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Industrial, Data Centers & Logistics Forum

April 14, 2026 @ 8AM – 11: 30 AM ET Convene 601 Lexington, 601 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022
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KEYNOTE

Jeremy Hellinger

Managing Director

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Matthew Ostrower Industrial, Data Centers & Logistics Forum

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Chief Financial Officer

Link Logistics

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Matthew L. Ostrower

Chief Financial Officer, Link Logistics

Matthew is Link Logistics’ chief financial officer, responsible for overseeing all aspects of corporate finance, including treasury, cash management, financial planning and analysis, accounting and tax. He also leads the firm’s strategy and innovation functions. Prior to joining Link in 2019, Matt served as chief financial officer of various REITs, including SITE Centers, which invests in shopping centers; Retail Value Inc., among the largest owners and managers of value-oriented retail real estate in the United States; and Equity One, an owner of coastal shopping centers, which merged with Regency Centers in 2015. ​Matt has also held the positions of managing director and associate director of research at Morgan Stanley and served as a member of the board of directors of Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust, a publicly traded retail REIT, from 2010 to 2015. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in American history from Tufts University and a dual Master of Science degree in real estate and city planning from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is an active member of the ULI Technology & Real Estate Council and the Wall Street Journal CFO Council, and serves as a board member of the nonprofit Water For People.

Chris Allman Industrial, Data Centers & Logistics Forum

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Partner

CIM Group

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Chris Allman

Partner, The CIM Group

Chris Allman is a Principal & Partner in the Capital Markets – Debt Group
at CIM Group, where he oversees real estate financing for assets owned, under development, or being acquired by CIM’s various investment vehicles, as well as fund level leverage. He also manages the firm’s
banking relationships.

Mr. Allman is a member of the Firm’s Investment, Credit, and Valuation
Committees and sits on the Board of several CIM portfolio companies.

He was a founding partner of the firm’s credit strategies.

Over the course of his career at CIM, Mr. Allman has overseen the
origination and closing of nearly 600 real estate and corporate financing
transactions, as both a lender and borrower, totaling more than $82
billion in loan commitments.

Prior to joining CIM in 2013, Mr. Allman was Head of Capital Markets at Thayer Lodging Group/Brookfield Hotels, Senior Vice President in
Capmark’s Hospitality Finance Division and an Investment Performance
Analyst at Cambridge Associates.

Mr. Allman is a frequent speaker at leading industry events, including
ULI, CREFC, ICSC, NAIOP, ALIS, the NYU Hotel Conference, Bisnow, and
GlobeSt., among others.

He earned a Bachelor of Science degrees in Finance and Environmental
Science from Virginia Tech, an MS from Georgetown University, and a Master of Business Administration degree from S.C. Johnson School of Business at Cornell University.

Abbe Borok Industrial, Data Centers & Logistics Forum

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Managing Director, Head of US Debt

BGO

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Abbe Borok

Managing Director, Head of US Debt, BGO

Abbe Borok is Managing Director and Head of US Debt for BGO. In her role, Abbe has overall responsibility for the BGO U.S. Debt business, including management of the all core, core plus and high yield debt strategies. Abbe also leads the management and business development activities for the U.S. Debt business. Abbe has over 19 years of experience in the Commercial Real Estate Capital Markets and Investment Management space. Most recently, Abbe was Managing Director and Head of CRE & Debt Strategies at The Amherst Group. In this role, Abbe was responsible for launching and managing two CRE Debt investment vehicles and overseeing capital markets activity across Amherst’s Debt and Equity businesses. Prior to joining Amherst Capital, Abbe was a senior member of the NYC-based Commercial Real Estate Lending team at CapitalSource, a division of Pacific Western Bank. Abbe has broad experience in sourcing and underwriting commercial real estate debt, with a focus on high yield loans backing transitional or value add business plans. Abbe holds an MBA from Columbia University and a BA in Communications from the University of Pennsylvania. She is a member of the Board of Governors of CREFC, most recently serving as co-Chair of the HYDRA Forum. Abbe also serves as a member of the mentorship committee for WX, which promotes and supports women in commercial real estate, and a frequent speaker and panel participant at industry events.

