Strategies for Success in Construction Lending
SSCL 2008 FEATURED SPEAKERS
Keynote
Speaker - Lt. General Russel Honoré, (Ret.) Commander of Joint
Task Force Katrina
When Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans in 2005, the devastation was more than anyone could have imagined. Images of the city drowning in the waters of the Mississippi and Lake Pontchartrain and of the dire conditions at the Louisiana Superdome and Convention Center showed the world that the United States was ill equipped and unprepared to deal with a natural disaster of such epic proportions. In spite of questionable leadership on many levels, one leader undeniably changed the course of the disaster: Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré, the commanding general of Joint Task Force Katrina.
A native of Lakeland, Louisiana, Honoré, the “Category 5 General,” swept into New Orleans, surveyed the destruction and took charge, bringing the city back under control and starting the long process of putting it back together.
Since his command of Joint Task Force Katrina, Honoré has brought the lessons of Katrina to organizations around the country. An expert on preparedness and responding to catastrophe, he offers insights into protecting people and organizations, outlining the principles necessary to lead through unexpected and uncontrollable crises.
The man that New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin called a “John Wayne dude,” Honoré has proven that by taking charge and creating a culture of preparedness, whether as an individual, a group, a city, or an entire country, unexpected crises can be managed and their impacts can be minimized.
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Click here to learn more about General Honore
Special
Guest Speaker - Marty Clarke
Leadership Coach and Author
Wickedly funny, and painfully honest, Marty Clarke’s compelling keynote speeches, workshops and seminars continue to draw large and enthusiastic audiences worldwide.
His first book, Communication Land Mines, 18 Communication Catastrophes and How to Avoid Them was written directly as a result of all of his years of sales experience on both sides of the decision maker's desk. The book sold out its first printing and has been recently translated into Mandarin. Click here to learn more about Marty Clarke.
Highlighted Speaker - Doug Duncan, Vice President and Chief Economist for Fannie Mae
Douglas G. Duncan is Fannie Mae’s vice president and chief economist. He is responsible for managing Fannie Mae’s Economics & Mortgage Market Analysis Group. In this leadership role, Duncan provides all economic, housing, and mortgage market forecasts and analyses and serves as the company’s thought leader internally and with external constituent groups. Reporting directly to the senior vice president of Business Strategy, Duncan is an important source of information and commentary on the external business and economic environment, and is a leading voice on the economy, housing, and mortgage markets. Click here to learn more about Doug Duncan.
Rick Nirk, Executive Director, National Association of Residential Construction Lenders (NARCL)
Richard W. Nirk, Executive Director of the National Association of Residential Construction Lenders (NARCL) resides in Denver, Colorado and has over 20 years of commercial, construction and mortgage lending experience. He has been employed by such firms as, the US Bank Group, CitiGroup, American Express, Citizens National Banking Corp. and for many years was the National Construction Program Manager for JPMorgan Chase. Click here to learn more about Rick Nirk.
Jack Haynes, Executive Vice President, National Builder Division Countrywide Home Loans, Inc.
Jack L. Haynes was appointed Executive Vice President of Countrywide’s National Builder Division in December 2001. His responsibilities include management of the business unit, which serves the financing needs of home builders and their customers across the nation. Click here to learn more about Jack Haynes.
Tim Sullivan, President of Sullivan Group Real Estate Advisors
As President of Sullivan Group Real Estate Advisors, Tim Sullivan has more than 25 years experience in developing growth strategies for the residential real estate market. Whether defining geographic market opportunities, conceptualizing community design or honing product, pricing and absorption potential, Tim has guided financial partners and major homebuilding companies from inception to completion with unparalleled success. Click here to learn more about Tim Sullivan.
Marc Lifset, McGlinchey Stafford, PLLC
Marc concentrates his practice in the areas of banking law and consumer financial services law. He advises banks and other financial institutions regarding consumer financial services issues, licensing, regulatory compliance, legislative matters and documentation. Click here to learn more about Marc Lifset.
Chip Sander, Sander Ingebretsen & Parish, P.C.
Mr. Sander has over 26 years experience in complex commercial litigation and extensive experience in construction lending matters, in particular. Mr. Sander has represented national construction lenders for over a decade and is a founding member and director of the National Association of Residential Construction Lenders. Click here to learn more about Chip Sander.
Tom Hallock
A nationally recognized speaker for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Association of Construction Lenders (NARCL) Tom has presented to builders, lenders, and regulators on construction and commercial lending risk management, origination strategies, and client and project management oversight. Click here to learn more about Tom Hallock.
Wayne Pugh, President, Appraisal Institute
R. Wayne Pugh, MAI, CRE, is the President of the Appraisal Institute, of which he has been an active member for more than three decades. He has served as chair of the national Finance Committee, the national Regional Chairs Committee, the Technology Subcommittee, and the recently formed Appraisal Institute Relief Foundation. Click here to learn more about Wayne Pugh.
Charlie Elliott, President/Owner, ELLIOTT® & Company Appraisers
Mr. Elliott has been the Presdient of Boone Construction Co. Inc., Elliott Real Properties, Inc., Real Estate Brokerage, Consulting & Appraising, and is currently the President and owner of ELLIOTT® & Company Appraisers. Click here to learn more about Charlie Elliott.
Courtney Guyton McBurney
Courtney McBurney is a partner in Alston & Bird’s Government Investigations and Compliance Group. She regularly conducts internal and independent investigations, defends clients facing government investigations, and advises corporate clients concerning forward-looking compliance. Before joining Alston & Bird, Ms. McBurney served as a federal prosecutor in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia, where she was a member of the Fraud and Public Corruption Section of the Criminal Division. Click here to learn more about Courtney McBurney.
Carl Saxe
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