Greater DC State of Office Summit

Steve Newberry serves America’s broadcasters as Executive Vice President, Industry Affairs and Strategic Planning for the National Association of Broadcasters. Based in Washington, DC, NAB is the premiere trade organization representing America’s radio and television stations and television networks. Steve began his career as a broadcaster at the age of 14 and owned his first radio station at 21. He eventually co-founded and led Commonwealth Broadcasting Corporation; a radio broadcast group with facilities throughout his home state of Kentucky. It was during his years with Commonwealth he first became engaged with the National Association of Broadcasters as an active member. As an NAB board member, Steve served as Radio Board Chair, NABPAC Chair, and was eventually twice elected to lead America’s broadcasters as the Joint Board Chairman of the National Association of Broadcasters. He chaired the Authority for Kentucky Educational Television (KET) for five years and served two terms as a member of the national board of trustees of America’s Public Television Stations (APTS). Steve is a past-president of the Kentucky Broadcasters Association (1993) and is a member of the KBA Hall of Fame. He received their Distinguished Kentuckian Award in 2009. He previously served on the board of directors of Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) and as a member of the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) executive committee. He is a member of the International Broadcasters Idea Bank and was the named the 2013 Outstanding Alumnus from the University of Kentucky College of Communications and Information. He received his BA in telecommunications from the University of Kentucky.

For over 30 years, Barbara Mullenex has focused her career on people; an attribute that embodies the Perkins Eastman manifesto of Human by Design. Recognized by many for her unique contributions to hospitality, residential, mixed use and workplace projects, her professional legacy will be one of passion for mentorship, inclusion, growth and change. Barbara joined Perkins Eastman as a studio leader in Washington, DC in 2013 bringing with her an expertise in strategic planning, organizational strategy, talent development, and outcome based management for projects of all scales. In 2015, she joined the firm’s Board of Directors, and is now the Managing Principal in Washington, DC – Perkins Eastman’s second largest office. As a local and international leader, she is responsible for actively supporting and strengthening the firm’s mission and values through consistent communication and participation with clients, support organizations, and philanthropic associations. Through her collaborative leadership approach, Barbara has maintained a focus on producing creative and innovative solutions for her clients. She builds inter- and intra- organization teams that effectively work together to share information, make decisions, and solve problems to achieve mutual goals. Barbara has lead the design and management of numerous high-profile projects for clients such as Marriot, WeWork WeLive, Global Holdings, and World Bank. From large, complex projects to the most intimately scaled spaces she brings clarity of vision, consistency of intent and focus on purpose. In addition to her expansive portfolio of work, Barbara is committed to leadership through service and has been recognized for her philanthropic and community engagement. She serves on the Executive Committee and Membership Committee of the Federal City Council, is a member of the Economic Club of Washington DC, and the International Women’s Forum. In her commitment to bringing the arts into our daily discourse she has served on the Board on the National Symphony Orchestra and is currently Vice Chair of the Maryland Youth Ballet Board. She has earned service awards that include Washington Business Journal’s CEO Leadership in Philanthropy, and the Corporate Award from the March of Dimes Heroines in Technology. Guided by her passion for mentorship, Barbara has dedicated much of her career to fostering the growth of those around her. Whether participating in events such Learn From the Best with ULI Washington’s Young Leaders Group, or clearing a path for our work force’s next generation, her commitment to every individual’s personal and professional growth has made her the leader she is today.

Shawn Seaman joined Hoffman & Associates in 2001 and currently leads the acquisitions and development activities for the company. Since 2006, Seaman has acted as Project Director for The Wharf, where he has managed the development team and all aspects of the project development, including design, entitlements, financing, and implementation. Seaman is a LEED®-AP certified professional and leads the company’s sustainable design initiative. Seaman has more than 20 years of project experience in real estate development, urban design, town planning, architecture, and retail strategy, with projects throughout the United States. Seaman holds a degree in Architecture from the University of Miami, and a master’s degree in Architecture and Urban Design from the University of Pennsylvania. He also holds a real estate design and development certificate in conjunction with the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Seaman is a registered architect in the state of Florida and the District of Columbia.

