Welcoming Remarks

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  Andre Hutchinson

  AVP, Facilities Management

  USD

Developing & Designing The Next Generation Of Student Housing

Re-Imagining Student Living Through Development, Construction, Design And Focusing on The Student Experience

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  Hemlata Jhaveri

  Ms. Jhaveri has twenty years of progressive leadership and management experience with a proven record of commitment to continuously improving the student experience, building strong relationships with faculty and campus partners, new construction and capital projects and food service operations. She began her career at Illinois State University as an Assistant Residence Hall Coordinator and moved up to be an Area Coordinator for University Housing Services. She then served as the Associate Director of Residence Life at California State University, Chico for five years. Ms. Jhaveri then moved to the University of Texas at Austin where she served as the Director of Residence Life for nearly four years as well as the Director, Business Services for one year. Her most recent position at the University of Texas at Austin was Executive Director of University Housing and Dining. In each of these roles she has designed and delivered innovative programs and services, showed a relentless commitment to top notch facilities and technology, exemplified collaboration with various campus partners and built great teams. Ms. Jhaveri holds a PhD in Education and Human Resource Studies from Colorado State University. She holds two master degrees; Master's in Business Administration from Illinois State University and Master's in English Literature from the University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India. On behalf of the entire UC San Diego community, I want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Mark Cunningham for his 38 years of dedicated service to UC San Diego. Mark's commitment to our students and to the academic enterprise at large has been unparalleled. His vision of making our campus a vibrant living and learning community is already materializing through transformational projects. I - and many others - will forever remain inspired by his contagious and positive energy.

  Supply Chain Services, UC San Diego

  Senior Associate Vice Chancellor, Residential, Retail

  Hemlata Jhaveri

  Senior Associate Vice Chancellor, Residential, Retail

  Supply Chain Services, UC San Diego

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  Alex Leonard

  Alex Leonard is a Senior Director of Development for Greystar Real Estate Partners. He is responsible for sourcing, coordinating, and executing project development for Greystar-owned projects in Southern California submarkets of the company’s Western region and is implementing the entitlements and construction of over 2,500 apartment homes worth over $1b in capitalized costs. Before joining Greystar in 2018, he was senior manager of development at AvalonBay Communities, where he delivered over 3,000 apartment homes, totaling over $1.2b in capitalized cost, in urban and suburban communities throughout Southern California. Alex holds a master’s degree in real estate from the University of San Diego and a bachelor’s degree in finance and sociology from the University of Nebraska. He is an active member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI). He serves as a board member for HomeAid San Diego, a non-profit dedicated to building multi-unit housing for San Diego’s temporarily homeless. Alex is an Academy of Magical Arts (the Magic Castle) Associate member. He also is furthering his education by pursuing a sommelier diploma from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) and currently holds the Level 3 sommelier designation.

  Greystar

  Senior Director, Development

  Alex Leonard

  Senior Director, Development

  Greystar

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  Eric Naslund

  Eric Naslund, FAIA, a Principal and Partner at Studio E Architects, Eric Naslund has led the design on many of the firm’s award-winning projects, serving as Principal-in-Charge and designer on numerous affordable housing, student housing, urban infill and new community plans throughout the Southwestern United States. His work has been recognized with numerous national and international awards and appeared in publications worldwide. Mr. Naslund’s sensitivity to the design of humane places rooted in their location has helped earn the firm a reputation for an innovative, sustainable and people-focused architecture. Mr. Naslund became a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects in 2004. He speaks throughout the country on architecture and affordable housing and was the Kea Distinguished Professor at the University of Maryland in 2004 and 2008. Mr. Naslund served on the City of San Diego Planning Commission from 2006 until 2014, in addition to multiple community planning groups over the years. He has served as a jury member for multiple design awards throughout the United States.

