Welcome From Ivy Zelman
Ivy Zelman
Zelman
EVP
Ivy Zelman is the executive vice president of Zelman, based in Ohio. Ms. Zelman has over 30 years of experience covering housing and housing-related industries. In 2007, Ms. Zelman co-founded Zelman, which provides analyses across all aspects of the housing spectrum. Ms. Zelman's concept for the firm remains firmly rooted in the ability to perform thematic research overlaid with proprietary surveys to produce unparalleled differentiated value-added research.
Ms. Zelman has been widely known and respected for her bold thinking and accurate assessments where others failed, helping industry players avoid costly mistakes and capture game-changing opportunities. In 2005, she called the top of the housing market, and in 2012, she called the bottom of the housing market, thus reinforcing her dominant reputation within the industry.
Ms. Zelman earned her bachelor's degree in accounting from George Mason University. She has earned numerous institutional awards, Institutional Investors - America Research Team rankings placed Ms. Zelman and her team with eleven 1st place rankings, and Hanley Wood, a leading real estate media firm, ranked her as 14th of the Top 50 most influential persons in housing. Additionally, Ms. Zelman has been included in Barron's 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance for the past four years. Lastly, she has been inducted into the California Homebuilding Foundation's Hall of Fame. Outside the company, Ms. Zelman is an adjunct professor of finance at Case Western University and mentors high school and college students.
Ms. Zelman released her memoir: Gimme Shelter: Hard Calls + Soft Skills From A Wall Street Trailblazer, in September 2021.
Ivy Zelman
Zelman
EVP
Ivy Zelman is the executive vice president of Zelman, based in Ohio. Ms. Zelman has over 30 years of experience covering housing and housing-related industries. In 2007, Ms. Zelman co-founded Zelman, which provides analyses across all aspects of the housing spectrum. Ms. Zelman's concept for the firm remains firmly rooted in the ability to perform thematic research overlaid with proprietary surveys to produce unparalleled differentiated value-added research.
Ms. Zelman has been widely known and respected for her bold thinking and accurate assessments where others failed, helping industry players avoid costly mistakes and capture game-changing opportunities. In 2005, she called the top of the housing market, and in 2012, she called the bottom of the housing market, thus reinforcing her dominant reputation within the industry.
Ms. Zelman earned her bachelor's degree in accounting from George Mason University. She has earned numerous institutional awards, Institutional Investors - America Research Team rankings placed Ms. Zelman and her team with eleven 1st place rankings, and Hanley Wood, a leading real estate media firm, ranked her as 14th of the Top 50 most influential persons in housing. Additionally, Ms. Zelman has been included in Barron's 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance for the past four years. Lastly, she has been inducted into the California Homebuilding Foundation's Hall of Fame. Outside the company, Ms. Zelman is an adjunct professor of finance at Case Western University and mentors high school and college students.
Ms. Zelman released her memoir: Gimme Shelter: Hard Calls + Soft Skills From A Wall Street Trailblazer, in September 2021.
Homebuilding Panel
John Ho
Landsea Homes
CEO & Director
John Ho has served as Landsea Homes’ Chief Executive Officer and Director since 2013. Prior to forming Landsea Homes, Ho spent 10 years in real estate investment and development working at global real estate investment management and consulting firms Colliers International and Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”). He served as Director of JLL from 2011 to 2013, and Vice President at JLL from 2008 to 2011. During that time, he led the firm in international business development, focused on delivering transactional, consultancy and other integrated real estate services to businesses investing overseas. Ho received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California and an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
John Ho
Landsea Homes
CEO & Director
John Ho has served as Landsea Homes’ Chief Executive Officer and Director since 2013. Prior to forming Landsea Homes, Ho spent 10 years in real estate investment and development working at global real estate investment management and consulting firms Colliers International and Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”). He served as Director of JLL from 2011 to 2013, and Vice President at JLL from 2008 to 2011. During that time, he led the firm in international business development, focused on delivering transactional, consultancy and other integrated real estate services to businesses investing overseas. Ho received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California and an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Homebuilding Panel
Willy Nunn
Homes by Westbay
President
Willy Nunn has served as President of Homes by WestBay, LLC since the company was founded in 2009. The company has become a top four builder in Tampa and is the largest builder based in Tampa. WestBay’s 2021 revenues totaled $440 million on deliveries of 932 homes in Hillsborough, Pasco, Manatee, and Polk Counties. Since its inception in the aftermath of the Great Recession, WestBay has typically achieved the highest average price of all high volume builders while maintaining a 4-5% market share. The company’s approximately 160 team members deliver luxury and personalization at an undeniable value relative to the competition.
