Jake Shirek

Gables Residential Trust owns, develops and manages multi-family communities and mixed-use real estate property. It offers general contracting and construction of residential communities, as well as retail and office spaces. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

General Electric Capital Corp. provides financial products and services. Its services include commercial loans and leases, fleet management, financial programs, credit cards, personal loans, and other financial services. The firm’s solutions include energy finance and aviation finance. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT.

Heller Financial, Inc. provided mercantile financing. It was acquired by GE Capital Corp. The company was located in Chicago, IL

Essex Portfolio LP operates as a real estate investment trust. It engages primarily in the ownership, operation, management, acquisition, development and redevelopment of predominantly apartment communities. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

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.

InTouch Technologies, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of remote presence devices and medical robots for clinical applications. Its solutions include consumer, specialty, and emergent telehealth solutions. The firm also offers implementation, consulting, and physician capacity management solutions. The company was founded by Yulun Wang, Michael Chan, Steve Jordan, and Keith Phillip Laby in 2002 and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA.

Multifamily Technology Solutions, Inc. provides online apartment rental services. The company was founded by John H. Helm and Kenneth Cluff in 2005 and is headquartered in Carrollton, CA.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Marcus & Millichap Co. provides commercial real estate brokerage, investment, and development services. The company was founded by George M. Marcus and William A. Millichap in 1971 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

LoopNet, Inc. owns and operates online marketplace for commercial real estate. It provides commercial mall services, marketing, technology and commercial research and serves commercial real estate brokers, investors, appraisers and other professionals, viewing information across all property types, including office space, hotels and motels, multifamily apartments, retail space and land for sale. The company was founded by Dennis DeAndre on June 2, 1997 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Brokerage Co. provides Real estate brokerage services. It focuses on investment brokerage and provides financing and research services to both buyers and sellers. The company was founded by William A. Millichap & George M. Marcus in 1971 and is headquartered in Encino, CA.

Part of News Corp., SpringStreet, Inc. is a company that provides online rental listings. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company was founded by John H. Helm. SpringStreet was acquired by RealSelect, Inc. on May 26, 1999.

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.

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.

MMC Technology Ventures (MMCT) is a venture capital subsidiary of The Marcus & Millichap Co. founded in 1999. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Quadreal Property Group LP engages in the provision of leasing services. It develops residential, office, retail and industrial projects. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

NAIOP, Inc. operates as a commercial real estate development association for developers, owners, and investors of office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use real estate. It offers advocacy, educational programs, and business and networking opportunities. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

Northstar Commercial Partners is a privately held commercial real estate and asset management investment firm founded in the year of 2000 by Brian Watson. The firm is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Northstar Integrity Growth Fund, Inc. acts as a real estate investment trust. The company is headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO.

Forbes Real Estate Council operates an online invitation-only community for senior-level executives in the real estate industry. The private company is based in Boston, MA.

National Venture Capital Association provides business association services. It facilitates networking opportunities and provides research data to its members. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The National Multi Housing Council is a national association representing the interests of apartment firms in the United States. Its members are the principal officer of firms engaged in aspects of the apartment industry, including ownership, development, management, and financing. The organization also conducts apartment-related research, produces strategic on formation on business-related issues, and promotes the desirability of apartment living. The National Multi Housing Council was founded in 1978. Its headquarters are located in Washington, DC.