Jesse VannJesse began his real estate career as an agent and broker in Boston, Massachusetts. After several years of experience in the industry, Jesse transitioned to development and construction in 2012. This pursuit led him to establish his own development company,Vann Development. Through Vann Development, Jesse provided property development and construction contracting services for new homes throughout Saint John, U.S. Virgin Islands. During that time he oversaw over $25 million in real estate built and sold either speculative builds or client custom design-builds. J esse owns and maintains several vacation rental properties on the island. Jesse returned to Baltimore,Maryland in 2017 to pursue his passion for urban development and has since completed two real estate development projects with a pipeline of projects to come. Jesse earned his Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from Champlain College.

Kristian Spannhake, PE, LEED AP With over 15 years of professional experience, Kristian has held positions in several fields within the real estate industry, including engineering, construction, and development. In his role as Senior Project Director for Brightview Senior Living, he manages the development, design and construction of new Brightview communities from the Mid-Atlantic through the upper North East. Kristian earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech, a Master’s in Business from Loyola University, is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Maryland, and is a LEED Accredited Professional. Kristian has been an active member of the Urban Land Institute since joining in 2011 and currently serves as the Chair for Mission Advancement, ensuring that ULI Baltimore programs align with the mission and objectives of the organization. Kristian is also a member of USGBC Maryland and a Board Member of the Fells Prospect Community Association.