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I-4 COMMERCIALCORRIDOR

CONFERENCEJUNE 282019

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9:00 AM - Arrival, Registration & Networking 9:30 AM - Introduction

9:45 AM - Opening Keynote

10:20 AM - Morning Breakout Sessions• Airports and Economic Impact• Entertainment• I-4 Plans & Brightline• Land• Opportunity Zones

11:15 AM - Rotate Morning Breakout Sessions• Airports and Economic Impact• Entertainment• I-4 Plans & Brightline• Land• Opportunity Zones

12:20 PM - Featured Luncheon Speaker

1:20 PM - Afternoon Breakout Sessions• Commercial Lending• FDOT Suntrax / Update• Industrial• Power Companies• Single-Family Residential Portfolio Investment

2:15 PM - Rotate Afternoon Breakout Sessions• Commercial Lending• FDOT Suntrax / Update• Industrial• Power Companies• Single-Family Residential Portfolio Investment

Lunch provided by:

Keynote Speakers

The annual I-4 Commercial Corridor Conference is produced, hosted, and sponsored by:

Dr. Randy K. Avent is the founding president of Florida Polytechnic University, the newest of the state’s 12 public universities and the only polytechnic university in the State University System of

Florida. As Florida Polytechnic University’s inaugural president, Avent is responsible for the development and operation of the university and is committed to strategically developing Florida Poly as a research and jobs university, an agent for growth and a beacon for the economy.

Randy Avent President Florida Polytechnic University

Gary M. Ralston, CCIM, SIOR, CPM, CRE, CLS, CDP, CRX, FRICS, CRRP is a recognized subject matter expert on retail and commercial properties. He is a successful

real estate developer, investor, and group investment sponsor. Gary was the president and a member of the board of directors of Commercial Net Lease Realty, Inc. (NYSE:NNN) the industry leader in single-tenant corporate net-leased real estate. During that time he guided the company’s growth from less than $15 million in real estate assets to over $1.5 billion. Gary is recognized as the most accredited commercial real estate practicing professional in the nation.

Gary M. Ralston Broker & Managing Partner SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real Estate

Program Agenda

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Airports and Economic Impact - Room 1060Eugene B. Conrad III Lakeland Linder Regional AirportEric Crump (Moderator) Polk State CollegeMajor General H.D. “Jake” Polumbo, USAF (Ret.)Two Blue Aces Consulting

Entertainment - Room 1015R. Todd Dantzler, CCIM (Moderator) SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real EstatePaul Granville Lakeland Ice ArenaDavid Johnson Merlin Entertainment

I-4 Plans & Brightline - Room 1017Laura Kinsler (Moderator) GrowthSpotterBob O’Malley BrightlineKati Sherrard, P.E. Florida Department of Transportation – District One

Land Panel - Room 1002-1003Richard Dempsey, ALC (Moderator)SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real Estate Dean Saunders, ALC, CCIM SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real Estate

Trevor Hall Colliers InternationalRyan Sampson, ALC, CCIMEshenbaugh Land Company

Opportunity Zones - Room 1067-1068Thomas AblumAblum Brown & CompanyTyler Davis, CPA SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real EstateRoman Petra, Esq., CCIM, CRE (Moderator) Nelson Mullins

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Morning Sessions(Participants are able to attend 2 of 5 sessions)

10:20 AM - 12:00 PM


Commercial Lending - Room 1015Eric Ammon, CCIM (Moderator) SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real EstateJames P. Citrano, Jr. BB&TChris Cucci CenterState

Jason DanielCitizens Bank & TrustBob HernandezNorthMarq CapitalDavid J. HoustonBank of Central Florida

FDOT Suntrax / Update - Room 1060Melony Bell (Moderator) Florida House District 056Kelda Senior Florida Department of Transportation / TurnpikeRahul Razdan, PhD Florida Polytechnic University

Industrial - Room 1067-1068Brandon Clark The RuthvensBrendon Dedekind, CCIM Prologis

David Hungerford (Moderator) SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real EstateAustin Jones Blue Steel Development

Power Companies - Room 1017Sherry Ambrose FPL Energy Services, Inc.Marc Hoenstine Duke Energy

Sean Malott Central Florida Development CouncilNick Plott TECO People Gas

Single-Family Residential Portfolio Investment - Room 1002-1003

Michael Finch SVN | SFRhub AdvisorsAugust Schmidt (Moderator) SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real Estate

