Latest in Proptech and Amenities to Support Leasing Activity

How the investments owners and operators are valued and driving performance impact

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  Leslie Mathis

  Leslie Mathis is the owner of Streamline Multifamily Group, a consulting firm that specializes in providing the clients with strategic business practices with regard to new construction management, renovation, and operational needs within the apartment industry. Leslie is also the Asset Manager for Woodfield Investments, overseeing a portfolio of 5000 units throughout the southeast and mid-Atlantic. She has over 21 years of multifamily experience and served in a multi-site role for more than 18 years. Prior to launching Streamline Multifamily Group, Leslie was a Regional Property Manager with Greystar, overseeing a portfolio from Wilmington, NC to the Triad. Leslie joined Greystar after 5 years with Mid-America Apartments (MAA), where she was responsible for the daily operations of a portfolio, often times exceeding 2300 units, within both the North Carolina and South Carolina markets. Her experience includes lease-ups, acquisitions, dispositions, re-development, large capital improvement projects, and distressed properties. Leslie has served on the Board of Directors along with several committees within the Triangle Apartment Association. Leslie is a past member of the New Lease on Life Board of Directors.

  Streamline Multifamily

  Owner and Founder

  Leslie Mathis

  Owner and Founder

  Streamline Multifamily

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  Melissa White

  As a dedicated Managing Director with a passion for the multi-family real estate sector, I bring over 20 years of experience in driving success and creating value for owners and the cities and neighborhoods I manage in. My proven track record includes Property Management, Operations, Financial Optimization, Pre-Development consulting, Development of high-performing teams, Marketing, Asset Acquisition and Disposition, System Implementations, Training Coordinator and Retail Management. I thrive on the dynamic nature of the multi-family industry, and I'm committed to leveraging my expertise to spearhead innovative strategies that maximize operational efficiency, tenant satisfaction, and investment returns. I also serve on the Executive Board for the Atlanta Apartment Association, a founding member of the DEI committee for the Atlanta Apartment Association, a member of the Georgia Apartment Association, a member of the National Apartment Association Services Board and a member of the City of Atlanta task force committee for the Mayors Office.

  Perennial Properties

  Partner

  Melissa White

  Partner

  Perennial Properties

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  Layne Spencer

  VP

  Luxer One

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  Shawn Geagan

  Shawn Geagan has built a distinguished career in the commercial and residential telecom industry, with a focus on mixed-use properties. As the Vice President of Business Development for Hotwire Communications’ South Region, Shawn leverages his expertise in sales and revenue growth to drive success throughout the region and beyond. With extensive experience at leading national cable and telecommunications companies, Shawn is known for his ability to develop and execute innovative sales strategies that secure and protect bulk service agreements across multi-family communities, universities, and other key channels. Beyond this, Shawn is adept at building and nurturing relationships within the industry. His active participation in local events and functions has made him a recognized figure in the industry. Shawn’s dedication to excellence has been consistently recognized with multiple industry awards that underscore his outstanding performance as a leader. His results-driven approach and commitment to growth continue to make a lasting impact.

  Hotwire Communications

  VP, South Region

  Shawn Geagan

  VP, South Region

  Hotwire Communications

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  Purvi Amin

  Purvi has been with Google Fiber since 2016, where she has held a number of positions including Chief of Staff for the Chief Growth Officer, Head of Channel Performance & Analytics, and Strategy and Operations Lead for the Southeast. She is currently the Head of Strategy and Analytics for Multifamily and is passionate about driving better performance and growth in this area. Prior to joining Google Fiber, Purvi worked in Strategy Consulting with Deloitte for 10 years and earned her MBA from Duke University.

  Google Fiber

  Head of Multifamily Strategy & Analytics

  Moderator

  Purvi Amin

  Head of Multifamily Strategy & Analytics

  Google Fiber

Investment Strategies Across Key Markets

How markets are attracting investment comparatively, and where returns can be found

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  Christie Jordan

  As Regional Chief Financial Officer – East Coast at Alliance Residential, Christie Jordan is responsible for identifying and managing joint-venture equity and debt financing, as well as working closely with our regional development teams along the East Coast. Before joining Alliance, Ms. Jordan was Vice President of Business Development at Bell Partners and instrumental in growing Bell’s third party management portfolio by over 25,000 units. Prior to that, Ms. Jordan was Vice President Capital Markets at Jones Lang LaSalle, where she worked for eight years and facilitated the sale of over $5 billion in multifamily asset transactions. During her time at Jones Lang LaSalle, her multifamily team continuously ranked among the top five producing Capital Markets teams across the company. Ms. Jordan has also held various roles within the real estate group at Regions Bank, including as an Analyst for the Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securitizations division. She is an active member of the National Multi- Housing Council and a licensed Georgia Real Estate Salesperson. Ms. Jordan received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from The University of Georgia and a Masters of Business Administration from The University of Mississippi.

