State of the Office: Deals and Developments

Insights into the latest trends shaping office development in Tampa, from sustainable design initiatives, cutting-edge technological advancements, investment opportunities and acquisition trends.

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  Doug Dieck

  With more than 30 years of real estate and construction experience, including more than 25 years with Ryan, Doug is an industry veteran. His experience includes managing complicated construction projects and developing office, industrial, retail, multifamily and healthcare projects in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Chicago, Des Moines and throughout the Southeast. As President of Ryan’s Southeast Region, Doug is responsible for the overall performance of the Southeast team. A believer in the strength of leadership, his focus is on building relationships while developing real estate and focusing on his customers’ needs. Well respected for his inspirational team management style, his track record of performance demonstrates his conviction that strong communities are the result of impassioned leadership. Affiliations & Memberships Board Member, Florida Health Sciences Center Tampa General Hospital Former Board Chair, Tampa General Hospital Foundation Trustee, David A Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts Executive Committee Member, Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation Young Presidents Organization (YPO) LEED Accredited Professional NAIOP Urban Land Institute (ULI) International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)

  Ryan Companies

  President, Southeast

  Doug Dieck

  President, Southeast

  Ryan Companies

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  Larry Feldman

  Mr. Feldman has been the president and CEO of Feldman Equities since 1990. From 1997 until 1999, he was the founder of, and served as the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Tower Realty Trust, a publicly traded REIT (New York Stock Exchange symbol: "TOW"). From 2004 to 2009, Mr. Feldman served as Chairman of Feldman Mall Properties, Inc. a publicly traded REIT. He is also the founder and former Chairman of the Midtown West Association of New York City. Mr. Feldman was formerly a member of the Board of East Woods School in Oyster Bay NY. He graduated from Windham College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. Mr. Feldman has lectured at the graduate schools of N.Y.U. and Columbia University on commercial real estate development. Mr. Feldman has been directly responsible for the management, development or acquisition of over 11 million square feet of real estate with an aggregate value of over $3 billion dollars during a career spanning over 30 years in the commercial real estate business. Mr. Feldman's primary focus over his career has been on the acquisition and redevelopment of turnaround real estate.

  Feldman Equities

  President & CEO

  Larry Feldman

  President & CEO

  Feldman Equities

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  Dave Bevirt

  Responsibilities David Bevirt serves as Executive Vice President of Corporate Leasing & Strategy for Strategic Property Partners and the lead for all office leasing efforts. Encompassing up to 9M square feet of office, residential, hotel, retail, educational space and public realm, Water Street Tampa is backed by Cascade Investment and is one of the largest mixed-use developments in the country. Experience Mr. Bevirt is a 38-year veteran of the commercial real estate industry. Prior to joining SPP in 2018, Mr. Bevirt was Senior Vice President with Brookfield Properties where he was responsible for all leasing and marketing efforts for the portfolio’s 25 core and opportunity fund assets in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, totaling 8 million square feet. Education Purdue University BA, Landscape Architecture ‘83 MS, Urban Planning ‘85 Boards and Professional Affiliations  2021 – Present – Board Member and Executive Committee, The Florida Aquarium  2018 – Present – Board Member, Tampa Bay Economic Development Council  2020 – Present - Board Member, Saint Petersburg Area Economic Development Corporation  2020 – 2023 – Board Member, Lions Eye Institute  2019 – 2023 - Board Member, Enterprise Florida, Inc.  2019 - 2023 - Board Member, Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce  2014 – 2018 - Board Member, NoMa Business Improvement District  2012 – 2018 – Board Member, Executive Committee Member & Education Committee Chairman, NAIOP Northern Virginia  2007 – 2009 Director – National Association of Realtors (Washington, DC)  2006 President, Washington, DC Association of Realtors  2003 President & Regional Chairman, Greater Washington Commercial Association of Realtors  Advisory Board Member, Best Buddies of Northern Virginia  1995-2005 - Board Trustee, National Multiple Sclerosis Society