WestBay’s launched Casa Fresca Homes in 2019 with a mission to empower homeownership through smart, stylish, yet attainable homes. Of the total WestBay 2021 closings, Casa Fresca accounted for 202 and is expected to grow rapidly.
Prior to WestBay, Willy held senior positions with Centex Homes and Taylor Woodrow. Willy worked for Bank of America for over ten years in various markets as a senior real estate banker and is a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Willy Nunn
Homes by Westbay
President
Willy Nunn has served as President of Homes by WestBay, LLC since the company was founded in 2009. The company has become a top four builder in Tampa and is the largest builder based in Tampa. WestBay’s 2021 revenues totaled $440 million on deliveries of 932 homes in Hillsborough, Pasco, Manatee, and Polk Counties. Since its inception in the aftermath of the Great Recession, WestBay has typically achieved the highest average price of all high volume builders while maintaining a 4-5% market share. The company’s approximately 160 team members deliver luxury and personalization at an undeniable value relative to the competition.
WestBay’s launched Casa Fresca Homes in 2019 with a mission to empower homeownership through smart, stylish, yet attainable homes. Of the total WestBay 2021 closings, Casa Fresca accounted for 202 and is expected to grow rapidly.
Prior to WestBay, Willy held senior positions with Centex Homes and Taylor Woodrow. Willy worked for Bank of America for over ten years in various markets as a senior real estate banker and is a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Homebuilding Panel
Matt Zaist
The New Home Company
President & CEO
Matt joined New Home Co. as President and Chief Executive Officer in September 2021. In his position, Matt oversees the operations of NEW HOME both at the corporate level, and at its divisions located throughout the western United States. He is responsible for creating and implementing the strategic direction of the company, land acquisition and overall management of homebuilding operations. Prior to leading NEW HOME, Matt held several executive positions at William Lyon Homes. He was promoted to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer in March of 2016, and then in August of 2016, he was appointed by the Board of Directors of the Company to serve as a member of the Board and served in that capacity until William Lyon Homes was acquired in 2020.
Matt has extensive capital markets and M&A experience including the acquisition of five private homebuilding platforms and the sale of William Lyon Homes to Taylor Morrison Home Corporation in February of 2020 creating the nation’s fifth largest homebuilder. Most recently Matt served as an advisor to Apollo Global Management in its acquisition of The New Home Company. Matt currently serves on the Board of Trustees for American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH) a leading Single Family Rental REIT, where he serves as a member of the Audit Committee and Human Capital and Compensation Committee.
He previously served as a member of the Executive Committee for the University of Southern California’s Lusk Center for Real Estate. Matt holds a B.S. in Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York.
Matt Zaist
The New Home Company
President & CEO
Matt joined New Home Co. as President and Chief Executive Officer in September 2021. In his position, Matt oversees the operations of NEW HOME both at the corporate level, and at its divisions located throughout the western United States. He is responsible for creating and implementing the strategic direction of the company, land acquisition and overall management of homebuilding operations. Prior to leading NEW HOME, Matt held several executive positions at William Lyon Homes. He was promoted to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer in March of 2016, and then in August of 2016, he was appointed by the Board of Directors of the Company to serve as a member of the Board and served in that capacity until William Lyon Homes was acquired in 2020.
