private real estate developers, ZTC Investments. In this capacity, he spearheaded investments, oversight, and management of projects outside mainland China, with a portfolio that included ventures in North America, Europe, Japan, and other global locales. Gabe started his career working as an attorney in Houston, Texas.

Kevin Kirton

CEO

Buckhead Investment Partners

Kevin also has a distinguished 35-year career in commercial real estate investment, development and finance. Kevin is currently a principal and a HUD MAP-Approved Underwriter for JCM. Kevin co-founded Buckhead in 1996 with Matthew Morgan, and serves as its Chief Executive Officer. He served as CEO and a founding principal of Funding Incorporated, an FHA and Fannie Mae-approved multifamily lender which originated, funded and serviced multifamily mortgages nationwide. Before founding Buckhead, he served as Manager of Commercial Lending for Main Street Mortgage, a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs, and as Executive V.P. of Citadel Mortgage Co., one of the nation’s first FHA-approved multifamily co-insurers and Fannie Mae DUS lenders. As a result of this experience, Mr. Kirton has an extensive knowledge of multifamily lending, financial operations, development and management.

Mr. Kirton earned a B.A. in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis.

Alex White

Shareholder

Wilson Cribbs + Goren

Alex delivers a dynamically versed perspective in commercial real estate having experience at both an international law firm and a commercial real estate development company. For 11 years, he served clients in acquisitions, dispositions, ground-up development, landlord/tenant representation, and financing on behalf of Andrews Kurth LLP. During his career at AK, Alex developed a strong relationship with PinPoint Commercial, a real estate development company in Houston, and was later hired to serve as General Counsel.

Alex's role at PinPoint allowed him to learn a greater appreciation for the business side of real estate development. He takes pride in helping clients solve problems from a practical perspective, weighing both legal and business interests.

Alex received his J.D., cume laude, from Tulane University Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana, and his B.S., magna cume laude, in Finance from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois.

Alex and his family are members of Chapelwood United Methodist Church and the Houston Racquet Club, where he served as President of the Board in 2020.

The Workforce Housing Equation: Can Houston Build Attainability at Scale?

Brad Dinerstein

Brad Dinerstein

Managing Partner, Development & Design

The Dinerstein Companies

Katie Stewart Anchondo

Katie Stewart Anchondo

Director, Real Estate Development & Government Relations

New Hope Housing, Inc.

Rene Martinez

Rene Martinez

Executive Director

Harris County Housing Finance Corporation

Joseph Ferrell

Joseph Ferrell

Principal Partner and CEO

BECI

Jeremy Yost

Jeremy Yost

CEO

Ironhold

McCall Grimes
Moderator

McCall Grimes

Shareholder

Winstead

Brad Dinerstein

Managing Partner, Development & Design

The Dinerstein Companies

Brad has been directly involved in the design and construction of over 10,000 multi-family units in multiple markets throughout California, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, and the Southeastern United States. Brad’s primary responsibilities include overseeing TDC’s ground up development execution as well as managing the design efforts for the company’s student housing and market rate developments. Brad is a licensed contractor in the states of Arizona, California, Nevada, Arkansas, and Florida as well as a LEED AP with the US Green Building Council. A graduate of The University of Georgia, Brad began his career working in construction management with Atlanta based Perennial Properties. Brad is involved in numerous charitable organizations throughout Houston and currently holds a position on Houston’s Uptown District’s Board of Directors.

Katie Stewart Anchondo

Director, Real Estate Development & Government Relations

New Hope Housing, Inc.

