Icons of DC Area Real Estate

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Icons of DC Area Real Estate

An interview show with leading commercial and multifamily real estate participants in various disciplines. John Coe, a 45 year real estate professional, will interview many of his long time friends and past clients to learn about their backgrounds and what brought them into the income producing real estate business. He will probe into their career paths and what they have learned along the way, highlighting their successes, failures and lessons learned. Each episode will explore the interviewee's individual perspective and offer unique views of their particular expertise and where the trends are leading.

  1. Oliver Carr, III- Evolving His Company Towards High Quality Mixed Use Development- A Sequel (#121)

    2 DAYS AGO

    Oliver Carr, III- Evolving His Company Towards High Quality Mixed Use Development- A Sequel (#121)

    Bio Oliver Carr serves as Carr Properties’ Chief Executive Officer and is a member of its Board of Directors. Oliver serves on the Executive Committee of the Federal City Council, serves on the Advisory Board of Housing Nantucket, is the former Chairman of the Executive Board of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Center for Real Estate, and is a member of the Real Estate Roundtable. Prior to founding Carr Properties, Oliver served as Chairman and CEO of Columbia Equity Trust (NYSE:CEO), where he and his team successfully took the company public in 2005. During his career, Oliver has completed over […]

    1h 17m
  2. Shekar Narasimhan- Building a Financial Advisory Career Through an Affordable Housing Lens (#120)

    OCT 22

    Shekar Narasimhan- Building a Financial Advisory Career Through an Affordable Housing Lens (#120)

    Bio Shekar Narasimhan is the Managing Partner at Beekman Advisors which provides strategic advisory services to companies and investors involved in real estate, mortgage finance, affordable housing and related sectors.  Shekar is a Co-Founder for the Remergent Communities Fund, an Opportunity Zone Fund, focusing on small towns and cities in the Southeast U.S.  He also serves as Chairman of Papillon Capital, focused on sustainable infrastructure investing.  Prior to Beekman Advisors, Shekar Narasimhan was a Managing Director of Prudential Mortgage Capital Company, one of the nation’s leading providers of commercial mortgage financing. Immediately prior to Shekar’s time at Prudential, he was […]

    2h 56m
  3. Gwen Wright- Creating Vibrant Communities Blending Historic Preservation and Planning (#119)

    OCT 8

    Gwen Wright- Creating Vibrant Communities Blending Historic Preservation and Planning (#119)

    Bio Gwen Wright was the former Director of the Montgomery County Planning Department of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. She held that position from 2013 until October, 2022. In this role, Ms. Wright oversaw a wide range of projects that aim to improve the quality of life in Montgomery County by conserving and enhancing the natural and built environment. Montgomery County is one of the largest jurisdictions in Maryland with over 1 million residents and has a key role in the dynamic Washington D.C. metropolitan growth area. Ms. Wright also worked for the Montgomery County Planning Department from 1987 to 2008. During this period, she served as the Chief of Countywide Planning, including supervising the Environmental Planning, Transportation Planning and Historic Preservation Sections, as well as serving as Acting Planning Director. Prior to her appointment as the Montgomery County Planning Director in 2013, Ms. Wright was Chief of the Development Division for the City of Alexandria Department of Planning and Zoning for five years. In this position, she reviewed development proposals throughout the City of Alexandria and shepherded a wide variety of projects – from urban infill to major brownfields reclamation – through the regulatory process and implementation. Ms. Wright began her career in Texas as the Director of Architectural Design and Redevelopment for the Galveston Historical Foundation in Galveston, Texas. She has degrees in Architecture and Architectural History from Yale University and has spoken at numerous national and regional conferences on a wide variety of planning issues. Ms. Wright lives in the Cleveland Park neighborhood in Washington D.C., where she is co-chair of the Cleveland Park Historical Society Architectural Review Committee. She is a member of Lambda Alpha and a graduate of ULI Washington’s Regional Leadership Institute. Show Notes Gwen’s Current Situation (00:05:45) Gwen discusses her consulting work, historic preservation projects, and involvement in conferences and classes at Georgetown University. Origin Story & Education Gwen’s Origins and Youth (00:08:25) Gwen talks about her upbringing in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and her early interest in architecture and historic preservation. Interest in Architecture and History (00:12:50) Gwen shares her early fascination with places and spaces, her interest in architectural history, and her experiences at Yale University. Architecture and Emotional Impact (00:18:00) Gwen delves into the psychological and emotional impact of great spaces and places, and the intersection of historic and new architecture. Galveston Historical Foundation Transition to Preservation Work (00:24:30) Gwen discusses her transition from studying architecture to working in historic preservation, including her decision to work for the Galveston Historical Foundation. Galveston’s Transformation (00:28:10) Gwen describes Galveston’s history, including its response to the 1900 hurricane and the subsequent efforts to revitalize the city’s buildings and neighborhoods.

