AI & Innovation Forum Agenda

Tuesday, September 29th, 2026

10:30AM: From Pilot to Portfolio: Scaling AI & Data Across Multifamily Operations

Speakers

oj loor

Vice President, Systems & Integrations

The Bainbridge Companies

andrew min

SVP, Digital & Strategic Initiatives

RXR

Andrew Min

SVP, Digital & Strategic Initiatives, RXR

Andrew Min leads digital initiatives at RXR. His responsibilities include investing in and managing proptech investment strategies, portfolio companies, and joint ventures, as well as leading RXR’s in-house software development team. He also works on corporate and investment strategy initiatives spanning new-market identification, macroeconomic research, organizational design, and investment processes. Andrew also serves as co-CEO of View, a smart-building technology company. Before RXR, he was an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, where he advised real estate clients on strategy, operations, investing, and digital disruption. He was also the fifth employee at numberFire, a sports analytics startup later acquired by FanDuel. Andrew graduated from Princeton University.

don oldham

Vice President, Information Technology

Thompson Thrift

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MODERATOR

annie laurie mcculloh

Executive Director of Leasing & Loyalty

Bilt

Annie Laurie McCulloh

Executive Director of Leasing & Loyalty, Bilt

Annie Laurie McCulloh, Executive Director of Leasing & Loyalty at Bilt, is a dynamic executive and respected leader at the intersection of multifamily operations and proptech. With more than 20 years of experience spanning real estate operations, analytics, and revenue management, she is known for driving transformation, building high-performing teams, and scaling innovative solutions that deliver measurable business impact.

Annie Laurie’s leadership is grounded in a rare blend of hands-on operator expertise and a forward-looking understanding of the rapidly evolving proptech landscape. She has consistently helped organizations translate data and technology into smarter decisions, stronger performance, and sustainable growth.

Before joining Bilt, Annie Laurie served as Chief Operating Officer at Real Estate Business Analytics (REBA), where she led company-wide operations with a focus on performance optimization, operational excellence, and cultural growth. Under her leadership, REBA scaled its impact across thousands of units while fostering a culture defined by intellectual curiosity, accountability, and innovation. She continues to support the company as a strategic advisor.

Beyond her executive roles, Annie Laurie is a recognized thought leader and trusted advisor within the multifamily industry. A frequent contributor to industry publications and conference speaker, she is celebrated for connecting bold strategic vision with disciplined execution, championing collaboration and innovation that elevate both people and performance.

Annie Laurie is a humble, grounded, and approachable professional, known for her integrity, warmth, and genuine commitment to being a good human being in all she does.

11:00AM: Unifying the Resident Experience: How AI, Personalization, and Neighborhood Engagement Drive Retention

Speakers

elise halter

Co-Chief Operating Officer

Post Brothers

Elise Halter

Co-Chief Operating Officer, Post Brothers

Elise is responsible for bridging various departments within Post’s vertically integrated organization to drive seamless coordination and maximize property performance. With a strategic mindset and an eye for optimization, Elise oversees property operations from the planning stages of development to lease-up and then stabilization. Her responsibilities include managing financial resources to drive profitability, operational efficiency, and resident satisfaction.

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sheri killingsworth

VP, Marketing

TAM Residential

Sheri Killingsworth

VP, Marketing, TAM Residential

Sheri Killingsworth serves as Vice President of Marketing at TAM Residential, where she leads the company’s marketing strategy during a dynamic period of growth. She is focused on strengthening digital performance, implementing scalable marketing operations, and elevating brand consistency across a diverse portfolio. She partners closely with operations and asset management to align marketing strategies with business objectives, ensuring measurable impact on occupancy, lead generation, and overall asset performance.

Prior to joining TAM Residential, Sheri was Associate Vice President of Marketing Operations at Avenue5 Residential, where she oversaw marketing operations for a portfolio of more than 55,000 unit across Texas, Colorado, Utah, and Southern California. Her work centered on driving operational efficiency, enhancing data and reporting capabilities, and creating standardized frameworks to improve marketing performance at scale.

Earlier in her career, Sheri served as Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Lincoln Property Company, where she led national brand strategy, corporate communications, and integrated marketing initiatives to elevate the company’s market presence.

devang patel

SVP, Head of Technology

Morgan Properties

Devang Patel

SVP, Head of Technology, Morgan Properties

Devang Patel is an accomplished IT executive with over two decades of experience leading enterprise technology at the intersection of large-scale operations, digital transformation, and business strategy. As SVP, Head of Technology at Morgan Properties, he defines and drives the company’s enterprise technology strategy – spanning infrastructure, corporate systems, property technology, resident-facing digital platforms, and data & analytics – across a portfolio of 110,000+ units and 400+ properties nationwide.

Prior to joining Morgan Properties, Devang spent more than 20 years at Manulife John Hancock and Vanguard, where he held senior technology roles supporting the US Retirement 401(k) business, Human Resources, Retail B2C, Investment Management, and Operations.

Devang holds a B.E. in Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology and an MBA from Saint Joseph’s University. He has completed the Executive Development Program at the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, and holds a CTO Certificate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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MODERATOR

Margette Hepfner

President of Housing

Bilt

Margette Hepfner

President of Housing, Bilt

Margette Hepfner is President of Housing at Bilt, the membership for where you live and the hospitality platform powering the neighborhood ecosystem around it. Bilt allows members to earn rewards on housing payments, access neighborhood services, and redeem points across a best-in-class travel and lifestyle ecosystem of 50,000+ merchant partners — with the Bilt Alliance spanning more than 7 million homes nationwide.

