Catherine Buell is founder of Wellness Real Estate Innovations. Previously director of Amazon Housing Equity Fund, president/CEO of Atlanta Housing Authority, chair of DC Historic Preservation Review Board, and executive director of St. Elizabeth's East Campus Redevelopment. Harvard Kennedy School Loeb Fellow. (00:00) Introduction to second interview. Former Amazon Housing Equity Fund director, Atlanta Housing CEO, Harvard Kennedy School Loeb Fellow. (03:14) New company Wellness Real Estate Inno...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 134
Bio: James Barlia is Executive Director of Station DC, a private members club for Frontier Tech innovators, investors, and policy makers advancing American national interest. Previously VP at Revolution's Rise of the Rest Seed Fund (Steve Case) investing in startups outside traditional tech hubs. Earlier worked at Greenspring Associates in fund of funds/impact VC. DC native, Tulane graduate. Key Discussion Points Station DC Overview [1:11-3:00] Private members club for frontier tech in DC 13,000...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 133
Bio: Roberta Liss has launched LNSS Advisors, a commercial real estate consultancy focused on data centers and highest and best use advisory. This new firm is motivated by her vision for her professional "last chapter" and the significant economic impact of AI and technology. Liss draws on over 42 years of experience, including a decade as President of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions at Cushman & Wakefield. Her career spans key roles at Trammel Crow, CBRE, and BECO Management, executi...
May 08, 2025•2 hr 44 min•Ep. 132
BIO Owen Billman is the President of Blake Real Estate, managing a 2.5 million sq ft portfolio and eight companies. He previously facilitated over $1 billion in CRE transactions and is a speaker at universities and corporations. Awarded CREBA's 2014 Leasing Transaction of the Year and BISNOW's Top 35 under 35. He chairs the American Heart Association's Greater Washington Region, is a board member of the KCNT1 Epilepsy Foundation, and co-founded the Junior Council supporting Children's National H...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 131
Bio Moiz Doriwala is a seasoned professional with a diverse background spanning real estate finance, investment, and entrepreneurship …. Growing up in Naperville, Illinois, his interest in real estate was sparked by his father’s career as a general contractor and developer. He pursued higher education, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Chicago and an MBA in Finance and Management and Strategy from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 130
Bio As the founder of Real Estate Financial Modeling (REFM), Bruce Kirsch has trained thousands of students and professionals around the world in Excel-based projection analysis. In addition, REFM’s self-study products , Excel-based templates and its Valuate® property valuation and investment analysis software are used by more than 100,000 professionals. Mr. Kirsch’s firm has assisted with modeling for the raising of billions of dollars of equity and debt for individual property acquisitions and...
Mar 31, 2025•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 129
Bio Jeffrey Zell founded JM Zell Partners, Ltd in 1989, with a unique vision for providing client-centered real estate consulting. Developed over his 30-year career, Jeff’s innovative approach to delivering practical solutions while fostering meaningful client relationships forms the core of JM Zell’s value-added process. Jeff believes that only by partnering with clients and truly understanding their business as well as their real estate needs can JM Zell provide long-range, comprehensive, unbi...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 128
Bio Jessie C. Barter founded Charger Ventures (“Charger”), a multifamily investment management platform in the fall of 2018, and Spark Living, the portfolio’s brand, in the fall of 2020. Through Q125, Charger has acquired ~3,000 apartments ($730m AUM) in MA, MD, VA, WV, and CT. Prior to Charger, Jessie was a Managing Director – Acquisitions with Mill Creek Residential Trust and Senior Director of Investments at AvalonBay Communities . Ms. Barter is a director on the National Board for the non-pr...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 127
Bio Blake Potolicchio, Co-Chief Investment Officer More than a dozen years of experience in real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing, asset management, and leasing. Prior to Open Industrial Blake spent 15 years spearheading a local private equity real estate fund’s strategic direction focused on acquisitions, entitlement, leasing and asset management. Show Notes Introduction and Welcome (00:04:30) Blake is welcomed to the show and expresses gratitude for the invitation. Blake’s Role and...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 126
John Coe and Bruce Pascal Sitting in a Custom Model T with a Corvette engine in Bruce’s Hot Wheels Museum Bio This is a two part biography as Bruce Pascal has developed both a thriving commercial real estate brokerage practice and a healthy career as a Hot Wheels collector and curator. Overview INNOVATOR | REAL ESTATE | ENTREPRENEUR Seasoned and award-winning executive with a proven track record spanning more than three decades, known for overcoming challenges and driving success in diverse proj...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 125
