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Attend this one-hour breakfast panel to hear from housing industry experts on upcoming housing construction in Arizona.

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SPEAKERS

 

NATHAN SONOSKEY | MODERATOR | CEO & Founder | Fast Permits

Nate Sonoskey is a Development Manager at Blue Lantern Development, an Owners Representation/Development consulting company, and CEO & Founder at Fast Permits, helping Arizona’s leading firms get their permits approved in record time. Nate has 15+ years of development, architecture, and project management experience, and managed more than 50 projects across the U.S. totaling over 2 million SF and $1 billion in project costs, including office, mixed-use, commercial, multifamily, hospitality, industrial, and retail.  

Nate is an active member of ULI, NAIOP, City of Phoenix Village Planning and Development Advisory Boards, and Valley Partnership. In his spare time, Nate loves spending time with his wife and 2 boys, traveling, playing and watching sports, and listening to audiobooks.

 

SHELBY JM DUPLESSIS | Founder & Managing Partner | Diversified Future

Passion, purpose and positivity describe Shelby Duplessis’ philosophy on work and life. As founder and managing partner of Diversified Future, Shelby exercises her business acumen to strategically look into the future of growth and improvement to enhance the quality of life for cities, municipalities, residential and commercial development. A civil engineer by training, and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accredited, Shelby uses sustainability, forecasting, collaboration and leadership to enhance her career and mentor others, especially women, to help them succeed in their chosen careers. Deeply committed to making a difference in her community, Shelby is active in many local volunteer groups including past Honorary Commander and current Blue Blazer at Luke Air Force Base, Leadership West, Charter 100, Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life, Phoenix Children’s Hospital Board Member, Founder of Passion to PowHer and recently served on the City of Peoria Design Review Board, General Plan Update, Bond Review Committee and on the Peoria Historic Preservation Commission for over 20 years, plus others. She was named Outstanding Business Woman of the Year in 2022 by Phoenix Business Journal, recipient of People & Projects to Know in 2023 by Arizona Big Media, and is an expert local and national speaker for IMN, BisNow and Phoenix Business Journal in addition to others.

BENJAMIN L. TATE | Land Use Zoning Attorney | Withey Morris Baugh

Benjamin Tate is a land use and zoning attorney with Withey Morris, PLC. A second-generation Arizona native with deep roots in the Valley, Benjamin uses his extensive knowledge of development processes in municipalities and counties across the Valley and Arizona to guide developers and property owners through every aspect of real estate development, from land use entitlements and zoning to site plan and design review.

A problem-solver by nature, Benjamin works with his clients to effectively design and position development projects to anticipate and address potential issues, and leverages his relationships with community leaders, municipal staff, and elected officials to build the consensus that is essential for a successful project. He has been recognized by his peers for excellence in the field of land use and zoning law multiple times, including Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”, Southwest SuperLawyers “Rising Stars”, and Arizona Commercial Real Estate (AZRE) Magazine’s “Emerging Leaders”.

Benjamin earned his law degree from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law in May 2012 and his undergraduate degree from Santa Clara University in 2007 with a double major in economics and political science. Outside of the office, Benjamin likes to cook, ride bikes, and spend time with his wife and two daughters. He is also an avid weightlifter, swimmer, and outdoorsman.

 

 

ROGER THEIS | Vice President of Development | Harvard Investments

Roger Theis is a Vice President of Development with Harvard Communities (Harvard Investments). He is responsible for actively managing a project starting with due diligence and entitlements, then development and disposition. He helps create legacy projects through the development of special places people want to call home. Theis previously served as Vice President of Land for the Arizona division of Brookfield Residential. A native of Minnesota, Theis received a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from North Dakota State University. He spent the first part of his career working in project management and leadership roles for civil engineering firms. Theis is active with industry groups including WESTMARC and Valley Partnership.