  Alliance Residential

  Regional CFO - East Coast

  Christie Jordan

  Regional CFO - East Coast

  Alliance Residential

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  Sonya Rocvil

  Principal

  Bedrock Real Estate Investors

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  Ryan Doyle

  Senior Director, Originations

  Nuveen Green Capital

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  Jeffrey Graham

  Jeffrey Graham entered the Property Tax Consulting industry with The Stallings Group in 2008 as a Consultant. He aided in the growth of The Stallings Group’s residential property tax appeal portfolio, and worked closely with the Stallings Group team to build his knowledge base in the commercial property side of the industry. Commercial property tax appeals became the focus, and Jeffrey Graham managed accounts for reputable clients such as Hines, Cbre, and Colliers. In 2012 The Stallings Group was sold to Paradigm Tax Group, at which point Jeffrey Graham was offered a position specializing in Commercial property tax appeals around the Southeast. After two years received a promotion to the level of Managing Consultant, which focused on the larger accounts with national portfolios of property. In that position he was involved with client management, new client sales, team building, strategic planning for the Southeast office. Jeffrey Graham consistently led the Southeast office in new clients sales, and learned a great deal about the marketing side of the industry. In 2016 Jeffrey Graham along with Bill Graham formed The Graham Group, which is a southeastern based property tax consulting firm. Jeffrey Graham has taken the roll of managing partner; along with managing client’s partners with Bill in the Growth of the client base, team, and reputation of The Graham Group. Jeffrey Graham and The Graham Group represent clients with Office, retail, Multi-family, Hotel, and Industrial portfolios. Jeffrey Represents clients with portfolios ranging from a single property to well over a hundred. Jeffrey specializes in property valuation thru multiple valuation methods such as Income analysis, comparable property analysis, Sales analysis, and cost of development analysis. Jeffrey has achieved many property value reductions over the years, and worked to partner with property owners and managers to ensure their property tax burdens reduced to favorable levels. One specific property reduction success story involves a Midtown Atlanta trophy office tower; the Fair Market Value of the property was lowered nearly 60 million dollars, which resulted in a tax savings of roughly 1.1 Million dollars. Jeffrey Graham is driven to see The Graham Group grow and build long lasting client relationships. He strives to be an active partner with taxing jurisdictions around the southeast, and continue to build his knowledge base of local legislation and tax laws.

  The Graham Group

  Managing Partner

  Jeffrey Graham

  Managing Partner

  The Graham Group

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  Ken Wood

  Ken Wood serves as Regional Manager, Northeast, for Red Oak Capital Holdings in Norwalk, Connecticut. In this capacity, he will serve as Red Oak’s primary point of contact for all strategic relationships across multiple states throughout the Northeast. He will help to generate and grow the company's commercial real estate lending business by cultivating and maintaining new and existing client relationships in the region. Prior to joining Red Oak, Ken ran the Northeast origination operations first for Money360, and then for Verus CREF. Over a six-year period, he handled an average of 80 to 100 loan originations annually through a network of national and local commercial brokers as well as direct clients. Elsewhere in his 30-year career, he has worked on originations for firms including MC-Five Mile Capital, Column Financial, Patriot National Bank, and Hometown Commercial Capital. A certified general appraiser, Ken has authored numerous articles of commercial real estate analysis for local and national trade publications. He is also a former Zoning Commissioner for the City of Norwalk and earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut.

  Red Oak Capital

  SVP

  Ken Wood

  SVP

  Red Oak Capital

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  Todd Robinson

  Mr. Robinson is a corporate and commercial real estate attorney whose practice includes representing lenders, real estate investors and middle-market companies in a variety of corporate and commercial real estate matters including the purchase and sale of commercial real estate, mixed-use developments, acquisition, construction and mezzanine financing projects, commercial leasing, and real estate-related loan sales and purchases. Mr. Robinson's clients range from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and include private equity real estate funds, family offices national REITs, construction companies, national real estate and asset management companies, community banks, hedge funds, and medical practices. Robinson Franzman LLP is based in Atlanta, Georgia and serves clients across the United States in the multifamily acquisitions and development, commercial real estate finance, private equity, financial services, commercial real estate development and investment. Robinson Franzman is committed to providing the highest quality work product in the industry and immediate responsiveness to its clients’ needs. With a focus on practice areas such as multifamily finance transactions and syndications, commercial real estate development, commercial lending, and general corporate and business law, Robinson Franzman is able to provide a full suite of legal services to clients from all sides of the deal – whether buying, selling, or financing. Robinson Franzman also specializes in structuring and negotiating private equity real estate investment deals on behalf of multifamily sponsors and investors, which includes negotiating waterfalls, preferred returns, and handling securities filings on behalf of its clients. Robinson Franzman’s clients include multifamily investment firms, family offices, commercial real estate developers, community and regional banks, institutional non-bank lenders, investment and asset managers, national REITs, commercial real estate investors, and small business owners. It is Robinson Franzman’s commitment to client services and success that has enabled the firm to develop long-standing professional relationships with each client. Robinson Franzman strives to become an integral strategic partner with all of its clients and to add value through high quality and efficient legal services.