Member Testimonials Kevin Dean Colin Thomas Panelists’ Previous Episode Links with Bios Toby Bozzuto Vicki Davis Henry Fonvielle Bob Murphy Lacy Rice Show Notes John Coe welcomes attendees and introduces the session agenda, highlighting member briefings and a panel discussion. (5:00) Kevin Dean’s Journey (00:05:30) Kevin shares his experiences in the real estate community and the value of peer relationships and learning opportunities. Access and Collaboration (00:07:30) Colin Thomas emphasizes t...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 124
John Coe & Toby Millman Bio Toby is Regional Partner for Transwestern Development Company and is based in Washington. In this role, he oversees and directs the company’s development pipeline in the Mid-Atlantic region. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Throughout his nearly 30-year career, Toby has developed over 15 million square feet of residential, office and retail space. Prior to joining Transwestern, Toby was Senior Vice President at Brookfield Properties, where he oversaw the development pipeline in ...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 123
Bio GARY COHEN Chairman & President Gary brings a third generation of the Cohen’s family leadership to the management of Willco with over 25 years of experience in many facets related to real estate. He spent the last 20+ years running Willco Residential developing more than 500 units throughout Washington, DC. In his current role, Gary works closely with the CEO setting management policy and developing the strategic business plan for the ongoing and future success of Willco with a focus on ...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 122
Bio Oliver Carr serves as Carr Properties’ Chief Executive Officer and is a member of its Board of Directors. Oliver serves on the Executive Committee of the Federal City Council, serves on the Advisory Board of Housing Nantucket, is the former Chairman of the Executive Board of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Center for Real Estate, and is a member of the Real Estate Roundtable. Prior to founding Carr Properties, Oliver served as Chairman and CEO of Columbia Equity Trust (NYSE:CEO), w...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 121
Bio Shekar Narasimhan is the Managing Partner at Beekman Advisors which provides strategic advisory services to companies and investors involved in real estate, mortgage finance, affordable housing and related sectors. Shekar is a Co-Founder for the Remergent Communities Fund, an Opportunity Zone Fund, focusing on small towns and cities in the Southeast U.S. He also serves as Chairman of Papillon Capital, focused on sustainable infrastructure investing. Prior to Beekman Advisors, Shekar Narasimh...
Oct 22, 2024•2 hr 56 min•Ep. 120
Bio Gwen Wright was the former Director of the Montgomery County Planning Department of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. She held that position from 2013 until October, 2022. In this role, Ms. Wright oversaw a wide range of projects that aim to improve the quality of life in Montgomery County by conserving and enhancing the natural and built environment. Montgomery County is one of the largest jurisdictions in Maryland with over 1 million residents and has a key role i...
Oct 08, 2024•2 hr 42 min•Ep. 119
Bio Daniel Klein serves as President of Klein Enterprises , a 4th generation developer, owner, and operator of commercial real estate throughout the Eastern region of the United States. Daniel runs the Company with a focus on optimizing the performance of the existing portfolio while implementing a strategy for longer term growth. During his tenure as President, he has overseen the growth of the Klein Enterprises portfolio to almost 60 assets totaling over $1.25BN in gross asset value. In 2021, ...
Sep 24, 2024•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 118
Bio As of July 15, 2024, Rachel Flynn is the Deputy City Manager of Intentional Growth and Strategic Infrastructure for the City of Greeley, Colorado. She will support the city council’s plans for improving key areas such as water and sewer, economic development and urban revitalization. Prior to moving to Greeley, CO, Rachel was the Deputy County Executive of Fairfax County, Virginia , responsible for public works, transportation, code compliance, and planning and development departments, along...
Sep 10, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 117
Bio Brian Allan Jackson (AJ) is President of LEO Impact Capital . He was previously Head of Social Impact Investing at JBG SMITH, where he led the formation of the Impact Pool, an investment platform that was named the Best ESG Investment Fund: Real Estate by ESG Investing. Prior to joining JBG SMITH, AJ spent fifteen years in real estate development and investment, leading more than one billion dollars of double- and triple-bottom line urban infill real estate development, including projects th...
Aug 23, 2024•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 116
Bio Prior to his retirement at the end of 2021, Brad Olsen had been active in the area of international real estate investment for more than 40 years. During that time, he has represented investors, investment managers and developers from the U.S., Germany, The Netherlands, the U.K., Canada and Japan on transactions valued in excess of $10 billion. In 1995, he established Atlantic Partners, Ltd., an independent advisory firm, and he served as President of the company until his retirement. Before...