Chris Graham Industrial, Data Centers & Logistics Forum

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Managing Director

Blue Owl Capital

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Chris Graham

Managing Director, Blue Owl Capital

Chris Graham is a Managing Director at Blue Owl and member of the Real Estate Credit Investment Team. In his role, he focuses on the firm’s real estate lending business and serves on multiple investment committees across the platform. In addition to real estate direct lending, Chris helps guide trading and investment activities in real estate-related securities, including CMBS, RMBS, and corporate real estate debt. Prior to joining Blue Owl, Chris was part of Blackstone’s Real Estate Securities Group, where he directed investment strategies for the firm’s insurance platform. Earlier in his career, he held roles at Goldman Sachs within the Real Estate Financing Group of the Investment Banking Division. Chris earned a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Villanova University and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

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Justin Horowitz

Senior Managing Director

Cooper Horowitz

Mark Levy Industrial, Data Centers & Logistics Forum

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Chief Investment Officer

FRP Development Corp

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Mark Levy

Chief Investment Officer, FRP Development Corp.

Mark Levy is a seasoned real estate executive with extensive experience in logistics and industrial development. Following the October 2025 sale of Altman Logistics Properties, a company he founded and led as President, to FRP Holdings, Mark now serves as Chief
Investment Officer at FRP. In this role, he oversees FRP Development Corp’s investment strategy, capital deployment, and portfolio performance across its logistics platform. He guides growth initiatives, optimizes returns, and ensures disciplined underwriting and execution throughout the investment lifecycle.

Over his extensive real estate career spanning over 25 years in logistics development, Mr. Levy
has deployed over $12 billion of capital including large scale, multi-phase logistics development
projects across South Florida, New Jersey, Southeastern Pennsylvania and the Mid Atlantic. He is considered one of the most experienced and knowledgeable real estate developers in the
logistics sector and has been recognized by numerous trade associations and publications. 

Before his tenure at FRP and Altman, he served as Chief Investment Officer at HRP Group, where he was instrumental in directing large-scale redevelopment projects nationwide and played a crucial role in establishing HRP’s logistics platform, successfully overseeing the acquisition, development, and management of 20 million square feet of logistics space. Mr.
Levy’s extensive experience encompasses senior leadership and capital deployment positions, including Head of Capital Deployment for the Eastern United States at Prologis, Vice Chairman at JLL, Senior Vice President for Florida at both Duke Realty and Opus, and Senior Investment Officer at Sumitomo Corporation of America.

A native of Philadelphia, PA, Mr. Levy earned his degrees in Economics and English from
Syracuse University. Among his many professional associations, he is a member of the Zell Lurie
Real Estate Center at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, a Governor of the NAIOP Research Foundation, and a leader of ULI’s Florida Industrial Development Council.
Additionally, he is an advisor of the United States Chamber of Commerce, a member of the United States Capital Historical Association, an adjunct instructor of Georgetown University’s
Master’s in Real Estate Capstone Program, and serves on the board of the Boys and Girls Clubs
of Broward County.

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Richard Prokup

U.S. CEO

Mapletree

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Richard Prokup

CEO, United States, Mapletree

Richard Prokup is the Chief Executive Officer, United States, for Singapore-based Mapletree, overseeing the Group’s nationwide non-REIT business operations. Since the U.S. platform’s inception, he has spearheaded its development, scaling it to over $15 billion in assets.

With more than 35 years in commercial real estate, Richard has worked across the industrial, office, retail, hotel and residential sectors. Throughout his nationally focused career in private and public companies, he has overseen more than $30 billion in assets and driven over $10 billion in acquisitions and development.