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Afternoon Sessions(Participants are able to attend 2 of 5 sessions)

1:20 PM - 3:00 PM


SPEAKERS & PANEL EXPERTS

Thomas Ablum PresidentAblum Brown & CompanyThomas Ablum has more than 30 years of experience in corporate and strategic finance. In real estate finance, Tom is active in raising equity, structuring joint venture programs, construction loans, term debt, and refinancing commercial institutional grade assets for established developers, real estate operating companies, owners/investors and operators. Before co-founding Ablum Brown in 1988, Tom was co-head of corporate finance at the broker/dealer firm of Rodman & Renshaw, and prior to that with the investment banking group of Prudential Bache Securities. Before switching to the investment banking, Tom held corporate positions with Borg-Warner Acceptance Corp., Household International and the Walgreen Co. Tom earned his B.S. in Finance at the University of Illinois, and his MBA from DePaul University, with a specialization in accounting.

Melony Bell Florida House of RepresentativesFlorida House District 056Melony Bell represents the 56th District for the Florida House of Representatives which covers all of DeSoto and Hardee County as well as part of Polk County. Melony is a graduate of South Florida Community College and Southeastern University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Professional Leadership. She served for 14 years on the Fort Meade City Commission, including 4 years as Mayor before her election to the Polk County Commission in 2010 where she served as Chairman before being elected to the State House of Representatives in 2018. She was named Woman of the Year by the National Association of Women in Business in 2010 and Champion of the Arts by Polk Art’s Alliance in 2018.

James P. Citrano, Jr. Senior Vice PresidentBB&TJames P. (Jim) Citrano, Jr. is Senior Vice President and Commercial Real Manager for BB&T’s North and Central Florida Region. Since joining BB&T in 2015, Citrano has led a team of Commercial Real Estate bankers who are responsible for the growth and management of its regional real estate loan portfolio. The CRE team is primarily engaged in the origination of construction, development and mini-permanent loans that include all commercial asset classes encompassing multi-family, office, industrial and retail properties. Jim has a diverse background in both commercial real estate finance and development. After graduating from the Florida State University in 1990 with a B. S. in Finance, Jim received formal credit training with Southeast Bank in Miami, Florida.

Brandon Clark Vice PresidentThe RuthvensBrandon joined The Ruthvens in 2018 as Vice President. In this role, he has responsibility for The Ruthvens’ construction and development activities, leasing, finance and operations. Prior to joining The Ruthvens, Brandon was a Vice President Corporate Banker with J.P. Morgan for eight years. In this role, he had responsibility for companies headquartered in Florida with revenue or market cap over $1 billion. Before joining J.P. Morgan, Brandon was a member of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s Financial Services and Technology group in Atlanta, GA. Brandon is currently pursuing his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation. He is excited to be part of the next generation of Lakeland’s growth and development with The Ruthvens.

Sherry Ambrose Manager of Economic DevelopmentFPL Energy Services, Inc.Sherry joined FPL in July 2018 and oversees competitive economic development projects and lead generation efforts. Sherry brings over a decade of economic development experience in Florida, Texas, and Washington—at the local, regional and state levels. She’s held marketing and business development leadership roles for Enterprise Florida and the Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce. Sherry was recently named among Consultant Connect’s 2018 Top 50 Economic Developers in North America. Sherry holds a bachelor of arts in economics from Rollins College and an M.P.A. from the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University. A South Florida native, Sherry now resides in Jupiter with her husband and two children.



Jeff Cline Executive Director | PrincipalSVN | SFRhub AdvisorsJeff Cline has joined and leads the SVN | SFRhub Advisors commercial real estate brokerage based in the Biltmore area, Phoenix, AZ. As the Executive Director | Principal, Jeff’s 40+ years in commercial real estate has added significant experience to team with SFR portfolio industry experts to nationally transact existing asset SFR portfolios as well as BFR, Build For Rent home investment portfolios ranging in size from 5 to 5,000 homes. SVN | SFRhub Advisors is the only dedicated national SFR Portfolio platform that is also introducing a First to Market digital CRE transaction website changing the way the CRE industry markets, researches, analyzes and acquires SFR / BFR portfolio investments.

