Chris Marsh is President of Irvine Company Apartment Development division. Mr. Marsh is responsible for leading the company’s apartment development growth plan, including land acquisitions, due diligence, entitlements, product development, design, construction and delivery. Since joining the company in 2003, Mr. Marsh over time has been responsible for overseeing all aspects of development for commercial and residential projects for the company, including office, resort, retail and apartment properties. His achievements include the Resort at Pelican Hill, where he acted as Project Executive in delivering the world-class resort. Mr. Marsh has practiced in the field of commercial and multifamily real estate development for 25 years and has represented developers in the United States, United Kingdom and Spain. In a consultancy capacity, he also acted as third party adviser to several blue chip and institutional investors, including Société Générale, Scottish Widows and Pearl Assurance. He received a bachelor’s degree with first-class honors in quantity surveying from the University of Central England, Birmingham, UK, and earned a master’s degree in construction management from the University of Reading, UK.

Rochelle Mills leads Innovative Housing Opportunities and its Housing Innovation Fund (HIFund) affiliate. HIFund devises creative private financing to deliver catalytic and comprehensive affordable housing developments. Ms. Mills brings a diverse background in architecture, design, construction administration, community planning, writing, and cultural tourism. She is immediate past president of the Southern California Association of NonProfit Housing (SCANPH) and serves on several public and nonprofit boards (including CAL-ALHFA and Arts for LA), services committees, and leader groups.

Jerome A. Fink is a co-founder & Managing Partner of The Bascom Group, LLC. Bascom has completed over $12.0 billion in multi-family and commercial value-added transactions since 1996 including more than 300 multifamily properties and 80,000 units. Bascom has ranked among the top 50 multifamily owners in the U.S. Bascom’s subsidiaries and joint ventures include the Southern California Industrial Fund, Rushmore Properties, Bascom Portfolio Advisors, Shubin Nadal Associates, Spirit Bascom Ventures, REDA Bascom Ventures, MHF RM Holdings, Bascom Northwest Ventures, Bascom Arizona Ventures, Harbor Associates, Village Partner Ventures, and the Realm Group. Bascom’s subsidiaries also include Premier Business Centers, the largest privately held executive suite company in the U.S. Prior to founding Bascom, Mr. Fink acted as Senior Acquisitions and Sales Manager from 1991 to 1995 for Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company. His responsibilities included market assessment, property identification and negotiation, and the acquisition and disposition of real estate investments. Mr. Fink holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a Master of Business Administration in Real Estate and Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is a member of the Institute of Real Estate Managements (IREM) and Turnaround Management Association (TMA). Mr. Fink is a licensed real estate broker in the state of California, a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), a Certified Property Manager (CPM), a Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor (CM&AA), and a Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP). He has appeared as a guest speaker at various functions, including those for the Urban Land Institute, University of California Los Angeles and Irvine, University of Southern California, and other assorted industry events. Mr. Fink previously served on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association and is currently a member of the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate Executive Committee.  He has previously served on the board for the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) California Coast chapter and is currently a member of the World Presidents Organization (WPO). In 2004, Mr. Fink was awarded the Apartment Executive of the Year by the Real Estate Conference Group, the industry's largest and most prestigious multifamily conference on the West Coast, and was later awarded the Rising Star award by the University of California Irvine Center for Real Estate in 2008. Mr. Fink was also recognized in the 2011 Multi-Family Executive Magazine. In 2016, Mr. Fink was awarded the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Orange County.

