2025 Multifamily Industry Summit

Join us on October 30th for our annual Industry Summit. This event provides owners, executives, and developers with a wealth of information from leaders in the industry. Join us to hear about trends, developments and opportunities in the multifamily industry from state and national experts.
Cost
$125 Member Full Program
$95 Industry Outlook Only
Schedule
Registration Opens: 12:30 pm
Legislative Preview 1:00-1:45 pm
Brian Spaulding is the President of the Indiana Apartment Association (IAA), which represents over 293,000 professionally managed apartment homes statewide. Brian previously served as IAA’s Vice President of Government Affairs. During his tenure at IAA, Spaulding has served on IAA’s behalf on the Indiana Supreme Court’s Eviction Task Force (2021), Indiana General Assembly’s Housing Task Force (2022), and was appointed to Governor-Elect Braun’s Transition Council for Constituent Services (2025). Prior to joining IAA in 2019, Spaulding served in various roles, including Deputy Chief of Staff, for Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02). Spaulding has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Purdue University and a Juris Doctorate from Michigan State University. He is a licensed attorney in Indiana and Michigan.
Mike Patarino, President of Construction at Cityscape Residential, has been involved in the construction industry for 40 years. His multifaceted experience includes roles as a draftsman, project manager, construction manager, director, vice president, and president of construction. Patarino is also an Commissioner of Indiana’s Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission. He will provide an update on the fire, building, and electrical codes, which either have advanced in rulemaking or are nearing rulemaking.
Brian Spaulding, J.D., President, Indiana Apartment Association
Mike Patarino, President of Construction, Cityscape Residential
Navigating a Hard Insurance Market in the Apartment World 2:00-2:45 pm
Eric Rich graduated from Ball State University in 2007. He entered the insurance industry in 2009. Eric moved into the Independent side in 2011 and started with McGowan Insurance Group in 2012. He left McGowan in 2017 to start his own agency and in 2021 merged his agency back with McGowan Insurance. He is now a Partner and the Sales Leader at McGowan Insurance Group. His main focus is the Multifamily Industry and has been focusing on this industry for over 10 years. Eric lives in Pendleton with his wife Ashley of 16 years and 4 children. Kaden (14), Logan (11), Grayson (10), and Maddison (6). In his free time you will find him at ballpark, football field, or basketball court watching his kids play. When not playing sports they love to camp, vacation, and go to Disney World as much as possible.
Eric Rich, Partner and Sales Leader, McGowan Insurance Group
Immigration Enforcement 3:00-4:00 pm
Jonathan Meyer is a partner in the Governmental Practice Group at Sheppard Mullin and leads the firm’s National Security team. He counsels clients on their interactions with federal and state government, as well as national and homeland security, Congressional oversight, cybersecurity, among other issues. Jon also co-leads the firm’s Congressional Investigations team and created Sheppard Mullin’s Executive Actions Tracker.
From 2021 to 2024, Jon was the Senate-confirmed Sixth General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. As General Counsel, Jon was the chief legal officer and chief regulatory policy officer of the 260,000-person Department. Jon led the DHS legal team in litigating numerous cases in the Supreme Court and matters in the areas of immigration, regulatory law, and border security.
Jon is a two-time recipient of the Secretary of Homeland Security’s Outstanding Service Medal along with the U.S. Secret Service Director’s Honor Award, the Customs and Border Protection Commissioner’s Ensign Award, and the U.S. Coast Guard Commandant’s Distinguished Service Medal, among numerous other awards and honors.
Jonathan Meyer, Partner, Sheppard Mullin
Tax Update: What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Means for the Multifamily Industry 4:10-5:00 pm
Michael Fritton is a seasoned Managing Director at CBIZ Somerset, specializing in financial services for real estate clients. With a robust background in accounting and finance, he has been instrumental in addressing complex tax issues related to real estate and construction. A Purdue University alumnus with an MBA from Indiana University, Michael combines academic prowess with extensive industry experience. He is not only a CPA but also a frequent speaker on tax-related matters, showcasing his commitment to client service and industry knowledge. His leadership extends beyond his role at CBIZ, as he actively participates in multiple professional. Michael's dedication to community service is evident through his involvement with local organizations, reflecting his strong values. His long tenure at CBIZ since 1995 underscores his stability and expertise in the field.
