
A Few Past Contributors:
The Oliver Bennett Agency (OBA) proudly acknowledges the invaluable contributions of industry-leading speakers who have shared their expertise across a range of dynamic discussions hosted by the agency and its subsidiaries. These thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers have provided insightful perspectives on critical topics including equitable development, sustainable infrastructure, and transformative community investment. Their participation has enriched our dialogues, inspiring actionable strategies that drive progress and create lasting impact in the industries we serve. We extend our deepest gratitude to all speakers for their dedication and thought-provoking contributions.


Thomas J. Foley
Commissioner, New York City Department of Design & Construction

L. Charlie Oliver
Founder, Oliver Bennett Agency,
Equitable Infrastructure Group &
Green Building Worldwide

Jeff Arrowsmith
Managing Director, Capital Markets and Affordable Housing
CBRE


Joseph Ferrara
Principal, BFC Partners

Jannet Walker-Ford
Senior Vice President & Principal Director, National Transit & Rail Business Line Leader, WSP

Joseph Bonsignore
President & CEO,
SYSTRA USA


Kiumars Q. Amiri
Executive Director, Capital Projects
NYC Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice

Tanvi Pandya
Executive Director, BQE, Design Build & Emergency Contracts at NYCDOT

Jeremy Shannon
Director of Sustainability, Climate Action Group, Gensler


Rory M. Christian
Chair & CEO,
New York Public Service Commission

Justin E. Driscoll
President & CEO
New York Power Authority

Doreen Harris
President & CEO
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority


Alexis Pelosi
Senior Advisor, Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Jennifer Bloom Leone
Assistant Commissioner and Chief Sustainability Officer, New York City Department of Housing, Preservation & Development

Steve Giordano
VP & Operations Manager,
Greater New York Region,
Arora Engineers, Inc.


Michel Rojkind
Principal, Rojkind Arquitectos

Steven Winter
Founder, Chairman,
Steven Winter Associates

Calvin Butler, Jr.
President & CEO
Exelon


Matthjis Bouw
Founder, One Architecture

Asaf Yogev
Director of Design
CTA Architects

Ismene Speliotis
Executive Director,
MHANY Management Inc.


Michael Fletcher
Commercial Segment Manager,
BASF

Simon Koster
Principal
JDS Development Group

Alison Novak
Vice President,
The Hudson Companies