Katie Stewart Anchondo is Director of Real Estate
Development & Government Relations at New Hope
Housing, a Houston-based nonprofit affordable
housing developer. In her role, Katie leads complex
affordable housing developments from site
acquisition through financing, construction, and
stabilization, while also overseeing key governmental
and community relationships.
Since joining New Hope Housing in 2020, Katie has
advanced rapidly within the organization. She began
as Special Assistant to the CEO before transitioning to
real estate development in 2022, where she was
promoted from Manager to Director in 2025. During
her tenure in development, she has secured more than $159 million in public and private financing
toward seven affordable housing communities across Houston. Her work encompasses site
selection and acquisition, Housing Tax Credit and public funding applications, debt and equity
procurement, financial closings, design and construction oversight, and development strategy.
Prior to joining New Hope Housing, Katie served as Director of Special Projects for Houston City
Council Member Karla Cisneros, where she led district communications, community initiatives, and
programs serving Houston residents. Her background in local government continues to inform her
approach to development and her ability to build partnerships among the public, private, nonprofit,
and community sectors.
Katie is a member of the leadership committee of the Urban Land Institute’s National Affordable &
Workforce Housing Council, where she currently serves as Logistics Co-Chair. She is a 2025 graduate
of the Center for Houston’s Future Business/Civic Leadership Forum and a graduate of the Buckley
School of Public Speaking’s Executive Seminar, an intensive executive communication and
presentation program. She also served eight years on the board of ChildBuilders, including as Board
Secretary.
A native Texan, Katie earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Rice University. She resides
in the vibrant Montrose neighborhood with her husband and their young daughter.

Rene Martinez

Executive Director

Harris County Housing Finance Corporation

Rene Martinez is the Executive Director of several Harris County development and finance

corporations, including the Harris County Housing Finance Corporation, the Harris County

Community Land Trust Corporation, the Harris County Redevelopment Authority, and city of

Houston Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 24. He also leads Harris County’s Tax

Increment Financing Program.

A recognized leader in housing, economic development and public finance, Rene has

presented at numerous local forums and state conferences. His areas of expertise include

housing development & finance; public sector leadership; community and economic

development strategies and financing; non-profit management; public finance; and the

underwriting of more than $500 million in loans and bonds supporting capital projects,

economic development initiatives, and housing.

As a former leader of the City of Houston Planning & Development Department Economic

Development & Revitalization Division, Rene led the city's Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone

(TIRZ) program, economic incentives program, and federal and state economic development

programs. He has also served on the executive teams of two major Houston-based non-profit

organizations with responsibilities spanning fund development, capital projects & housing

development.

Rene is a member of the Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers (TAAHP), Texas

Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies (TALHFA), National Association of Local

Housing Finance Agencies (NALHFA), and the Urban Land Institute (ULI).

A proud University of Texas Longhorn, Rene holds a Bachelor of Arts Tand a Master of

Science in Community and Regional Planning from The University of Texas at Austin, School

of Architecture.

Joseph Ferrell

Principal Partner and CEO

BECI

Joseph is a Principal Partner and CEO with BECI. From Houston, TX, he is a grounded leader who brings common-sense building enclosure solutions to new and existing maintenance and restoration construction projects. He has over 20 years of experience related to design, project management, and on-site quality assurance observations, specializing in roofing, waterproofing, and the overall building enclosure. He is a firm realist and believes better decisions come from confronting the facts. He embodies BECI's servant-leadership culture and people-first atmosphere.

Jeremy Yost

CEO

Ironhold

Jeremy Yost is a decorated U.S. Navy veteran and visionary real estate developer with a commanding record of leadership, growth, and community impact. During his four years of active duty, he was named Sailor of the Year twice for his command and was a two-time runner-up for Blue Jacket of the Year for Navy Region Midwest. While serving, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Management from the University of Phoenix—an early demonstration of his relentless drive and discipline.

Mr. Yost advanced his education by attending the graduate school of technology at Eastern Illinois University and completing his MBA from Michigan State University. Since founding his first real estate venture in 2009, he has grown into a leading force in affordable and supportive housing, senior living, and hospitality across Illinois and Indiana—successfully overseeing the development of more than $200 million in real estate assets.

He currently serves as Managing Partner of Innovative Development Partners, LLC and leads Yost Management Services, Inc., which operates 24 multifamily housing communities, multiple assisted living facilities, and the Hilton Garden Inn and McKenna-Yost Convention Center.

