Program

PROGRAM - DRAFT subject to change

THURSDAY, November 4, 2010

Thursday events will be held at the University Center Club (See Campus Map - UCB)

3:00 – 4:00 pm Networking Keys! (student-only forum)

4:00 – 5:45 pm "If I Were 21" Student/Mentor Roundtable and Q&A (open to all)
Designed specifically for students of the FSU Real Estate Program to discuss career opportunities and strategies. Employers and recruiters are invited to attend the roundtable and Q&A sessions to meet students and discuss opportunities.

Panelists: Donna Abood, Colliers International South Florida; Beth Azor, Azor Advisory Services, Inc.; Billy Bishop, BishopBeale; Robert Breslau, Stiles Corporation; Will Butler, Real Estate InSync; Bobby Byrd, TALCOR Commercial Real Estate Services, Inc.; Jay Caplin, Steelbridge Capital, LLC; Bryan Cohen, Cohen Commercial Realty, Inc.; Kevin Collins, Invesco Fixed Income; Alan Corwith, Burker King Corporation; Allen de Olazarra, America's Capital Partners; Everitt Drew, South Group; Chuck Ernst, Paradise Ventures, Inc.; David Gabbai, The Shopping Center Group; Jonathan Graber, The Sembler Company; Justin Greider, Crossman & Company; Matt Griffith, Tropical Realty Appraisal Services; Chip Hartung, Coldwell Banker Hartung and Noblin, Inc.; Ray Hayhurst, Grubb & Ellis | Commercial Florida; Mark Hillis, Retired SunTrust Bank; David Howie, ONESOURCE Property Tax, Thomson Reuters; Gregg Ickes, CNL Commercial Real Estate; Whitney Knoll, Newmark Knight Frank; William Lloyd, RKM Development Corp.; Nabil May, Consultant; Frank Nardozza, REH Capital Partners, LLC: Bridgid O'Connor, Publix Supermarkets; Scott Renaud, CNL Commercial Real Estate; Larry Richey, Cushman & Wakefield; Kyle Riva, Epoch Properties, Inc.; David Singer, Berkowitz Development Group; Josh Spooner, Regency Centers; Claire Thomas, Crossman & Company; James Ullrich, Colliers International; Jay Williams, The Jay Williams State Farm Agency; Others TBA. Moderator: John Crossman, Crossman & Company

6:00 – 7:00 pm CONFERENCE REGISTRATION AND OPENING RECEPTION

7:00 – 9:15 pm Dinner and Conference Opening featuring Mel Martinez, Chairman of Florida, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean at JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Former U.S. Senator and Secretary of Housing & Urban Development

Presiding: John Crossman, Crossman & Company

9:30 – 11:30 pm Cocktail and Jazz Reception

Sponsored by Brigham Moore, LLP – Eminent Domain & Property Rights Lawyers; and Tropical Realty Appraisal Services

FRIDAY, November 5, 2010

New Location: Note that all Friday events will be held at the new FSU Turnbull Conference Center - (see Campus Map)

7:45 – 8:15 am Continental Breakfast

8:15 – 8:30 am Opening Remarks and Announcements

Presiding: Adrienne Kelley, Equity One

8:30 – 9:15 am Market Outlook featuring Todd Buchholz, Former White House Economic Adviser, Author, Hedge Fund Manager, and NPR Contributor

9:15 - 9: 30 am Break

9:30 - 10: 30 am Hot Topics (concurrent sessions A1, A2, and A3)

Session A1 Investing in Distressed Assets: Uncovering Fact from Fiction

Panel examines the critical issues surrounding buying and selling distressed real estate, including distressed debt and properties in foreclosure.

Panelists: Richard Gaudet, Glass Ratner Advisory & Capital Group LLC, Atlanta, GA; Dwayne Gray, Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe, P.A., Orlando, FL; Christopher Moench, Directed Capital Resources, LLC, St. Petersburg, FL; Anthony Seijas, Rialto Capital Advisors, LLC, Miami, FL. Organizers: Paul Aase, Roberts Commercial Real Estate Services; Jackson Bowman, Brigham Moore LLP; Adrienne Kelley, Equity One; Jonathan Moore, Acquisition Consultants, Inc.