AGENDA

 

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Registration Opens & Networking

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Panel Discussion

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Networking

 

ASU SkySong Building Three

1365 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, Arizona


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STEVE BOSCHEN
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY & OPERATIONS
ADOT

 

Steve Boschen currently serves as an assistant director of ADOT overseeing the Infrastructure Delivery and Operations (IDO) Division, which oversees all statewide construction project delivery, including ADOT and Local Public Agency projects, and statewide operations and maintenance. Steve is responsible for Project Management, Operations, Project Delivery, Contracts and Local Public Agency areas of ADOT, which include a total of 20 groups and districts. This includes the development, construction, maintenance and operation of more than 28,000 lane miles of interstate and state highways in Arizona. He rejoined ADOT in October 2012 as a deputy state engineer for Project Delivery after a 20-year stint in the engineering consulting industry. Steve has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Arizona and is a registered professional engineer in the state of Arizona.

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WENDY COHEN
PRESIDENT & CEO
KITCHELL

 

As President & CEO, Wendy leads Kitchell Corporation with a collaborative spirit. Kitchell Corporation includes four diverse operating companies, Kitchell Contractors Inc., Kitchell Capital Expenditure Managers Inc., Kitchell Development Company Inc., and American Refrigeration Supplies. Wendy is passionate about developing a strategy and culture that allows for innovation and change in the construction industry. With 30 years of experience, Wendy's journey in the building industry has been marked by significant roles as a general contractor, construction manager, consultant, and owner, culminating in her current leadership at Kitchell. Wendy is a proven leader and trusted advisor and is committed to developing future leaders and implementing innovative ideas to improve the built environment. Her experience leading high-performance teams paved the way for her current role at Kitchell, which is consistently ranked among the top Construction Management, Program Management and General Contracting firms both regionally and nationally. Beyond her corporate achievements, she is active in the community and industry. She serves on the boards of the Greater Sacramento Economic Council, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, and Greater Phoenix Leadership. In 2024, Wendy and Kitchell were accepted into the Global Design Allowance as the newest Board of Director and joined the American Contractors Insurance Group (ACIG) as its Executive Member.

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ERIC FROBERG
CITY ENGINEER
CITY OF PHOENIX

 

Eric has served as City Engineer for the City of Phoenix since January 2019, which included a 6 month assignment as Interim Director of Water Services, a 5 month assignment as Interim Director of Public Works, and a 1 month assignment of Street Transportation. Eric possesses over a quarter century of relevant public works and land development engineering experience. Prior to joining the City of Phoenix, most recently Eric was the New Mexico Operations Manager for TYLIN International and prior to that was a Senior Project Manager for RBF Consulting. After spending two decades working as a private consultant, Eric desired to utilize his engineering and management expertise in a way that more directly benefited the public. As the City Engineer for the nation’s 5th largest City, Eric is responsible for overseeing the selection of architects, engineers & contractors and the execution the City's 5-year, $11 billion Capital Improvement Program, including serving as the program manager for the current $500M General Obligation Bond program. Eric holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Arizona and is a Registered Professional Engineer in Arizona, California, and New Mexico. Eric is currently a member of the Alumni Industry Council for the University of Arizona, previously held the position of State Director for ACEC-NM.

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REBEKAH MORRIS
PRESIDENT & FOUNDER
ARIZONA BUILDER'S EXCHANGE

 

Rebekah started the twice-weekly AZBEX publication in February 2010, and has since grown the service into a multi-faceted resource for local Commercial Real Estate & A/E/C firms to find leads on upcoming projects, industry news, trends, and market insights. In 2015, AZBEX started producing events and now features four annual half-day conferences and six breakfast panels known as the Leading Market Series. In 2016, the AZBEX Database or DATABEX was launched. Both the events and database are engineered to bring opportunities to clients – whether it’s the contacts made at a half-day conference or bi-monthly breakfast program or the early stage notice of a project in the database, every service of AZBEX is focused on bringing opportunity to clients. Rebekah’s background as a large General Contractor enabled her to spot the opportunity to start BEX, but it is her grit, determination and eternal curiosity for the industry that has kept it going and growing each year.