    2h 42m
  4. Daniel Klein- Building a Family Business to an Institutional Quality Firm (#118)

    SEP 24

    Daniel Klein- Building a Family Business to an Institutional Quality Firm (#118)

    Bio Daniel Klein serves as President of Klein Enterprises, a 4th generation developer, owner, and operator of commercial real estate throughout the Eastern region of the United States. Daniel runs the Company with a focus on optimizing the performance of the existing portfolio while implementing a strategy for longer term growth. During his tenure as President, he has overseen the growth of the Klein Enterprises portfolio to almost 60 assets totaling over $1.25BN in gross asset value. In 2021, Daniel established Sundeck Capital to manage and grow the Klein family office. Daniel graduated from Boston University with a BS in Communication and a concentration in Economics. Daniel serves as a member of YPO (Young President’s Organization), ICSC (Innovating Commerce, Serving Communities) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI). Additionally, Daniel serves as the President of the Philip and Harriet Klein Foundation and has served on numerous philanthropic boards. Show Notes Daniel Klein’s Role at Klein Enterprises (00:06:00) Daniel discusses his role as the president of Klein Enterprises and his day-to-day activities. Youth and Family Influences (00:07:00) Daniel shares his nontraditional childhood, including family trauma and the impact of his family on his life. Michael Klein and Transfer of Power (00:10:00) Daniel talks about his uncle Michael’s role in the family business and the transfer of power within the company. High School Experience at Park School (00:13:30) Daniel discusses his experience at Park School, including the influence of stable families and sports as an outlet. Post-Graduate Year at Mercersburg Academy (00:16:30) Daniel explains his decision to do a post-graduate year at Mercersburg Academy and the valuable experiences he gained there. Choosing Boston University (00:17:29) Daniel discusses why he chose Boston University for his college education and his expectations for the urban experience. College Experience at Boston University (00:21:00) Daniel reflects on his college experience, including socializing, joining a fraternity, and his role as fraternity president. Leadership roles in high school (00:23:50) Daniel discusses being surprised by being voted captain of basketball and lacrosse teams and the challenges of leadership. Discovering real estate (00:24:20) Daniel’s experience as a college student looking for an apartment led him to consider a career in real estate. Getting into real estate (00:25:30) Daniel’s decision to obtain a real estate license through a weekend class and his initial intent to attend law school. Unexpected career advice (00:26:40) Daniel’s encounter with a law firm managing partner who redirected his career path to real estate. Gaining confidence as a broker (00:28:00) Daniel’s ex...

    2h 13m
  5. Rachel Flynn-Navigating Urban Development & Public Service (#117)

    SEP 10

    Rachel Flynn-Navigating Urban Development & Public Service (#117)

    Bio As of July 15, 2024, Rachel Flynn is the Deputy City Manager of Intentional Growth and Strategic Infrastructure for the City of Greeley, Colorado. She will support the city council’s plans for improving key areas such as water and sewer, economic development and urban revitalization.  Prior to moving to Greeley, CO, Rachel was the Deputy County Executive of Fairfax County, Virginia, responsible for public works, transportation, code compliance, and planning and development departments, along with the park authority from 2019 until her recent move. Prior to Fairfax County, Rachel had two private sector positions. The most recent was as […]

    2h 32m
  6. A.J. Jackson- Divining Private Capital for Affordable Housing (#116)

    AUG 23

    A.J. Jackson- Divining Private Capital for Affordable Housing (#116)

    Bio Brian Allan Jackson (AJ) is President of LEO Impact Capital. He was previously Head of Social Impact Investing at JBG SMITH, where he led the formation of the Impact Pool, an investment platform that was named the Best ESG Investment Fund: Real Estate by ESG Investing. Prior to joining JBG SMITH, AJ spent fifteen years in real estate development and investment, leading more than one billion dollars of double- and triple-bottom line urban infill real estate development, including projects that received ULI’s Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award. Earlier in his career, AJ served as Chief […]

    2h 9m
  7. Brad Olsen- "Ripples and Bridges" (Part 3) (#115)

    JUL 31

    Brad Olsen- "Ripples and Bridges" (Part 3) (#115)

    Bio Prior to his retirement at the end of 2021, Brad Olsen had been active in the area of international real estate investment for more than 40 years. During that time, he has represented investors, investment managers and developers from the U.S., Germany, The Netherlands, the U.K., Canada and Japan on transactions valued in excess of $10 billion. In 1995, he established Atlantic Partners, Ltd., an independent advisory firm, and he served as President of the company until his retirement. Before forming Atlantic Partners, Mr. Olsen was a principal of Richard Ellis, Inc., the US affiliate of a major international […]

    2h 27m
  8. Brad Olsen- "Ripples and Bridges" (Part 2) (#114)

    JUL 22

    Brad Olsen- "Ripples and Bridges" (Part 2) (#114)

    Brad Olsen discusses his domestic and European client relationships and how they come together through his "ripples and bridges" themes.

    2h 21m
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An interview show with leading commercial and multifamily real estate participants in various disciplines. John Coe, a 45 year real estate professional, will interview many of his long time friends and past clients to learn about their backgrounds and what brought them into the income producing real estate business. He will probe into their career paths and what they have learned along the way, highlighting their successes, failures and lessons learned. Each episode will explore the interviewee's individual perspective and offer unique views of their particular expertise and where the trends are leading.

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  • Creator
    Coe Enterprises
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    152
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2019 Coe Enterprises, LLC
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    Icons of DC Area Real Estate

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