Sherry Cushman has spent her nearly 30-year career exclusively advising tenants in the legal sector throughout the United States. She is headquartered in C&W’s Washington, DC office and travels the country working with law firms to develop long-term business and real estate strategies that support and fulfill their strategic business goals and objectives. Ms. Cushman’s focus is on implementing real estate solutions that closely integrate her clients’ business, financial and operational goals with a focus on profitability impact for single, multi-office and large portfolio users alike. As leader of C&W’s national Legal Sector Advisory Group, Sherry coordinates the group’s initiatives, national benchmarking, as well as serves as a Thought Leader and Chief Strategist to C&W law firm clients. The Legal Sector Advisory Group consists of over 100+ highly sophisticated law firm real estate advisors, who draw on multi-disciplinary teams of C&W professionals, to deliver strategic solutions specifically tailored for the legal industry. Ms. Cushman has represented law firms in over 12 million square feet of law firm prime lease, lease restructures/renewals, build-to-suits and base building negotiations. During her career, she has been the lead broker and/or team member in representing the real estate portfolios for numerous global, national and regional law firms. In 1985, Ms. Cushman began her career in commercial interiors, designing interior space for law firms. She transitioned her career in 1993 to commercial brokerage, specializing in tenant representation and incorporating her design expertise into developing real estate strategies for her clients. During her 30-year tenure, she served for nine years as a Corporate Managing Director at Studley and founded the company’s Law Firm Practice Group. She then spent a decade at CBRE as a Senior Vice President and was one of five founding members of its Law Firm Practice Group. Sherry’s tenure and extensive expertise provides her clients with unparalleled service and legal sector knowledge.

Scott Franklin is a Senior Vice President of the JBG SMITH leasing team in downtown Washington, DC that is responsible for leasing an office portfolio in excess of 5 million square feet, including development sites and third-party assignments. Since joining JBG SMITH in 2017, Scott has contributed to the success of numerous projects, including two recent office developments at 1900 N Street and 500 L’Enfant Plaza. In addition to leasing responsibilities, Scott works closely with the acquisition team in identifying and evaluating commercial office purchase and development opportunities throughout the DC metropolitan area. Prior to joining JBG SMITH, Scott was a Senior Director at Tishman Speyer for over 10 years also focusing on the downtown portfolio including the development and leasing of projects including 1100 1st Street, 1099 New York Avenue and 2000 K Street. He is active in several local real estate organizations including serving as a board member for CREBA as well as the Jubilee Support Alliance. Scott earned his bachelor’s degree in Public Policy from Duke University.

Greg Fitchitt joined The Howard Hughes Corporation (HHC) as Vice President, Development in 2013. In 2014 Greg relocated to Maryland to focus on the development of Downtown Columbia, a 14 million square foot mixed use development plan to transform the suburban town center of the acclaimed master planned community into a 21st century urban village. Most recently Greg led the efforts over the past 2 years resulting in the Howard County Council’s approval in November 2016 of a $90 million TIF for public infrastructure and a comprehensive plan for affordable housing in Downtown Columbia. Before joining HHC, Greg completed nine shopping center redevelopments as a developer for Westfield on the west coast, including leading the development efforts for Westfield UTC in La Jolla, CA, obtaining entitlements for a $1.0 billion LEED Gold mixed-use revitalization, and completing the $180 million first phase in 2012. Together the Westfield projects completed under Greg’s direction represented over $530 million in investment. Greg holds a BA in Philosophy from Pomona College and an MBA from UCLA. In addition to his professional activities, Greg served for ten years on the boards of non-profit affordable housing developers in California. He currently serves as president of the Downtown Columbia Partnership and on the Howard County Chamber of Commerce board. Greg lives in Ellicott City with his wife Cristiane and their two young children.

Michael Abrams serves as Managing Director. In this capacity he is responsible for executing the investment strategy for value-add and development projects in Maryland, DC, and Virginia across all product categories. Michael has more than 30 years of experience in commercial real estate development and investment, and has been a principal in the construction or acquisition of over two million square feet of real estate. Mr. Abrams holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Johns Hopkins University and a Juris Doctorate from Washington College of Law at American University.

Mark is vice president for CDUS in the Washington metro area. His responsibilities include the pursuit, acquisition and execution of development projects. He oversees project development teams and supports the executive vice president/area manager in growing Skanska’s development business throughout the region. Mark has more than 20 years of industry experience and has worked with site acquisition, site planning, design, development, construction management and the disposition of income-producing properties. He previously served as regional director of development for JPI, a national development firm. Mark’s development experience includes land, office, retail, multifamily and hotel development projects, primarily in the Washington and Baltimore markets. Mark holds a Masters of Architecture degree from The Catholic University of America and a Masters of Engineering Management degree from The University of California at Berkeley.