Jul 31, 2024•2 hr 27 min•Ep. 115
Bio Prior to his retirement at the end of 2021, Brad Olsen had been active in the area of international real estate investment for more than 40 years. During that time, he has represented investors, investment managers and developers from the U.S., Germany, The Netherlands, the U.K., Canada and Japan on transactions valued in excess of $10 billion. In 1995, he established Atlantic Partners, Ltd., an independent advisory firm, and he served as President of the company until his retirement. Before...
Jul 22, 2024•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 114
Bio Prior to his retirement at the end of 2021, Brad Olsen had been active in the area of international real estate investment for more than 40 years. During that time, he has represented investors, investment managers and developers from the U.S., Germany, The Netherlands, the U.K., Canada and Japan on transactions valued in excess of $10 billion. In 1995, he established Atlantic Partners, Ltd., an independent advisory firm, and he served as President of the company until his retirement. Before...
Jul 10, 2024•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 113
Bio Sean Caldwell is one of the founding partners of Mill Creek Residential and serves on the Investment Committee. He currently serves as an Executive Managing Director with overall responsibility for development in Mill Creek’s Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regions, including Washington, D.C., Boston, the greater New York City metropolitan area, and North Carolina. Prior to this role, Mr. Caldwell served as Senior Managing Director, where he managed the company’s development activity for the Mid-...
Jun 18, 2024•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 112
John Coe & Dave Bramble Bio P. David Bramble Managing Partner, Co-founder P. David (Dave) Bramble has been working in real estate investment for over 20 years. He dedicates his time to sourcing & capitalizing transactions and overseeing project underwriting and execution. As a corporate and real estate attorney by training, David brings a deep knowledge of all aspects of the real estate cycle. Prior to MCB, David served as the director of commercial lending for a regionally based full-se...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 111
Henry Fonvielle/John Coe Bio As the President of Rappaport, Henry Fonvielle oversees the leasing strategy for third-party landlord and tenant representation services and all shopping centers within the company’s extensive portfolio. Dedicated to reinvigorating, designing, and constructing top-tier mixed-use developments and shopping centers within the D.C. market, Henry utilizes over 35 years of experience in the retail industry to create well-organized and exceptional projects from conception t...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 110
Bio Charlie Hewlett, Managing Director, RCLCO Charlie has over 35 years of experience in real estate and has consulted on a broad spectrum of commercial and residential properties in most major metropolitan regions in the country. Before joining RCLCO, he was president of Lofty Builders, Inc., a real estate service company concentrating in renovation, rehabilitation, and management of investment real estate properties in the Boston metropolitan area. Charlie graduated from Brown University in Pr...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 109
Bio John L. Ziegenhein is President and Chief Executive Officer of The Chevy Chase Land Company, overseeing the company’s new development and two-million square feet of commercial and residential properties. John has over 20 years of experience in real estate development and management, most recently as Chief Operating Officer at McCaffery, Inc. He is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc., Urban Land Institute, and National Multifamily Housing Council. John currently se...
Apr 16, 2024•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 108
Bio Cameron Pratt has in excess of 15 years of real estate investment and operating experience and has been with Foulger-Pratt since 2004. As Managing Partner and CEO, he establishes the company’s strategy and vision and oversees all operating and investing entities. Additionally, he is a member of the Board of Directors and the Investment Committee. Prior to joining Foulger-Pratt, Mr. Pratt worked in real estate development in California, as well as real estate investment banking and private eq...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 107
Bio Jordan Goldstein, Co-CEO of Gensler and a member of the firm’s Board of Directors , is an award-winning architect who uses design to help clients unravel complex problems and craft relevant solutions that evolve their businesses and brands. Throughout his 25-plus-year career, Jordan has been involved in further defining the skyline of global cities with buildings like Beijing’s twin 725-foot CP Towers and providing design vision on projects that range in scale from China’s Duke Kunshan Unive...
Mar 18, 2024•2 hr•Ep. 106
Bio Grant Ehat, Managing Partner, Willard Retail Grant directs the acquisition, business development and anchor leasing activities at Willard Retail. With more than 28 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, he is actively involved in the entitlement, design, and development processes for the company’s pipeline. Before founding Willard Retail, he co-managed the retail portfolio and led the acquisitions of JBGR Retail for 15 years. Grant’s development history includes more tha...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 105
