Office Investment Outlook

Optimism, Opportunities, Strategies in Acquisitions, Asset Management & Portfolio Performance

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  Paul Miszkowicz

  Mr. Miszkowicz oversees property acquisition, financing, and disposition. Prior to founding Harbor, Mr. Miszkowicz held acquisition roles with AEW, Bixby Land Company and The Bascom Group. His responsibilities included property identification, market assessment, contract negotiation, asset management and disposition of real estate assets. Mr. Miszkowicz acquisition background includes office, industrial, retail and multifamily development and redevelopment totaling over $996M in acquisition volume across 14 US markets, and $812M in disposition volume across 7 US markets. He played an active role in the asset management of a $440M portfolio of commercial assets. Mr. Miszkowicz holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with concentrations in Finance, Entrepreneurship and International Business from Loyola Marymount University. He is a member of the NAIOP Young Professional Group and is a licensed real estate broker in the state of California. He has appeared as a guest speaker at Loyola Marymount University and University of Southern California.

  Harbor Associates

  Principal

  Paul Miszkowicz

  Principal

  Harbor Associates

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  John Barganski

  Strategic Advisor

  Uncommon Developers

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  Andrew Schlegel

  Director, Investments

  Kilroy Realty Corporation

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  Patrick Rhodes III

  EVP

  McCourt Partners

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  Adam Tischer

  Adam K. Tischer joined Colliers in January 2011. He will serve as vice president based in Colliers’ DTLA office. He specializes in representing large corporate investment and developer clients in the Downtown Los Angeles market, and has completed commercial real estate transactions totaling approximately $100 million.

  Colliers

  SVP

  Moderator

  Adam Tischer

  SVP

  Colliers

Reimagining Office & Rebuilding Relevance

Tenant Improvements, Capital Planning & Driving The Next Wave of Workplace Development

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  Andrew Wallace

  As Senior Vice President of Development Management with TCC, Andrew is primarily focused on public private partnerships, his current projects are with the Los Angeles County and Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. Andrew’s primary responsibilities are related to project execution, including; design management, project permitting, and construction management. With a passion for the built environment and a multi-disciplinary background spanning general contracting, architectural design, and building trades, Andrew provides key support to the vertical phases of development within the SoCal – Los Angeles market. Prior to joining TCC, Andrew served as a Preconstruction Estimator with Lendlease Los Angeles, where he was instrumental in the pursuit and planning of multiple high-rise residential construction projects across the Los Angeles region, totaling over $1 billion in combined project value. Andrew also spent 5+ years working on custom home projects as both an Architectural Designer and a Carpenter.

  Trammell Crow Company

  SVP, Development Management

  Andrew Wallace

  SVP, Development Management

  Trammell Crow Company

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  Dewain Campbell

  Director, Construction & Development

  McCarthy Cook

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  Sam Pepper

  Sam Pepper is responsible for office and mixed-use projects, leading large project teams and overseeing all aspects from entitlements and pre-development through construction. With over 12 years of commercial real estate experience, Sam has established diverse expertise in architecture, project management, leasing, development, entitlements, portfolio strategy and acquisitions. Throughout his career, Sam has played a crucial role in many notable Projects such as Pier 17, a premier entertainment destination in Manhattan, 550 State Street, New York’s first all-electric skyscraper and the Westside Pavilion in Westwood. Sam received a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from The University of Virginia, a Master of Real Estate Development from MIT and is a Licensed Architect. Since September 2023, Sam has hosted Building LA, a bi-weekly podcast focusing on the buildings and projects shaping Los Angeles, featuring interviews with the key individuals driving them forward.

  Lincoln Property Company

  VP, Development

  Sam Pepper

  VP, Development

  Lincoln Property Company

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  Nick Griffin

  As the Downtown Los Angeles Alliance's Executive Director, Nicholas ‘Nick’ Griffin spearheads the organization’s efforts to attract new businesses, retailers, investors and residents to what has grown to become one of the nation’s most dynamic urban centers. Hailed the “next great American City,” by GQ Magazine, Downtown LA has experienced unprecedented growth over the past 16-years, in large part due to the efforts of the DTLA Alliance's economic development team. Prior to the DTLA Alliance, Nick spent more than 25 years in business development in the real estate, media/entertainment and technology industries. For the previous 10 years, Nick was a leading commercial leasing and sales broker in New York City, where he was responsible for more than $100M in transactions. Prior to his rise in real estate, Nick spent a decade as a marketing and sales executive in the creative media and technology industries. Nick is a graduate of UCLA and holds an MBA from Ohio State University.