Session A2 True "Sustainability" -- Creating Value Through Performance

Panel will explore strategies for extracting value through sustainability by focusing on building performance and quality control rather than green building certification as the end game.
Panelists: Paul D'Arelli, Berger Singerman, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Eddie Portis, Little Diversified Architectural Consultants, Charlotte, NC; Scott Renaud, CNL Commercial Real Estate, Orlando, FL; Michael Weiss, Working Buildings, Atlanta, GA. Organizers: Gregg Ickes, CNL Commercial Real Estate; Kelly O'Keefe, Berger Singerman

Session A3 Emerging Trends in a Recovering Market

The 2011 Emerging Trends report (ULI and PricewaterhouseCoopers), considered by many to be the most comprehensive annual forecast available, is presented. The report is based on interviews with leading real estate authorities and topics covered include investment trends, capital markets, markets to watch, and what is happening in multifamily, retail, office, industrial, and hotel development. Session organized by the Urban Land Institute.

Speaker: Chuck DiRocco, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Washington, DC

Moderator: Rob Palmer, RPA Group, Inc. and Chair, ULI North Florida

10:30 - 10:45 am Break

10:45 - 11:45 am Hot Topics (concurrent sessions B1, B2, B3, and B4)

Session B1 Investing in Distressed Assets: Uncovering Fact from Fiction
Panel examines the critical issues surrounding buying and selling distressed real estate, including distressed debt and properties in foreclosure.

Session B2 Capital Markets -- A New Paradigm?

Executives to address "what works," "what hurdles exist," "what solutions exist," and provide an open dialog with the audience on topics of concern and/or interest.

Panelists: Mary Dubas, Principal Capital Management, LLC, Des Moines, IA; Richard Martinez, Freddie Mac, McLean, VA; Michael Winter, Mutual of Omaha Bank, Tampa, FL; Others TBA. Organizers: Nabil May, Consultant; Mike Wallace, Grandbridge Real Estate Capital LLC

Session B3 Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: Transportation's Impact on Real Estate

Panel will examine various proposed transportation projects and their potential impact on surrounding real estate markets.

Panelists: Matt Cangiolosi, CSX Real Property, Inc., Jacksonville, FL; Mark Sharpe, County Commission, District 7, Tampa, FL; Kevin Thibault, Florida Rail Enterprise, Tallahassee, FL. Organizers: Ron Barton, Jacksonville Economic Development Commission; P.J. Cusmano, Integra Realty Resources - Tampa Bay; Marlon Champion, The Ferber Company, Inc.; Bruce Humphrey, Birchfield & Humphrey, P.A.

Session B4 Public/Private Projects - Pieces to the Puzzle and Lessons Learned

Principals involved will detail the Cecil Field (Jacksonville) and College Town (Tallahassee) projects.

Panelists: Lindsey Ballas, Jacksonville Economic Development Commission, Jacksonville, FL; Preston Herold, Hillwood - a Perot Company, Dallas, TX

Moderator: Will Butler, Real Estate InSync
This session is sponsored by the Economic Development Council of Tallahassee/Leon County, Inc. with assistance from the Kislak Family Fund.

Noon – 1:30 pm Lunch with Featured Panel - Strategies for Beyond Tomorrow

Top executives candidly discuss market conditions, short- and long-term strategies, and market opportunities.

Panelists: Martin 'Hap' Stein, Chairman & CEO, Regency Centers, Jacksonville, FL; Terry Stiles, Chairman & CEO, Stiles Corporation, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Others - TBA

Moderator: Robert Breslau, Stiles Corporation

1:30 pm Seminole Real Estate Connections
Space at the conference center will be available for companies to informally meet with students and clients, or to distribute company information.

1:30 pm Tour the Flightline: Creating Public/Private Development Opportunities at the Tallahassee Airport

A tour of city-owned areas of the airport initiative highlighting where public/private development opportunities exist. Transportation will be provided.

1:30 pm Insiders' Tour of the Athletic Facilities (Gold Sponsors only)

6:00 – 10:00 pm “Downtown Getdown” at Adams Street Commons
Adams Street Commons is located between Park and Jefferson on Adams Street. Proceeds benefit the Big Bend United Way.

Time TBA - NOTE: Conference sponsors are invited to a reception at the Governor's Club (202 South Adams St.) in appreciation of their generous support.

SATURDAY, November 6, 2010

The Florida State University Homecoming Football Game, FSU vs. University of NC.
Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida / Time: TBA