NYC Construction & Development Summit

With over 25 years in the construction industry, Roger has extensive experience on both the construction and development sides of the real estate business. Prior to starting FC Modular within Forest City Ratner Companies, Roger spent 12 years at Forest City Ratner Companies as SVP of Mixed Use and Residential Development, entitling and planning over 1,000 residential apartment units integrated into many of FCRC’s Retail projects. In 2008 Roger spearheaded the first R&D project for Modular Construction which lead to The Creation of FC Modular and subsequently the creation of a factory and business to build the tallest volumetric modular building in the world. Prior to working at Forest City Roger was an owner and operator of Fiber Media, a high tech Developer/Contractor in the High Tech Sector based in the Mid¬West. Roger’s experience makes him uniquely qualified to lead a groundbreaking industry change like the movement to off-site built construction for large scale urban multifamily construction. As a Recipient of the Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Award 2014 for his work on the creation of a high-rise modular process he has been publically recognized as a leader in innovation. Roger received his degree in management and organizational psychology from Babson College.

In just over a decade, Josh Schuster has established himself as a leader of the ‘next generation’ of New York real estate professionals. Having closed more than $1 billion in development deals by the age of 34, Josh started his own development company in July 2016, Silverback Development, focusing on ground-up development and adaptive reuse opportunities that enhance neighborhoods by pushing the boundaries of design.   In Silverback’s first year, Schuster and his team secured nearly $470 million in new deals and control of a $2 billion asset pipeline nationwide, in addition to $400 million in projects still underway through his previous firm, DHA Capital.   As former principal of DHA Capital, Josh sourced and led the development of many noteworthy luxury residential developments in New York City, including 50 Clinton Street, 535 West 43 rd  Street, 75 Kenmare and 12 East 13 th  Street. Prior to his time at DHA, Josh served as director of development at JMH Development, where he was responsible for the trailblazing luxury renovation of 184 Kent Avenue, one of the first and most successful multifamily conversions in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.   In addition to his professional accomplishments, Josh is the founder and chairman Bicol Clinic Foundation, a non-profit organization that builds clinics that provide free medical care in developing countries. To date, the organization has raised more than $3 million, and has built four clinics on three continents.   A graduate of Tulane University, Josh is the youngest board member of the Baruch College - Steven L. Newman Real Estate Institute, and also a co-chair of Urban Land Institute's NYC Multifamily Housing Council. He is also a member of the American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association, and the New York Private Equity Network.

Jose is a Partner in McKinsey’s Real Estate, Capital Projects and Infrastructure and Private Equity and Principal Investor Practice. He supports players all across the construction value chain (Investors, Owners, Engineering firms, suppliers, Construction Software firms) on strategy, due diligence, and portfolio value creation.

Mitch Lund joined Fulcrum with a decade of experience in the commercial modular building industry where he was actively involved in leading teams through the entire lifecycle of custom modular construction projects across the US, including design/engineering, estimating, procurement, project management, manufacturing, and site supervision. With modular and offsite construction riding a tidal wave of success and media attention, involvement in $1B of modular projects, a nation-wide team of construction professionals from across all segments of the construction industry, and a decades-long track record of success managing construction risk on behalf of lenders, investors, and developers, Fulcrum is perfectly and powerfully positioned to help the real estate industry make informed decisions with its full range of Modular Risk Management services.

Martin Kapell AIA is the founding principal Think! Architecture and Design, a design focused studio based in Downtown Brooklyn. Marty, an architect with close to 40 years of professional experience, and Think! partner Jack Esterson lead the design effort at the firm providing leadership and oversight for all projects and all aspects of the operation of the 30 person firm. Although Think! maintains a varied and general architectural practice with projects ranging from cultural to commercial commissions, multi-family housing has become an important specialty within the firm. Think! currently has over 1.5 million square feet of residential development, representing over 1,200 residential units, in various stages of planning, design and construction with projects ranging from high-end condominiums to affordable and supportive housing projects. Marty has also been the Principal-in-Charge of all of Think!’s modular projects which include small to medium scale residential projects on tight urban sites as well as current work on the HPD sponsored Grant Avenue Development Project which has been mandated by the city to be 100% modular construction and comprised of 172 affordable residential units with amenities and community facility spaces on an open site currently serving as a municipal parking lot. Marty and Think! are committed to providing their clients with architecture that is JUST RIGHT – projects that exceed expectations by creatively engaging the realities and constraints of each assignment.

