Keynote -- Jonathan Rose Companies

• 

  Jonathan Rose

  Jonathan F.P. Rose’s business, public policy and not-for-profit work all focus on creating more environmentally, socially and economically resilient cities. In 1989, Mr. Rose founded Jonathan Rose Companies LLC, a multi-disciplinary real estate development, planning, and investment firm, which creates real estate and planning models to address the challenges of the 21st century. Jonathan has lead the firm’s vision, program and growth, developing award winning new projects, investment funds and city plans to model solutions to the issues of housing, economic development and the environment. The company’s mission is to develop communities that enhance opportunity for all. The firm’s work touches many aspects of community health; working with cities and not-for-profits to build affordable and mixed-income housing, cultural, health and educational infrastructure, and advocates for neighborhoods to be enriched with parks and open space, mass transit, jobs and healthy food. The firm’s innovative development, planning, investment, and owners representation work has won awards from a wide range of notable organizations including: the Urban Land Institute, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Natural Resources Defense Council, the American Planning Association and the American Institute of Architects. Mr. Rose frequently lectures on affordable housing, community development, smart growth and the environment. Mr. Rose’s book on how to create resilient cities, The Well-Tempered City: What Modern Science, Ancient Civilizations and Human Behavior Teach Us About the Future of Urban Life, was published by Harper Wave in 2016, and won the 2017 PROSE Award for Outstanding Scholarly Work by a Trade Publisher. Mr. Rose frequently lectures at graduate schools of business, environment and architecture. In 2015, he held the Yale School of Architecture’s Edward P. Bass Distinguished Visiting Architectural Fellowship. Mr. Rose has testified before U.S. Senate and House Committees on housing, infrastructure and environmental issues, and served as an Advisor to the White House Office of Urban Affairs. Mr. Rose is a Trustee of Enterprise Community Partners and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. He is an Honorary Member of the American Institute of Architects and Honorary Trustee of the American Museum of Natural History and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Mr. Rose chaired the Metropolitan Transit Authority’s Blue Ribbon Sustainability Commission, which developed the nation’s first green transit plan, and was a commissioner on Governor Cuomo’s NYS 2100 Commission, tasked with identifying strategies for the long-term resilience of New York State’s infrastructure post-Hurricane Sandy. Mr. Rose and his wife Diana Calthorpe Rose are the co-founders of the Garrison Institute and serve on its Board. The Institute connects inner transformation with outer solutions to relieve suffering in the fields of trauma, education and the environment. Mr. Rose graduated from Yale University in 1974 with a B.A. in Psychology and Philosophy, and received a Masters in Regional Planning from the University of Pennsylvania in 1980.

  Jonathan Rose Companies

  President

  Keynote

  Jonathan Rose

  President

  Jonathan Rose Companies

• 

  Debbie Horwitz

  Commercial real estate, acquisition/disposition, development and permitting lead the list of experience that Debbie Horwitz offers clients. Debbie represents developers and owners of all types of real estate projects involving complicated structuring, development and finance issues. Chambers USA reports that "she makes difficult problems seem straightforward and resolves them with ease.” Debbie is a Director and Co-Chair of the firm's Real Estate group. She formerly served as Co-Chair of the firm's Multifamily industry group and on the firm's Executive Committee.

  Goulston & Storrs

  Director

  Moderator

  Debbie Horwitz

  Director

  Goulston & Storrs

Leveraging Technology, Sustainability & Data to Enhance Operational Efficiency Across Multifamily Buildings

Leveling up Amenities, Technology and Hospitality Elements in a Residential Building

• 

  Jarrod Whitaker

  Head of Residential Operations

  RXR

• 

  Jackie Renton

  EVP, Co-Head of Real Estate, Chief Operating Officer

  Empire State Realty Trust

• 

  Micah Parker

  Vice President, Property Operations

  AvalonBay

• 

  James Hannah

  James Hannah runs the United States business for Parity, a multifamily-focused HVAC optimization as a service company. James is currently leading the company's expansion across the United States. His career has been concentrated on accelerating the adoption of clean energy solutions within the real estate sector, especially for multifamily investors and managers. He’s worked closely with many of the largest real estate companies in the country and has advised governments, utilities, and other stakeholders on energy related policy matters. Prior to joining Parity in 2021, James spent ten years at Bright Power. While there he held several positions, including Chief Customer Officer, and helped to transform the company from a regional energy engineering firm to a premier national provider of energy management services. Prior to Bright Power, James held positions in the renewable energy and financial services sectors. James holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

  Parity

  Managing Director

  James Hannah

  Managing Director

  Parity

• 

  Michael Weiss

  Michael Weiss is the Vice President of Multifamily at Andrena, a wireless Internet and Managed WiFi provider that connects multifamily communities with a connectivity foundation for residents and property operations. Michael is an experienced leader in the telecom sector, with over 25 years of experience delivering innovative solutions to the multifamily industry.