  Robinson Franzman LLP

  Partner

  Moderator

  Todd Robinson

  Partner

  Robinson Franzman LLP

Attainable Housing Analysis

Providing full-spectrum housing options for the region's residents

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  Marissa Phipps

  Marissa joins The Benoit Group as a Director of Development with over 18 years of experience in the real estate industry. Her career in real estate began with GE Capital’s equity investment team as an Associate where she underwrote multi-family, retail, office, and industrial assets. Marissa then transitioned to being a Portfolio Manager at Atlanta Housing where she managed the redevelopment of Atlanta Housing’s original communities. She was then promoted to roles in project management with Truist Community Capital and U.S. Bank. As an investor and lender, Marissa has collectively underwritten and funded over $1.5 Billion in equity and debt for the construction and rehabilitation of housing across the country. Prior to joining The Benoit Group, Marissa worked in development as a project manager for organizations such as National Church Residences, the nation’s largest non-profit developer of senior housing, and at CIM Group, the master developer for the $5B investment in downtown Atlanta, known as Centennial Yards.

  The Benoit Group

  Development Director

  Marissa Phipps

  Development Director

  The Benoit Group

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  Derrick Barker

  Derrick Barker is the co-founder and CEO of Nectar. He started buying real estate from his dorm room at Harvard. After Harvard, he spent 3 years trading complex securities at Goldman Sachs while simultaneously building a 500+ unit real estate portfolio in his hometown of Atlanta. He left Goldman Sachs to focus on real estate full-time, eventually growing his portfolio to more than 4,700 units and $400 million in asset value.

  Nectar

  CEO, Co-Founder

  Derrick Barker

  CEO, Co-Founder

  Nectar

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  Mona Stephen

  Under the visionary leadership of Mona, M One Design Group has emerged as a leading design firm in the southeast region, specializing in multi-family and active adult living projects. With Mona at the helm as Principal and Creative Director, the firm has successfully designed over 1,000,000 square feet of interior spaces across residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors throughout the southeastern United States. M One Design Group is known for transforming design concepts into distinctive environments that enhance client engagement, drive sales, and create lasting impressions. The firm’s success is a testament to Mona’s extensive expertise, which spans project management, sourcing and procurement, and inventory control. Her strategic direction has enabled M One Design Group to operate as a multimillion-dollar small business, earning recognition from prestigious programs such as Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses. This recognition underscores the firm’s exceptional capabilities and industry standing. M One Design Group’s work has been featured in international publications like Architectural Digest, reflecting the firm’s commitment to excellence and innovation. The company is also actively involved in industry associations including the National Home Builders Association, the National Apartment Association, the American Society of Interior Designers, and the National Minority Supplier Development Council. Under Mona’s leadership, M One Design Group continues to push the boundaries of interior design. The firm is not only dedicated to high-end market-rate and hospitality projects but also passionately engages in designing affordable multi-family housing, driven by the belief that everyone deserves to feel proud of their home. M One Design Group’s foundation is strengthened by Mona’s educational background in Management and Marketing from Georgia State University. The firm operates out of Atlanta, Georgia, continuing to influence the design landscape across the region.

  M One Design Group

  Principal & Creative Director

  Mona Stephen

  Principal & Creative Director

  M One Design Group

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  Anthony Thompson

  Anthony B. Thompson Jr. is a distinguished legal professional with a comprehensive background in real estate law, corporate governance, and affordable housing. As the Chief Legal Officer for the Southern Affordable Housing Alliance (SAHA), Anthony is pivotal in guiding the organization’s legal strategies and ensuring regulatory compliance to advance SAHA's mission of fostering affordable housing in the southeastern United States. Anthony’s academic credentials are impressive. He holds a Juris Doctor (JD) with honors from Emory University School of Law, where he was an active member of the JD/MBA Society and served as Vice President of both the Real Estate Law Society and the Tax Law Society. In addition to his JD, Anthony holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, with a focus on Finance and Real Estate. His academic journey began at Furman University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Political Science. This diverse educational background has equipped Anthony with a unique perspective on legal and financial matters. This unique perspective not only sets him apart but also reassures the audience about his ability to navigate the complexities of the real estate and housing sectors. Professional background, Anthony served as a Senior Associate at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, specializing in complex real estate transactions and corporate law. His tenure at Nelson Mullins, provided him with significant experience and insights that he now brings to his role at SAHA. In addition to his professional achievements, Anthony is dedicated to community service and professional development. He actively participates in various legal and housing organizations, contributing his knowledge to promote affordable housing and legal education. At SAHA, Anthony leverages his extensive legal and financial expertise to support the organization’s goals, ensuring that all projects comply with legal standards and contribute positively to the communities they serve. His leadership and vision are vital to advancing SAHA’s mission and fostering sustainable, affordable housing solutions.