Dailey Tipton has spent many years in senior positions of management where he is recognized for his expertise in energy and sustainability. He has a long history of growing companies, from start-up to Fortune 500 in size. As the leader for revenue generation for Evolution Energy Partners, Dailey focuses on creating opportunities for customers to drive impact to their bottom line through energy management projects while increasing their sustainable footprint. Prior to EEP, Dailey worked at CPower as a General Manager, SAP as the leader for Energy Management and Sustainable Applications Center of Excellence, DATUM as part of the management team and created, launched and managed a highly successful SAP sustainability practice for ERM. Dailey started his career as a Naval Flight Officer and is a Veteran of Foreign War with multiple recognitions including two Navy Achievement Medals. He holds two degrees in Engineering: MS in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas and BS in Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University. In his off time, Dailey is a competitive runner, cyclist, long distance open water swimmer and sails boats competitively. Dailey is on the Board of Directors for US Patriot Sailing, a wounded warrior program that provides support to the “Silently Wounded” warriors. Married 34 years to Jessica, who he met at Auburn, with two children Nate 30 and Leah 27.

Karl Frederic is a Partner with the law firm of Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP. Has a multi-disciplinary practice focusing on real estate development, leasing, construction and related matters involving the full spectrum of real estate assets -- from retail centers and corporate headquarters to MetLife Stadium. He has a particular experience in real estate matters involving the pharmaceutical and bio-tech industries. He also advises on acquisitions and the repositioning and expansion of existing developed assets. As the cannabis industry has risen over the past few years, Karl has applied his experience in life sciences to the needs of this sector, and has developed significant contacts throughout the cannabis industry, including representing trade groups, cultivators and CBD start-ups. Karl frequently speaks and writes on cannabis and related topics. He can be reached at T: 732.448.2552 or E:

Mr. McCartin manages the Design and Construction department at the New York office, and oversees design and construction activity in India. During his tenure with Tishman Speyer, he has also served as project executive overseeing the development of a London headquarters project for a financial services institution, project manager for the redevelopment of Rockefeller Center, project executive for the development of 222 East 42nd Street, and project executive for the interiors of 200 West Street in New York. Mr. McCartin sits on the board of Directors for The Municipal Art Society of New York, New York Building Congress and the ACE Mentor Program. Prior to joining Tishman Speyer in 1996, Mr. McCartin worked for Schimenti Construction and Turner Construction. He is a graduate of Villanova University, where he received a BS in civil engineering.

Sanat Patel has been in the commercial banking industry for over twenty-five years. Currently, Sanat is the Chief Sales Officer at AVANA Capital heading up Business Development and is a member of the Credit & Risk Administration Team at AVANA Capital. Sanat excels at creating dynamic financing solutions to allow entrepreneurs to realize their dreams of creating wealth for themselves, and their families. His passion and drive are key to closing over $1 billion in loans as of 2017 YTD. Sanat has served in various functions of commercial banking – serving clients in small business, middle market, and large corporate banking within Wells Fargo Bank, Citibank and JP Morgan. His competitive drive resulted in him being ranked in the top 10% of the nation as a Banker at the institution’s throughout his career. Sanat’s career in the Financial Industry began in 1989 after graduating from California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelors degree with a dual major in Finance and Management Science and a minor in Economics. In 2008, Sanat graduated and completed the Banking Degree offered by Pacific Coast Banking School, held at University of Washington.

Barry B. LePatner, Esq., Hon. AIA, is founder of the New York City-based law firm LePatner & Associates LLP. His project management firm, LePatner Project Solutions LLC has been retained by high level corporate, commercial and real estate owners to oversee their projects since 1995. In 2018 he formed INSIGHTS +, www.insightsplusgroup.com a consultancy that utilizes the latest BIM technology to help owners and developers identify and mitigate most common project risks and secure fixed price contracts and committed completion dates from the construction team without unwarranted cost overruns. Mr. LePatner has been awarded the distinction of Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers magazine and been named one of the top ten real estate lawyers in New York city by the New York Observer. A November 2007 Governing magazine article stated, “If there’s a guru of construction industry reform, it’s LePatner.” In November 2008, an article in New York magazine referred to Mr. LePatner as “a Cassandra of infrastructure.” He is the author of several well-received and influential books. His leading analysis of the inefficiencies in the design and construction world that lead to over $126 billion in wasted construction funds each year was set forth in Broken Buildings, Busted Budgets: How to Fix America’s Trillion-Dollar Construction Industry (University of Chicago Press, 2007) www.brokenbuildings.com. In Too Big to Fall: America’s Failing Infrastructure and the Way Forward (Foster Publishing / University Press of New England, 2010) http://www.toobigtofall.com, he turns his attention to the perilous state of the nation’s aging infrastructure. Mr. LePatner has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, the Boston Globe, the New York Times, Forbes.com, the Chicago Tribune, Infrastructurist.com, and other publications. He has appeared on numerous television and radio shows, including CNBC, MSNBC, CNN, NBC, CBS, Fox Business Network, CUNY-TV and various National Public Radio segments. A nationally recognized speaker, he has presented at events sponsored by the Brookings Institution, International Economic Forum of the Americas, Syracuse University, Yale University, and numerous construction industry associations with audiences including contractors, architects, engineers, construction technology experts, economic experts, and other construction industry thought leaders. To learn more, visit www.lepatner.com or www.barrylepatner.com and www.insightsplusgroup.com.