  Studio E

  Principal

  Eric Naslund

  Principal

  Studio E

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  Guy Carpino

  Guy Carpino brings over 28 years of experience as a consulting electrical engineer. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Biomedical Engineering from Cal Poly Pomona. Guy is a licensed Professional Engineer in over 20 states and a Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD), certifying him as a qualified designer for technology systems. Specializing in power systems, technology systems, and solar photovoltaic/renewable energy systems, Guy has led the successful completion of over 2,500 projects for a diverse range of high-profile clients such as General Atomics, NASA, JPL, Sony, Qualcomm, Intel, and Northrop Grumman. Known for his ability to manage complex, large-scale projects, he excels in overseeing BIM project implementation and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. A dedicated contributor to the industry, Guy has served as an editor and ballot member for the ANSI/NETA ECS, MTS, and ATS standards. He is also the current Vice President and past President of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI). Guy shares his expertise as an instructor for NECA, AIA, and CBA courses and holds the distinction of IEEE Senior Member. Beyond his engineering achievements, Guy is a Level 2 Blacksmith.

  Michael Baker International

  Engineering Principal

  Guy Carpino

  Engineering Principal

  Michael Baker International

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  Jason Dunster

  Senior Integrated Design Director

  McCarthy Building Companies

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  Chris Sullivan

  Sullivan, who is based in San Diego, has been with Sundt for seven years. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Design from San Diego State University, a Master’s Degree in Architecture from the New School of Architecture and Design, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of San Diego School of Law. Sullivan plays a vital role in many of Sundt’s impactful projects in Southern California, working with clients such as San Diego State University (SDSU) and the Los Angeles Department of Public Works. Additionally, he serves as the Legislative Chair of the Design-Build Industry Association (DBIA), Western Pacific Region (WPR), where he was instrumental in the passage of Senate Bill 956, which grants counties and cities in California the authority to utilize the Progressive Design Build Delivery system. In his free time, Sullivan enjoys spearfishing, free diving for lobster, and spending time with his wife and two children.

  Sundt

  Project Director

  Chris Sullivan

  Project Director

  Sundt

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  Joseph Von Meier

  Joe von Meier approaches each client’s unique legal and business challenges from a proactive, problem-solving framework. Combining strong business acumen with sound legal judgment cultivated over nearly 20 years in practice, Joe's focus on construction and development across all segments of the commercial real estate sector has established him as a trusted partner for some of the country's top developers, investment groups and construction firms. By leveraging his command of all aspects of the development process – from entity formation and financing to construction, stabilization and disposition – he expertly guides his clients in complex real estate ventures involving investment fund creation, traditional and non-traditional debt, design and construction, and disposition of multifamily, office and warehouse/industrial assets. Uniquely, Joe gained specialized practice in the areas of development and construction when he was retained shortly after law school by an upstart real estate development company in Chicago. Being integrated with his client's operations providing comprehensive legal and business counsel, Joe helped the company expand and grow from multi-million-dollar single-family projects to luxury adaptive-reuse condominiums, which spawned architecturally significant multi-family towers and eventually led to the client's current focus on national award-winning student housing communities. Today, Joe utilizes his extensive legal toolbelt to draft and negotiate design and consulting agreements and construction contracts for developers and end users of recognizable commercial, industrial and residential projects. His national practice emphasizes mixed-use developments and research and development facilities in urban centers. A versatile advisor to his clients, Joe also delivers strategic value and helping entrepreneurs raise equity from private investors by preparing Private Placement Memoranda, Limited Liability Company Operating Agreements and ancillary formation and regulatory documents. Prior to joining CGS3, Joe launched his career at Chicago-based Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella PC where he worked for nearly 15 years and rose to partner. During his tenure with Burke, Warren, he served as Chair of the Summer Associate Committee helping many top attorneys launch their careers. A member of a variety of top legal and real estate industry professional organizations, Joe has become a valued and respected member of San Diego's business community.

  CGS3

  Partner

  Moderator

  Joseph Von Meier

  Partner

  CGS3

Accommodating The Growing Student Body Throughout San Diego

Supply & Demand Dynamics, Increasing Units & Ensuring Space For All Students in the San Diego Region

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  Bob Schulz

  Mr. Schulz is the University Architect at San Diego State University, responsible for long range planning, real estate, design and construction for the university. He has overseen over $2.4 Billion in projects to date at SDSU. Mr. Schulz brings to his position over 40 years experience in design and construction, and project oversight on more than $4 billion of public facilities. He is a licensed architect and a senior building official in California. He has a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Ball State University, and Master of Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona, and is a proud husband, father, grandfather, and Aztec for Life.