  Southeast Affordable Housing Administration

  General Counsel

  Anthony Thompson

  General Counsel

  Southeast Affordable Housing Administration

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  Rick Cunningham

  I am a personable, intelligent, and result-oriented leader who understands the importance of each member of my team and have a unique ability to harness and leverage every person's strengths to get remarkable results. I am a high-energy individual with strategic planning, coaching and facilitation, marketing/business development, urban design, and management expertise with over 40 years of experience in Architecture, Engineering, Planning, and Development including a focus on sustainability and resiliency. A licensed Architect from 1982, I have Master’s Degrees in Architecture and Civil Engineering including course work in community, regional and transportation planning. My experience has been mostly at senior management levels; in large, medium, and small firms at local, regional, and national levels. I have been successfully responsible for managing regional programs and teams; planning and leading strategic marketing/business development plans and pursuits; planning, managing, and delivering large projects; extensive internal and external relationship development, team-building and partnership-forming; and growing staff and new offerings across multiple businesses lines in new and multiple locations to meet our clients’ needs and expectations. My experience includes 4 years as Planning Director for the City of Omaha, NE; over 4 years as the Deputy Director for Development Services for DeKalb County, GA; and currently the Southeast Region Senior Public Relations and Development Manager for LDG Development, LLC. My diverse list of clients includes federal, state, regional, county and municipal agencies and private organizations. I have served as coach, facilitator, project principal, project manager, and project architect on a range of projects which have included project planning and programming, new, renovation and retrofit construction. Projects include a full range of vertical projects and infrastructure projects (transportation, water, wastewater, and natural resources) accomplished under various contract vehicles – Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity, Open-End, General, direct and as a sub-consultant.

  LDG Development

  Senior Public Relations and Development Manager

  Moderator

  Rick Cunningham

  Senior Public Relations and Development Manager

  LDG Development

Sun Belt Student Housing Overview

Investment & Development trends amidst fluctuating enrollment figures

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  Andy Barfield

  As Senior Managing Director, Head of Development, Andy is responsible for all aspects of project development from land acquisition and feasibility through design, team selection, oversight of preconstruction, construction management, and operations start-up while maintaining the financial goals of the project team. Prior to joining Holder Properties, Andy was a partner at New South Construction Company in Atlanta, Georgia. Andy’s responsibilities at New South included developing and maintaining owner/client relationships and overseeing management teams responsible for complex projects across multiple asset classes. Andy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in building construction from Auburn University.

  Holder Properties

  Senior Managing Director, Head of Development

  Andy Barfield

  Senior Managing Director, Head of Development

  Holder Properties

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  Andrew Costas

  Andrew joined Landmark Properties in 2015 and his responsibilities include identifying suitable investment opportunities, underwriting key markets, working with land sellers, overseeing design development, managing financial underwriting, securing capital from debt and equity partners, managing entitlements and closing. Prior to joining Landmark, Andrew worked for North American Properties on the acquisition and finance team and then the multifamily development team. During his tenure at North American Properties, Andrew was involved in all aspects of the investment cycle from site identification to disposition across retail, multifamily, and mixed use product types. Andrew is a native of Atlanta, Georgia and obtained his B.B.A. in Real Estate from the University of Georgia. He lives in Athens with his wife Theresa and their children Ford, Margaux, and Nell.

  Landmark Properties

  Managing Director, Student Housing

  Andrew Costas

  Managing Director, Student Housing

  Landmark Properties

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  Rodney King

  As Senior Vice President of Student Housing, Rodney bring over 17 years of real estate experience to this newly established role for Portman, where he will focus on spearheading the growth of its student housing business line across the country. Throughout his career, King has successfully managed and directed the development and acquisition of projects valued at more than $3.2 billion across the United States. Prior to joining Portman, King held key roles at some of the nation’s leading student housing developers, including Greystar (EdR) and Core Spaces. While serving as Greystar’s Vice President of Development, King played a pivotal role in overseeing one of the largest on-campus developments in the United States, specifically Campus Village at the University of South Carolina. King held several roles at Core Spaces including Sr. Vice President of Development and Managing Director of Acquisitions. During his tenure, he took the lead on some of their most prominent projects, such as oLive at Auburn University, and The Hub at Georgia Tech University. King’s extensive experience and deep industry knowledge makes him a valuable addition to Portman as the company embarks on its entry into the student housing sector.

  Portman Holdings

  SVP, Student Housing

  Rodney King

  SVP, Student Housing

  Portman Holdings

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  Mel Esser

  Mel Esser is the CEO of Geheber Lewis Architects, where she’s leading the 37-year-old firm into its next chapter of designing Multi-Family communities built to last—both in structure and in the relationships. From its Atlanta roots to offices in Chicago and Denver, GLA teams up with developers across the country on market-rate, senior living, student housing, and are particularly passionate about the affordable housing work they do. Mel finds real joy in architecture that’s thoughtfully balanced — not just in its design, but in how it impacts the surrounding community. A proud Philadelphia native and graduate of Thomas Jefferson University, Mel now calls Roswell, GA home, with her husband and two kids, Maximus and Zoey.