Beyond business, Mr. Yost is a Master Mason at Masonic Lodge #35 in Charleston, Illinois, and is deeply committed to civic service. He sits on the boards of Illinois Affordable Housing, NFP, Illinois Housing Council, Affordable Assisted Living Coalition (legislative committee), and the South Central Continuum of Care. His previous leadership roles include the Eastern Illinois University Panther Club Executive Board, Chair of Fundraising for EIU Athletics, Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce Board, and Finance Officer for American Legion Post 93.

His accolades include EIU Panther Club's Rookie of the Year, Biggest Catch Fundraiser (twice), and Partner of the Year by the Coles County Council on Aging. His work and leadership have been featured in CEO Magazine, E! Online, The Daily Caller, OK! Magazine, Reuters, and most recently as one of the Top Leaders on Fox 5 San Diego.

In recognition of his significant contributions to supportive housing development, Mr. Yost was honored with the Supportive Housing Developer Recognition of Service award at the 2025 Home Illinois Summit.

Mr. Yost resides in Charleston, Illinois, where he proudly raises his children and continues to invest in the future of his community.

McCall Grimes

Shareholder

Winstead

McCall Grimes has built his career at the intersection of real estate, capital and business strategy. He advises developers, sponsors, institutional investors and other market participants on sophisticated transactions across the real estate investment life cycle, including joint ventures, acquisitions and dispositions, development projects, debt and equity financings, recapitalizations, fund formations and investment platforms.

Drawing on experience as both a general counsel and a private-practice transactional lawyer, McCall brings a distinctly commercial perspective to his work. He understands how investment decisions are evaluated inside an organization and how legal issues can affect timing, returns, business relationships and execution. Clients benefit from counsel that is grounded in the realities of operating a business, deploying capital and moving complex transactions from opportunity through closing.

Before joining Winstead, McCall served as General Counsel of The Dinerstein Companies, a multigenerational Houston-based real estate developer and investor with a longstanding focus on multifamily and student housing across the United States. As General Counsel, McCall was a member of the company’s executive leadership team and Investment Committee and advised company leadership on transactions and investments nationwide.

Working alongside investment, development, construction, finance, and asset management professionals gave him firsthand insight into the full life cycle of a real estate project and the priorities that drive sponsors and investors.

McCall began his legal career representing public companies, private equity sponsors and financial institutions in public and private capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions and strategic investments. His work included initial public offerings, follow-on offerings and other equity and debt financings, as well as acquisitions and dispositions involving sponsors and portfolio companies.

From Conception to Concrete: The Hard Realities of Building in Houston Right Now

David Rendon

David Rendon

SVP

Deiso Moss

Acho Azuike

Acho Azuike

COO

DC Partners

Carter Bechtol

Carter Bechtol

Partner, Head of Triten Residential

Triten Real Estate Partners

Desmond Ellis

Desmond Ellis

Director, Real Estate

Sentral

Jennifer Henrichs

Jennifer Henrichs

Owner and Principal Engineer

JRH Engineering

Greg Cox
Moderator

Greg Cox

Director of Business Development

Forthea

David Rendon

SVP

Deiso Moss

David Rendon is Senior Vice President of Design & Construction at Deiso Moss, where he leads vertical development from concept through construction for the Houston-based firm. He currently directs design and pre-construction for The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Houston — the brand’s first hotel and branded residences in the city — at 2120 Post Oak Boulevard in Uptown.

Over a 20-year career, David has led more than $1 billion in condominium, hotel, multifamily, retail, office, and mixed-use projects, from pre-construction through delivery. His work covers all aspects of project entitlements, design-team leadership, budgeting, construciton management, risk management, and the day-to-day decisions that keep complex Houston projects on budget and on schedule. He holds a B.S. in Construction Science from Texas A&M University.

Acho Azuike

COO

DC Partners

Acho Azuike manages DC Partners' real estate development and investment activities including compliance with all EB-5 Program requirements. Mr. Azuike has over 12 years of experience in the real estate industry with experiences ranging from real estate finance to real estate development. He graduated from The University of Texas with BA in Economics and received his MBA from Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business.

