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David Goldman

David Goldman

Co-CEO

Belgravia Group

Bob Wislow

Bob Wislow

Chairman & CEO

Parkside Realty

Sean McCarthy

Sean McCarthy

Regional VP

Comcast

Damone Richardson

Damone Richardson

President

West Loop Community Organization

Lauren Mead

Lauren Mead

Managing Director

Free Market Ventures

Scott Maesel

Scott Maesel

Managing Director

SVN | Chicago Commercial

David Goldman

Co-CEO

Belgravia Group

Following nearly two decades as its construction manager and development partner, David joined Belgravia Group in 2015 as a co-CEO. He brings an extensive background in construction, engineering and project management, having completed over $1.5 billion in development and construction including over 2,000 residential units and over 4 million square feet of total residential, commercial and retail development. David holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and Design from the University of Iowa and an MBA in Finance and Real Estate from Northwestern University. He is active with several community charities that focus on assisting families in and around Chicago.

Damone Richardson

President

West Loop Community Organization

Coldwell Banker Realty agent Damone Richardson welcomes buyers and sellers throughout the

Chicago metro area, confidently delivering superior service and optimal results. Damone’s

dedication to his clients is matched only by his extensive experience, diverse skill set and

unwavering work ethic.

Licensed in 2016, Damone is an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) and member of

the Coldwell Banker® International Diamond Society, an honor reserved for the top 10% of all

agents worldwide. Before entering real estate, Damone cofounded Alpha One Studio, the

exclusive agent for the Italian luxury furniture brand, Flexform. Damone’s past roles include

HR director; faculty member of the Cornell University School of Industrial Relations; speech

writer and researcher for the Machinists Union in Washington, D.C.; and pharmaceutical

sales rep for Pfizer. All these credentials equate to a seamless real estate experience defined

by interior design expertise, excellent customer service, strategic negotiation and in-depth

community knowledge.

Damone believes that your home should be one of the pillars of your well-being, so he strives

to find living spaces that enhance his buyers’ lifestyle while helping them build personal

wealth. He knows that every client is unique, so he gives buyers his undivided attention,

patiently guiding them to make wise investment decisions based on their specific needs,

wants and budget.

Sellers can expect the same individualized attention. Damone’s business relationships, well-

honed people skills and years of experience handling complex negotiations give his clients a

significant advantage in Chicago’s dynamic real estate market. His research background enables

him to conduct thorough property analyses to price the home competitively, attract potential

buyers and bring in top dollar.

As a native Chicagoan, Damone has lived in neighborhoods as diverse as Sauganash, Lincoln

Park and the West Loop, where he currently resides. Committed to community involvement,

Damone is president of the West Loop Community Organization (WLCO), operating board

member at the Chicago Maritime Arts Center, volunteer with Build Chicago and parishioner of

Soul City Church in the West Loop. In his free time, he enjoys snowboarding, swimming and

yoga.

Buying or selling a property is one of life’s most significant events, and having trustworthy

representation is crucial. Laser-focused on protecting your best interests, Damone

Richardson will stand by your side, advocate on your behalf and make sure you are 100%

satisfied with your real estate transaction.

Lauren Mead

Managing Director

Free Market Ventures

Ever met one of those people who everybody seems to gravitate towards? That’s Lauren. Couple that with her ability to see past the common and find unique business opportunities others overlook and you’ve got a pretty powerful secret weapon.

Lauren began her career in commercial banking at JP Morgan Chase gaining valuable experience in portfolio management, underwriting, and relationship management. It wasn’t long before she started her own company as an independent strategy consultant for small businesses and startups. As a Corporate Strategy Manager for Brooklyn Boulders, LLC she focused on business development and partnerships. As the CFO for Azeeza, US she built financial forecasts and budgets and improved on the overall business strategy.

And while Lauren’s education is all business, a BA in Business Administration from the University of Illinois and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, she’s anything but. With her keen ability to hone in on the non-conventional, Lauren has a secret love of punk music. She’s never met a music documentary that she didn’t love. She likes golf, yoga, and, of course, funny people. In other words, sense of humor ranks high on her list.

Scott Maesel

Managing Director

SVN | Chicago Commercial

Scott R. Maesel serves as Managing Director for SVN | Chicago Commercial in Chicago’s West Loop/Fulton Market. With over 20 years of industry experience, Maesel is a highly regarded Chicago CRE veteran and named one of Crain’s Most Influential Commercial Real Estate Brokers. Early in his career, he worked for Glascott & Associates and Garrett Realty Development prior to co-founding the highly successful commercial division of Sussex Reilly Real Estate. In 2008, he affiliated his own independent boutique company with SVN, an International Investment Real Estate Company.

SVN Chicago Commercial, which celebrates 12 years in operation, is consistently ranked as one of the top firms nationwide. Since its inception he and his partners have expanded the business to include over 50 advisors, servicing all commercial product types both locally and nationally.

Since 2015, Maesel and his partners have opened and / or created:

SVN Denver Commercial

SVN Cuba (an exploratory company)

SVN Chicago Property Management

SVN Industrial Division (Rosemont)

SVN Commercial Partners (Boca Raton)

Konnect - a real estate finance company

Maesel continues to be an active advisor and team leader of the SVN Urban Team formed in 2012 and consisting of 5 other specialized team members. He and his team have positioned themselves as the definitive West Loop/Fulton Market and near west side commercial property experts. With over 115 completed transactions of both sales and leasing no other firm has more market share than SVN in the area.

Maesel is the former President of the Advisory Council for the highly acclaimed Mary Bartelme Park in the West Loop and past President of the West Loop Community Organization. He is a West Loop/Fulton Market business & commercial property owner. He enjoys adventure travel, adventure races, running, mountain biking and spending time with his family and young twins.

Why This Matters

What You'll learn:

  • The West Loop was Chicago’s hottest neighborhood for development, and among the country’s top submarkets. What impact will the pandemic have on its future?

  • Multiple hotels are being planned for the West Loop. As not a traditional tourist destination what has hoteliers so confident?

  • If work from home is here to stay post pandemic, how will that impact the West Loop and retailers in the area?

 

Who You'll Meet: Tenants, owners, developers, investors, lenders, and architects.

How You'll Do More Business: Learn about the future of Chicago's trendiest neighborhood and what impact the pandemic has had on its growth.

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