Michael Fritton, Managing Director, CBIZ
Cocktail Reception 5:00-5:45 pm
2025 Industry Outlook 5:45-6:45 pm
The team at CBRE will join us to provide their perspective on what we can expect to see in the coming year. CBRE’s Indiana + Louisville + Columbus Multifamily team, will detail transactions, deliveries, costs, and trends in 2025 before shifting their focus to predictions regarding the multifamily housing markets statewide in 2026 and beyond. This presentation is always as entertaining as it is informative to any developer, investor, or executive seeking to grow their portfolio.
CBRE’s Indiana + Louisville + Columbus Multifamily team is a trusted advisor to apartment investors and owners. With 14 professionals and a track record of over $11.4 billion in sales, they combine market insight with hands-on execution to help clients achieve maximum value.
George Tikijian, Vice Chairman, CBRE
George has been a leading force in the multifamily industry since 1984. George's influence extends far beyond his impressive sales record; he is a pivotal figure in the multifamily community, fostering growth by actively mentoring and developing the next generation of brokers, solidifying his legacy of leadership.
Hannah Ott, Vice Chairman, CBRE
Hannah draws upon her extensive experience of over 25 years in multifamily sales, providing unparalleled leadership and expertise to achieve exceptional results.
Cameron Benz, First Vice President, CBRE
Cam has dedicated more than seven years to multifamily sales and leverages his deep understanding of the multifamily industry to drive success for the team.
Claire Hassfurther, Associate, CBRE
Claire brings a solid foundation of seven years of commercial real estate experience and plays a key role in client communication and building strong relationships, making her a valuable asset to the team.
Attendees (52)
Sue Anthony Follmar
Regional Vice President
Regency Windsor Management Inc.
Ryan Bonaparte
Marketing Specialist
Gene B. Glick Company, Inc.
Kim Brewer
Marketing Operations Manager
Gene B. Glick Company, Inc.
Haley Brutus
Regional Director of Sales
Valet Living
Joe Dayan
SVP Sales & Marketing
LED Indy
Kevin Eisenmenger
Area Sales Manager
HD Supply Facilities Maintenance
Cristi Elgin
Chief Operating Officer
J + G Companies
Jack Follmar
Regional Facilities Manager
Regency Windsor Management Inc.
Tom Genetti
Managing Director
Berkadia
Adam Hammond
Program Manager, Customer Programs
AES Indiana
Matt Hicks
Commercial Sales Representative
ONiT Painting
Lyndsey Holt
Vice President
Holt Construction Group, Inc.
Lyal Huff
President
HSC Pavement Maintenance
Megan Hughes
Vice President
OpenBox Roofing & Restoration
Megan Hunt
Regional Director of Sales
GreenWay Waste & Recycling
Robert James II
Sandlin Ferguson LLP
Dave King
Regional Account Executive
The Sherwin-Williams Company
J.R. Knight
Eye 4 Group
Phil Lucas
Regional Sales Manager
Chadwell Supply
Bobby Penny
General Manager
Pointe Pest Control
Ali Rahimi
Scattered Sites Renaissance Property Mgmt, Inc.
Keivan Rahimi
Property Manager
Renaissance Property Management, Inc.
Meaghan Riddle
Director of Marketing
Gene B. Glick Company, Inc.
Cesar Rodriguez
Regional Manager Indiana Market-North
The Pittsburgh Paints Company
Daniel Sandlin
Sandlin Ferguson LLP
Jim Sandlin
Vice President
HSC Pavement Maintenance
Katie Smith
President
All Pro Heating, Air & Plumbing
Zacch Stottsberry
Reginal Sales Manager
Locker Revolution Property Technology / Luxer One Package Lockers
George Tikijian
Vice Chairman
CBRE
Alec Voelkel
Thrasher Buschmann & Voelkel, P.C.
Dennis Voelkel
Attorney
Thrasher Buschmann & Voelkel, P.C.