With over 25 years of multifamily leadership experience, Margette brings an operator’s mindset and a proven track record of scaling organizations. Before Bilt, she served as Chief Operating Officer of Willow Bridge Property Company (formerly Lincoln Property Company), overseeing operations across 227,000 apartment homes, 400,000 residents, and 4,700 employees, and drove a 100,000+ unit expansion during her tenure. Earlier, she built the national sales team at Apartment Guide (Rent.), delivering double-digit revenue growth through innovative go-to-market strategies.

A recognized industry leader, Margette serves on the RETTC Steering Committee and NMHC PAC Committee, is an independent board member for Commercial Fire Protection (CFP), and has chaired the National Apartment Association’s National Suppliers’ Council. She holds an MBA from Southern Methodist University and a BS in Business Administration from University of Texas at Dallas.

11:30AM: Building the Perfect Multifamily Tech Stack: Data, AI & the Connected Enterprise

Speakers

brennen degner

Co-Founder & CEO

Platte Canyon Capital

Brennen Degner

Co-Founder & CEO, Platte Canyon Capital

Mr. Degner has been involved in the acquisition and repositioning of apartment buildings his entire career. At the age of 26 he invested in his first apartment complex, a 9-unit property in Los Angeles. Since then, he has executed over $1 Billion in multifamily transactions. His core focus lies in developing a team with a strong emphasis on maximizing asset value through a hands-on approach to asset, property, and construction management.

Prior to co-founding PCC, Brennen was Co-Founder and CEO of DB Capital Management. DB Capital focused on value-add multifamily investments across Texas, Colorado, Utah and Nevada. Under Brennen’s leadership, the firm transacted on over 4,000 units and built a vertically integrated management and construction platform. The firm capitalized deals through joint venture partnerships with private equity, institutional investors and family offices.

Before co-founding DB Capital, Brennen served as the Director of Asset Management for MJW Investments, Inc. During his tenure, he oversaw the operation and management of an approximately $1 Billion diversified real estate portfolio. His career began in overseeing receivership and REO workouts across various asset types. However, his expertise was in the acquisition and repositioning of underperforming projects in multifamily and student housing investments. During his tenure, MJW grew from 500 beds to become a top 25 owner of student housing before his departure.

Brennen earned his Master of Real Estate Development at the University of Southern California, holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of Arizona and has a Certificate in Real Estate Investments from the University of California, Los Angeles. He is a member of the YPO Rocky Mountain Chapter and actively contributes to the community as a member of the City of Hope Los Angeles Real Estate and Construction Industries Council.

chase jensen

Managing Director – Acquisitions

Stockdale Capital Partners

Chase Jensen

Managing Director – Acquisitions, Stockdale Capital Partners

Mr. Jensen is responsible for the origination and execution of new investment opportunities across all property types and fund strategies. Prior to joining Stockdale, Mr. Jensen worked at Fortress Investment Group, a ~$50 billion AUM multi-strategy investment manager active in commercial real estate debt and equity. During his 9 years at Fortress, Chase invested on behalf of Fortress’ discretionary opportunity funds and value-add separate accounts, originating credit, equity, and preferred equity investments across all asset types. Prior to Fortress, Chase worked at Eastdil Secured in Boston and with Westcore Properties Europe in Geneva, Switzerland. Chase graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Dartmouth College.

art mccann

SVP, Information Technology

Bell Partners

Art McCann

SVP, Information Technology, Bell Partners

Art McCann is Senior Vice President of Information Technology and joined Bell Partners in 2021. With over three decades of experience, Mr. McCann plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing the Firm’s IT strategy which includes aligning data analytics for enhanced decision-making and implementing strategic technology investments to drive operational excellence. Prior to joining Bell Partners, Mr. McCann spent 20 years at Highwoods Properties, a publicly traded office REIT, where he served as Vice President and Chief Information Officer. He actively contributes to the technology industry, having served on the board of the Society for Information Management and as past President of the Oracle Real Estate Application user group. Mr. McCann also held a previous board membership with Quest International and has provided valuable insights to numerous technology companies by serving on customer advisory boards. Notably, he was a founding member of the Real Estate Cyber Consortium. Mr. McCann’s academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science degree from Elon University and a Master of Business Administration from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

MODERATOR

raj singh

CEO

Altrio

Raj Singh

CEO, Altrio

Raj Singh is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Altrio, where he leads the company’s mission to modernize the real estate capital markets by bringing data, workflow automation, and deal execution online in a single, powerful platform. With more than two decades of experience at the intersection of real estate and technology, Raj combines strategic vision with deep industry insight to solve long-standing inefficiencies in how deals are sourced, evaluated, and executed, helping investors, lenders, and brokers make faster, more confident decisions. Before Altrio, he built and led real estate technology ventures and held senior roles in product and operations, grounding his leadership in both practical execution and innovation. Raj holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Calgary and a BA in Economics, Political Science & Philosophy from the University of Toronto, and is passionate about building tools that unlock real estate’s digital future.

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