  Geheber Lewis Architects

  CEO

  Mel Esser

  CEO

  Geheber Lewis Architects

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  Israel Brown

  Israel Brown is the CEO and Founder of Essayon Construction Group. Essayon is a service- disabled veteran and minority-owned General Contractor, and wood framing specialty contractor based in Marietta, Georgia established in 2012. Essayon holds 8(a), SDVOSB (Service Disable Owned Small Business), MBE, AABE, and DBE certifications. Under Israel’s guidance, the firm works across numerous market sectors in the Southeast with expertise in the multi-family and commercial industries working with developers, investors, and other general contractors with over 4,700+ multi-family units constructed. Israel is responsible for general supervision and control of all business affairs of the company determining corporate growth strategies to position the company to excel in a dynamic industry and marketplace. Prior to founding Essayon, Israel served as an estimator and project manager for Brasfield and Gorrie General Contractors (B&G) and as Combat Engineer Commander for the Georgia Army National Guard (OIF 08-09). He led the 848th Engineer Company (Sapper) into combat during Operation Iraq Freedom with the mission of conducted Route Clear and Route Reconnaissance in Iraq, Baghdad. Israel was awarded the Bronze Star for his heroic and meritorious achievements and actions against an enemy of the United States. After a tour in Iraq, Israel was highly recruited by the Georgia Army National Guard’s Construction Facility Management Office (CFMO). He decided to accept a position with the Department of Defense and the CFMO as a Director to further develop his leadership. With this new position, Israel oversaw 178 facilities in the state and carried the responsibilities of construction facility management for the engineering, design, government estimates, and construction management and execution for all Georgia Army National Guard buildings. In 2012, he left the Department of Defense to start Essayon Construction Group to add value to developers as well as other general contractors in the private sectors, public sectors, and government agencies. Israel faithfully served and was a donor to Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb, where he has served as a board member for three years, and its mission is: “to spread the love of Christ by providing quality healthcare to those in need.” Israel is a life learner and a strong advocate for continuing education and personal growth. Israel received his Bachelors in Construction Management from Georgia Southern University. In 2015 and 2016, Israel attended Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. While in 2019, he attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Israel is also a founding member of Executive Peer Vistage Group 04792. He has also recently completed the ICIC Building for Growth program in 2023 to gain further insights in business development and progressive strategies to succeed in business. Is also a community football coach for North Cobb High school where he serves on the player development team helping young student athletes develop into leaders.

  Essayon Construction Group

  CEO

  Moderator

  Israel Brown

  CEO

  Essayon Construction Group

Designing Modern Multifamily Developments

Providing spaces that appeal to residents within cost constraints

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  Alexandra Kirk

  Alexandra Kirk is a Vice President of Development & Construction at Jamestown. She joined Jamestown in 2020 and focuses on ground-up and large-scale redevelopments within the Jamestown portfolio. Prior to joining Jamestown, Ms. Kirk managed development for Skanska USA Commercial Development in the Boston and Washington, D.C. regions and practiced architecture in Washington D.C. She serves on the alumni board for the Wisconsin School of Business, the Cincinnati Architectural Mentoring Program, and is an active member of ULI. Ms. Kirk earned a Bachelor of Architecture from Syracuse University and a Master of Business Administration specializing in Real Estate from University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Business.

  Jamestown

  VP, Development & Construction

  Alexandra Kirk

  VP, Development & Construction

  Jamestown

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  Corey Lee

  Corey serves as a Principal at Smallwood, an international multi-disciplinary design firm that provides architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and experiential graphic design services. With a career spanning over 20 years, Corey has developed extensive expertise in the design and execution of multifamily and mixed-use projects, with a significant focus on developments throughout the US, and specifically the Southeast. He is an Architectural graduate of Penn State University and the New York Institute of Technology, and currently resides in Atlanta where Smallwood is headquartered.

  Smallwood

  Principal

  Corey Lee

  Principal

  Smallwood

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  Mark Williams

  Polished, professional, personable… it is perhaps these qualities of firm principal Mark Williams that always put clients at ease. Mark is an accomplished architectural designer and skilled communicator. He has a reputation for delivering results on time and within budget. Mark is a problem solver at his core who balances floor plans, furniture layouts, architectural details, and a full array of texture, contrast, and scale to create highly tailored lifestyle experiences ideally suited to each client. His interiors are eminently livable and effortlessly chic. Mark earned his architectural degree from Georgia Tech and studied at the Ecole d'Architecture, Tolbiac in Paris before coming to Atlanta and starting his career in interior design. In 2007, Mark began his eponymous firm, Mark Williams Design. In 2024, Mark and his partner Niki Papadopoulos rebranded the firm to showcase the collaborative spirit of their partnership. Today Mark and the Williams Papadopoulos Design team continue their passion for creating elegant interiors for luxury high-rises, high-end primary residences and vacation homes, and boutique commercial clients.