Andrew C. Blair is President and Chief Executive Officer of Colonial Parking, Inc., the largest provider of parking management services in the Washington Metropolitan Area, with 275 operations and over 1,100 employees serving 110,000 parkers each day. He has over 36 years of experience in the industry, including risk management, marketing, and operations, as well as strategic planning and execution. Andrew, who received his B.A. from the University of Virginia, takes an active leadership role in numerous municipal, community, and professional organizations, including serving as past Chair of the Board of Children’s National Medical Center Foundation, past Vice Chair of the parent Board of Children’s National Medical Center, past Chair of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, past Chair of the National Parking Association, and Board Member of the Washington Parking Association. He currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Board of the Georgetown Business Improvement District, is a member of the National Advisory Board of the Jefferson Scholars Foundation at the University of Virginia and sits on the District Council of the Urban Land Institute Washington. Andrew and his wife, Kathryn, live in Alexandria, Virginia.

Joining the firm in 2001, Matt’s deep understanding of all aspects of project design and delivery, combined with a “roll-up-his-sleeves attitude,” allows him to excel in managing teams through the dynamic process of design and construction. He enjoys collaborating with each of his clients to ensure their organization’s values, business goals and project expectations are achieved. In addition to leading project teams, Matt’s expertise in digital media, CAD and BIM has been instrumental in establishing drawing standards that allow the firm to work internationally with a broad range of consultants.

Chris Hoffman is the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regional preconstruction leader for DPR Construction, one of the top technical builders and 10 th largest general contractor in the U.S. (ENR 2019). Chris has spent his career helping guide customers towards the commercial office, data center, healthcare facility or laboratory space they need for the budget they have. He also spent time as a Project Manager for DPR’s Mid-Atlantic Headquarters Office in Northern Virginia, which has received many awards from organizations such as AIA, ENR, NAIOP and IIDA. Chris graduated Magna Cum Laude from Brown University with a ScB in Civil Engineering degree. This has driven Chris to understand how the functional requirements of his customers in each market sector drive everything from the construction costs and schedule to the pro forma and design process. He is a USGBC LEED Accredited Professional and is a Professional Engineer.

Steven A. Grigg is President and Chief Executive Officer of Republic Properties Corporation, and was a co-founder with Mr. Kramer. Previously, Mr. Grigg served as Senior Vice President of Western Development Corporation and he was a partner with Mr. Kramer before founding Republic Properties. Successful completion of several major development efforts by Western in the Washington, D.C. market are attributed to Mr. Grigg’s ability to successfully negotiate and resolve issues critical to public private partnerships; most notably Market Square, Washington Harbour, Republic Square and The Portals. Prior to joining Western Development in 1985, Mr. Grigg was Vice President of Development for Blake Construction Company, where he was responsible for a variety of office and other projects. Additionally, he spearheaded marketing and bidding new construction projects in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Florida, Georgia, California, Maryland and Virginia. Mr. Grigg holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Architecture from the University of Illinois. He is a licensed and registered architect in the District of Columbia and several states. Mr. Grigg is a past President of the District of Columbia Building Industry Association and a past Chairman of the Washington Metropolitan Builders’ Council.

Current • Principal, Ryan, Washington, D.C. office ─ Specializes in commercial real estate appeals for new construction, redevelopment, and income-producing properties, including office, multifamily, hospitality, and mixed-use properties. ─ Extensive expertise in appeals of new construction supplemental values and tax rate classifications for development sites. ─ More than 15 years of experience advising clients, resulting in the minimization of tax from due diligence through disposition. Previous • Director, Property Tax, Ryan, Washington, D.C. office • Manager, Ryan, Washington, D.C. office ─ Extensive commercial real estate appeal experience in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. ─ Attained substantial real property tax savings in every major jurisdiction in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. ─ Graduate, Leadership Development Program, Ryan • Team Leader, Ryan, Washington, D.C. office • Senior Consultant, Ryan, Washington, D.C. office • Trainee Appraiser, global real estate services firm ─ Prepared appraisals for multifamily, office, industrial, hotel, and mixed-use properties. • Associate Consultant, State and Local Tax Services, national property tax firm PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • Apartment and Office Building Association/Building Owners and Managers Association, Metropolitan Washington, D.C. • Appraisal Institute • Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Institute • District of Columbia Building Industry Association • Institute for Profesionals in Taxation EDUCATION/ACCREDITATION • Bachelor of Arts Degree, Political Economy, Georgetown University • Certified Member of the Institute (CMI), Institute for Professionals in Taxation • Appraisal Institute – Courses: Advanced Income Capitalization and Prerequisites and Separating Real Property, Personal Property, and Intangible Assets • CCIM – Courses: Financial Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate and Market Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate • Institute for Professionals in Taxation Symposiums and Advanced Training Seminars

Ryan Riel has been working in Commercial Real Estate with EagleBank for more than 20 years and currently oversees EagleBank’s CRE Lending function and its 50+ employees. During his tenure at EagleBank he has worn several hats, and participated in the origination of more than $3 billion in real estate transactions of all shapes and sizes across the DC region. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from West Virginia University and currently sits on the Board of Directors of the EagleBank Foundation and at The Children’s Inn @ NIH.