  DTLA Alliance

  EVP

  Moderator

  Nick Griffin

  EVP

  DTLA Alliance

Flight to Quality & Meeting The Demand of An Evolving Workforce

Leasing Strategies, Workplace Experience, Attracting & Retaining Tenants

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  Zach Sokoloff

  Zach joined Hackman Capital Partners in 2018 and serves as Asset Manager of the firm’s Television City Studios and Radford Studio Center assets. In his role, Zach leads the effort to entitle and redevelop these properties, including selecting and managing project consultants, design and site planning, developing project budgets, as well as securing future tenancy and navigating capital markets transactions. Zach has also been integral to launching and growing the firm’s Changing Lenses initiative, which seeks to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in the entertainment industry, by providing historically underrepresented communities with job training opportunities in below-the-line production roles. Prior to joining the Firm, Zach worked for Tishman Speyer in New York. Zach earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Yale University and his JD/MBA from Harvard University.

  Hackman Capital

  SVP

  Zach Sokoloff

  SVP

  Hackman Capital

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  Marty Caverly

  Marty leads Lowe’s Los Angeles commercial activities, identifying and overseeing opportunities in the greater LA Basin. In addition, he oversees value-add office property acquisition activities and oversees the company’s hospitality-inspired property management service nationally. In this role he is responsible for Lowe’s ongoing commercial property acquisition activities, targeting properties that can be repositioned through operational and/or physical improvements. He also oversees the company’s office property operations subsidiary, Hospitality at Work. Lowe’s expertise and spirit of hospitality are the foundation of the program, where the combination of operating rigor and hospitality-inspired experience creates superior office environments where people want to come and stay. He is a member of Lowe’s Executive Committee. Education: Harvard University, AB; Northwestern University, Kellog School of Management, MBA

  LOWE

  EVP

  Marty Caverly

  EVP

  LOWE

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  Harlan Strader

  VP

  Silverstein Properties

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  Sean Kim Nickerson

  Sean has 15 years of experience in interior architecture for commercial healthcare, education, and aviation sectors. He is driven by a passion to help clients to flourish and works collaboratively and strategically to deliver the highest level of focused service. His fresh and bold approach to solution-based design is driven by how space is experienced holistically.

  Corgan

  Associate Principal

  Sean Kim Nickerson

  Associate Principal

  Corgan

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  Eduardo Melgar

  Eduardo is a Design professional with a career spanning over twenty-five years, proudly holds the position of President and Creative Director at MAD Studio. Throughout his extensive career in commercial design, Eduardo has consistently showcased his ability to conceive and execute grand-scale concepts while paying meticulous attention to critical details, resulting in a diverse array of innovative design solutions. His experience covers numerous market sectors including workplace, retail, and industrial projects. As MAD Studio’s Creative Director, Eduardo assumes the crucial role of a visionary leader, a collaborative team player and a hands-on designer. His multi-faceted skill set and profound knowledge of work processes, culture and practical requirements of clients render him an invaluable asset in every phase of a project. Eduardo’s dynamic presence and unwavering commitment ensure that the design team operates seamlessly, pushing boundaries and bringing forth exceptional design solutions for his clients.

  MAD Studio

  President

  Eduardo Melgar

  President

  MAD Studio

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  Antony Tavlian

  Antony Tavlian is a Principal and Interior Design Lead in ZGF’s Los Angeles office with over 14 years of experience designing environments that connect people, purpose, and place. His work spans corporate workplaces, higher education, athletic facilities, hospitality, and retail—all unified by a commitment to craft, storytelling, and human experience. Antony brings a multidisciplinary approach that blends conceptual rigor with hands-on execution. He's known for aligning strategy and design, helping teams translate vision into reality. Guided by empathy and collaboration, he leads teams and clients in creating environments that foster belonging, reflect identity, and spark innovation. A lifelong Southern Californian, Antony earned a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Southern California.

  ZGF

  Principal

  Antony Tavlian

  Principal

  ZGF

• Moderator

  Jonathan Berger

  Associate

  Allen Matkins

Remarks from the Podium

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  Shane Russo

  As a Director at Re-Leased, Shane leads partnerships with Enterprise Property Firms across North America, helping commercial real estate owners and operators modernize their property management systems. With 12 years of experience in Commercial Real Estate and PropTech, Shane brings a deep understanding of how technology can streamline operations and help owners and operators scale with confidence. Shane earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Connecticut.

  Re-Leased

  Director

  Shane Russo

  Director

  Re-Leased