Carter Bechtol

Partner, Head of Triten Residential

Triten Real Estate Partners

Carter Bechtol brings nearly three decades of commercial real estate experience to his role as Partner and Head of Triten Residential at Triten Real Estate Partners. With a diverse career spanning leadership roles at Stanmore Partners, The Morgan Group, and Camden and Lincoln Property Company, Carter has built a reputation as a collaborative, reliable partner. Carter has led the development and acquisition of 12,000 units at a cost exceeding $2 billion in Texas, Florida, California, North Carolina, and Missouri.

A proud Texan, Carter earned his undergraduate degree in History from the University of Texas and later completed his MBA at Rice University. His journey into real estate began serendipitously but evolved into a fulfilling career defined by successful projects and a passion for building teams that thrive on shared expertise.

Outside of work, Carter is deeply committed to giving back. He serves on the board of Agape Development, a Houston-based nonprofit focused on Christian ministry and affordable housing in the city’s Third Ward. When he’s not working or volunteering, Carter enjoys spending time with his wife, Natalie, and their three children.

Desmond Ellis

Director, Real Estate

Sentral

Desmond Ellis is a Director at Sentral, leading new business development and structuring management agreements with institutional owners and developers. Sentral is an operator and property manager of Class A multifamily and hotel assets nationally, with 12,000 units under management. Their unique hospitality-driven approach drives outsized NOI for owners and developers, through integrating flexible shorter-term stays and services typically reserved for boutique hotels such as private membership clubs, F&B operations, and resident-first programming.

Jennifer Henrichs

Owner and Principal Engineer

JRH Engineering

As President and Co-Owner of JRH Engineering, Jennifer Henrichs oversees the growth, expansion, and operations of the firm’s civil development division. JRH is a family-owned engineering firm established in 2009 that partners with developers on residential subdivisions, multifamily, commercial, industrial, public infrastructure, drainage, utility, and environmental projects.

After eight years in the healthcare industry, Jennifer’s growing interest in real estate development led her to join JRH full time in 2015. Her experience across the field, design, permitting, and construction phases has given her a comprehensive understanding of the development process and the challenges that can affect a project’s cost, schedule, and financial viability. She believes that not every property is worth developing and that not all dirt is worth the dig. Jennifer specializes in identifying hidden risks and opportunities early so developers can make informed decisions that lead to successful projects.

Her notable recent work includes a 141-acre residential subdivision in Alvin, Texas. Her favorite multifamily project is The Oleander at Broadway in Galveston, which included residential buildings, public roadways, water and sanitary infrastructure expansion, private site utilities, and construction management services. Jennifer also brings an owner’s perspective as a commercial real estate developer, having recently completed a 12-acre public mini-storage development with a regional detention facility.

Since 2020, Jennifer has served on the City of Pearland Planning and Zoning Commission, providing her with valuable insight into municipal planning, entitlements, infrastructure, and responsible community growth. She is active with the Urban Land Institute and volunteers for industry speaking engagements, including presentations to the University of Houston’s Undergraduate Real Estate Scholars program.

Jennifer was recognized as the 2025 Innovator of the Year at Bisnow’s Houston Women Leading Real Estate Awards.

She earned her bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and her Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Lamar University. She also holds a Doctor of Chiropractic degree and maintains her professional license in Texas

Greg Cox

Director of Business Development

Forthea

Greg Cox is the Director of Business Development at Forthea, a leading performance marketing agency headquartered in Houston. With over 15 years of experience driving revenue growth and digital transformation across B2B and B2C sectors, Greg specializes in building high-impact strategies that connect marketing investments to measurable business outcomes.

At Forthea, Greg leads new business acquisition efforts, working closely with enterprise clients in commercial real estate, construction, manufacturing, and professional services to unlock growth through SEO, paid media, and analytics. His client-first approach and deep understanding of the Houston market have positioned him as a trusted advisor to brands seeking scalable and sustainable results.

A dynamic speaker and sales strategist, Greg brings practical insight and a data-driven mindset to discussions around marketing innovation, lead generation, and the evolving digital landscape. He is passionate about helping companies grow smarter by aligning sales goals with marketing execution.