With over 20 years of experience in financial services, Jennifer Davis spearheads TMC’s mission in Southern California. As Senior Vice President of Business Development, Jennifer is responsible for educating business owners, commercial mortgage lenders and commercial real estate brokers about the SBA 504 program and other lending opportunities available through TMC. Under Jennifer’s leadership, TMC Financing has gained significant market share throughout Southern California. In 2020, TMC helped over 91 small businesses obtain over $116 million in commercial real estate. This has resulted in the creation or retention ofapproximately 600 jobs. Prior to joining TMC Financing, Jennifer held multiple positions at Bank of America, including senior vice president, Premier Banking market manager, client manager and financial advisor. Her extensive background in banking has helped her expertly structure deals for small businesses and lender partners. On many occasions, Jennifer has gotten SBA approvals on deals previously denied when submitted by other CDCs. Jennifer earned her B.S. in business/finance from the USC Marshall School of Business and has recently named Business Development Officer of the year by the Coleman Report, and one of the “Top Women in Banking” by Los Angeles Business Journal. The U.S. Small Business Administration 504 loan program allows small-business owners to financing commercial real estate and other fixed assets with long-term, below-market, fixed interest rates. SBA 504 loans can be used to finance the total project cost (TPC), which can include the purchase price, construction/renovations, equipment, soft costs and closing costs. A typical 504 loan project requires a down payment of only 10 percent of the TPC from the borrower, with the remaining amount split between a first mortgage provided by a commercial lender and a second mortgage provided by a CDC. By enabling owners to keep their capital working to grow the business and create jobs, the 504 program provides long-term stability to both businesses and communities.

Recognized for her superior client service and attention to detail, Amanda Donson enjoys facilitating complex real estate transactions on behalf of her clients and closing challenging deals. Amanda represents a wide variety of clients including developers, homebuilders, private investors, institutional investors, and global technology companies in their acquisition, disposition, development and leasing of industrial, retail, office and multifamily assets throughout the United States. From the early stages of drafting letters of intent to negotiating purchase agreements, analyzing due diligence and managing the close of escrow, Amanda is a trusted advisor working collaboratively with her clients to achieve successful outcomes. With respect to her leasing work, she drafts and negotiates industrial, retail and office leases, including build-to-suit leases, on behalf of landlords and tenants. In addition, Amanda drafts and negotiates CC&Rs, easement agreements, and development agreements in connection with her ground-up development work of shopping centers and residential subdivisions. While in law school, Amanda was a repeat recipient of the prestigious CALI Excellence for the Future Award for legal research, writing and advocacy and honored for her commitment to serving the community through her pro bono legal work. She serves on the firm's Community Outreach and Pro Bono Committees, and has recently represented a non-profit in the acquisition of a commercial building to serve as their new headquarters.

Bill Shopoff has more than forty (40) years of real estate and investment experience. His expertise includes the acquisition, development, and sale of new and redeveloped residential and commercial properties throughout the United States, as well as partnership structure, debt placement, venture capital and investment underwriting. Mr. Shopoff has acquired over 1,000 properties on behalf of his various entities, including the acquisition of over 6,000 apartment units (fee or mortgage loans), the entitlement of over 20,000 lots/units of land suitable for single-family or multi-family development, as well as millions of square feet of commercial projects. Additionally, the firm has undertaken numerous development projects, with current developments underway including high cube logistics buildings, apartments, luxury condominiums and single-family build to rent product. For over 30 years, Mr. Shopoff has led Shopoff Realty Investments and its predecessor firms. Since 1992, he has served as either Principal or as President of the Asset Recovery Fund, and since August 1999, as the President of Eastbridge Partners, L.P. Upon acquiring the assets of Eastbridge Partners, L.P. in April 2004, Mr. Shopoff created the manager, Shopoff Realty Investments, L.P., and has served as its President since that time. Bill Shopoff also stands as Chairman of the Board and Co-Founder of Vertimass, LLC since 2012 and holds security licenses: Series 22, 24, 39, 62, 63, 79TO. Involved in a number of industry associations, Mr. Shopoff is currently a member of Commercial Investment Real Estate and is a Certified Commercial Investment Member. He is also a member of the Urban Land Institute, the Building Industry Association as well as Lambda Alpha International (LAI), a global land economics society. Mr. Shopoff also stands as Investment Committee member for LCAD (Laguna College of Art + Design) and board member for The Park Club professional network of Orange County. Mr. Shopoff is also involved in various collegiate councils, being named to the Executive Council of the Real Estate Center at The University of Texas McCombs School of Business. This Executive Council advises faculty and staff on curriculum matters within the University’s real estate department. He is also a member of the University of California Irvine-Chief Executive Roundtable (UCI CERT), which works in concert with local business leaders and university faculty. In addition to his industry and educational board involvement, Mr. Shopoff is also involved in various nonprofit foundations, including his former roles as President of the Board of Directors for the Central Coast Wine Classic Foundation, and as a board member of Global Energy Network International (GENI), a non-profit organization based in San Diego, California. Furthermore, Mr. Shopoff has also been the top fundraiser for the past 20 years for the AIDS LifeCycle, a 585-mile bicycle ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, which supports the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center. Mr. Shopoff is a frequent speaker on various real estate and investment related topics. He has been invited to participate as a key panelist and a guest speaker on professional panels at real estate conferences and industry events throughout the United States. He holds many awards and accreditations including nomination for the Orange County Business Journal’s 2023 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award.