Courtney specializes in corporate, partnership and individual taxation. She is experienced in income tax compliance and income tax planning specifically for the construction and real estate industries. Specific experience Provides tax planning for S corporations, partnerships and individuals to maximize tax incentives and minimize tax burdens Supervises income tax services, primarily for construction companies and real estate investors Advises on multistate tax issues Provides ongoing communication with clients regarding changes in tax laws and new tax incentives Assists with federal and state income tax audits and appeals processes Industry involvement American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Associated Builders and Contractors Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Tysons Partnership Community Responsibility Council NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association Northern Virginia Board of Directors 2017 Developing Leaders Co-Chair

Stephen D. Evans is a 25-year veteran of the real estate business and a native Washingtonian. Over his career, Steve has developed and acquired investments on the East Coast totaling more than $1 billion and asset managed over 2.5 million square feet. His breadth of real estate activities has been extremely wide ranging — investing in development, value-add and core asset classes. Steve developed the first “big box” retail project in New York City, a Costco on Staten Island that he still owns with partners, and has acquired assets in greater Washington, D.C., Raleigh, Nashville and Atlanta. Currently, Steve runs the Washington, D.C. office of Rubenstein Partners, a fund manager with about $1 billion in invested and committed capital, and is responsible for spearheading acquisition and asset management efforts in the greater Washington, D.C. area – from Baltimore to Richmond – and also covers Nashville. This is Steve’s “second tour” with Rubenstein, as previously he ran development for its predecessor company. Prior to Rubenstein Partners, Steve has held senior management positions with several national and regional investors, such as KBS, Lowe Enterprises and Carr Properties. Steve graduated from Vanderbilt University.

Anthony Chang is the Managing Director for Stream’s Northern Virginia Office. Anthony will lead strategic direction and operations, with primary responsibilities to include expanding Stream’s leasing, property management, acquisition, and development services while building Stream’s brand presence in Northern Virginia. Prior to Stream, Anthony was a Vice President at WashREIT where, among his accomplishments he co-founded its flexible office program Space+. Prior to WashREIT, he was a leasing broker with Cassidy Turley where he added more than 2.5 million square feet in agency listings in less than three years. Throughout his career, Chang has executed or advised on over $800 million in lease transactions. He serves on the boards of NAIOP Northern Virginia, Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Fairfax County Economic Advisory Committee. In addition, Chang is a trustee of ULI and serves as the Chair for Mission Advancement for ULI Washington.

Jeff is starting his 18 th year with IWG. Its portfolio of operating brands, including, Regus, Spaces, Signature by Regus, HQ and No18 offers an unrivaled choice for businesses of all sizes and budgets. He has been a key member of the North American Senior Leadership team since IWG came to the U.S. In his most recent role at Executive Vice President, Jeff leads the Eastern region business unit, overseeing 450 locations. Jeff has held numerous positions during his time with IWG; starting in Chicago as Central Region Vice President, where he also added oversight for the expanding Canadian business. In 2004, when Regus purchased HQ, he was asked to build a Corporate Accounts Team for the Global network. In three years, Jeff built the company’s first Global Corporate Accounts Team, which today has transitioned into the Global Enterprise Team.   A recognized expert in the flexible workspace sector, Jeff has spoken on numerous panels, including events hosted by CoreNet, Bisnow and The Real Deal. He has authored whitepapers for CoreNet and has been a resource for numerous industry publications.

Ashley Buckner is a long-time Carr Workplaces team member who started with the company and in the coworking industry shortly after the seventh CW location opened in 2007. Ashley has truly worked her way up in the organization, holding nearly every single role during her tenure. She has watched not only her company evolve into a national player with 30 locations… but the coworking industry in general. As Senior Vice President of Sales & Operations, Ashley’s responsibilities include ensuring the overall financial success of the company, providing leadership through direct and indirect supervision of the entire company workforce, and generating new business and growth opportunities. Ashley holds a BS & a BA from the University of Alabama with degrees in Management and French, as well as an MBA from the George Washington University.

