Tech, Amenities and the Future of Multifamily

Harrison’s experience living in Charlotte, Chapel Hill, Hong Kong, Chicago, rural Honduras and San Francisco, working in low-income neighborhoods in Nashville, Milwaukee, Washington DC, San Jose and the East Bay, and traveling to the world’s great cities, have given him a unique perspective on how urban environments evolve. Born and raised in Charlotte by an avid outdoorsman, as he watched the city sprawl outwards, his interest in urbanism formed from a desire to protect our forests and farmland. Later, during his education at UNC – Chapel Hill (BA Economics; BA Philosophy; Minor in Music), through his role as a Business Advisor in Peace Corps Honduras, and under the tutelage of New Urbanism leaders, he developed an understanding of ‘green urbanism’ as a foundational solution to climate change, as a lever for social equity, as economically efficient, and as a promoter of healthy lifestyles. These values now underpin CoHab’s work. Prior to founding CoHab, Harrison spent nearly seven years developing sustainably-built elementary schools, on tight timelines and budgets, using industry leading construction technology, all located in under-invested neighborhoods. During this time Harrison was responsible for managing $140M in construction, totaling 11 schools, across four states, including two LEED Platinum campuses and the first Net Zero Energy charter school in the United States.

Jared is a Vice President and Division Manager with responsibility for Swinerton’s Southeast operation with offices in Charlotte, Atlanta, Greenville, and Raleigh. Swinerton is an ENR Top 20 National General Contractor serving Multifamily, Hospitality, Healthcare, Education, Aviation, Office, Corporate Interiors, and Renewable Energy markets with 19 offices across the US. Jared relocated to Charlotte from Swinerton’s Denver, Colorado office two years ago to lead the operation in the Southeast and significantly increase Swinerton’s capacity to serve clients in the region. Jared is highly motivated and driven to form and maintain partnerships, working in collaboration with groups to leverage a transparent process, new technology and progressive delivery systems to achieve project success. He is passionate about culture and building high performing teams, and supporting them to reach their full potential. Jared holds a bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from Bowling Green State University in Ohio.

John is the Executive Vice President of MACC Venture Partners where he directs strategic development and growth. He oversees capital structure, alternative financing and investor/portfolio development. John has a history of pronounced success in investment management, institutional sales and distribution as well as commercial banking and lending. John was a co-Founder and Managing Partner of Boston Venture Partners (BVP), a private equity consulting and finance firm based in Boston specializing in real estate development, and structured finance. Through his tenure he worked on a cumulative portfolio of $1.8 Billion spanning from Boston to Miami as well as London and South America. John holds a B.A. from the University of North Carolina in Charlotte and an M.B.A. from Boston University Questrom School of Business.

Swikar is a Director and Cluck's production support. He has a Bachelors degree in Architecture from Boston Architectural College. When he's not in the studio, Swikar enjoys playing, singing and listening to music, particularly Indian Classical music. He also volunteers his design/creative background to help design cultural and religious facilities.