The Renter Experience Arms Race: Amenities, Technology, and Design That Actually Move the Needle

Kate Good

Kate Good

Principal, Multifamily Development & Operations

Hunington Properties

Tyler Johnson

Tyler Johnson

Division President

Asset Living

Kevin Wilson

Kevin Wilson

SVP

Southern Land Company

Richard Whatcott

Richard Whatcott

Regional Vice President

Camden

Chris Lessard

Chris Lessard

President & CEO

Lessard Design

Christian Diener
Moderator

Christian Diener

Regional Sales Vice President

Zentro

Kate Good

Principal, Multifamily Development & Operations

Hunington Properties

Kate Good has been leasing apartments her entire adult life. She quickly gained recognition from her employer, Trammell Crow, as the number one leasing consultant by leasing 52 apartments and closing 48 renewals in one month! Her expertise and enthusiasm took her up the ladder in the corporate world until 15 years ago. She then decided to start her own business as a professional speaker and marketing solutions expert.

Kate has shared her innovative ideas with many organizations, including Apartment Associations in 53 cities, and national conventions such as 18 presentations at The National Apartment Association Annual Convention, 24 appearances at the Multi-Family Brainstorming Sessions, 10 presentations at the International Builders Show, and is an eight time presenter at the Multi-Housing World Annual Convention. She consistently receives the highest marks possible for her content, presentation style and audience involvement. Her presentations have been described as “enthusiastic,” “cutting-edge,” and “quality information.” Each year she is proud to share her depth of knowledge with over 20,000 industry professionals.

What sets Kate apart from other speakers is her career commitment of always working on site. For 14 years Kate consulted with companies across the United States and Canada to create game changing leasing and marketing programs for new construction and distressed communities. In 2012, Kate joined forces with Hunington Properties to create Hunington Residential which is the multifamily development and management arm of this firm. Kate serves as Principal of Multifamily Development and Operations. Her first community, Vargos on the Lake in Houston, TX, broke ground in the third quarter of 2013. Three additional apartment communities started development in the summer of 2014.

Twelve years ago, Kate joined three of the industry’s top speakers to form The Apartment All Stars, an educational tour delivering high energy events in association with local Apartment Associations. The team has now grown to seven and expanded to offer private events for individual companies and Webinars.

Tyler Johnson

Division President

Asset Living

Tyler Johnson is a Division President and leads operations for the Central region of Asset Living's market rate and affordable portfolio. He has worked in the property management industry at Asset Living for over 15 years, gaining experience and expertise in new construction lease-ups, value-add repositioning, compliance monitoring, and underwriting. At Asset Living, his goals include developing and retaining the best talent in the industry, executing best-in-class standard operating procedures, and employing cutting-edge leasing and operating technology to maximize value. Tyler holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Economics from Texas A&M.

Kevin Wilson

SVP

Southern Land Company

Kevin Wilson is Senior Vice President of Marketing & Strategy at Southern Land Company, where he leads the strategic positioning, marketing, and go-to-market approach for the company’s diverse national portfolio, spanning master-planned communities, multifamily, mixed-use, corporate, hospitality, and mortgage divisions.

He brings together brand strategy, market intelligence, consumer insights, data analytics, leasing and sales performance, and resident experience to drive measurable business results. From shaping the earliest vision and positioning of a new development through launch, stabilization, and long-term operations, his work is focused on creating differentiated brands, accelerating market velocity, and building lasting value.

Prior to joining Southern Land Company, Kevin served as Vice President of Marketing for Kushner and its property management subsidiary, Westminster Management. In that role, he oversaw marketing across a wide-ranging portfolio of multifamily communities, mixed-use and new development projects, commercial, hotels, and restaurants. Earlier in his career, Kevin held marketing roles with Toll Brothers and Home Properties. An award-winning marketer, Kevin was named a 2022 Crain’s New York Business Leader in Advertising, Marketing, and PR. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Ursinus College.

