Stephanie Wodark

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

ERP Operating LP engages in the acquisition, development, and management of rental apartment properties located in urban and high-density suburban communities. It also utilizes technology and other innovative methods of engagement with residents to foster relationships and community while improving the resident experience. The company was founded in May 1993 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Riverview Realty Partners LP provides real estate investment services. It develops, promotes, and implement environmentally sustainable and energy conserving initiatives through innovative and responsible building operations and collaboration with our tenant partners. The company was founded on July 21, 1997 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL

RREEF America LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1975 and is a direct subsidiary of RoPro US Holding, Inc., ultimately owned by Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK), a publicly held banking corporation organized under the laws of Germany. RREEF provides investment and advisory services to funds and institutional clients on a discretionary and non-discretionary basis.

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. is an American company that provides an array of industry data prepared by NAREIT staff and other outside sources. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company specializes in REITs, or real estate investment trusts, which are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. Most REITs trade on major stock exchanges, and they offer a number of benefits to investors. Steven A. Wechsler has been the CEO of the company since 1997.

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.

Kite Realty Group LP operates as a real estate investment trust. It engages in the ownership, operation, acquisition, development, and redevelopment of neighborhood and community shopping centers in selected markets in the United States. The company was founded on August 16, 2004 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Broker) (Baird-Broker) is the broker-dealer division of Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc., an investment bank and financial services company headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm was founded in 1919 and is ultimately owned by Baird Financial Group, Inc. Baird-Broker offers a full suite of comprehensive trading services for institutional clients.

Starwood Retail Partners operates shopping centers. It acquires, redevelops, leases, manages, markets and operates a portfolio of retail shopping centers. The company was founded by Barry Stuart Sternlicht and Scott A. Wolstein in 2012 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

William Blair & Co. LLC (William Blair) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by William McCormick Blair in 1935 and is a subsidiary of WBC Holdings LP. Until 1941, they were known as Blair, Bonner & Co. William Blair provides broking services to individual, institutional and issuing clients.

Morningstar, Inc. (Research) is the investment research arm of Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), an American financial services firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by Joseph Mansueto in 1984 and provides independent portfolio information offering star ratings and analysis of managed funds. They also provide economic commentary and asset allocation information based on qualitative research.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP provides legal services. It counsels clients in litigation, corporate and tax, intellectual property and restructuring matters. The firm offers intellectual property, antitrust and competition, international trade and national security, real estate and tax, benefits and estate planning services. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Part of Kimco Realty Corp., RPT Realty, Inc. is a real estate company that specializes in property management and development. The company is based in Southfield, MI. RPT Realty was acquired by RPS Realty Trust on May 13, 1996.

The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that serves as a Chamber of Commerce. The private company is based in Tysons, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. Julie J. Coons has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

Founded in 1992 by Brian Stark and Michael Roth, Stark & Roth LLC is a registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm is a subsidiary of Stark & Roth Holding, Inc.. Stark & Roth also does business as Stark Investments.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

Virgin Cruises Ltd. owns and operates cruises. The private company is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.