Matt has extensive capital markets and M&A experience including the acquisition of five private homebuilding platforms and the sale of William Lyon Homes to Taylor Morrison Home Corporation in February of 2020 creating the nation’s fifth largest homebuilder. Most recently Matt served as an advisor to Apollo Global Management in its acquisition of The New Home Company. Matt currently serves on the Board of Trustees for American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH) a leading Single Family Rental REIT, where he serves as a member of the Audit Committee and Human Capital and Compensation Committee.
He previously served as a member of the Executive Committee for the University of Southern California’s Lusk Center for Real Estate. Matt holds a B.S. in Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York.
Building Products Panel
Jeff Edwards
Installed Building Products
CEO
Mr. Edwards is our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman and has held these positions since 2011, 2004 and 1999, respectively. Mr. Edwards’ position allows him to advise the Board on management’s perspective over a full range of issues affecting the Company. Prior to joining us, Mr. Edwards acted as an officer and strategist for several companies that he and his family started, acquired or invested in over more than 40 years across a variety of industries, including multi-family and student housing development and management, industrial tool distribution, wholesale building supply, homebuilding, land and real estate development and real estate brokerage. Since 1988, Mr. Edwards has been involved in the launch of many business ventures as well as commercial real estate developments in central Ohio and elsewhere. He holds a B.S. in Marketing from Miami University
Jeff Edwards
Installed Building Products
CEO
Mr. Edwards is our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman and has held these positions since 2011, 2004 and 1999, respectively. Mr. Edwards’ position allows him to advise the Board on management’s perspective over a full range of issues affecting the Company. Prior to joining us, Mr. Edwards acted as an officer and strategist for several companies that he and his family started, acquired or invested in over more than 40 years across a variety of industries, including multi-family and student housing development and management, industrial tool distribution, wholesale building supply, homebuilding, land and real estate development and real estate brokerage. Since 1988, Mr. Edwards has been involved in the launch of many business ventures as well as commercial real estate developments in central Ohio and elsewhere. He holds a B.S. in Marketing from Miami University
Building Products Panel
Hunter Lansing
Lansing Building Products
President & Chief Executive Officer
As only the third president in the history of Lansing Building Products, Hunter represents the strong dedication of the company to thoughtful family leadership. Grandson of Ted Lansing and son of Chris Lansing, he has literally grown up in the business. Hunter began his career with Lansing at the Charlotte branch, gaining knowledge about the inner workings of the company as well as invaluable skills and experience. He then focused on the brand, messaging, and communication as Vice President of Marketing before being named President in 2016.
As President and Chief Executive Officer, Hunter sees the company as similar to a sports team. There’s the team, certainly, but making up that team are individuals. Those individuals each have a specific and very important role. Success requires each and every member of that team to perform at his or her peak. It’s the talent, hope, and aspiration of each individual that make the team victorious.
Hunter Lansing
Lansing Building Products
President & Chief Executive Officer
As only the third president in the history of Lansing Building Products, Hunter represents the strong dedication of the company to thoughtful family leadership. Grandson of Ted Lansing and son of Chris Lansing, he has literally grown up in the business. Hunter began his career with Lansing at the Charlotte branch, gaining knowledge about the inner workings of the company as well as invaluable skills and experience. He then focused on the brand, messaging, and communication as Vice President of Marketing before being named President in 2016.
As President and Chief Executive Officer, Hunter sees the company as similar to a sports team. There’s the team, certainly, but making up that team are individuals. Those individuals each have a specific and very important role. Success requires each and every member of that team to perform at his or her peak. It’s the talent, hope, and aspiration of each individual that make the team victorious.