Richard Whatcott

Regional Vice President

Camden

Richard Whatcott is Regional Vice President of Operations for Camden Property Trust, a publicly traded real estate investment trust headquartered in Houston, Texas. Camden owns and operates more than 160 apartment communities across the United States and employs over 1,600 team members. Whatcott oversees the strategy, performance, and operations of Camden's Texas portfolio, comprising nearly 20,000 apartment homes across the Houston, Austin, and Dallas markets.

During his 19-year career with Camden, Richard has held a variety of leadership roles supporting property operations in both Texas and Colorado. He has extensive experience in leasing, operations, marketing, maintenance, and organizational leadership, helping drive operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and financial performance across one of the company's largest portfolios. Whatcott believes that people are the key differentiator in delivering exceptional service and long-term business success.

Beyond his responsibilities at Camden, Whatcott is an active leader within the multifamily housing industry. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Houston Apartment Association and previously served as President of the Texas Apartment Association's Education Foundation. Throughout his career, he has been a passionate advocate for workforce development, working to elevate career opportunities for maintenance professionals and strengthen the pipeline of skilled talent entering the multifamily industry.

Whatcott holds both a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Chris Lessard

President & CEO

Lessard Design

Chris Lessard is the founding Principal of Lessard Design and is recognized worldwide as a design innovator, which can be partly attributed to his uncanny ability to recognize and understand market trends. His continued success is evidenced by the more than 500 national and local awards he and his firm have received including honors from the Urban Land Institute (ULI), the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the Congress of New Urbanism (CNU), and the Best in American Living.

Follow the Capital: Where Houston Multifamily Deals Are Actually Getting Done

Warren Hitchcock

Warren Hitchcock

SVP & Managing Director

Northmarq

Michael Ainbinder

Michael Ainbinder

Partner

Northwind Group

Henry Richardson

Henry Richardson

Founder & CEO

Define Living

Feras Moussa

Feras Moussa

Co-Founder

Disrupt Equity Group

Talbot Wyckoff

Talbot Wyckoff

Mortgage Banker

Key Bank Real Estate Capital

Ash Shah
Moderator

Ash Shah

President & CEO

IMPEX Capital Group

Warren Hitchcock

SVP & Managing Director

Northmarq

Warren currently serves as senior vice president/managing director in the Houston, Texas office for

NorthMarq Capital. With 2 decades of experience in commercial real estate investment banking, he is

responsible for managing the office as well as multiple teams originating, underwriting, marketing, and

closing debt and equity financing. Throughout his career he has completed the capitalization of a broad

array of assets including multifamily, office, retail, industrial, hospitality, data, storage, and medical

properties, ranging from suburban apartments to downtown office towers.

Warren has a long history of successfully structuring highly complex capital. He has been involved in

several of Houston’s most iconic and challenging transactions.  As an example, he successfully originated

the financing for some of Houston’s most challenged assets, specifically transacting and financing the 2.1

million sq. ft. former Exxon Mobil office campus which was less than 30 percent occupied at closing.

Transactions have included arranging permanent long-term life company financing, agency multifamily

debt, short-term bridge financing, mezzanine debt, and equity joint ventures with various institutional

capital sources. The capital relationships he has forged bridges all real estate investors including life

companies, Fannie, Freddie, FHA, banks, pension funds, bridge funds, and private equity funds.

Warren is a Top 10 Producer Nationally on an annual basis at NorthMarq and currently serves on the

Equity Advisor Board and Northmarq Producers Council, an appointment reserved for NorthMarq’ s top

originators. In addition to his responsibilities at NorthMarq, he is an active member of a number of

organizations including: Association of Commercial Real Estate Professionals (ACRP) as past President

& Chairman, CCIM, a NAIOP committee member, and member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) serving

on numerous committees. Warren, who has two small children now, was born and raised in Houston, Tx

but holds an undergraduate degree from The University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona.