  Williams Papadopoulos Design

  Founding Principal, Design Director

  Mark Williams

  Founding Principal, Design Director

  Williams Papadopoulos Design

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  Candace Pettit

  Candace assists the Multi-Housing & Corporate Development markets in fitness amenity design, procurement, installation, and service. Over the last 10 years at Advantage Sport & Fitness, she has enjoyed the opportunity this has provided to engage and collaborate with her colleagues and clients. Prior to Advantage, Candace worked with Hilton Hotels Corporation for nearly 10 years. Candace has her degree in Hospitality Management from the University of Central Florida.

  Advantage Sport & Fitness

  Territory Manager

  Candace Pettit

  Territory Manager

  Advantage Sport & Fitness

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  Marcia Nally

  Marcia Nally, CPA, is a Partner with Moore Colson’s Tax Services Practice and one of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Leaders. In this role, Marcia’s primary focus is on strategic tax compliance and planning services for closely-held businesses and their owners in the real estate industry. Marcia also advises clients in the franchise, manufacturing and professional services industries. Marcia’s responsibilities at Moore Colson include leading and overseeing tax services for clients, recommending and implementing tax planning ideas, and mentoring staff. Marcia’s professional background in public accounting includes extensive experience in real estate partnerships and high net-worth individuals. In addition, Marcia serves clients in the manufacturing, retail, services, private equity and venture capital, and technology industries. Prior to joining Moore Colson in 2015, Marcia worked for Jamestown LP for five years. In this role, Marcia managed U.S. income tax compliance for all levels of multiple tiered real estate investment funds, including partnerships, foreign and domestic corporations, and individuals. She also served as the lead manager for all of Jamestown’s corporate U.S. income tax reporting and compliance.

  Moore Colson CPAs and Advisors

  Partner

  Moderator

  Marcia Nally

  Partner

  Moore Colson CPAs and Advisors

Operating & Managing for Efficiency

Strategies for increasing leasing velocity, rental rates & managing building operating cost

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  Stephanie Kircher

  Stephanie joined the ZRS team in 2004 and has over 20 years of Property Management experience. Stephanie has achieved several awards and recognitions, including 2012 Employee of The Year, 2019 Regional Manager of The Year, and is the ZRS Regional Vice President of Atlanta, Mid-Atlantic, Nashville and North Carolina markets. Additionally, Stephanie has served on the Atlanta Apartment Association Committee and part of the local IREM chapter where she received her CPM designation in June of 2019. Stephanie has experience in managing conventional deals including new lease-ups, value-add, mixed-use, in addition to fractured/split condo assets.

  ZRS Management

  Regional VP - East

  Stephanie Kircher

  Regional VP - East

  ZRS Management

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  Jay Draper

  With over 12 years of leadership experience in the multifamily industry, Jay Draper has built a career marked by consistent success in property management and team leadership. Jay currently supports operations across Georgia, Tennessee, Missouri, North Carolina, and Florida for Avenue5 Residential, and oversees the management of nearly 7,000 units, driving unprecedented growth in the portfolio. Jay ‘s expertise extends beyond day-to-day operations; he is recognized for his adeptness in revitalizing under-performing properties and integrating new acquisitions seamlessly into existing portfolios. His strategic acumen and commitment to excellence have consistently yielded substantial ROI and operational efficiencies. Prior to his current role, Jay served in leadership positions at Steadfast Living and RPM Living, overseeing multiple markets and leading successful due diligence processes and client dispositions. Jay’s career trajectory underscores his proficiency in driving high-performance teams and implementing strategic initiatives that enhance revenue, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Jay holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Kentucky, where he majored in Marketing with a minor in History. His academic foundation coupled with real-world experience positions him as a dynamic leader capable of navigating complex economic environments and delivering sustainable results.

  Avenue5 Residential

  VP, Operations

  Jay Draper

  VP, Operations

  Avenue5 Residential

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  Elizabeth Herzberg

  As Senior Vice President of Development and Strategic Partnerships for Mint House, the leading tech-enabled residential hospitality operator, Elizabeth oversees strategic expansion of the company’s portfolio across the U.S. through management partnerships with real estate owners and developers. Founded in 2017, Mint House is transforming the way we live, work and play away from home – delivering apartment-style, design-forward spaces that offer the conveniences of home, reliability of high-end hospitality, and tech-enabled amenities that travelers have come to expect. Elizabeth has been a key leader in the company’s growth to 25+ properties in 16 markets. She currently manages a team of development executives and serves as the Chair of the Mint House Development Board of Advisors. Prior to Mint House, Elizabeth was a commercial real estate broker with CBRE in New York, and before that, held positions in business development and marketing with CBRE and Transwestern.

  Mint House

  SVP, Development

  Elizabeth Herzberg

  SVP, Development

  Mint House

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  Hector Mendoza

  Hector Mendoza is a member of FCP’s Asset Management team, providing analytical support in managing FCP’s residential investments across Georgia and Tennessee. Prior to joining FCP, he worked with the Real Estate Division at Pacolet Milliken, LLC. Hector began his real estate career with Colliers, where he provided brokerage services to regional and institutional owners and tenants. Hector is based out of FCP’s Atlanta office and is an active member of ULI Atlanta. Hector earned his B.A. from Clemson University and holds an International MBA from the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business.