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SUSANNA STRUBLE
TOWN ENGINEER - CIP MANAGER
TOWN OF GILBERT

 

Susanna Struble is the Town of Gilbert’s Assistant Town Engineer/ CIP Manager, with more than 35 years of related private consulting and municipal engineering experience. She currently manages a team of 12 CIP project managers in the development, design and construction of a $3.5B 10 year Capital Improvement Program. Prior to joining Gilbert, Susanna served as Public Works Director/City Engineer for Coolidge, Arizona; various engineering positions with Willdan Engineering which included serving as the regional manager for the Phoenix operation for over 10 years; City Engineer in Show Low Arizona and Assistant County Engineer in Eagle County, Colorado. Ms. Struble is a Registered Professional Civil Engineer in the State of Arizona; she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Wyoming.

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ALISON TYMKIW
CITY ENGINEER
CITY OF SCOTTSDALE

 

Alison Tymkiw is currently serving as the City Engineer for the City of Scottsdale, Arizona. Alison is responsible for administering the City’s Capital Improvement Program and she manages the Capital Project Management Division which is responsible for the planning, design and construction of infrastructure improvement around the city. Alison has worked for the City of Scottsdale since 1998 and has previously held the positions of Civil Engineer, Project Manager and Senior Project Manager prior to promotion to her current role as City Engineer. Prior to joining the City of Scottsdale, Alison worked for engineering design and consulting firms, first in Connecticut and then in the local Phoenix area. Alison holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University, and she is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Arizona.

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AALIYAH KOELZER
DATABEX RESEARCHER
BEX

 

Aaliyah is a DATABEX Researcher specializing in Arizona’s Commercial Real Estate Market. Starting his construction career in the field, Aaliyah gained hands on skills working as a stonemason in the northern state of Montana. After obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Mathematics, he moved to the Grand Canyon State to gain further experience in Real Estate Development and Construction Management.

Currently Aaliyah manages and maintains the entirety of DATABEX’s active Industrial, Hospitality, Healthcare, Office and Retail projects in
Arizona.

Three interesting facts about Aaliyah:
- He is an avid angler and bowhunter
- He enjoys playing the guitar in his free time
- He played soccer for the Montana State University Men’s Soccer Club

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ANDREA HOWARD
MARKET RESEARCHER
BEX

 

Andrea is a market researcher for BEX. She specializes in scouring permit sites, council meetings, and any other sources she can find to provide the most up to date information for the multifamily sector. Since joining the company in 2021 she has learned to spot construction trends to not only supply updates to DATABEX, but to gain insight into the shifting market.

Fun facts about Andrea
- She is originally from Texas
- She has a Bachelor’s degree in Japanese Language
- She was an Arabic linguist in the Air Force

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REBEKAH MORRIS
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
BEX

 

Rebekah started the twice-weekly AZBEX publication in February 2010, and has since grown
the service into a multi-faceted resource for local Commercial Real Estate and A/E/C firms to find leads on upcoming projects, industry news, trends, and market insights. In 2015, AZBEX started producing events and now features four annual half-day conferences and six breakfast panels known as the Leading Market Series.

In 2016, the AZBEX Database or DATABEX was launched. Both the events and database are engineered to bring opportunities to clients – whether it’s the contacts made at a half-day conference or bi-monthly breakfast program or the early stage notice of a project in the database, every service of AZBEX is focused on bringing opportunity to clients.

Rebekah’s background as a large General Contractor enabled her to spot the opportunity to start BEX, but it is her grit, determination and eternal curiosity for the industry that has kept it going and growing each year.

Three fun facts about Rebekah:
- Hobbies include running, cooking, reading and hanging out with her husband and kids
- She has a degree in construction engineering
- She cannot whistle

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LYA PARRISH
DATABEX MANAGER
BEX

 

Lya Parrish is the DATABEX Manager for BEX, Arizona’s leading Construction Market Research company. Lya holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Master’s degree in Policy and Applied Social Research. She has been actively studying the Arizona Construction market since 2015.

She leads a team of six full-time Market Researchers and is responsible for training and development of staff, market analytics, and development of the technical aspects of DATABEX.

Three fun facts about Lya:
- She is a Sci-Fi/Fantasy, LEGO, and cross-stitch fanatic
- She has two nearly identical cats
- Her childhood home is roughly 1,000 yards from the BEX Office in Central Phoenix

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