Day 1 - Monday, June 1st - ET
- Susan Maklari - Senior Equity Research Analyst, Goldman Sachs
- Ben Jogodnik - Managing Director, Toll Brothers
- Brent Gibadlo - SVP, Development, Brookfield Residential Land
- John Curry - CEO, Setanta Development Capital
- Kristine Smale - VP of Land Acquisitions & Development, Christopher Alan Homes
- Cyrus Mojdehi - President, Northway Homes
- Terry Russell - CEO, FrontDoor Communities
- Christian Groomes - Co-Founder, PK Capital Solutions
- Jennifer Clarke Johnson - President & CEO, Olivia Clarke Homes
- Pat Graham - Vice President, JTW Advisors
- Rodney Montag - Senior Managing Director, Bedrock Land Finance
- Adam Brock - CIO, Brock Built Homes
- Fred Cooper - Senior Vice President - Strategic Partnerships, Fin River Advisors
- Chris Hubler - Senior Director, Acquisitions and Capital Deployment, Avenue One
- Andy Camody - Senior Managing Director, Investments, Tricon Residential
- Kasia Pozniak - Managing Director, Westport Capital Partners
Join an engaging interactive roundtable discussion on scaling your homebuilding business, where industry experts will explore strategies for growth and success. This session will delve into overcoming operational and financial challenges, accessing capital, leveraging technology, and optimizing supply chains to drive efficiency and profitability. Discover actionable insights on expanding into new markets, building strong partnerships, and competing effectively with larger players while attracting and retaining top talent.
- Cortney Newmans - CEO, Asteris Lending
- Joe Polite - VP, Land, Eastwood Homes
- Scott Burrer - Managing Director, Sullivan Brothers Builders
This interactive roundtable discussion will explore strategies for recruiting skilled workers and leadership talent in today’s competitive labor market while addressing how homebuilders can create a compelling employer brand and foster a culture of growth and innovation. Participants will discuss ways small and mid-sized homebuilders can compete with larger companies, best practices for onboarding and employee development, and approaches to reducing turnover through training and career growth opportunities. The conversation will also delve into solutions for labor shortages, including leveraging technology and automation to enhance workforce efficiency and ensure a steady pipeline of skilled talent.
- Denise Harris - Director of Land Acquisition, Kolter Signature Homes
- Thomas Fichman - Senior Vice President, Investments, Tricon Residential
- Jon Abrahamson - Partner, Wipfli LLP
- John Isaakson - CEO, Ark Homes For Rent
- Miller Robinson - Director of Acquisitions, Material Capital Partners
- How are builders using technology to streamline construction processes, improve project delivery timelines, and enhance operational efficiency?
- What role does PropTech play in enhancing customer experience, sales strategies, and overall project management?
- How are AI, machine learning, and data analytics being used to optimize land acquisition, project planning, risk management, and construction workflows?
- What are the latest advancements in modular, off-site, and robotics-driven construction technologies, and how are they transforming traditional building methods?
- How are builders integrating sustainability-focused technologies, such as energy-efficient systems and materials, to meet regulatory requirements and consumer demand?
- What challenges are builders facing in adopting new technologies, including cost, training, and scalability, and what strategies can help overcome these barriers?
- How is technology enabling real-time collaboration between stakeholders, from developers to contractors, to improve project outcomes?
This interactive roundtable discussion will explore the role of FPAs as a distinctive financing tool, including their structural elements, funding mechanisms, and risk mitigation strategies. Participants will discuss how FPAs complement traditional financing models, creative solutions for structuring FPAs to optimize cash flow, and their integration with mezzanine financing, preferred equity, and bridge loans to complete the capital stack. The conversation will also examine regional and market-specific trends, key considerations for aligning FPAs with lender expectations, and collaborative strategies between borrowers and lenders to adapt to evolving market dynamics.