  FCP

  Associate

  Hector Mendoza

  Associate

  FCP

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  Katherine Langevin

  Katherine Langevin is a seasoned Certified Public Accountant and Real Estate Professional with a decade of industry experience. Katherine brings a wealth of knowledge, having managed multi-family properties and audited real estate investment companies. She also played a key role in launching two successful property management companies in South Florida. In 2019, Katherine bought her first investment property in South Florida, and by 2022, she had expanded her portfolio to Conyers, Macon, and Columbus, GA. Her experience includes single-family and multi-family buy-and-hold investments, flips, house-hacking, medium-term rentals and short-term rentals. As a dedicated full-time real estate professional, Katherine specializes in managing properties in Class C/D neighborhoods, Section 8, and affordable housing. She has extensive experience managing property rehabilitation and remodeling, from comprehensive renovations to rebuilding homes. As an investor, she understands how important it is to have the right team, systems and processes in place to scale your real estate portfolio. This is why she founded Moonstone Real Estate Group LLC.

  Moonstone Real Estate Group

  CEO

  Katherine Langevin

  CEO

  Moonstone Real Estate Group

Development & Building to Maintain Project Viability

Curtailing construction cost while ensuring speed to market

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  Patrick Chesser

  Patrick Chesser serves as the Senior Managing Director of Mill Creek’s Atlanta office, and his responsibilities include sourcing, entitling, and overseeing the development of the Mill Creek multifamily communities in the Atlanta region. During his career, Mr. Chesser has been involved with the acquisition, entitlement, financing, and development of over $1.5 billion of commercial and residential real estate. Prior to joining Mill Creek, Mr. Chesser was a partner at South City Partners developing multifamily, mixed-use, and student communities in the Atlanta and South Carolina markets, including the multi-use $350 million West Edge District in Charleston, South Carolina. Prior to South City, he served as a Senior Vice President at Ackerman & Co. for 15 years and led development, acquisition, and asset management of industrial mixed-use, office and medical office assets throughout Atlanta. Prior to Ackerman & Co., he worked in preconstruction and project management with R.J. Griffin & Co. (now JEDunn) estimating and managing several projects throughout the southeast. Mr. Chesser received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida in Building Construction an MBA in Finance from Georgia State University. His professional affiliations include the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP), National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC), and International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC); and serves on behalf of the City of Sandy Springs on the Board of Directors for the Perimeter Community Improvement District along with several other non-profit boards and committees.

  Mill Creek Residential

  Senior Managing Director, Development

  Patrick Chesser

  Senior Managing Director, Development

  Mill Creek Residential

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  Larry Sweat

  Principal

  DAG Architects

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  Les Juneau

  Les is President of Juneau Construction Company, an Atlanta-based General Contractor with regional offices in Miami and Tampa, celebrating its 25 th year in business. He is a graduate of Louisiana State University, with a degree in Construction Management. During his 40-year career Les has had senior management responsibility with well-respected ENR Top 100 firms prior to opening Juneau Construction with his wife Nancy in 1997. Les has been active in the industry having served on numerous boards and industry related panels such as NMHC Multifamily and Student Housing and Interface Southeast’s Student Housing, Multifamily and Mixed-Use panels, in addition to providing thought leadership and insights into current construction trends Juneau is seeing in those markets. Juneau Construction Company is a builder of adaptive re-use, commercial office, higher education, hospitality, mixed-use, multi-family, and student housing product throughout the Southeast and currently ranks as a Top 400 ENR Construction Firm in the nation, Top 25 General Contractor in Atlanta and South Florida, and is the #1 female-owned construction firm in the Southeast.

  Juneau Construction

  President

  Les Juneau

  President

  Juneau Construction

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  Michael Mazurk

  Michael Mazurk is currently serving as The Director of Multifamily at QXO. Mr. Mazurk and his team focus on providing commercial and residential roofing, siding, windows, decking, insulation, specialty lumber, waterproofing, and air barrier systems to the North American building industry. Mr. Mazurk is responsible for the Multifamily, Senior Living and BTR segments as well as the national account relationships within. He and his team work directly with Owners, Architects, General Contractors, Installers and Manufacturers. Mr. Mazurk brings over 20 years of building material experience in sales, distribution, import and manufacturing. Mr. Mazurk and his team strive to be involved with the value chain in the full life cycle of the build to save time, manage work more efficiently, and enhance their businesses. Their goal is to ensure proper specification, installation and supply of the materials while working in partnership through the value chain to mitigate risk and drive value to all parties involved.