  Andrena

  VP

  Moderator

  Michael Weiss

  VP

  Andrena

Keys to Finding and Executing Developments Amidst Policy Challenges & Capital Constraints

Project Scale, Unit Size & Expanding Development Capabilities

• 

  Lee Bloch

  Partner

  Carmel Partners

• 

  Simeon Maleh

  EVP, Development

  Gotham Organization

• 

  Rosie Tilley

  Rosie Tilley serves as Head of Development for Charney Companies, where she is responsible for overseeing the execution of complex development projects. Well-versed in every aspect of the development lifecycle, Rosie is an industry-leading real estate development executive with a proven track record for strategic execution across a wide range of asset classes in New York City and nationally. Most recently, Rosie has led residential development efforts for Google and Lendlease’s 26-building, 7,000-unit joint venture master plan in Mountain View, CA. Previously, Rose led development for Twining Properties across major mixed-use master plans in New Rochelle, NY and New Haven, CT containing for-rent and for-sale residential units, retail, hospitality, office, and life sciences uses, as well as open space and infrastructure improvements. Prior to Twining, Rosie was responsible for the development of major development projects at RXR Realty in New York City, including rental and office uses with new construction and gut rehabilitation execution, including leading the development of RXR’s first New York City residential project, 475 Clermont. Rosie also oversaw the development of Steiner East Village, a record-setting luxury condominium building, for Steiner NYC. Rosie is a graduate of Columbia University and is active in Urban Land Institute.

  Charney Companies

  Head of Development

  Rosie Tilley

  Head of Development

  Charney Companies

• 

  Sam Marchese

  Partner

  Warshaw Burstein, LLP

• 

  Blake Boshnack

  lake Boshnack is a partner in the firm's New York City, NY office with over 20 years of public accounting experience. The majority of his clients are in the real estate, financial services, and private equity industries, including developers, family offices, and privately held real estate funds. He has worked with many of the largest developers on all aspects of real estate. He has particular experience in the tax aspects of real estate transactions across various asset classes, including analyzing potential transactions from both a tax and an overall business perspective. Blake has extensive experience in condo development, analyzing workouts and restructurings, and advising on sales and purchases of real estate. Blake is an active member of Citrin Cooperman's Real Estate Industry Practice and a thought leader who specializes in 1031 (like-kind) exchanges and Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs). Blake works hand-in-hand with his clients to manage the entire lifecycle of their investments. He guides them through the complexities involved in acquisition, managing operations, and capital transactions, with the ultimate goal of minimizing and/or deferring federal, state, and local tax ramifications. In conjunction with the work on his clients' business entities, Blake helps plan and manage their individual and estate tax situations with a personalized, forward-looking strategy to address any impending changes from both a personal and financial perspective and assist them in achieving their short- and long-term goals. Blake is the Veterans ERG co-leader and has been mentoring veterans and their families to enter/re-enter the workforce through his relationship with Hire Heroes.

  Citrin Cooperman

  Partner

  Moderator

  Blake Boshnack

  Partner

  Citrin Cooperman

Developing and Designing Multifamily Buildings to Address the Needs of New York’s Renters

How to Properly Build Multifamily Assets to Cater to Renter Trends

• 

  Raymond Houseknecht

  Senior Vice President, Head of Multifamily

  Rudin

• 

  Aida Stoddard

  SVP of Development

  MAG Partners

• 

  Layth Madi

  Senior Vice President

  Lendlease

• 

  Reza Rahimpour

  Principal

  SGA

• 

  Erin Rogol

  Erin operates within the Property & Casualty and Corporate Benefits insurance space, leveraging over 10 years of client-facing experience. She has worked closely with business owners, giving her a deep understanding of their challenges and the ability to deliver thoughtful, efficient solutions. Known for her patience and attention to detail, Erin advocates for her clients with persistence and care, ensuring they feel supported and well-informed throughout the process. Combined with NFP’s PeopleFirst culture and team of subject matter experts, Erin provides insurance solutions across all industries, helping clients protect their businesses and employees with confidence.

  NFP

  Advisor

  Moderator

  Erin Rogol

  Advisor

  NFP

Opening Remarks

• 

  Luís Mendonça

  Head of Growth & Partnerships, Elite Wellness Amenity Group Author of The Elite Playbook: Turning Resident Wellness into ROI Franchise Leader • Wellness Strategist Luis Mendonça is a results-driven entrepreneur and wellness strategist transforming how real estate and fitness intersect in today’s multifamily landscape. As the Founder & CEO of Elite Home Fitness, the Northeast’s leading in-home personal training company, Luis has scaled a single-market startup into a thriving, multi-state franchise that delivers concierge-level fitness to thousands of residents in the comfort of their own homes. In his role as Head of Growth & Partnerships for Elite Wellness Amenity Group, Luis leads the charge in converting underutilized residential gyms into fully staffed, NOI-generating wellness centers. By partnering with Class A and lease-up properties, his team helps owners boost rent premiums, improve retention, and differentiate their communities in increasingly competitive markets. Luis is also the author of the upcoming book, The Elite Playbook: Turning Resident Wellness into ROI – A Proven Strategy to Monetize Apartment Gyms and Boost Retention, where he breaks down the winning formula for modern amenities that deliver both lifestyle value and measurable financial returns. With over a decade of experience in fitness, franchising, and partnership development, Luis brings a unique blend of innovation and operational insight. At the 2025 Bisnow Multifamily Annual Conference Midwest, he’ll share real-world strategies for rethinking wellness not as an expense—but as an asset.

  Elite Wellness Amenity Group

  Founder & CEO

  Luís Mendonça

  Founder & CEO

  Elite Wellness Amenity Group