2015 CRE Highlights

Over 250 investors, owners, developers, financiers and other industry principals and deal makers throughout the metro area gathered at the Marcus & Millichap/IPA Commercial Real Estate Forum: Washington, D.C.

The event focused on investment, development and management throughout the greater D.C. area with an emphasis not only on the District but also on the surrounding submarkets in Virginia and Maryland while emphasizing:

  • Emerging Neighborhoods within the region
  • Suburbs vs. Downtown Markets
  • Tenant Demands

Morning Keynote Speaker:

James DinegarJames Dinegar, President & CEO, Greater Washington Board of Trade

As president and CEO, since July 2006, Jim Dinegar oversees the leading regional organization representing the business interests for major companies throughout Northern Virginia, the District of Columbia and Suburban Maryland. The Board of Trade puts its focus on the critical issues and opportunities here: transportation; emergency preparedness and business continuity; green as a competitive advantage; and the workforce challenges of recruiting and retaining highly qualified people. Special emphasis is paid to economic development strategies that will advance the growth of this region and additional focus is provided on the emerging opportunities surrounding cyber security.

Afternoon Keynote Speaker:

Vicki DavisVicki Davis, President, Urban Atlantic Development

Vicki Davis is responsible for the acquisition, planning, design, and implementation of all Urban Atlantic projects. In this role, she has developed over $1.5 billion in real estate projects. Before joining Urban Atlantic, Ms. Davis served as Deputy Director of the Maryland Housing Fund, overseeing a $3 billion loan portfolio. Prior to this, she was responsible for troubled loan resolutions and disposition of $200 million portfolio for MNC Financial-South Charles Realty, and developed over 2,000 units of multifamily with Trammell Crow Residential.

Attendees Gained:

  • Access to over 30 top owners and investors that discussed the trends affecting commercial real estate throughout the entire D.C. metro area.
  • Opportunities to network more than any other event in the region, including breakfast, lunch and post-event cocktails.
  • Learned from top local developers and owners about what is drawing in new tenants and what neighborhoods are showing the most promise for 2015 and beyond.

Attendee Breakdown:

Attendee Breakdown

 

2015 Speakers:

  • Avi Benamu, Co-founder, Winchester Equities
  • Adam Bernstein, President & CEO, Bernstein Companies 
  • David Bevirt, Senior Vice President – Leasing, Brookfield Office Properties
  • David Bramble, Managing Partner, MCB Real Estate 
  • Barry Carty, Vice President – East Coast Acquisitions, Federal Realty
  • John Chesley, Managing Director – Asset Management, American Real Estate Partners
  • Taylor Chess, President – Retail, Peterson Companies
  • Vicki Davis, President, Urban Atlantic Development
  • James Dinegar, President & CEO, Greater Washington Board of Trade
  • Jon Dishell, Managing Director – Fund Mgmt. & Investor Rel., American Real Estate Partners
  • Daniel Dooley, Chief Operating Officer, Carr Properties
  • Jeff Edelstein, Director, Roadside Development
  • Josh Feldman, Associate Director – National Retail Group Special Asset Services, Marcus & Millichap
  • Robert Filley, Senior Director – NOIPG, Marcus & Millichap
  • Nicolas Franzetti, Senior Vice President, ASB Real Estate Investment
  • Michael Gill, Senior Vice President & Director – Acquisitions, Akridge
  • Anthony Greenberg, Principal, JBG Companies
  • R. William Hard, Executive Vice President, LCOR
  • Victoria Hartke, Director – Office of Leasing
    National Capital Region, U.S. General Services Administration
  • Todd Hitt, Chief Executive Officer, Kiddar|Metz
  • Norman Jemal, Principal & Senior Vice President, Douglas Development
  • Kent Marquis, Principal, Stonebridge
  • Andrew McIntyre, SVP – Development & Construction, Penzance
  • Bryn Merrey, First Vice President / Regional Manager, Marcus & Millichap 
  • Trey Morgan, President – Mid-Atlantic Commercial Properties, Morgan Property Group
  • William Norton, Regional Director, Northwestern Mutual Real Estate
  • Michael Pedulla, Co-President, Cityline Partners
  • Al Pontius, SVP/National Director – Commercial Property Groups, Marcus & Millichap
  • Nick Romito, Founder & CEO, VTS, Inc.
  • Keith Sellars, President & CEO, Washington D.C. Economic Partnership
  • Timothy Steffan, SVP – Asset Management & Commercial Leasing, Macerich
  • Harmar Thompson, Senior Vice President, LCOR
  • Zach Wade, Principal, MRP Realty
  • Stan Wall, Director – Real Estate & Station Planning, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
  • Brandon Weber, Founder & CEO, Hightower
  • Paul Weinschenk, Managing Director & VP – Head of Retail Division, WRIT
  • John Wilcox, Vice President, Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp.
  • Dean Zang, First Vice President Investments/Senior Director – NRG, Marcus & Millichap

Meet the speakers!

2015 Conference Agenda:

  • Follow the Leaders: A Market Outlook from D.C.’s Leading Developers, Owners & Investors
  • Morning Keynote: D.C. Economic Forecast
  • Beltway Bonanza!: What Big Projects Are in the Pipeline for 2015?
  • It’s Happening Downtown: Development Inside the Core
  • What Tenants Want: Innovations in Management for Commercial Properties
  • How It All Stacks Up: A Capital Roundtable
  • Outside the Loop: A Suburban Investment Forecast
  • Afternoon Keynote: New Carrollton Transit Oriented Development
  • D.C. Pipeline: Emerging Neighborhoods & Upcoming Projects

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