Christi Saunders Christofano is a senior project manager with the design and construction team at Tishman Speyer. Christi currently works as a development manager on the University of Pittsburgh Bioforge project and is a member of the Tishman Speyer development team for the entire 178 acre site of Hazelwood Green. She wields a passion for three fields that unite at Hazelwood Green – design, construction, and sustainability. Christi has a Bachelor’s of Architecture degree from Penn State University and a Master’s of Science in Civil/Environmental Engineering in Sustainability and Green Design from the University of Pittsburgh. She then went on to work in the field of construction for over 10 years to gain hands on experience with the built environment. She worked at Mascaro Construction as an on-site construction project manager in a multitude of sectors – commercial, industrial, institutional, and recreational. Her diverse background led to her success on construction projects in the past and has propelled her forward in her current design and construction role at Tishman Speyer. Christi is excited to contribute in the realization of the vision of Hazelwood Green - “a sustainable, equitable, and inclusive new model for urban development.”

Dana Armstrong is the Director of Transactions for PNC Realty Services. She has been with PNC for 20 years, starting as an administrative assistant while attending graduate school. In this role, Dana manages a team of highly skilled Real Estate professionals with expertise in portfolio management, site selection, contract negotiation, disposition, acquisition, payments, lease audit, reconciliation, abstraction and leasing. They are responsible for all building and land transactions for owned and leased Retail and Major Buildings where PNC is a tenant or a landlord. These efforts span all lines of business in all geographies. She is also responsible for all merger and acquisition activities for PNC Realty Services. Dana graduated from Slippery Rock University in 2003 with a degree in marketing and completed an MBA with a concentration in General Management at Robert Morris University in 2006.

Seasoned Real Estate Executive with over 25 years of diverse experience in the industry with a background in construction, real estate development, and Property Management. Mike has been with RIDC for over 4 and a half years as the Senior Vice President of Real Estate. Prior to RIDC, Mike spent 6 years at real estate developer Merus (formerly Al. Neyer). Mike also spent 6 years at JLL, leading Project and Development Services. He also worked for Piatt and Oxford Development earlier in his career. Prior to his Real Estate career, Mike spent 6 and ½ years on Active duty as a Naval Officer after graduating from Vanderbilt University.

Shawn Fox is the President and CEO of Oxford Development Company—a leading real estate development company in the Pittsburgh region that takes projects from conceptualization through leasing to building management. Shawn’s career spans a wide spectrum of professional engagements, including county government policy work, investment banking, and 14 years in the real estate development community. Shawn previously served as Oxford’s Vice President of Business Development, initially joining the company in 2010. In this role Shawn was responsible for new project development and sourced several large projects, including 3 Crossings, a 20-acre mixed-use development in the Strip District neighborhood of Pittsburgh; The Yards at 3 Crossings, a 300-unit multifamily project; and Hot Metal Flats, a LEED® Gold certified 117-unit apartment complex in the SouthSide Works. Most recently, Shawn served as President of RDC, Inc., a full-service real estate, development, and construction company based in Pittsburgh. Through a combination of joint venture partnerships and local and national capital relationships, he delivered or acquired several signature assets in the Pittsburgh Region. These include the District 15 Office Building (Facebook Technologies), a Class-A office building that sits at the gateway to the Strip; Brewers Block, a 377-unit multifamily and mixed-use project located at the nexus of three distinct neighborhoods—Lawrenceville, Polish Hill, and The Strip; The Foundmore, a 289-unit multifamily development in Ross Township; and numerous other industrial and build-to-suit lease back assets. Shawn also garnered unique experience before RDC serving as Director of Real Estate for Schneider Downs Corporate Finance, LP, a Pittsburgh-based investment banking company that specializes in real estate private equity. During his Schneider Downs licensed tenure, he facilitated the placement of more than $25 million in private equity into multifamily projects with total capitalization over $100 million. Shawn, a native of Pittsburgh, graduated Cum Laude from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2000 with a degree in Political Science. He is an active member of the community serving on local boards and non-profit organizations. He and his family reside in Shaler.

Jennifer Pugliano McDowell (NCIDQ, LEED AP) is the Senior Director of Design and Construction for Campus Design and Facility Development (CDFD) at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), where she leads a team of direct reports, including architects, engineers, and interior designers. Immersed in her father's construction business from a young age, she developed a strong industry foundation that inspired her design education and subsequent career in design and construction. Her 30-year career spans higher education, hospitality, retail, and corporate design. After a decade as an external design consultant for CMU, she joined the university in 2013, bringing her expertise in leading design and construction teams. Her leadership and dedication to enhancing the university experience led to promotions to Director in 2018 and then to Senior Director of Design and Construction in 2021. At CMU, Jennifer has overseen major campus projects, including several that have received industry recognition. Her recent portfolio includes the 36,000-square-foot, $28 million Ansys Hall; the 85,000-square-foot, $80 million Scaife Hall; and the 150,000-square-foot, $100 million Robotics Innovation Center (RIC) at Hazelwood Green. The RIC is a key component of an initiative revitalizing the neighborhood with housing, retail, and an expanding university presence, helping to activate the development. Jennifer is a key member of the university’s Classroom Strategy Committee, leading the effort to create innovative and replicable classroom designs. She was recently invited by the President and Provost to participate in the University's Middle States re-accreditation efforts. She also serves on multiple university committees, including the Design Review Committee, and plays a key role in developing and implementing design standards and guidelines. These efforts ensure that renovations and new construction not only complement the existing campus context but also enrich the experience of students, faculty, and staff by creating inspiring and functional physical spaces. Outside of CMU, Jennifer serves on the Interior Architecture Advisory Committee for Chatham University. Her proudest accomplishment is her growing family, including her husband of 30 years, Gregory, and her three children: Madeline and her husband, Nicholas; Jarrod and his fiancée, Maura; and her youngest, Colin, who is currently in college. She also enjoys the company of her dog, Daisy, and her grand-dogs, Sadie, Millie, and Finn.