Born and raised in Southern California, Supervisor Lisa Bartlett has been a resident of South Orange County for more than 20 years. Lisa began her career in public service when she was first elected to Dana Point City Council in 2006. This opportunity led to her serving as both Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem for the city. Supervisor Bartlett was elected to the Orange County Board of Supervisors in 2014 and was re-elected in 2018 to represent the Fabulous Fifth District. She was unanimously elected by her Board colleagues to serve as Chairwoman of the Board of Supervisors for 2019. In both her public and private life, Supervisor Bartlett is known for supporting projects she believes will improve economic development, property values, and overall quality of life. She brings that prolific vision to the Fifth District and Orange County at large, and is a strong proponent of fiscal responsibility, accountability, and greater transparency in government. In addition to her role on the Orange County Board of Supervisors, Lisa represents her constituents on 14 regional and state boards and commissions. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Orange County Transportation Authority, Orange County Fire Authority, Transportation Corridor Agency, South Coast Air Quality Management District, and numerous other boards and commissions. She is also First Vice President of the California State Association of Counties. Lisa earned her Bachelor’s degree in Finance, a Master’s degree in Business Administration, and became a Certified PMP (Project Management Professional) as well as a licensed Real Estate Broker. Her professional career spans many decades and includes holding executive management positions in a worldwide computer software company, a project management consulting firm, and several law firms. In addition to her professional career, Supervisor Bartlett has always been actively involved in philanthropic work and several non-profit organizations such as Children’s Hospital Queen of Hearts Guild Symphony, the Dana Point Historical Society, Dana Point Lighthouse Society, and the Dana Point Relay for Life.

Mr. Check oversees Raintree Partners’ land acquisition, development and construction activity, which includes more than $500 million in multifamily projects throughout Northern and Southern California. As managing director of development, Mr. Check plays a key role in establishing and maintaining Raintree’s construction and development processes. Prior to joining Raintree in 2008, Mr. Check served as senior development and acquisitions manager at The Picerne Group, where he oversaw the company’s multifamily acquisition and development efforts. Prior to that, he worked as project engineer for Langan Engineering, specializing in residential high-rise and mixed-use projects in Manhattan and Queens. Mr. Check holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering as well as Master of Science in civil and environmental engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. He is a member of Urban Land Institute, where he serves on the Small-Scale Development Product Council (SSDC). He is also a member of the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and is LEED certified.

A second generation architect, RC Alley developed an interest in architecture at a young age while performing odd jobs at his father’s firm. Along the way, RC’s father passed down an aptitude for math and analytical thinking, a passion for great design and a dedication to technical excellence. RC’s passion for architecture and real estate has served him well as he has lead the AO Multifamily and Mixed-Use studios for over 23 years. RC’s approach is hands-on from conceptual design to final construction documents. He remains highly involved in each and every project, maintains frequent communication with clients, and delivers a fine balance of high-caliber design, technical precision and economics.

Elizabeth Dryden is a Partner in the Real Estate Department of Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP. Elizabeth’s practice covers a broad range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, financings, and joint venture and syndication formations. Her practice experience includes extensive representation of institutional and noninstitutional lenders, property owners and developers, private equity investors and high-net worth individuals across all asset classes. With a strong background in finance, Elizabeth specializes in structuring and negotiating real estate finance transactions, including first mortgage loans, mezzanine and other subordinate loans, preferred equity and joint venture structures, syndicated credit facilities, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae loans, bridge loans and construction loans. Prior to joining Ervin Cohen & Jessup, Elizabeth worked at the Am Law 100 firms Paul Hastings LLP and Morrison & Foerster LLP. Elizabeth holds a Juris Doctorate from New York University School of Law and Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Philosophy from Columbia University. She is also the Co-Chair of the Beverly Hills Bar Association Real Estate Section.