He lives by the creed “Persistence Always Pays Off”

Michael Ainbinder

Partner

Northwind Group

Michael is a seasoned real estate finance professional with a distinguished track record of originating over $5 billion in senior, bridge, and mezzanine loans while at Northwind Group. Michael heads Northwind Group's CRE Credit strategy, overseeing the sourcing and execution of new real estate lending opportunities, leading comprehensive due diligence, underwriting, and loan servicing to drive strategic portfolio growth.

Before joining Northwind, Michael served as Associate Director at Ladder Capital, where structuring and asset-managing a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate loans. Prior to that, he served as an Investment Banking Associate at Hodes, Weil & Associates and as an Associate at Cerberus Capital Management's commercial real estate debt arm, FirstKey.

Michael holds a B.B.A. from Emory University's Goizueta Business School and brings deep institutional experience from leading real estate investment banking and private equity firms.

Henry Richardson

Founder & CEO

Define Living

Henry Richardson is the founder and CEO of Define Living, a multifamily housing platform that integrates wellbeing into everyday residential life. Drawing on two decades at the intersection of health and business, Henry leads the design and operations of communities that embed movement, nutrition, mindfulness, and positive psychology into on-site programming, so both residents and the business thrive.

Before Define Living, Henry founded DEFINE, a health and fitness brand that grew from a single studio in Houston, TX to more than 20 locations from Denver to Dubai. He began his career with Teach For America in New York City after earning 10 All-American honors and a National Championship in springboard and platform diving. Inspired to translate human performance and wellness into business, he returned to his hometown of Houston to complete an MBA in Real Estate at Rice University, where the DEFINE concept was born.

Henry holds a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, graduating with distinction, and serves as an Assistant Instructor for two courses focused on applying wellbeing practices in communities and organizations. He is also a Functional Medicine Health Coach and a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Today, Henry’s work centers on proving that thoughtfully designed housing can deliver both superior resident outcomes and durable real estate performance.

Feras Moussa

Co-Founder

Disrupt Equity Group

Feras is a serial entrepreneur with a tech background. He holds a Computer Science degree from the University of Texas at Austin and began his career working at Microsoft as a Program Manager where he became an Invited Expert of the W3C to help define the next generation of the web, followed by starting his own software firm. After Microsoft, Feras continued his career in real estate by launching Disrupt Equity with Ben Suttles to focus on large-scale apartment acquisitions. To date, Disrupt Equity has acquired 5,000+ units and $1B+ in assets acquired, primarily throughout Texas, Georgia and Florida.

Talbot Wyckoff

Mortgage Banker

Key Bank Real Estate Capital

Talbot Wyckoff is a Mortgage Banker with KeyBank Real Estate Capital in Dallas, TX.

With over a decade of commercial real estate lending experience, Talbot has been

involved in over $1 billion of multifamily loan volume in his career, primarily in agency

lending- with prior stints at Colliers, KeyBank, and Trimont.

Ash Shah

President & CEO

IMPEX Capital Group

Ash Shah is the President & CEO of IMPEX Capital Group, a Houston-based commercial real estate investment firm. The firm owns and manages over $1.8 Billion in various properties across the US, including ~$800 Million in Houston and Texas, in general.

To date, IMPEX has acquired over 10,000 multifamily units, 1500 units of new Multifamily Development & Built-to-Rent Projects, 600,000 sf of Industrial & Commercial office, and 400,000 square feet of Retail & Mixed Use. Mr. Shah’s schedule of real estate ownership also includes Hotels, Assisted Living with Memory Care, Storage Facility and Land parcel for housing development.

Mr. Shah currently serves as a Co-Sponsor, Key Principal or Equity Owner in over 50 properties. Prior to entering the commercial real estate sector, Ash was the founder and CEO of Impex Global, a Plastic Films, Paper and Packaging products company. After expanding the business into locations all over North America and operations in several international markets, Mr. Shah successfully sold the business to a private equity firm in 2012.

Ash holds an MBA from Thunderbird Business School of International Management, and his company has been ranked in the “Top 100” and “Fastest Growing Company” by Houston Business Journal and Inc. 5000 magazine.

Mr. Shah is also a former “International Entrepreneur of the Year” award recipient from the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce and member of Forbes Financial Council.

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