Eric Crump Program Director, AerospacePolk State CollegeAt 13 years old, Eric received an intro flight reward for making straight A’s, which sparked his childhood desire to learn to fly. After a rewarding career as a professional pilot in Atlanta, Georgia, and an equally rewarding career as the Aviation Content Manager and Chief Instructor for an international pilot training organization in Gainesville, Florida, Eric took over as the first Aerospace Program Director at Polk State College. Eric is now happily helping almost 300 men and women pursue their dreams of a career in professional aviation through four in-demand degree programs. Eric serves on the Airport Advisory Boards for the Winter Haven and Lakeland-Linder airports as well as on the FAA Airmen Certification Standards Working Group in Washington, D.C.

Chris Cucci Senior Vice PresidentCenterStateChris Cucci, is a Senior Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer with CenterState in downtown Orlando. A native of New Jersey, Cucci moved to Orlando in 1997 to attend the University of Central Florida where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree. Currently, Cucci serves on the board of directors for CCIM Central District, the Valencia College Business Advisory Council, and Osceola Community Health Services. He is also proud to be a founding member of CEO Leadership Forums – an organization that provides educational workshops to C-level executives of middle-market companies in Central Florida.

Jason Daniel First Vice President, Commercial LendirCitizens Bank & TrustJason Daniel is a commercial lender for Citizens Bank & Trust, working primarily in the Winter Haven, Haines City and Bartow communities. He works closely with business owners by providing customized solutions for their capital requirements and banking needs. Jason has been in banking for 20 years and has extensive experience in credit analysis and commercial banking. He is a graduate of the University of South Florida, Florida School of Banking and the Graduate School of Banking at LSU. He is also a graduate of the Bartow Leadership and Winter Haven Leadership programs. Jason has been a citizen of Polk County for over 30 years.

Eugene B. Conrad III Airport DirectorLakeland Linder Regional AirportGene graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Aviation Management and is a certified member of the American Association of Airport Executives. Gene’s past experience includes: Air Service Coordinator and Marketing Manager at Dayton International Airport, Ohio; and Airport Operations Coordinator at Port Columbus International Airport and Bolton Field in Columbus, Ohio. Prior to accepting the Lakeland Linder International Airport Director position, he was the Deputy Director, Marketing & Air Service Development for Branson Airport, LLC, in Hollister, Missouri. He has over 18 years of airport management experience.



Brendon Dedekind, CCIM Vice President, Market OfficerPrologisBrendon is vice president, market officer responsible for leading the Central Florida Prologis team, managing existing real estate assets as well as acquisitions, development and dispositions of capital deployment within the Central Florida region. He joined Prologis in June 2014 bringing with him more than 10 years of experience in real estate. Prior to joining Prologis he was the global director at Signature Flight Support, overseeing a global real estate portfolio of over 45 million square feet of land, approximately 1 billion worth of vertical assets and approximately 1,400 customers. Prior to this he was vice president at Avalon Park Group, and before that an associate developer at Lincoln Property Company.

Paul Granville PresidentLakeland Ice ArenaPaul Granville resident of Lakeland and owner/developer of Lakeland Ice Arena is originally from the UK with a background in Marketing and Business development Paul has partnered with the Tampa Bay Lightning to bring Hockey and Ice skating to Polk County. Paul and his team are developing a 10 acre site located at Exit 28 of Interstate 4 into Central Florida’s number 1 destination for Ice Hockey, Figure skating and Ice related sports. The Site was a former bowling alley and Paul and his team have developed the site and the marketing strategy and its already having an impact on the City and is not scheduled to open until August 1st 2019.

Trevor Hall Managing Director, Land ServicesColliers International | Central FloridaTrevor has successfully pursued a land brokerage career in Central Florida for over 30 years. The focus of his practice is the representation of important landowners, taking an innovative and enthusiastic approach to maximizing the value of their land holdings and acquisition activities. Trevor became a top producer with Florida Ranch Lands, the firm that assembled Disney World. He and his father then worked together as owners of Lambert Smith Hampton’s Orlando office. Many of Orlando’s best agents helped them build the sales volume and property management portfolio of this firm. He then engineered a sale to the Pizzuti organization and repositioned himself in land-owner representation. In 1998 he joined Colliers and has thrived as an integral team member and Managing Director of Land Services.

