Join SMPS Austin as we dive into how the current financial market may affect our local AEC industry. The downstream effects of the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank closures are already being felt around the world. Join us as our panel discusses how these could impact our local industry, the overall economic outlook, as well as how our market may be uniquely resilient. 

Our panel will include representatives from capital market real estate and engineering firms, commercial banking, and the construction industry to provide a well-rounded discussion with diverse backgrounds. 

MODERATOR

Nick Moulinet

Nick Moulinet leads DPR Construction’s Austin-based business development and client relationship efforts. He is recognized as a leader in the private sector for his ability to cultivate lasting relationships and seamlessly guide stakeholders through the land acquisition, due diligence and commercial development processes. 

Nick’s extensive knowledge of the industry, combined with professional experience in land development and acquisition, allows him to fully grasp the unique needs and challenges facing his clients, regardless of market or market sector. Whether he’s working with local, national or international clients, Nick leverages this holistic understanding to strategically approach opportunities, tailor counsel, enable resources and effectively navigate the development landscape of each project.

Nick received his Bachelor of Science degree in Urban Planning and Real Estate Development from the University of Southern California (USC) and is a past Chair and holds a seat on the Board of Directors of the Real Estate Council of Austin and the Downtown Austin Alliance.

PANELISTS INCLUDE

Renee Jackman, MSFE, VMA

Renee Jackman is an Economist with HDR based out of Round Rock, TX. She has a Masters in Finance and Economics and focuses on infrastructure economics. This includes developing project-specific risk-adjusted cost and schedule estimates and forecasting escalation rates. Part of this work involves tracking global supply chains and the general state of the economy to develop better risk mitigation strategies and forecasts.

Chase Johnson

Chase Johnson serves as Managing Director for Cushman Wakefield working within the Austin and San Antonio markets. He focuses on on Equity, Debt & Structured Finance (EDSF) solutions for clients. He has extensive experience successfully financing multifamily communities, industrial facilities, grocery-anchored, neighborhood strip retail, self-storage, office, and manufactured housing communities.

Johnson was formerly a Senior Vice President with Northmarq’s debt & equity team, where he led the Austin office in loan production for 2021. Over the past 8 years, Johnson has facilitated over 100 financing transactions totaling nearly $1 billion in volume through his strong relationships with agencies, life insurance companies, debt funds, banks, and credit unions.

Patrick Johnson

Patrick Johnson is the President and CEO of Frontier Bank of Texas. He is a dynamic leader in the banking industry since 1999. An unwavering champion of innovation, big ideas, and creativity, Patrick is the leading force behind the strategic growth of Frontier Bank’s expansion and overall direction. He is a community banker at heart and seeks to bring the best of community banking to Central Texas businesses and families.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

• DIAMOND PROGRAM SPONSOR ($600 member/ $900 non-member) - Diamond Program Sponsor level includes firm logo on all printed, web, and social media program materials, verbal recognition at luncheon, able to provide marketing collateral at each attendee seat. Diamond receives two tickets to the luncheon - one for pre-lunch and one general admission. The pre-lunch guest registrant can attend the pre-lunch event to meet, greet and eat with the speakers and sponsors in a private room before the lunch program. (Limit 2 Diamond Sponsors)
• SAPPHIRE PROGRAM SPONSOR ($300 member/$450 non-member) - Sapphire Program Sponsor level includes firm logo on all printed, web, and social media program materials, verbal recognition at luncheon, able to provide marketing collateral at each attendee seat, and 1 lunch guest registration.