Building Products Panel
Chris Leftis
Canfor
Director - Market Intelligence
Chris is a forest products professional with over 13 years of experience in the industry having been with Canfor since 2012. He has held various positions in international sales, supply chain management, and most recently serving as Canfor's Director of Market Intelligence. Chris has a bachelor's degree in economics from the College of Charleston and an MBA from Coastal Carolina University
Chris Leftis
Canfor
Director - Market Intelligence
Chris is a forest products professional with over 13 years of experience in the industry having been with Canfor since 2012. He has held various positions in international sales, supply chain management, and most recently serving as Canfor's Director of Market Intelligence. Chris has a bachelor's degree in economics from the College of Charleston and an MBA from Coastal Carolina University
Real Estate Services Panel
James Hecht
OneTrust Home Loans
CEO
James Hecht
OneTrust Home Loans
CEO
Single-Family Rental Panel
James Howley
Quinn Residences
Chief Investment Officer
James Howley brings more than a decade of institutional real estate and financial experience. Prior to joining Quinn, he served as a Director of Strategic Planning and Investments for QTS Realty Trust (NYSE: QTS), where he supported QTS’ corporate and strategic finance function including financial planning and analysis, budgeting, capital markets, investor relations and strategic initiatives. Prior to QTS, he was a Senior Investment Analyst at Real Estate Management Services Group, where he was responsible for originating and underwriting investments in publicly traded real estate, with a focus on the residential and hospitality spaces, among others. Mr. Howley leverages his extensive financial and real estate experience to streamline processes and execute on the momentum of Quinn’s rapidly growing portfolio.
James Howley
Quinn Residences
Chief Investment Officer
James Howley brings more than a decade of institutional real estate and financial experience. Prior to joining Quinn, he served as a Director of Strategic Planning and Investments for QTS Realty Trust (NYSE: QTS), where he supported QTS’ corporate and strategic finance function including financial planning and analysis, budgeting, capital markets, investor relations and strategic initiatives. Prior to QTS, he was a Senior Investment Analyst at Real Estate Management Services Group, where he was responsible for originating and underwriting investments in publicly traded real estate, with a focus on the residential and hospitality spaces, among others. Mr. Howley leverages his extensive financial and real estate experience to streamline processes and execute on the momentum of Quinn’s rapidly growing portfolio.
Single-Family Rental Panel
Gentry Hoit
ARK Homes For Rent
Chief Strategy Officer
Gentry Ashmore Hoit is the Chief Strategy Officer for ARK Homes For Rent. She runs the firm’s Capital Markets vertical and is focused on growing the business. She has an institutional background in CRE including capital markets, advisory, private equity, investment, and development. Formerly, she was CEO and Founder of GAH Real Estate LLC and a Senior Advisor to Finback Real Estate.
Prior to that, Gentry was a Partner and Head of Strategic Business Development at GreenOak Real Estate. Earlier, Gentry was at Park Madison Partners, Atlantic Assets Group, Rubenstein Partners, Shorenstein Company, and Hines. She holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA from Georgetown University.
Gentry Hoit
ARK Homes For Rent
Chief Strategy Officer
Gentry Ashmore Hoit is the Chief Strategy Officer for ARK Homes For Rent. She runs the firm’s Capital Markets vertical and is focused on growing the business. She has an institutional background in CRE including capital markets, advisory, private equity, investment, and development. Formerly, she was CEO and Founder of GAH Real Estate LLC and a Senior Advisor to Finback Real Estate.
Prior to that, Gentry was a Partner and Head of Strategic Business Development at GreenOak Real Estate. Earlier, Gentry was at Park Madison Partners, Atlantic Assets Group, Rubenstein Partners, Shorenstein Company, and Hines. She holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA from Georgetown University.
Multi-Family Rental Panel
Kim Gray
Poppy House
EVP
Kim Gray
Poppy House
EVP
Multi-Family Rental Panel
Gerard Norcia
Southern Land Company
EVP - Portfolio Management
Gerard Norcia
Southern Land Company
EVP - Portfolio Management