Bob Hernandez Senior Vice President, Managing DirectorNorthMarq CapitalBob is currently a senior vice president and managing director in NorthMarq’s Tampa regional office. For more than 30 years he has specialized in debt and equity placement. Bob has enhanced successful developments and investments for his clients by securing joint venture and preferred equity as well as mezzanine and senior debt through NorthMarq’s correspondent relationships with numerous life companies, the agencies and private and public funds. He has originated and facilitated the funding of more than $4 billion in real estate transactions through these institutional relationships and enjoys continued success with their platforms today.

Michael Finch Executive Vice PresidentSVN | SFRhub AdvisorsMichael began his career in Commercial Real Estate Brokerage over 14 years ago in Phoenix, Arizona. He has developed broad local and national relationships with the top-ranked high density mid to large scale developers for Commercial Mixed Use & Multifamily Development. With an extensive national network, Michael has been successful and enjoys being an integral partner for client teams focused on large-scale income-producing portfolios, and more specifically having focused on Single Family Rental Portfolios and Build For Rent Investment Portfolios for many years now. Today, Michael is a Principal, Founder, & Executive Vice President in SVN | SFRhub Advisors, focused on Single Family Rental Portfolios & Build For Rent (BFR) Investment Portfolios sales on a national level.



Marc Hoenstine Director, Economic DevelopmentDuke Energy FloridaFor the past 17 years, Marc has been with the Economic Development Department for Duke Energy Florida (formerly Progress Energy Florida). He is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the company’s economic development strategic plan. Marc also directs the company’s efforts to retain and expand the existing commercial and industrial customer base as well as attract new commercial and industrial customers to Duke Energy Florida’s 35-county service territory. His work includes site location services, demographics analysis, rate and cost comparisons, and support for state, regional and local partners.

David Johnson New Business Development Director North AmericaMerlin EntertainmentDavid joined Merlin Entertainment in June of 2014 as the New Business Development Director North America. He is responsible for locating, sourcing and delivery of the North American Midway Pipeline of attractions in accordance with the group five-year strategic plan. He is also in charge for creating and driving the USA roll out strategy, initial market identification, establishing and maintaining a network of local agents, site identification, financial, market and legal analysis. Prior to his role he previously served as the Director of Finance at LEGOLAND Florida, a group of Merlin Entertainment. David also served as the Head of Finance at Merlin Entertainment Group Warwick, United Kingdom office.

Austin Jones PresidentBlue Steel DevelopmentAustin has been in the construction and real estate industry for 12 years. Austin is principally responsible for overseeing all aspects of site selection, feasibility, due diligence, permitting and entitlements for each development project. However, Austin’s job is not complete once the project receives final approval. Austin works closely with clients, equity partners, banking institutions, and government agencies throughout the process to make sure the development moves smoothly to completion. Austin is also heavily involved in developing new client relationships and expanding Blue Steel’s presence throughout the Southeast. Austin is active in SIOR and NAIOP throughout the Southeast.

Laura Kinsler EditorGrowthSpotterLaura is the editor of GrowthSpotter, a premium website of The Orlando Sentinel focusing on real estate and early stage development for an audience of industry professionals and business leaders. She joined the company in 2015 as Osceola County reporter after a 15-year career at the Tampa Tribune. She covers the City of Orlando, as well as Osceola and Polk Counties.

David J. Houston SVP/Commercial BankingBank of Central FloridaDavid has more than 35 years of commercial banking experience in large regional banks and local community banks. He has handled all types of commercial loan production, credit underwriting and management. His experience includes commercial team leadership, chief credit officer and community bank board member. David has experience with all types of commercial real estate lending in the Central Florida market. He serves as a board member and treasurer for Alliance for Independence. He is a graduate of Leadership Lakeland Class VIII. He graduated from the University of Florida with a B.S.B.A. in finance.



Sean Malott President and CEOCentral Florida Development CouncilSean is the President and CEO of the Central Florida Development Council (CFDC). Prior to the CFDC, Sean was the Director of Industry Partnerships at Florida Polytechnic University. Sean was responsible for developing collaborative partnerships and alliances with leading companies in the research, technology, and engineering fields. Throughout his career, Sean has had the opportunity to lead economic and business development initiatives for a variety of organizations, including Enterprise Florida and Pasco Economic Development Council. He has been directly involved in the successful recruitment and expansion of a diverse set of companies throughout the region and the state of Florida.

