Kick off the NAI Florida Forum with this networking opportunity to meet new professionals and reinforce long standing relationships.

Jacques Hart

Roar Media​

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Jacques Hart, CEO and founder of Roar Media, helps corporate and consumer companies solve complex marketing challenges and transform their legacy marketing programs into next-generation platforms that increase market share, conversions and revenues. He founded Roar Media in 2008 and has grown the agency to become ranked as the largest independent PR and marketing firm by revenue ($30M+ in annual billing) and headcount (60+ full-time employees) in South Florida by the South Florida Business Journal. The integrated marketing-communications agency is an Inc. 5,000 company, awarded Top 20 Best Offices in South Florida and has won numerous industry awards.

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Jay Olshonsky

NAI Global​

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Jay Olshonsky, FRICS, SIOR, CCIM is the President and Chief Executive Officer of NAI Global since December 2012.

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Daniella Levine Cava

Mayor of Miami-Dade County​

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Daniella Levine Cava was elected Miami-Dade County's first-ever woman Mayor in November 2020. She enters the Mayor's office following a 40-year career as a relentless advocate for South Florida families in public service and elected leadership.
As Miami-Dade County's Mayor, she oversees a metropolitan government with nearly30,000 employees serving nearly 3 million residents, managing an annual budget of approximately $10 billion.

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Shari R. Bower

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta ​

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Shari Bower is the regional executive at the Miami Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. She is responsible for the Atlanta Fed's Regional Economic Network (REIN) for south Florida and is a member of the core group of Atlanta Fed leaders advising on monetary policy. Her work with business executives and community leaders in the branch's 13-county area helps to bring business insights to national monetary policy deliberations. Shari also oversees the Miami Branch's board of directors and the District's Advisory council on Travel.

Duane Lund

NAI Legacy (Moderator) 

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Duane is the CEO of NAI Legacy. He is a thirty year veteran of the real estate industry and is also the President of Exchange Realty Inc, a private investment firm that was focused on the acquisition and ownership of commercial real estate assets. 

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Tunde Ogunlana

Axial Family Advisors​

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As a Family Wealth Advisor, Tunde focuses on serving client families in all areas of their financial lives. In doing so, the first step is orchestrating the team of experts that will be instrumental in helping ensure the family’s vision is carried out. These professionals may include financial planners, accountants, attorneys, business consultants, investment portfolio managers, insurance agents, among other specialists. 

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Janet Schaum

Old Republic Exchange Company

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Janet Schaum is the Vice President & Regional Sales Executive for Old Republic Exchange Company’s (ORE) Georgia and Florida Regions and has more than 25 years of experience in the title insurance industry.

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Jim Lockhart

Anchin CPA

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James Lockhart is a Tax Partner in the firm’s Real Estate Group. He has over 20 years of experience serving a full range of clients in real estate, hospitality, and construction. He specializes in tax and business structuring, investment, financing, due diligence and exit strategies. With his financial experience, combined with his legal background, Jim is uniquely able to bring clarity to complex tax issues and transactions that enable his clients to achieve the best outcomes possible.

Jay Olshonsky

NAI Global (moderator)

Jay Olshonsky, FRICS, SIOR, CCIM is the President and Chief Executive Officer of NAI Global since December 2012.

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Travis Mack

Greenwood Self Storage Fund

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Mr. Mack provides executive operational leadership and direction for the Saalex Corporation, Valeo Networks and the Greenwood Self Storage Fund. He provides oversight and guidance for each organization strategic growth and tactical operational initiatives.

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Patrick Dolezal

The Ferber Company

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As Executive Vice President of The Ferber Company, Patrick is responsible for new project origination and oversight in South Florida including sight selection, contract negotiation, leasing, entitlement and construction. This includes capital allocation, consultant hiring, project budgeting, timeline management, and project delivery. Patrick has developed or redeveloped retail projects throughout South Florida over the past 20+ years that include drugstores, gas stations, fast food and traditional grocery anchored shopping centers. He has also developed projects that have included the entitlement and sale of land and buildings to residential and industrial developers as part of larger land deals.

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David Sacks

Duane Morris

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David Sacks is a partner with the Miami law firm of Duane Morris He practices in the areas of real estate, land use, zoning, and environmental law.

