Melissa de Quesada

International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Inventrust Properties Corp. (Investment Management) (IVT-IM) is the investment management division of Inventrust Properties Corp., (NYSE: IVT), a real estate investment trust headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois. Founded in 2014, IVT-IM manages retail portfolios.

The Staubach Co. provides real estate services. It also offers strategic consulting, site selection, acquisition, disposition, construction consulting, project management, real estate administration, portfolio management, financing, and capital solutions. The company was founded in 1977 by Roger Staubach and is located in Addison, TX.

Carlyle Development Group operates as a real estate investment and development company. Its services include investment consulting, asset and property management. The company was founded by John Nazemian in 1982 and is headquartered in Purchase, NY.

CCO Group LLC is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm was founded by Christopher Cole in 1979 as Cole Capital Advisors, Inc. They were acquired by CIM Group LP in 2018. CCO Group provides access to commercial real estate through non-traded REITs and other direct investment programs.

The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Founded by Dana Telsey in 2008, Telsey Advisory Group LLC (TAG) is an independent equity research and consulting firm focused on the consumer sector, including retail and apparel companies and restaurants. They provide hedge funds, mutual funds, private equity firms and private and public consumer companies the detailed analysis and market context that is necessary to make strategic and investment decisions. TAG covers both US-based and international companies across the consumer landscape, including apparel manufacturers, children and teen retailers, consumer electronics, department stores, discounters, home furnishings, luxury goods, off-price retailers, quick service and specialty restaurants and specialty apparel retailers. Their consulting services include acquisition due diligence, benchmarking, competitive analyses, financial analysis, investor relations functions, market assessments, and valuation.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Founded in 1985, Green Street Advisors LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and broker/dealer located in Newport Beach, California. The firm is affiliated with Green Street Investors and is a subsidiary of Green Street Holdings, Inc. Green Street Advisors' research concentrates on publicly-traded real estate securities including REITs and other publicly-traded real estate companies. The firm provides insight, advice and service to a variety of clients worldwide who seek thorough, timely analysis on private and public commercial real estate markets. Green Street Advisors' clients use their research at the macro, sector, market and company levels to improve their decision-making in many aspects of the real estate capital allocation process.

JLP Asset Management LLC (JLP) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by James Rehlaender in 2014 and formerly known as Northwood Securities LLC and Jaguar Listed Property LLC. JLP provides investment advisory services to separately managed accounts, which includes clients that may be deemed pooled investment vehicles, mutual fund, and commingled investment vehicles.

EII Capital Management, Inc. (EII) is an investment management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Christian Lange and Richard Adler in 1983 as European Investors, Inc. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of EII Capital Holding, Inc. EII provides real estate securities portfolio management services to US and non-US clients and entities.

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. provides real estate investment and management services. It specializes in commercial real estate services and investment management. The company was founded in 1783 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Five Point Communities Management, Inc. provides real estate services. The company was founded by Emile Haddad and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA.

Bedrock Management Services LLC develops and manages office, retail, and residential properties. The private company is based in Detroit, MI, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded by James Ketai, and the CEO is Kofi Bonner.

Ram Realty Services LLC is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 1978 by Peter D. Cummings and Casey L. Cummings. Ram Realty Services LLC is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens.

Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Ultima Hospitality L.L.C., the hotel investment and management division of Waterton Associates, L.L.C., is a select and full service hotel owner and operator focused on identifying and executing value-add opportunities nationwide. Ultima’s senior leaders each have over 15 years’ experience investing in and managing hotel investments in major U.S. markets. An approved operator of some of hospitality’s best brands, Ultima focuses on creating the optimal guest experience while maximizing total return on investment. Waterton Associates is headquartered in Chicago with seven regional offices in the U.S. and manages over $3.5 billion in real estate investments, including Ultima’s portfolio of 11 hotels.

Founded in 1995, Waterton Associates LLC is a Chicago-based private real estate investment firm

Deloitte & Touche LLP provides auditing and consulting services. The company is headquartered in Denver, CO.

CoreNet Global, Inc. provides real estate services. It offers services to corporate real estate and workplace executives of multinational companies. The firm develops and provides custom executive development programs. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Realcomm Conference Group LLC is a research and event company that focuses on the intersection of technology, innovation, and real estate operations. The private company is based in Carlsbad, CA. Realcomm presents the Digie awards to recognize outstanding companies, real estate projects, technologies, and people who positively impact the industry through the application of technology, automation, and innovation. The company provides networking and collaboration opportunities through its annual conferences, webinars, workshops, CIO forums, and other strategic services. Realcomm aims to educate industry professionals about the latest business solutions and technologies to improve commercial real estate development, leasing, management, and operations. The company was founded to bring industry leaders together to discuss and debate the latest innovations in the industry.

UBS Investment Bank provides investment banking and securities brokerage services. Its clients include institutional and corporate clients, intermediaries, governments, and hedge funds. The firm also provides merger and acquisition advisory, private placement, investment research, foreign exchange, equity, and leverage finance advisory services. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Food Marketing Institute, Inc. develops, promotes, and conducts programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.