Gregg is the Executive Vice President of Leasing at The Buncher Company. He leads the in-house portfolio leasing services for Buncher’s 8,000,000-plus square feet, and is the Broker of Record for Buncher Realty Services, the company’s third-party commercial real estate services division. Additionally, Gregg is involved in the investment analysis for the dispositions and acquisitions envisioned by The Buncher Company. He joined the firm in the middle of 2022 after serving as the Managing Partner, Market Leader, and Regional Principal for Colliers, a publicly traded global commercial real estate firm, being named a top producer nationally on four occasions. Previously, Gregg was the Regional Director of Commercial Real Estate for Coldwell Banker Commercial where he won accolades for his innovative education and mentoring programs. He was appointed by Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald as a Director for Allegheny County Conservation District’s Board of Directors in 2016 and continues to serve the Board as a Member of the Executive Committee. He is also a long time Board Member of the Downtown Neighbors Alliance. Gregg attended the University of Pittsburgh, and is the Chair of the Advisory Board for Pitt’s Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence, which is part of the prestigious Innovation Institute. He has also been a top fundraiser for the Allegheny Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society through 20 years of participation in the MS 150-mile Bike Ride.

Mr. Bishop is a Senior Vice President at ECHO Realty and a member of the senior leadership team. With over 30 years of experience in the real estate development industry, he has successfully overseen the development, design, and financing of numerous retail projects, including Target stores, Wal-Marts, Giant Eagle, Harris Teeter, Publix grocery stores, and GetGo convenience stores. Additionally, he plays a crucial role in evaluating portfolio acquisitions of existing grocery-anchored assets along the East Coast and Midwest. Before joining ECHO Realty, Mr. Bishop was a manager at Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc., where he managed design efforts for significant projects such as The Waterfront. He has also represented various municipal and county governments and provided expert witness testimony. Mr. Bishop holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a minor in Business Administration from Geneva College. He is a licensed professional engineer in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Actively involved in the industry, he is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and the Urban Land Institute. As a resident of Cranberry Township, Mr. Bishop serves on the Transportation Impact Fee Advisory Committee and has served on the Central Business District Redevelopment Study Advisory Committee.

Rick Belloli focuses on shaping and implementing Q Development’s community-based investments. His two decades of experience in real estate and community development have been key to positioning Q to make impactful investments at the neighborhood level. He oversees all aspects of the entitlement process and manages the construction administration of historic tax credit projects throughout Q Development’s portfolio of work. Mr. Belloli’s experience in real estate is extensive and includes participation in more than $100 million of adaptive reuse or new development projects. His role has been wide-ranging and includes the financing, development, and/or redevelopment of and management of commercial, mixed-use, and residential properties in Pittsburgh and Detroit. Previous to Q, Mr. Belloli co-founded Civic Square LLC with his wife, Lisa Belloli, to provide comprehensive community revitalization guidance to investors, communities, and nonprofit organizations engaged in economic revitalization activities. Before launching Civic Square, Mr. Belloli was Executive Director of South Side Local Development Company, a post he held for 8 years. Mr. Belloli has over twenty-five years of experience in community and economic development in Pittsburgh and Detroit. Mr. Belloli has a B.A. from the University of Michigan and two Master's Degrees from Wayne State University and is an alumnus of a summer Executive Education program at Stanford University.

As President & CEO of The Buncher Company, David works closely with the Board of Directors to define the company vision and to implement the strategies to ensure the Company follows its Vision, Mission, and Values. David leads Buncher’s Executive Committee to manage and improve the portfolio of Industrial, Warehouse, Office, and Hospitality assets throughout the real estate life cycle and to define and evaluate new development and investment opportunities. Prior to joining The Buncher Company, David was the Chief Operating Officer of Oxford Development Company. David earned a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering degree from Pennsylvania State University. David serves on the Boards of the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania and the American Heart Association of Greater Pittsburgh and was the Chair of the AHA’s Heart of Pittsburgh ’21-’22 campaign. David is an Emeritus Board member of HEARTH and presently chairs the annual Tees & Traps Committee for HEARTH. David and his wife, Keri, live in Pine Township. They have two children – Connor and Bailey.

Pete is a sustainable design leader that takes a whole-systems perspective to help clients achieve resilient, high-performance buildings meeting the highest environmental sustainability standards. Having consulted on numerous high-profile projects for over 20 years, Pete is well-versed in the complexities of designing and implementing sustainable building strategies that consistently deliver exceptional results. Leading BranchPattern's Building Science Practice, Pete spearheads decarbonization efforts across entire real estate portfolios. His contributions have helped BranchPattern become one of the industry's largest and most progressive sustainability firms. Under his leadership, teams have successfully obtained hundreds of certifications for building, development, and portfolio-scale projects within the LEED, WELL, RESET, Fitwel, and Living Building Challenge frameworks.