Before joining Mapletree in 2018, Richard spent 14 years at First Industrial Realty Trust, where, as Senior Vice President of Operations, he oversaw operations for the central region. He previously held leadership roles at Grubb & Ellis as Senior Vice President of Asset Management and M&J Wilkow as Vice President of Asset Management.

Richard is active in industry leadership and civic initiatives. His past and present associations include serving as a BOMI instructor, a member of the BOMA Executive Industrial Board, an advisor to the Chicago Housing Authority and a member of the editorial board for Chicago Industrial Properties.

He holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Memphis.

EJ Wislar Industrial, Data Centers & Logistics Forum

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Managing Director, Mission Critical Assets

PRP Real Assets

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EJ Wislar

Managing Director, Mission Critical Assets, PRP Real Assets

EJ joined PRP in 2024 and leads the Mission Critical Net Lease platform. He has over 12 years’ experience in various real estate sectors encompassing leadership, acquisitions, and asset management oversight.

Prior to joining PRP, EJ was Chief Investment Office of a publicly traded net lease REIT where he was responsible for overseeing the firm’s acquisition and asset management activities.

PRP’s Mission Critical Net Lease platform develops and acquires Class A manufacturing, logistics, and infrastructure investments across the United States leased to marketing leading tenants. PRP Real Assets is a national real estate investment management and development firm with a focus on three key verticals: Mission Critical Assets, Multifamily, and Thematic Special Situation Investments.

Alex Readfearn Industrial, Data Centers & Logistics Forum

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Founder, President, and CEO

Redfearn Capital

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Alex Redfearn

Founder, President, and CEO, Redfearn Capital

Alexander (“Alex”) Redfearn is the Founder, President, and CEO of Redfearn Capital, a private equity real estate firm specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of commercial real estate properties across the Southeastern United States. Since founding the company in 2014, Alex has driven Redfearn Capital’s impressive growth, amassing a portfolio of small bay, manufacturing, and logistics warehouses that exceeds $700 million in assets under management and spans more than 4.5 million square feet.

Alex’s entrepreneurial journey in real estate began during his pursuit of an MBA at the University of Miami, where the concept for Redfearn Capital first took shape. What started as a case study evolved into a successful business, acquiring over 70 properties across four states.

Under Alex’s leadership, Redfearn Capital has focused heavily on both tenant and broker relationships, resulting in long-lasting partnerships with over 225 active tenants to date. His ability to develop strong relationships and make quick decisions has been central to the company’s sustained growth and reputation as a trusted operator.

Alex holds an MBA from the University of Miami and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Loyola University Maryland’s Sellinger School of Business, where he was captain of the Division I golf team during his junior and senior years. Beyond his professional achievements, he is an active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO).

Peter Zuk Industrial, Data Centers & Logistics Forum

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Managing Director

Oxford Properties Group

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MODERATOR

Jonathan Adelsberg

Partner & Co-Chair, Real Estate

Herrick

John Vavas Industrial, Data Centers & Logistics Forum

MODERATOR

John vavas

Co-Head, Real Estate | New York

Polsinelli

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John Vavas

Co-Head, Real Estate | New York, Polsinelli

John Vavas’ practice is focused on commercial real estate finance, where he represents financial institutions and real estate funds in connection with single-lender and agented, multi-lender transactions. John has vast experience representing clients in connection with the closing of newly originated commercial mortgage loans, acquiring existing commercial mortgage loans and negotiating loan documentation. Additionally, John is skilled at representing various lenders in the origination of CMBS, balance-sheet loans, construction, mezzanine and syndicated loans secured by real estate.

John serves as his clients go-to legal partner when navigating emerging asset classes and transformative investment opportunities. From data centers to office-to-residential conversions, he works closely with clients to capitalize on the latest market trends with practical, business-focused legal strategies.

John also has significant experience as internal counsel for commercial real estate lenders. His prior in-house experience allows him to bring a different perspective to his clients and provide counsel that draws on his knowledge from those prior positions.

