The Drinks w/Developers event is sold out. 
If you can no longer attend, or have questions about your registration please email Debby Williams at [email protected].

SMPS Austin is excited to hold our Third Annual Drinks with Developers event! This event is a unique opportunity for attendees to meet developers in a relaxed, fun environment.

How it works
Each table will be carefully curated with a special seat for one developer. The developer will sit with attendees for fifteen minutes, chatting, and talking shop. After fifteen minutes, each developer trades spaces to another table – think speed dating without the pressure. Afterward, we’ll move to a more casual conversation style for food and drink. 
We have invited a wide variety of developers who are paving the way in Austin. If you consistently wish you knew more about private development in Austin and its players, and had the ability to interact with them - this is the event for you! 

Agenda
•    5:00 – Exclusive Pre-Event Meet & Greet for Developers and Sponsors (Invite Only)
          and Networking for General Attendees
•    5:30-7:00 – Program 
•    7:00-7:30 – Wrap-Up general networking for all guests

Developers Include:

Alex Ohrn | Hines
Amelia Stuerzenberger | JLL
Bryan Byrd | Titan Development
Caitlyn Ryan | Turnbridge Equities
Jennifer Wiebrand | AvalonBay Communities
Michael Sloan | Central Health
Mike Kamerlander | GSMP
Otto Swingler | Balcones CRE
Rob Shands | Red Leaf
Runi Duvall | HPI
Tyler Grooms | Manifold
Ryan Buicko | Galesi

One Sponsorship Opportunities Available:

•    Drinks with Developers – EVENT FOOD SPONSOR -$450 – Event Food 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 general ticket  registration to the DWD event. (Limit 2 Sponsors) 

Alex Ohrn
Managing Director, Hines Austin

Alex Ohrn is a Managing Director at Hines Austin location. Hines is a privately owned global real estate investment, development and management firm, founded in 1957, with a presence in 384 cities in 30 countries and $93.2 billion¹ of assets under management and more than 109 million square feet of assets for which Hines provides third-party property-level services. 

Hines first ventured into the Austin/San Antonio Market in 1975. Since then, the team has developed, acquired or managed a diverse portfolio of office, residential, hotel and industrial properties for a number of clients and investment partners. Serving as one of the primary office locations for the Southwest Region, key projects include the development of Bank of America Tower in Austin and the Westin Riverwalk Hotel in San Antonio.

Amelia Stuerzenberger
Senior Project Manager, JLL

Amelia Stuerzenberger, a Senior Project Manager at JLL's Austin office on the Project and Development Services team. With over 16 years of experience in corporate real estate and a specific focus on project and construction management for the past 13 years, Amelia excels in overseeing every aspect of a project. She adeptly handles tasks such as initial design and vendor negotiations, implementing cost control measures through value engineering, managing construction, and ensuring a smooth occupancy transition.
Amelia earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. She received LEED AP designation from the U.S. Green Building Council as well as a Facilities Management Administrator designation from BOMI International.

Bryan Byrd
Development Manager, Titan Development

Bryan manages many of Titan’s Texas based industrial parks, and is involved in acquisitions, project management, financial management, and design-build of tenant finish-out. Bryan received his Bachelor of Construction Science degree from Texas A&M. He has a background in construction project management with four years of experience involving multifamily, hospitality, and light industrial sectors. He currently serves on the Programs Committee and Developing Leaders Committee of NAIOP Austin, a commercial real estate development association. Bryan currently serves on the Hutto Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Caitlyn Ryan
Senior Director, Turnbridge Equities

Caitlyn oversees the acquisition and development of all investments in Texas for Turnbridge. Prior to joining Turnbridge, Caitlyn was Senior Vice President of Investments for Stream Realty Partners, one of the fastest growing, full service real estate firms in the nation. At Stream, Caitlyn executed development, acquisitions, entitlements, design and financing for various projects across the country. Caitlyn earned her Master’s in Business Administration from The Johns Hopkins University and her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Texas Tech University. Caitlyn is a member of ULI and a board member of NAIOP of Austin and The Downtown Austin Alliance. Caitlyn is a former board member of the Rawls College of Business and the Trail Conservancy of Austin.

Jennifer Wiebrand
Vice President of Development, AvalonBay Communities

Jennifer Wiebrand serves as Senior Vice President of Development in Texas for AvalonBay Communities. Jenny is responsible for identifying new development opportunities, expanding their Texas development team, and leading the execution of the Avalon Northtown project in Austin.