Roman Petra Esq., CCIM, CRE AttorneyNelson MullinsRoman Petra concentrates his legal practice on commercial real estate transactions, representing developers and funds. The majority of the transactions include sophisticated and complex real estate matters with numerous layers of equity and debt financing. He frequently represents clients who are raising capital through private placements. Mr. Petra advises clients on different facets of commercial real estate transactions, from raising capital to tax matters, including acquisition, construction, development, disposition (single asset and portfolio), financing, management, and zoning matters.

Nick Plott Regional Manager for Local Government, Community Relations and Economic DevelopmentTECO People GasNick joined the Tampa Electric Company in 2010 after being hired on from a contract position supporting NERC Grid Reliability Compliance for TEC’s generation fleet. He has been in his current role since July of 2017. Nick is the liaison between the company and the government bodies of Polk County. He is also the company representative for all community partners and Economic Development Organizations in Polk County. Currently, Nick is overseeing the governmental approval processes for five solar facilities in Polk County.

Major General H.D. “Jake” Polumbo USAF (ret) Founding PartnerTwo Blue Aces ConsultingJake Polumbo is Founding Partner and a Senior Consultant in Two Blue Aces Consulting. As a career officer & fighter pilot in the Air Force, Jake was in charge of a squadron in Korea, a larger organization in Germany, two bases in the US and a large wing in the United Arab Emirates. He commanded a specially designed Air & Space Task Force in Afghanistan & the storied 9th Air Force in the US. His leadership & managerial skills were honed by command and senior management all over the world. General Polumbo graduated with distinction from the AF Academy & was awarded a Masters in Aviation Sciences from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He was a National Defense Fellow in the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University & graduated from the Federal Executive Institute in D.C.

Bob O’Malley Vice President of Government AffairsVirgin Train USA/BrightlineBob is Vice President of Government Affairs for Virgin Train USA, focusing directing government affairs for the expansion of Virgin Trains to Orlando and Tampa in Florida, and between Southern California and Las Vegas. Bob recently joined Virgin Trains USA after serving ten years as the regional vice president of government affairs in Florida for CSX Transportation, where he managed state and local government relations and community affairs throughout Florida. Bob previously held positions as director of Central Florida operations for Tallahassee-based Sachs Media Group, and Director of public affairs and strategic planning for MetroPlan Orlando, the regional transportation planning organization for Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties.



Rahul Razdan Ph.D. Senior Director, Special ProjectsFlorida Polytechnic UniversityRahul has over 25 years executive management experience in a variety of roles. He previously worked at Cadence Design Systems where he served as Corporate VP of the Functional Verification Business Unit, growing the division to over $250 Million a year in sales. While at Cadence, he also served as a consultant to the CEO and BOD on Mergers and Acquisitions and Strategic Partnerships. Rahul’s electronic design background includes key contributions to the design and development of the Alpha CPU while at Digital Equipment Corporation, and some important work in the area of reconfigurable computing. He has authored numerous technical papers and is named on 24 issued patents. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Harvard University, an MS in Computer Engineering and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Carnegie-Mellon University.

Dean Saunders, ALC, CCIM Broker & Managing DirectorSVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real EstateSince 1985 Dean has specialized in Florida land and conservation easements. He served as Agricultural Liaison, Special Assistant, and Director of External Affairs to US Senator Lawton Chiles, then Governor Chiles (D-FL). He was elected to the Florida House of Representatives, where he assisted in important legislation supporting landowner property rights and conservation. He comes from an 8th-generation Florida agricultural family; earned a BSA in Fruit Crops, Food, and Resource Economics from the University of Florida; and is a recognized Florida land and conservation easement authority. Dean recieved the APEX 2018 Top National Producer by Realtors® Land Institute (RLI).

Kelda Senior Business Development ManagerFlorida Department of Transportation/TurnpikeKelda Senior is the business development manager for the Florida Turnpike’s SunTrax Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) Test Facility. In this role, Kelda establishes and manages business relationships with future SunTrax customers and partners, while overseeing the facility’s outreach and public relation initiatives. For the past 10 years, Kelda has served as a public relations and community outreach specialist in local, state and federal government, with an emphasis on the transportation sector since 2012. Kelda holds a B.A. in journalism and a master of public administration – both from the University of Central Florida.

