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. 

Stay tuned as additional event details will be shared soon!

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

Risk Mitigation Discussion 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

Big Beautiful Bill Discussion 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 5:00-6:00 pm

2025 Industry Outlook 6:00-7:00 pm

The team at CBRE will join us to provide their perspective on what we can expect to see in the coming year. George Tikijian and Hannah Ott of CBRE’s Indianapolis-based 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. 

George Tikijian, Vice Chairman, CBRE

George is a Vice Chairman and co-leads CBRE’s Indianapolis-based Multifamily team. George has specialized in the sale of apartment communities since 1984, starting his career at CBRE, where he was employed for 20 years before becoming the founding multifamily advisor of Tikijian Associates. During his 40-year career, George has been involved in the sale of more than 600 apartment communities & 140,000 units, with a total consideration in excess of $10 Billion.

Hannah Ott, Vice Chairman, CBRE         

Hannah is a Vice Chairman and co-leads the Indianapolis-based Multifamily team at CBRE. Hannah has more than 20 years of experience selling multifamily properties in with Midwest and has led or been involved in the sale of more than 400 multifamily properties / 92,000+ apartment units with a total consideration of almost $8 billion.