  QXO

  Director, Multifamily

  Michael Mazurk

  Director, Multifamily

  QXO

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  Nathan Hammond

  Nate Hammond is the President for Hammond Engineering, Inc. Hammond Engineering provides Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection(MEP) Engineering Design services to the public and private sectors for over 30 years with offices in Fort Lauderdale and Atlanta. Nate Hammond has over 15 years of business operation experience and received his Mechanical Engineering degree from Florida State University. Nate has business development and operational responsibilities for both the South Florida and Atlanta offices.

  Hammond & Associates Consulting Engineers

  President

  Moderator

  Nathan Hammond

  President

  Hammond & Associates Consulting Engineers

Site Selection, Zoning & Navigating Municipal Approvals

Securing rezoning & permitting approvals, and selecting viable sites for future development

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  Jay Clark

  Jay is Founder & CEO of Southeast Capital Companies. Jay began his professional career in public accounting and later founded Apartment Realty Advisors (“ARA”), a real estate brokerage firm, in 1993. After successfully selling ARA, Jay focused exclusively on SEC with initial investments in multifamily. Jay is highly regarded as an expert in the multifamily and residential marketplace and has been the General Partner of residential acquisitions and developments with an approximate value of $1.5 billion. Under Jay’s direction, SEC has received multiple project honors and awards, including Community of the Year (Smyrna Grove) and 50+ Community of the Year (Soleil Laurel Canyon), both from the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. Jay received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Jay is a licensed Georgia real estate broker and a previous Certified Public Accountant. He is an active member of the National Multi-Family Housing Council and Urban Land Institute.

  Southeast Capital Companies

  CEO

  Jay Clark

  CEO

  Southeast Capital Companies

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  Brett Duke

  Brett Duke joined Atlantic | Pacific Real Estate Group in 2012 and has over 15 years of real estate experience in acquisitions, asset management, development, and investment sales. His primary role within the organization is to manage the investment portfolio and assist with new acquisitions. Prior to joining A|P, Mr. Duke was an Asset Manager with Rialto Capital Management, where he managed a portfolio of non-performing debt valued at over $60 million and participated in the acquisition of more than $500 million of commercial real estate loans and REO. Prior to Rialto, Mr. Duke was the Development Manager for Perennial Properties, a boutique multi-family investment and development firm primarily focused on developing mixed-use projects in the city of Atlanta. In this role, Mr. Duke participated in site-selection, underwriting, due diligence, zoning, financing, project execution, and economic stabilization. Mr. Duke began his career working in financial analysis and modeling in both consulting and investment sales/investment banking roles. In this capacity he worked at several high profile firms to include LNR Property Corporation and Grubb & Ellis, among others. Mr. Duke is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a B.B.A. in finance.

  Atlantic Pacific Real Estate Group

  President - Investment Management

  Brett Duke

  President - Investment Management

  Atlantic Pacific Real Estate Group

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  David Hanchrow

  David Hanchrow is Chief Investment Officer for Bristol. An 22-year veteran of the multi-family industry, Mr. Hanchrow oversees site selection and acquisition, as well as market and financial feasibility analysis. He is also responsible for all asset dispositions and plays a key role in sourcing and structuring financing for new development projects. Previously, Mr. Hanchrow served as real estate development manager for Polar-BEK, a Birmingham, Alabama based development firm. Mr Hanchrow held several positions at Polar-BEK over a period of nearly10 years and was involved in the development of more than 2,000 multi-family units. He received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

  Bristol Development

  CIO

  David Hanchrow

  CIO

  Bristol Development

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  Mark Lindenbaum

  Mark is a Managing Director in Foundry Commercial’s Atlanta office, specializing in development, redevelopment and land transactions across the Sunbelt. Mark has extensive experience structuring development projects, joint ventures, site acquisition and repositioning projects for land and underutilized buildings. Mark has over 20 years of commercial real estate experience across a variety of disciplines. Before joining Foundry in 2024, Mark was a Managing Director in JLL’s Capital Markets group, facilitating more than $1.5B in land and development transactions across the Southeast. Prior to this, Mark held positions in acquisitions, development and finance for a public REIT and private real estate investment firms.

  Foundry Commercial

  Managing Director

  Mark Lindenbaum

  Managing Director

  Foundry Commercial

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  Sahil Rai

  myController provides outsourced accounting teams in the commercial real estate industry. The Firm has approximately 20 FTEs, all of whom hold either a CPA or a Masters’ Degree, and provides tailored services at the Controller, Accounting Manager and Senior accountant positions. Sahil Rai serves as a Controller for growth, private equity portfolio real estate organizations. Sahil has approximately 15 years of the areas of accounting systems, technical accounting, SEC reporting, and public accounting. Sahil has served as the Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting for Tribune Publishing, Inc. and Manager of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting for Mannatech, Inc. He also has completed three years with PricewaterhouseCoopers within the assurance line of service. Sahil actively holds a CPA license and has obtained a Masters of Science Degree in Accounting from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. Sahil has also completed his Bachelors of Science in Accounting and Finance from the same institution.

  myController

  Controller

  Moderator

  Sahil Rai

  Controller

  myController