Kati Sherrard, P.E. Interstate Program ManagerFlorida Department of Transportation, District OneKati is currently managing and intimately involved in three planning studies for managed lane projects on I-4 and I-75, with the alternatives leading to the design and construction of the new lanes; the reconstruction for the I-75 at SR 70 interchange improvements; the recently completed the I-75 at SR 64 interchange improvements; and the upcoming I-75 at US 301 interchange improvements. These projects will be transformational to Southwest Florida’s interstate serving travelers within the corridor and offering them additional mobility options. Being a lifelong resident of Florida and obtaining a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of South Florida, Kati is passionate about enriching the quality of life for Floridians and our visitors by improving the State’s vital transportation corridors and improving safety on our roadways.

Ryan Sampson, ALC, CCIM Managing PrincipleEshenbaugh Land CompanyRyan Sampson is the Managing Principal of Eshenbaugh Land Company. With over a decade of real estate experience, Ryan has already closed more than $450,000,000 in land transactions since joining Eshenbaugh Land Company in 2005. A second-generation Tampa real estate professional, Ryan takes great pride in brokering land deals that lead to future development and positive growth within his community. His transactional experience ranges from single tenant retail out parcels to large master planned communities and most everything in between as it relates to development land. He has represented Lennar, Newland Communities, Bank of America, Soho Capital, Duke Realty, CalSTRS, StanPac, Rialto Capital, BB&T and DeBartolo.


MODERATORS

Eric Ammon, CCIM Associate BrokerSVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real EstateEric has worked in commercial real estate since before graduating from the University of Cincinnati, with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science in 1984. He has earned both the CCIM and CPM designations. Eric was first licensed in

Ohio, and currently has both his Ohio and Kentucky Brokers licenses in escrow. He was first licensed in Florida in 1994. Eric has worked in all facets of the business, including property and asset management, acquisitions, dispositions, market research, investment analysis, lease negotiation, new business development, and brokerage.

Tyler Davis AccountantSVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real EstateTyler is an accountant working with the property management division. He recently joined the brokerage after spending five years in the tax practice as a manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Birmingham, Alabama. Tyler graduated

summa cum laude with his Bachelor’s in Accounting from Samford University in 2013 and received his Masters in Taxation degree from the University of Alabama in 2014. After passing the CPA exam, he began his career with PwC in 2014 where he gained valuable experience working with both life and property and casualty insurance companies across the country.

David Hungerford Senior AdvisorSVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real EstateDavid is a senior advisor and an expert in site selection. David previously worked in his family-owned business, Hungerford & Associates, as a financial advisor. Prior to becoming a financial advisor, he served as the company’s marketing director.

David graduated Cum Laude from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in real estate and a Bachelor of Science degree in finance. While there, he was an active member of the Florida State University Real Estate Society. David graduated with his MBA (Masters in Business Administration) from Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL and is working on his CCIM designation.

R. Todd Dantzler, CCIM Broker & Managing DirectorSVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real EstateTodd served on the Polk County Board of County Commissioners District 4 Commissioner in 2019 and 2018 Chairman, and managing director of SVN Saunders Ralston Dantzler. He is a well-known authority on commercial

properties and land use in the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro and surrounding areas. Todd has been active in East Polk County real estate for over 33 years and is a 2nd-generation real estate leader whose father served as chairman of the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) in the early 80’s. Todd received the 2012 Florida Realtor® of the Year award and in 2000, he was elected president of the Florida Realtors® — the youngest president in the history of Florida Realtors®.

Richard Dempsey, ALC Senior AdvisorSVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real EstateRichard is a licensed real estate associate specializing in all types of agricultural land, citrus groves, large acreage tracts, and commercial/development land. His real estate career began in 1984 as an appraiser for the Polk County Property

Appraiser’s Office. For thirteen years, he was a state certified general appraiser with an agricultural lender, appraising a wide variety of properties. Richard was voted the Commercial Realtor® of the Year in 2017 and Realtor® of the Year in 2011 by Lakeland Realtors® (LR). Richard served as the 2010 President of LR, and has served on numerous committees. In 2017, he served as the Vice-Chair of the Building Committee, helping to oversee the construction of the award winning, state-of-the art new location of Lakeland Realtors®.

August Schmidt Associate AdvisorSVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real EstateAugie is the Director of Research & Sales Associate specializing in retail investment properties and also oversees the research & analysis department within the firm. Augie graduated with his MBA from Southeastern University and

received the Warren Buffett award by the Jannetides College of Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership. He was a founding member of the Southeastern University Football Program and was a three-year team captain leading the team to win three conference championships in four years. He is a member of the National Association of Realtors® and The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

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