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Matthew M. Baron
Principal
SIMON DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Mr. Baron is a Principal at SIMON DEVELOPMENT GROUP where he oversees all activities related to acquisitions, financing, capital raising, development and management. Previously, Mr. Baron was a Vice President at Pergolis Swartz Associates where he was involved in both sourcing and structuring debt and equity for real estate transactions. Mr. Baron has substantial experience in the financial valuation and structuring of real estate transactions and has worked on transactions across a broad range of property types. In addition, Mr. Baron has also raised capital for traditional lending institutions, as well as for private funds.

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Mason Sleeper
Principal
THE PRAEDIUM GROUP

Mason Sleeper joined The Praedium Group in 2008 and is responsible for sourcing mezzanine and debt investments and expanding the Firm’s reach in the credit markets. Prior to joining The Praedium Group, Mr. Sleeper served as a Managing Director in the Real Estate Finance group at Credit Suisse, handling the structuring and origination of large real estate mortgage and mezzanine loans, as well as equity and preferred equity investments. Mr. Sleeper oversaw the workout and liquidation of a real estate portfolio originated by CSFB’s prior securitization group valued at nearly $10 billion.

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Gary Kachadurian
Chairman
APARTMENT REALTY ADVISORS
Gary Kachadurian has over 25 years of real estate experience specializing in land and asset acquisition, construction, development, financing, and management. He was named Chairman of the Board of ARA in 2007. Prior to joining ARA, Gary was a Partner at McCaffery Interests where he was involved in the development of retail and residential mixed-use properties. He was also a senior member of the Policy Committee of RREEF, a leading pension fund advisor, in addition to being a member of RREEF’s Investment Committee for 14 years.

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Tim Wang, PhD.
Vice President
Research & Investment Strategy
ING CLARION

Tim Wang, Ph.D. is a Vice President and Senior Investment Strategist at ING Clarion. He joined the firm in 2006 and helps manage $38 billion commercial real estate investment including private equity real estate, public REITs, and distressed debt. Prior to ING Clarion, he worked at Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY). Tim holds an MBA from New York University and a Ph.D. from University of Georgia.

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Kevin Davis
Partner
AREA PROPERTY PARTNERS

Kevin Davis is a Partner at AREA Property Partners and is responsible for new investments and investment management. Prior to joining AREA in 2004, Mr. Davis was a member of the Acquisitions Group of Vornado Realty Trust and prior to that he worked at Secured Capital. Mr. Davis holds a Bachelor of Science from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

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Peter Von Der Ahe
Vice President, Investments, National MultiHousing Group
MARCUS & MILLICHAP

Peter Von Der Ahe is one of the top New York City investment sales brokers, closing between $2 million and $20 million in the past year. In the past 12 months, 51% of Mr. Von Der Ahe’s transactions involved buyers in 1031 exchanges. In addition, he maintains a career average of closing transactions within 97% of listing price, including more than $650 Million List/Sold in 2008. Mr. Von Der Ahe was selected for Commercial Broker All-Star Awards in 2006, 2007, 2008, & 2009

The following industry executives have confirmed their participation in the MULTIFAMILY INVESTMENT SUMMIT:

  • Christopher Albanese, Principal, THE ALBANESE ORGANIZATION
  • Matthew M. Baron, Principal, SIMON DEVELOPMENT GROUP
  • Jason Bram, Senior Economist, Microeconomic and Regional Studies Function, FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF NEW YORK
  • Joel Breitkopf, Partner, ALCHEMY PROPERTIES, INC.
  • Sam Chandan, President and Chief Economist, REAL ESTATE ECONOMICS LLC
  • Frank Cimino, Principal, FRANK CIMINO ENTERPRISES
  • Arthur Cresce, Assistant Division Chief, Housing Characteristics, Housing and Household Economics Statistics Division, U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
  • Jose R. Cruz, Executive Director, Investment Sales, Capital Markets Group, CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD OF NEW JERSEY, INC.
  • Kevin Davis, Partner, AREA PROPERTY PARTNERS
  • Charles J. DePasquale, Executive Vice President, NDR GROUP
  • John T. Economou, Treasurer, A.J. CLARKE REAL ESTATE CORP.
  • Michael Edelman, Managing Regional Director, FREDDIE MAC
  • Arthur Fefferman, Presdient, AFC REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
  • Colin Foster, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, VIRTUAL DOORMAN
  • Paul Fried, Managing Director, TRAXI
  • Scott Friedman, Vice Chairman, RIVIERE SERVICING LLC
  • Jeffrey L. Goldberg, Managing Partner, THE MILESTONE GROUP
  • Steven O. Goldschmidt, Licensed Broker, Senior Vice President, WARBURG MARKETING GROUP
  • Lisa Gomez, Executive Vice President of Development, L+M DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS
  • Neil Gronowetter, Editor-in-Chief, MULTIFAMILY INVESTOR
  • Ralph Herzka, President and Chief Executive Officer, MERIDIAN CAPITAL GROUP
  • Andrew Hoffman, Chief Operating Officer, STONEHENGE MANAGEMENT, LLC
  • Edward Kalikow, President and Chief Executive Officer, THE KALIKOW GROUP
  • Gary Kachadurian, Chairman, APARTMENT REALTY ADVISORS
  • Mike Kelly, President, CALDERA ASSET MANAGEMENT
  • Robert Knakal, Chairman, MASSEY KNAKAL
  • Robert D. LiMandri, Commissioner of the New York City Buildings Department, CITY OF NEW YORK
  • Mitchel Maidman, President, TOWNHOUSE MANAGEMENT COMPANY
  • Mark Moskowitz, President and Chief Executive Officer, THE ARGO CORPORATION
  • Robert Nelson, President, NELSON MANAGEMENT GROUP, LTD.
  • Shane Neuringer, Senior Vice–President — Acquisitions and Finance, SIERRA REALTY
  • Laura S.  Norman, Shareholder, GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP
  • Jack Rosenfield, Founder and Principal, LOAN RESOLUTION ADVISORS, LLC
  • Stuart M. Saft, Partner, DEWEY & LEBOEUF LLP
  • Mark M. Scott, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, NORTHMARQ CAPITAL
  • Moses Sioni, Managing Director, SIONI & PARTNERS
  • Mason Sleeper, Principal, THE PRAEDIUM GROUP LLC
  • Steven Spinola, President, REBNY
  • Joseph Stepchuk, Director for Multifamily Customer Management, Housing and Community Development, FANNIE MAE
  • Mark Stern, Senior Vice President of Acquisitions, WATERTON RESIDENTIAL
  • Oliver Swan, Chief Investment Officer, CAMPUS HABITAT
  • Michael Vinocur, Principal, BUILDING EQUITY
  • Peter Von Der Ahe, Vice President, Investments, National MultiHousing Group, MARCUS & MILLICHAP
  • James R. Wacht, President, SIERRA REALTY
  • Tim Wang, Ph.D., Vice President, Research & Investment Strategy, ING CLARION
  • Lois Weiss, Columnist, NEW YORK POST
  • Niles C. Welikson, Esq., HORING WELIKSON & ROSEN, P.C.
  • Gregg Winter, Founder & Managing Partner, W FINANCIAL FUND, LP
  • Ofer Yardeni, Managing Partner, STONEHENGE PARTNERS
  • Steve Zaleski, Managing Director, Multi-Housing Group, CB RICHARD ELLIS INVESTORS