Mr. Sacks provides legal advice for the negotiation and structuring of major land acquisitions, determination of zoning and property rights and entitlements, and due diligence analysis for complex commercial and residential real estate acquisitions including the securing of required development permits and approvals. He regularly appears at public hearings before city, county, and the State of Florida legislative and administrative authorities​.

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Jeremy Larkin

NAI Miami | NAI Fort Lauderdale (moderator)

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Jeremy Larkin has more than 25 years' experience in retail, industrial and office investment sales, as well as tenant and landlord representation. His process driven approach and keen market insight has assisted clients in consistently capturing unseen revenue for their assets; a process that includes reducing expenses, maximizing revenue and increasing occupancy. Investors and owners appreciate Jeremy's passion for the industry and personal approach, which has helped him develop long-term relationships as a trusted advisor and consultant.

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Basil Binns II

Miami International Airport

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Basil A. Binns, II, Deputy Director for Administration and Business Development and Retention at the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) since March 2022, has been named one of Legacy Miami Magazine’s Most Powerful and Influential Black Business Leaders for 2022. Binns was one of 50 executives in Miami-Dade County chosen to be recognized in the annual publication.

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Ben Porritt

Brightline​

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Porritt has more than two decades of experience spanning across media, finance and politics and is currently the senior vice president of Corporate Affairs for Brightline. As a member of Brightline’s executive team, Porritt oversees government and public affairs, corporate responsibility and community outreach. Porritt leads and is a key contributor to local and federal outreach and has been involved in securing support for private activity bonds, grants and other initiatives to expand and enhance Brightline’s operations.

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Stacy Miller

FDOT District 6 Secretary​

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Stacy has worked for the Florida Department of Transportation since 1991. She joined the agency in District Four as a Professional Engineer Trainee specializing in PD&E and Roadway Design. After working as an in-house design engineer for several years, Stacy transitioned to Consultant Management as a project manager and section leader.

Brian Bandell

South Florida Business Journal (moderator)​

Brian Bandell is the senior reporter at the South Florida Business Journal. His main beat is real estate, and he also covers the business of law and the business of education. Brian has won more than 25 awards for his journalism, including recognition for the Best Business Reporting in Florida.

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Jeremy S. Larkin

NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale

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Jeremy Larkin has more than 25 years experience in retail, industrial and office investment sales, as well as tenant and landlord representation. His process driven approach and keen market insight has assisted clients in consistently capturing unseen revenue for their assets; a process that includes reducing expenses, maximizing revenue and increasing occupancy. Investors and owners appreciate Jeremy's passion for the industry and personal approach, which has helped him develop long-term relationships as a trusted advisor and consultant.

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Joe Gallaher
NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale

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Joe Gallaher is a player-coach, serving not only as a commercial real estate broker but the Broker Manager of the NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale offices. As a broker, Joe’s primary focus is on Occupier Services, specifically in the retail and land development markets.

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Jeff Allman

NAI Southcoast

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In 2018, when Jeff decided to change career paths from investment banking to commercial real estate sales, his research led him straight to NAI Southcoast, the market leader in commercial real estate for the last 40 years. Since then, Jeff has been involved in some of NAI Southcoast’s most notable transactions, specializing in all phases of Commercial-Investment Real Estate.

Zach Thomas

NFL Hall of Famer

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Our keynote speaker at this years NAI Florida Forum, Zach Thomas is part of the newest Pro Football Hall of Fame class, inducted this August in Canton, Ohio. Thomas is one of the greatest Miami Dolphins of all-time and was selected to the team’s Ring of Honor in 2012. The seven-time Pro Bowler was also a first-team All-Pro five times. With over 1,700 career tackles, Thomas is the Dolphins all-time leading tackler and ranks sixth in NFL history. In Miami, he became a fan favorite for his hustle and journey from fifth round pick to NFL star. Thomas was an impact player right off the bat, earning AFC Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 1996. At Texas Tech, he was a two-time All-American and unanimous selection his senior year. Thomas was also the Southwest Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 1995. He and his brother Bart were both named to the first team All-SWC team in the same season. The College Football Hall of Fame inducted Thomas in 2015.