Jenny has a proven track record of identifying and securing new development and investment opportunities, overcoming complex design and entitlement challenges, and delivering market leading apartment communities. 

In addition to being a skilled developer and leader, Jenny is an active member of several local Austin boards and committees, including Texas Real Estate Center, The University of Texas at Austin, Downtown Austin Alliance (Chair Emeritus), and ULI (Women’s Leadership Initiative Chair).

Michael Sloan
Construction & Project Development Manager, Central Health

Michael Sloan is the construction and development project manager for the Travis County Healthcare District, better known as Central Health. In his role Michael oversees the development of project timelines, scopes, budgets, and manages the day-to-day aspect of the construction project from feasibility to completion to ensure Central Health can provide high quality service for its patients. His passion and dedication to his work is seen in every aspect of his role. Including getting to see those less privileged receive the care they deserve. 

Mike Kamerlander 
President/CEO, Greater San Marcos Partnership

Mike Kamerlander is the President/CEO of the Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP) with over a decade of economic development experience. Previously, he was Director at Lockhart Economic Development and held roles as Assistant Director of Economic Development at the City of San Antonio, Executive Director of the Bastrop Economic Development Corporation, and Vice President at GSMP.

In Lockhart, Kamerlander pioneered the city's first economic development plan, leading to a $46 million investment by The Ziegenfelder Company, creating 100 jobs in a LEDC-owned industrial park. His other notable projects include Millscale Metalworks, Visionary Fiber Technologies’ expansion, and RealCold's 300,000 SF cold storage warehouse for the Austin/San Antonio corridor.

Otto Swingler
Co-Founder, Balcones RE

Otto Swingler has spent over a decade in the industrial development and investments business in Austin, Texas. He has completed nineteen (19) development and/or acquisition projects, totaling 700,000 square feet with a combined asset value in excess of $150MM. He has been directly involved in the acquisition of 232 acres of land for industrial development in the greater Austin market.

Prior to his career in commercial real estate, Otto attended the University of Texas at Austin where he earned a B.B.A. in Finance.

Rob Shands
Partner, RedLeaf Properties

Rob Shands is a partner at RedLeaf, where he specializes in master-planned developments and public-private partnerships. An expert in capital markets, acquisitions, and public sector procurements, Shands has been a part of transforming the real estate market in Central Texas for nearly two decades.

With more than 2.7 million square-feet of development experience to tout, Shands is most notably recognized for leading the development process of The Bell District, a large-scale mixed use, P3 development in partnership with the City of Cedar Park, since its inception.

Runi Duvall
Development Director, HPI

Runi Duvall is a licensed professional engineer and graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, who has spent her career specializing in construction management. She joined HPI in 2016 to focus on ground-up construction, primarily in Central Texas. Serving as HPI’s Development Director, Runi oversees the construction of the company’s portfolio of industrial, office, and senior living projects, varying in size from $5M to $100M. She collaborates with contractors, architects, engineers, city officials, utilities, legal personnel, lenders, and property management professionals from feasibility through design and permitting, construction, and closeout. Outside of work, Runi enjoys wrangling her three rambunctious children, going on hikes, and writing.

Ryan Buicko
Vice President - Austin, Galesi Group

Ryan Buicko, who joined the Galesi Group in 2019 as Director of Development for Harris Branch, now serves as Vice President overseeing the company's Austin, Texas operations. His responsibilities include managing the development of various projects, such as Harris Branch, Creekside on Parmer Lane, Hillside on Parmer Lane, Commerce Park, and Equinox Center. With a background in commercial real estate lending with PNC Bank and experience with Katerra, a technology-driven off-site construction company, Mr. Buicko brings valuable expertise to his role. He is actively involved in the Real Estate Council of Austin, the Young Men’s Business League of Austin, and serves as Director of the Harris Branch Commercial Property Owners Association.

Tyler Grooms
Principal, Manifold Real Estate

Tyler Grooms is the Managing Principal of Manifold Real Estate, an Austin-based investment and development company that focuses on infill and high barriers to entry opportunities. Prior to starting Manifold, Tyler was at Cascade Investments in Kirkland, Washington where he managed a portfolio of direct real estate investments and acted as an observer to the board of directors for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

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