  Strategic Property Partners

  EVP, Corporate Leasing & Strategy

  Dave Bevirt

  EVP, Corporate Leasing & Strategy

  Strategic Property Partners

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  Joshua Sason

  Joshua Sason is a Principal at Sason, a national real estate owner/operator with a portfolio of over 1M SF of commercial real estate across nine US markets. He is actively involved in all aspects of the firm including acquisitions, operations, design and capital markets. Previously, he founded an alternative investment management firm that managed credit and special situations hedge funds that he sold in 2019. Since 2009, Josh has raised over $500M in equity capital for the various vehicles he's managed and has principally completed over $1.4B in equity, credit and M&A transactions. In 2016, Sason, as Chairman & CEO, raised $55M in an IPO for MI Acquisitions, Inc. (NASD: MACQ), a NASDAQ listed SPAC that merged with Priority Holdings, Inc. (NASD: PRTH) in June 2018.

  The Sason Organization

  Principal

  Joshua Sason

  Principal

  The Sason Organization

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  Barry Hanerfeld

  SVP

  CBRE

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  Virginia Baker

  Director, Event Production

  Bisnow

Strategic Partnerships in Tampa's Workplace Development: Leveraging Collaboration for Success

Explore the key elements of strategic partnerships in Tampa's workplace development landscape, from early involvement to design considerations, and learn how these partnerships can enhance project efficiency.

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  Adriana Rojas

  Adriana Rojas is a Principal, and Director of Interiors for HOK’s Florida practice. With more than 28 years of multidisciplinary and multinational experience, Adriana has a robust understanding and appreciation of the interior architecture industry. She has been providing comprehensive services from predesign and programming to full design development, detailing and construction administration. She is responsible for leading her team and overseeing workplace strategy, design and delivery for all projects. Adriana uses her robust knowledge of interior architecture and workplace design to guide teams in the delivery of projects that exceed client expectations and inspire building occupants.

  HOK

  Principal

  Adriana Rojas

  Principal

  HOK

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  Craig Richard

  Craig J. Richard is a certified economic developer with over two decades of economic development leadership experience in major markets such as Dallas, Houston and Atlanta. Career highlights include more than 308 successful projects representing more than 126,246 jobs and $9.3 billion in capital investment. Craig has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and currently serves on the boards of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, Film Tampa Bay, Visit Tampa Bay and the Downtown Tampa Partnership. He was recognized as one of Florida’s 500 Most Influential Business Leaders by Florida Trend and one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers by Consultant Connect. Craig was also designated a “Fellow Member” by IEDC for his contributions to the economic development profession. Craig earned his Master of Urban and Regional Planning degree, with a concentration in economic development, from Virginia Commonwealth University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston. He is also a graduate of the Economic Development Institute at the University of Oklahoma. Craig and his wife Verna have two boys. In his spare time, he enjoys golf, fishing and hunting.

  Tampa Bay EDC

  President & CEO

  Craig Richard

  President & CEO

  Tampa Bay EDC

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  Dan Frazier

  As a Project Director at JE Dunn Construction’s Tampa office, Dan Frazier is responsible for commercial business volume including office, hospitality and multifamily. He has been an instrumental leader and responsible for numerous notable projects in the Tampa Bay area. An Indiana native, Dan graduated from Indiana State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in construction management. He relocated to the Tampa area over two decades ago, beginning his career as a trusted Tampa Bay builder. Dan serves as a Board of Directors member for the Associated Builders and Contractors Gulf Coast and is a member of the Associated General Contractors.

  JE Dunn Construction

  Project Director and Commercial Group Manager

  Dan Frazier

  Project Director and Commercial Group Manager

  JE Dunn Construction

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  Jennifer Rosenbaum

  Jennifer Rosenbaum is dedicated to providing an excellent connected experience for commercial real estate (CRE) and Mixed Use Deveopments. She has over twenty years of combined experience in telecommunication, technology, and commercial real estate. Her distinct strength lies in orchestrating cutting-edge wireless solutions like, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), that efficiently aggregate all wireless carriers (T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T) onto a single neutral host architecture, along with Wi-Fi solutions tailored to the needs of venue stakeholders and their guests. As the Director of the Southeast, Jennifer collaborates with regulatory bodies, commercial real estate management teams, engineers, and visionary developers. Together they amplify network capabilities within the building and across the property to serve densely populated environments

  Boldyn Networks

  Director

  Moderator

  Jennifer Rosenbaum

  Director

  Boldyn Networks