Tom Smith manages sales, marketing, finance, and human resources at Truss. With a maniacal focus on the customer, Tom builds strategic partnerships to expand Truss’ offerings and explosive growth. Prior to starting Truss, he gained more than 20 years entrepreneurship focused on financial growth in technology, co-founding various firms including Netrex, Sullivan Wayne Partners and Exault, which was acquired by VeriSign. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan.

Kent McCullough is a Design Principal in ZGF’s Washington DC office. With 12 years of experience, his expertise is in the strategic planning and interior design of workplace environments for clients such as Google, Panasonic, and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Kent draws on his solid knowledge base and diverse experience to create thoughtful design solutions reflective of his clients’ aspirations and goals, as well as the users of the building and their culture. Kent finds daily fulfillment in the opportunity to create sustainable environments that contribute to a healthier outcome for owners and occupants. At ZGF, he is leading the charge to establish baselines and metrics to measure the firm’s holistic project performance from the dual perspectives of building performance and human health and wellness. Kent holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Tech.

Monica Dalwadi is the Managing Partner of Baker Tilly’s Washington, D.C. metro region. She provides leadership, management and strategic direction for the D.C. market, including providing insight and advice to client engagement teams, fostering employee development and recruiting and driving growth. Prior to her Managing Partner role, Monica lead the D.C. risk, internal audit and cybersecurity (RIAC) practice, where she consistently distinguished herself through exemplary service to clients and colleagues and oversaw RIAC team members, assisting in budgeting and developing new business for the practice. Monica serves on Baker Tilly's National Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) steering committee and was a founding leader of Baker Tilly’s initial D&I efforts (SOAR - Supporting Opportunity, Advancement, and Recognition for all). Further, she serves on Baker Tilly’s Growth and Retention of Women committee and is a member of Ascend (Pan-Asian Leaders in Finance and Accounting).

Bob Elliott has over 20 years of real estate experience and is currently Chief Executive Officer for Lantian Development, a small, privately held, real estate investment and development company, headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. Lantian invests exclusively in the Washington, DC region and has acquired operating properties, value add investments and large tracts of land, totaling over 300 acres and 1.2 million square feet. Prior to joining Lantian, Bob held leadership positions at Washington REIT, Clark Enterprises and JBG and he has developed more than two million square feet of commercial, multifamily, retail and mixed-use development in the Washington, DC region with total development value in excess of $1 billion.

Aakash Thakkar joined EYA in 2004 as a Development Executive and now is a Executive Vice President for Acquisition and Development with EYA. His responsibilities include overall project stewardship, new deal sourcing and acquisition, site selection, and project development through the design and governmental and community approval process. Mr. Thakkar is a member of and guest speaker for the Urban Land Institute and the District of Columbia Building Industry Association. He is a member of the Smart Growth Recognition Award Jury, the Riverdale Park Mixed-Use Town Center Committee, and of the Hyattsville CDC Board. He was a member of the Obama for American Mid-Atlantic Finance Committee and a co-founder (along with his wife) of the Thakkar/Giallourakis Scholarship Fund for St. John's College High School. Mr. Thakkar has a BS in Accounting and Political Science from LaSalle University and holds both an MBA and a Masters in City and Regional Planning from Rutgers University. Mr. Thakkar is a native Washingtonian.

James oversees the strategy, performance, and long-term value creation for Federal’s Florida, Maryland, and Midwest properties, comprising over 6 million square feet of retail and office GLA and approximately 1,500 residential units. This portfolio ranges from dynamic mixed-use developments like Bethesda Row, CocoWalk and Pike & Rose to highly productive neighborhood centers like Garden Market and Wildwood. Beyond portfolio management, James leads investment committee presentations and internal financial reporting to Federal’s executive management team and, when required, its Board of Trustees. He also oversees property acquisitions and dispositions, as well as tenant relations, and constructively manages joint venture relationships.

As FOX Architects’ Design Principal, JP oversees the design direction and vision across all disciplines, including architecture, interiors, and integrated projects. Elevated to the American Institute of Architects’ prestigious College of Fellows, JP’s work has been recognized on a national level for its unique contribution to the profession and society. He has pioneered the sustainable practice of building recycling, a topic on which he has lectured nationally. In over 30 years of professional practice, JP has created more than 13.2 million square feet of corporate build-to-suit, commercial and institutional architecture, his projects having been featured in national and international design publications.