NCBOI EVENTS
COMING UP NEXT: AEC DEVELOPMENT DAY
Thursday May 7, 2026
7:30a - 3:30p
Sneaky Big Studios | Scottsdale
Gold Sponsor
RestorationHQ
Silver Sponsor
Code Buddy
Board Host
Spot Migration
Board Host
Modern Business Development
Board Host
John Delano Marketing
Board Host
RedHammer
Steel Beam
FSJ Tactical
Steel Beam
The Illuminary
Steel Beam
Krause Architecture + Interiors
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Thursday May 7, 2026
5/7 AGENDA
Checkin / Breakfast 7:30a
Keynote 8:15a
Technology 9:15a
Connection 10a
Design Build Panel 10:30a
Business Development 11:15a
Lunch 12p
Marketing 1p
Finance 1:45p
Developer/Broker Panel 2:30p
Happy Hour 3:30p
NCBOI events give full day impact for construction industry executives to learn, grow and connect.
Develop your approach, mindset, network, and team at AEC Development Day 2026 - with insight from leaders who are making billions in economic impact while being good humans.
2026 Keynote + Special Guest Panelists:
GUEST KEYNOTE
John Paul Mulhern, Managing Director - Crescent Communities
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Bob Mulhern, Executive Managing Director - Transwestern
Bob Mulhern is the Managing Director and Arizona Market Leader for Transwestern, overseeing Arizona operations and supporting growth across brokerage, development, and property management, while collaborating with our development, investment, and hospitality sister companies. With over three decades of industry experience, Bob has previously held senior leadership roles at Colliers, Reliance Companies, Ryan Companies, and CBRE.
As an active leader in the Phoenix community, Bob co-founded Great Hearts Academies Arizona and currently serves as a Trustee of Arizona State University. Bob was recently named one of Arizona’s Top 50 Business Leaders by Arizona Big Media.
SESSION: DESIGN BUILD
Nate Lowrie, CEO - Bjerk Builders
Nate Lowrie is the CEO of Bjerk Builders, a Phoenix-area commercial contractor with nearly four decades of experience delivering projects across retail, office, healthcare, and industrial sectors. In 2024, Lowrie led the investor group that acquired the firm, bringing it under new ownership while continuing its legacy of more than $750 million in completed projects since 1986. Before returning to the construction industry, he served for 15 years as CEO of the Valleywise Health Foundation, where he guided the organization through significant growth and community impact.
SESSION: DEVELOPER / BROKER
Rachelle Smith-Strole, Founder and Co-Owner, CAMCRE
Rachelle Smith-Strole is the owner and founder of Capital Asset Management (CAMCRE), a commercial real estate development, brokerage, and asset management firm headquartered in Phoenix. With a career spanning development, banking, and commercial asset management, she has worked across the full lifecycle of real estate projects—from acquisition and financing to redevelopment and operations. In 2009, she co-founded Capital Asset Management to oversee complex portfolios, including a national FDIC structured-sale portfolio exceeding $700 million in commercial assets. Smith-Strole’s experience includes development, asset management, brokerage, and advisory roles for developers, lenders, and institutional investors.
SESSION: DEVELOPER / BROKER
Zac Cohen, Architect/Founder - Intersection Development
SESSION: DESIGN BUILD
John Mocarski, Design Build Executive - LGE Design Build
John Mocarski is a licensed architect, joined LGE Design Group in 2015 serving as Project Director, Senior Project Manager and Lead Construction Administrator. He became Project Executive at LGE Design Build in 2021, Director of Business Development in 2023 and currently Design Build Executive. John guides clients through LGE’s Design Build process, collaborating with design, preconstruction, and building teams. His strong relationship withs with city staff across the Valley streamlines the approval process.
