ULI Colorado: YLG Partnership Forum Meet-the-Moderators

When

2023-03-09
2023-03-09T17:00:00 - 2023-03-09T19:00:00
America/Denver

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    Where

    Aston on Pearl 1250 S Pearl ST Denver, CO 80210 UNITED STATES
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    Learn from the best! Based on a national model developed by ULI, Partnership Forum offers Young Leaders under the age of 35 a chance to network and learn through ​monthly forums led by a senior real estate professional and experienced member of ULI.​ Join us to Meet the Moderators for the 2023 Partnership Forum program. At this event, you will meet each moderator in a small group while also engaging with other prospective program participants.  

    Speakers

    Sarah Cullen

    SideCar Public Relations

    Sarah Cullen is the Founder and President of SideCar Public Relations, a full-service communications firm specializing in commercial real estate, community building and placemaking. With a passion for all aspects of the built environment, Sarah founded SideCar in 2011 with a firm belief in the power of the stories behind the people, places and projects that are elevating communities and shaping cities across the U.S. Under Sarah’s leadership, SideCar brings a results-focused, relationship-based approach to public relations and communications that matches the fast-paced, complex nature of the commercial real estate industry. Working with developers, architects, property owners and managers, industry organizations, and business leaders, Sarah and the SideCar team drive standout results for clients and their bottom lines locally, regionally and nationally. Sarah has been recognized among Denver Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, the distinguished Marquis Who’s Who in America, and Bisnow Denver’s Power Women, thanks to her highly sought-after expertise and success as an industry and community leader. Sarah and SideCar received national recognition in 2021, being named one of the best PR firms in the country by Forbes. As an influential member of Denver’s broader business community, Sarah also lends her expertise and passion for city building to industry and community organizations. Sarah serves on the Downtown Denver Partnership’s Urban Exploration and ¡Viva! Streets Steering Committees; is an incoming mentor for the Urban Land Institute’s Partnership Forum program; and is a member of the Denver Metro Commercial Association of Realtors’ (DMCAR) Investor group. Prior to founding SideCar PR, Sarah an associate at JohnstonWells Public Relations, working on accounts in the real estate, nonprofit, telecommunications, retail and healthcare industries. Sarah graduated from Colorado State University with a bachelor’s degree in speech communication and a concentration in media relations. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, skiing, hiking with their family dogs, fly fishing or trail rides with her horse.

    Denise Burgess

    Burgess Services

    Burgess Services, Inc. is a Denver, Colorado second generation 48-year-old construction firm. Denise’s current projects include being part of the City of Denver management team for the $225 million Colorado Convention Center Expansion and just awarded the Denver International Airport Baggage Handling System with PCL Construction. She became the first African American Board Chair on the 150th anniversary of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce in September 2017. She has been listed in the Top 25 Most Powerful Women by the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce, Network Journal’s Top 25 Most Influential Black Women in Business in the U.S., and a Colorado Black Business Hall of Fame Inductee.

    Kevin Foltz

    President and Chief Development Officer, Forum Real Estate Group

    Kevin is the Chief Development Officer at Forum Investment Group with more than 25 years of experience, overseeing the Development and Investment Management groups, leading them to identify new investment opportunities and to help expand the company’s development footprint. Prior to joining Forum, Kevin was a Development Director with Continuum Partners where he managed entitlements, land acquisition and disposition, and ground-up development of many of the company’s award-winning retail, hospitality, residential and commercial projects. He began his career working as an engineer and project manager at Swinerton Builders from 1996 to 2001. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering from the University of Colorado – Boulder and an MBA from the University of Colorado – Denver. He is a triathlete and enjoys skiing, hiking, and biking with his family in his native state’s beautiful outdoors. Kevin lives in Denver with his wife, C, and their two sons.

    Adam Fenton

    Principal, Narrate Companies

    Adam Fenton is the Founder and Partner of Narrate Companies. Narrate is a Denver-based firm specializing in the investment and development of urban-infill multifamily and mixed-use real estate in major metropolitan markets throughout the Western U.S. Adam leads all strategic direction and growth initiatives for Narrate. In addition, he’s responsible for sourcing all new investment opportunities and securing both debt and equity for all Narrate’s projects. Adam brings 16 years of experience in direct equity real estate investment and development, having developed over 1,500 units, valued at nearly $900 million.