BIOGRAPHY Christopher A. Akbari The ITEX Group, LLC 3735 Honeywood Court Port Arthur, TX 77642 (409) 724-0020 Christopher and his father K. T. “Ike” Akbari have extensive commercial real estate holdings in Texas. The ITEX Group, LLC was formed several years ago to serve as a holding company for the principle of business assets of the Akbari’s including ITEX Developers, LLC, Icon Bui

Dianne Bangle is responsible for developing and executing RECA’s overall strategy and managing its day-to-day operations. As CEO, she forges alliances, establishes and maintains relationships with government officials and civic leaders, and ensures that RECA is involved in decisions surrounding Austin’s growth. Dianne Bangle oversees the administration of the organization, including its annual

Jonathan Brinsden serves as chief executive officer of Midway and guides the company’s overall business strategy and operations. Jonathan is a member of Midway’s leadership team and investment committee. Jonathan joined Midway’s development team in 2001, was named chief operating officer in 2008 and chief executive officer in 2013. Prior to joining Midway, Jonathan served as president and chief

November 2003 Gary S. Farmer President, Heritage Title Company of Austin, Inc. 1987-present. President, First Capitol Title Company, Inc. 1987-present President, Heritage Exchange Corporation of Texas 1993-present. The above entities are engaged predominantly in the commercial title insurance, escrow service and tax deferred exchange business. Heritage works extensively in the land deve

Billy Grayson is the Executive Director for the Center for Sustainability and Economic Performance at the Urban Land Institute, a nonprofit education and research organization that focuses on land use, real estate and urban development. As Executive Director for the Center for Sustainability, Mr. Grayson manages a team leading programs on climate risk and resilience, health and wellness, and

Paul H. Layne is President, Central Region for The Howard Hughes Corporation. He is responsible for the master planned communities of The Woodlands, Bridgeland, and The Woodlands Hills in Houston, Texas and the office development of the 56 story tower at 110 North Wacker in Chicago, Illinois. He also provides strategic oversight for Summerlin in Las Vegas, Nevada and Columbia, Maryland along wit