What You Need To Know

Over the past decade, industrial real estate has become one of the most strategically critical sectors in commercial real estate. As AI adoption continues to accelerate, global supply chairs are re-engineered, e-commerce demands faster delivery expectations, and digital infrastructure surges, industrial assets — including data centers, logistics, manufacturing and IOS — have become key economic drivers.

The Industrial Forum will convene executive-level owners, investors, financiers, developers and brokers to examine the forces defining the industrial landscape in 2026 and beyond. Experts will discuss how market dynamics, infrastructure investments, energy and power constraints, and consumer trends are influencing site selection, asset valuations, acquisition strategies and capital deployment across the industrial and logistics sectors, as well as who is leading big dollar deals and where real opportunities for data centers lie.

Commercial Observer’s Industrial Development Forum will deliver actionable insights on how investors, developers and lenders are navigating an increasingly complex and competitive market.

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Agenda

State of the Market: Macroeconomic Trends & Emerging Opportunities Fueling Growth for this Critical Sector
Funding the Industrial Boom: Capital Sources Driving Today’s Largest Deals & Developments
Spotlighting Niche Subsectors: Data Centers, IOS, Powered-land, Manufacturing & the Areas Attracting Investor Attention
Adapting Spaces to Meet Tenant Demand: What’s Being Done in the E-Commerce Era

Industrial, Data Centers & Logistics Forum

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 @ 8AM – 11: 30 AM ET
New York, NY
$225
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Who Should Attend

  • Institutional Investors
  • Banks/ Alt Lenders
  • Owners & Developers
  • Private Equity
  • Portfolio & Investment Managers
  • Advisories/ Specialized Brokers/ Capital Markets Teams
  • Attorneys
  • Advisory Firms & Consultants
  • LifeCo Companies

Sponsors

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Cooper Horowitz

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Herrick

Founded in 1928, Herrick is a prominent, full-service law firm, providing comprehensive legal services to businesses and individuals around the world doing business in the United States. From its offices in New York City; Newark, New Jersey; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Herrick maintains robust real estate, corporate, finance, litigation, bankruptcy and financial restructuring capabilities, complemented by significant depth in the areas of employment, intellectual property, sports, tax law and private clients. www.herrick.com.

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link logistics

Link Logistics is a leading operator of last-mile industrial real estate and warehouse properties. Established by Blackstone in 2019, Link Logistics supports the delivery of essential goods through a half-billion-square-foot portfolio of modern warehouses across the U.S. By connecting consumption, technology and e-commerce, we play a vital role in how businesses reach their customers. We leverage our scale, proprietary data, and focus on sustainability and power to help customers run smarter operations and deliver value for stakeholders. At the same time, we prioritize our people and communities, making a positive difference where we live and work.

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Mapletree

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Polsinelli is an Am Law 100 firm with more than 1,200 attorneys in over 25 offices nationwide. Recognized as one of the top firms for excellent client service and client relationships, Polsinelli is committed to meeting our clients’ expectations of what a law firm should be. Our attorneys provide value through practical legal counsel infused with business insight, offering comprehensive corporate, transactional, litigation and regulatory services with a focus on health care, real estate, finance, technology, private equity and life sciences. Polsinelli PC, Polsinelli LLP in California, Polsinelli PC (Inc) in Florida.

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redfearn capital

Redfearn Capital is a private equity real estate firm specializing in the acquisition, development and management of industrial properties across the Southeastern United States. Founded in 2014 by Alex Redfearn, the firm has rapidly grown to oversee $850 million in assets, spanning 5 million square feet and housing more than 250 active tenants across three states. With a focus on value-add, distressed and opportunistic investments, Redfearn Capital stands out for its ability to source off-market deals, close quickly, and manage properties in-house. Headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida, Redfearn Capital is committed to creating lasting value for its partners, tenants, and the communities it serves. For more information, visit www.redfearncapital.com.

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