Day One - 5/28 - EST
- Cara Lavender - Senior Research Manager, John Burns Research & Consulting
- Keanan Gomez - Executive Vice President, Co-Head Multifamily Investments, The RADCO Companies
- Craig Marbach - Executive Vice President, Hilltop Residential
- Whit Marshall - CEO, Laseter Development
- Mark Elliott - Chairman and CEO, Opportunity South Carolina
- Hans Dara - Partner, Loebsack & Brownlee, PLLC
- Jacqueline Ware - Chief Executive Officer, Pegasus Next
- Pam Berkosky - Regional Sales Manager, Conservice
- Chris Stenke - VP of Corporate Relations, Arcstone Insurance Advisors
- Derrick Barker - Co-Founder & CEO, Nectar
- Henry Peery - Regional Sales Manager, Metron
- Jen Finn - Co-Founder, CEO, HIO
This is an interactive session facilitated by multi-family leaders focused on empowering women in the multifamily industry. The luncheon meeting offers a platform for meaningful discussions, guided activities, and networking to explore challenges, opportunities, and strategies for success in the real estate ecosystem. Join us for lunch conversations on growth, empowerment, and inclusivity!
- Taylor Jones - President & CTO, Elauwit Connection
- Alec Raggio - Head of Acquisitions, Beacon Real Estate Group
- Tim Crisman - Vice President of Asset Management, ARC Multifamily
- Aryeh Kieffer - Managing Director, Addison Capital Group
- Gary Newman - Managing Director, BrightSpire Capital Acquisitions
- Ryan Simonetti - Chairman & Co-Founder, Ease Capital
- Harris Lukashok - Head of Origination, Bayport Funding
- Annie Laurie - Executive Director of Leasing & Loyalty, Bilt
- Jordon Gofourth - Managing Director, ResProp Management
- Jessica Barnes - Vice Present, Client Services, Bozzuto
- Jim Kenneally - Director- Utilities, Zego
- Jason Esposito - Founder / CEO, Center Park Group
- Chris Mancuso - President, Jim Chapman Construction Group
- Deke Rochester - Managing Partner, OneStreet Residential
- Ou Chung - Development Manager, Crescent Communities
The Southeast continues to deliver some of the strongest returns in secondary and tertiary metros, where construction pipelines are lighter, demand is steadier, and yield‑to‑risk ratios remain more favorable than many major markets. The different roundtables would highlight high‑growth metros across Southeast and Georgia. An interactive operator‑led discussion on what works in smaller markets including site selection, staffing, rent‑setting, risk management, and operational execution. Participants will compare notes on submarket types, investment timing, and the specific “dos and don’ts” that determine whether a Southeast secondary deal truly pencils.