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Dallas Investment Forum

What lies ahead for investors in 2025?

April 15, 2025 The Tower Club, 1601 Elm St (Santander Tower 48th Fl.) Dallas, TX 75201
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Keynote Speaker

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Payton Mayes

Chief Executive Officer

JPI

Speakers

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James Abbee

Managing Director, Real Estate Financing Group

Goldman Sachs

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James Abbee

Managing Director, Real Estate Financing Group, Goldman Sachs

James Abbee, Managing Director, Real Estate Financing Group, Goldman Sachs. James has been with Goldman Sachs since 2012. In his role as a Managing Director in REFG,
he is currently co-head of the national conduit originations team and head of the REFG Dallas
office, while also maintaining primary responsibility for west coast client coverage. James and his team focus on providing debt capital to the commercial real estate space via a number of financing solutions including conduit, SASB, and the balance sheet. Prior to Goldman
Sachs, James worked for the GS subsidiary, Archon Group, from 1996-2012.

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Jimmy Carrion

Jimmy Carrion

COO

Lloyd Jones

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NADIA Christian

Partner

Wolverine Interests

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Chad Colley

Multifamily & Mixed-Use Partner

Trademark Property Company

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Ben Curtiss 

 Managing Director

Kushner

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Ben Curtiss

Managing Director, Kushner

Ben has spent more than a decade at Kushner turning ambitious deals into reality. As Managing Director, he leads acquisitions, financing, and disposition strategies, ensuring that every transaction aligns with the company’s long-term vision. His expertise extends beyond just numbers—he understands how to navigate the complexities of an ever-changing market, making him a critical force behind Kushner’s continued success.

Since joining Kushner in 2009, Ben has executed over $16 billion in deals, including the $1.15 billion acquisition of the Pillar Portfolio, the $210 million development of 65 Bay Street in Jersey City, and the $200 million acquisition of Pier Village in Long Branch, NJ. He has a knack for spotting high-value opportunities and structuring deals that fuel the company’s expansion across multiple real estate sectors. Ben earned a Certificate in Economic Business from the London School of Economics and Political Science and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Boston College.

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Vipin Nambiar

Vipin Nambiar

Founder & Managing Partner

HN Capital Partners

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Vipin Nambiar

Founder and Managing Partner, HN Capital Partners

As managing partner, Mr. Nambiar directs and manages an opportunistic investment portfolio with the goal of identifying unique risk-reward situations. He has significant
experience overseeing successful execution of real estate development projects, including design, underwriting, financing, and asset management. Prior to the
formation of HN Capital Partners, Mr. Nambiar served as Managing Director in the investment group at the Hunt organization, where he directed an opportunistic portfolio of direct investments. He has over fifteen years of experience in public and private real estate, during which he invested and managed over $3 Billion of assets.

Mr. Nambiar was previously a Vice President at Hunt Realty Investments, responsible for Hunt’s credit investments in real estate. He also served as the portfolio manager for Presidio Investments, a leading CMBS, and structured products investor, where he was responsible for over $200 million of structured securities. He was also a member of the investment committee and helped form and operate Investcorp Credit Fund III, a CRE mezz lender. Prior to that, he was responsible for developing investment strategies, sourcing new operating partners, and overseeing several of the firm’s operating company investments. In addition, he also played a key role in the formation of Akard Street Partners, a $500 million investment partnership with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

Mr. Nambiar earned an MBA from the University of Chicago with a focus on finance and economics, and an integrated Masters in Urban Planning and Economics from the
University of Texas at Austin, where he attended on a fellowship award. He was awarded the Cogburn Family Foundation Architecture and Urbanism Prize at UT Austin, and the
American Alumni Association Award in Mumbai, India. He serves as chairman of the Board for ISW Academy, a private school for special needs children in Dallas. Additionally, he is actively involved in the Young President’s Organization (YPO).

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Jay Porterfield

Executive Director

PGIM Real Estate

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Joseph sHANLEY

Head of Acquisitions

Haven Capital

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GLENN SILVA

GLENN SILVA

COO

Lone Star Pace

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JOHN SLOOT

Managing Director

Greystone

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JAKE WALKER

Managing Principal

The BLVD Group

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Sameer Walvekar

 Senior Managing Director, Capital Markets

 Urban Genesis

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MODERATOR

Tara Darling

Shareholder

Polsinelli

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MODERATOR

 Dave Powell

Partner

King & Spalding

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BRYAN TONY

Executive Director & Co-Founder 

Dallas Housing Coalition 

What You Need to Know

The Dallas/Fort Worth area continues to be a prime destination for savvy real estate investors, blending opportunity with growth. Demand remains high with dynamic workforce and suburban growth, sustained investment appeal, and high occupancy rates all making it the ideal time for investors to deploy capital in this dynamic market. How are today’s leading real estate developers navigating ongoing challenges around rising construction and labor costs and the strong demand for luxury amenities, all while maintaining affordability?

Commercial Observer’s Dallas Investment Forum will explore the complexities of the market while offering smart strategies for growing your portfolio, unlocking capital, closing deals and maximizing revenue streams.

Agenda

Dallas State of the Market: Exploring Unique Investment Opportunities & Solutions for Increased Cash Flow and Returns
What’s Being Done to Help the Affordable and Workforce Housing Crisis?
Lending Strategies: Successful Approaches to Securing Funding in a Highly Competitive Market
Live, Work & Play: Finding the Winning Formula for Mixed-Use Development
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Dallas Investment Forum

April 15, 2025 at 7:45 AM – 11:30 AM CST
The Tower Club,
1601 Elm St (Santander Tower 48th Fl.)
Dallas, TX 75201
$250
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Who Should Attend

  • Borrowers/Owners
  • Developers
  • Private equity firms
  • Senior & Mezzanine Lenders
  • Family offices and Pension Funds
  • Portfolio and Investment Managers
  • Brokers
  • Attorneys
  • Rating agencies
  • Appraisers

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