  SDSU

  University Architect & Associate VP of Real Estate

  Bob Schulz

  University Architect & Associate VP of Real Estate

  SDSU

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  Abbie Hawkins

  As Director of Development for the Michaels Organization, Abbie Hawkins brings 10 years of experience in real estate entitlements, permitting, development, and financing for all asset classes including retail, hospitality, senior and student living, affordable and market rate multifamily housing projects throughout California and the western region. Abbie has responsibility for all aspects of development, and vast experience with CEQA, due diligence, entitlements, project design, and project management . Abbie received her Bachelors of Science in Real Estate from San Diego State University.

  The Michaels Organization

  VP, Development

  Abbie Hawkins

  VP, Development

  The Michaels Organization

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  Rudy Medina

  Founder & Development Director

  Next Space Development

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  Richard King

  As a Principal for Gensler San Diego, Richard King leads work in Higher Education across the Southwest with a focus on student life and student housing. He has worked on seven University of California campuses, multiple California State Universities, and community colleges and private colleges across California. Experienced with broad idea-based design, balanced with technical expertise for the detail and craft of buildings, Richard leads all aspects of projects from concept through construction, ensuring the built work serves to engage students and support the community. Richard is currently leading the Evolve Student Housing project at San Diego State, as Principal- in-Charge, driving the team to achieve affordability without compromising quality. Richard is a long-time member of the AIA and USGBC and participates with local schools in developing young professionals in Architecture. Richard earned a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies and Art History from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania.

  Gensler

  Principal

  Richard King

  Principal

  Gensler

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  David Senden

  As part of the new generation of leadership at KTGY, David Senden is instrumental to the expansion and increased design profile of the firm. Mr. Senden specializes in urban infill residential and mixed-use developments, with work across the United States and internationally. In addition, he has a substantial portfolio of campus housing and specialty projects including affordable developments and recreation facilities. Since joining KTGY in early 2002, he has led teams in each of KTGY’s offices and often travels where needed to contribute to the firm’s most challenging design opportunities. As member of KTGY’s Board of Directors, Mr. Senden is responsible for setting the big picture, strategic vision for the firm, increasing the firm’s profile and ensuring work at the highest levels. He was named to Building Design + Construction magazine’s list of the industry’s top 40 under 40 and has designed numerous award-winning projects from coast to coast. Mr. Senden is a frequent speaker at various national and regional industry events and has written and contributed to countless articles touching on all aspects of design and the building industry. A lecturer and critic at several universities, Mr. Senden emphasizes the connection between the profession and the academy and values mentorship as key to developing talent and integrating the most current design thinking.

  KTGY

  Principal

  David Senden

  Principal

  KTGY

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  David McCullough

  A graduate of Cal Poly University, San Luis Obispo, David formed McCullough Landscape Architecture as a sole proprietorship in 1999 while consulting for another firm. After wife and partner, Catherine joined the business in 2001 and became Chief Executive Officer and President in 2002; the firm became a woman-owned corporation and a certified Small Business by the State of California. With offices in San Diego and the Bay Area, McCullough creates spaces for hospitality, retail, mixed-use and institutional properties around the world. As principal landscape architect, David oversees all aspects of the design and production of firm projects at McCullough. He serves as head designer on all projects and maintains quality control on all work completed. Previous projects have earned awards and recognition in several national publications. David finds time in his schedule to take leadership in creative organizations such as the the San Diego Architecture Foundation (SDAF) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) local Urban Design Committee. He currently serves as Chair of the Pecha Kucha Night program, which is on its sixth successful year. He finds it inspiring to take part in such a diverse mix of creative minds while bringing them together to share with the public their wild ideas. In addition, recently David was appointed by San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer to serve on the Historical Resources Board as Chair, which governs the identification, protection, retention and preservation of historical sites in San Diego. Concurrently, he has been invited to serve on the city’s Code Monitoring Team (CMT). David’s design philosophy is centered around merging context and creative passion with grit, soul, and style. The firm takes every project with a uniquely creative approach that centers around diversity, discovery and conservation. David feels it’s important to engage the human spirit with nature, while expressing empathy. Recent projects include a large waterfront development in Shanghai, China, Seaport San Diego redevelopment, several multifamily projects in Calgary and Vancouver, along with other notable hospitality, entertainment, and mixed-use collaborations in the Western US and Canada.

  McCullough Landscape Architecture

  Principal

  Moderator

  David McCullough

  Principal

  McCullough Landscape Architecture