SESSION: DESIGN BUILD
Sherman Cawley, President - Cawley Architects
Sherman Cawley is the founder and president emeritus of Cawley Architects, a commercial architecture firm he established in 1994 after more than a decade refining his craft in architectural practice. A native Arizonan and graduate of Cornell University, Cawley has practiced architecture in the Phoenix region for more than four decades. His firm is known for its collaborative design-build approach and has contributed to the development of hundreds of commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings throughout Arizona, representing more than 20 million square feet of projects across the region.
SESSION: DEVELOPER / BROKER
Walt Brown Jr., Founder and CEO - Diversified Partners
Walt Brown Jr. is the founder, CEO, and designated broker of Diversified Partners, a commercial real estate brokerage and development firm based in Scottsdale. Brown founded the company in 1996 after beginning his career in commercial real estate in California and later relocating to Arizona. Over more than three decades in the industry, he and his partners have leased, sold, or developed more than 5,000 commercial properties totaling over 12 million square feet nationwide. Known for his retail and land development expertise, Brown has worked with major national tenants including Starbucks, Walmart, LA Fitness, and Home Depot.
SESSION: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Cassie Wells, CEO - Modern Business Development
Cassie Wells is the Founder and CEO of Modern Business Development, a firm dedicated to helping construction companies build sustainable, relationship-driven growth strategies. With over a decade of experience in the AEC industry, she began her career in corporate sales for a national audio visual integrator, where she developed a passion for connecting people, projects, and opportunities.
She founded Modern BD to address a critical gap for contractors who need high-level business development strategy without the overhead of a full-time executive. Cassie is known for her “Business Relationship Gardening” approach, teaching firms how to intentionally cultivate, nurture, and convert relationships into long-term revenue.
SESSION: TECHNOLOGY
Justin Neagle, Chief Storyteller - Spot Migration
Justin Neagle is the Chief Storytelling Officer at Spot Migration and a leading voice in helping AEC firms rethink technology as a growth driver, not just an operational necessity. He specializes in translating complex IT, cybersecurity, and digital transformation strategies into clear, actionable business advantages.
At NCBOI events, Justin focuses on how firms can leverage technology to scale operations, reduce risk, and attract top talent, positioning IT as a strategic asset rather than overhead. He is also a frequent industry speaker and emcee known for connecting business strategy with real-world execution
SESSION: TECHNOLOGY
Will Foret, CEO - Spot Migration
Will Foret is the Founder and CEO of Spot Migration, an IT and cybersecurity firm that serves high-growth companies, particularly in the AEC industry. Since founding the company in 2012, he has led its evolution into a strategic IT partner focused on scalability, security, and operational performance.
Will is a member of the Forbes Business Council and co-host of the Building Scale podcast, where he engages with top AEC leaders on how people, process, and technology intersect to scale successful companies. Known for his direct, operator-minded perspective, Will speaks on how IT can move from a cost center to a competitive advantage, especially in construction and the built environment.
SESSION: FINANCE
Scott Franchini, Partner - RedHammer
Scott Franchini is a Partner at RedHammer and an expert in financial strategy for construction and AEC firms. His work centers on helping companies improve profitability, strengthen financial operations, and make smarter, data-driven decisions in both public and private sector projects.
At NCBOI events, Scott delivers insights on optimizing financial performance, reducing risk, and building long-term financial health, equipping leaders with practical tools to scale responsibly in a competitive market.
SESSION: MARKETING
Nicole Rodriguez, President - John Delano Marketing
Rev. Nicole Rodriguez is the President of John Delano Marketing and a recognized leader in AEC marketing, branding, and growth strategy. She specializes in helping architecture, engineering, and construction firms build market visibility, strengthen brand positioning, and develop high-performing marketing departments that directly support revenue goals. She has been recognized through multiple industry awards and media features for her impact on marketing and leadership within the built environment.
A frequent speaker at industry conferences and events, Nicole focuses on aligning marketing with executive strategy, ensuring firms move beyond tactics to build scalable, future-ready brands that drive measurable growth.
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