Real Estate and Construction Summit 2025 – A Record-Breaking Success
More than 450 industry leaders gathered for the 7th Annual Real Estate and Construction Summit, hosted by the American Turkic Business Council in partnership with GHBA, SACC, and BISNOW, and proudly sponsored by HAR.COM and Steel USA.
The summit was MC’d by Hazem Ahmed, Founder of Integrity Bank, whose engaging energy set the tone for a day full of insights and collaboration. The event began with welcome remarks from ATBC Chairman Emre Erkoc, who highlighted the importance of partnerships and innovation in shaping the future of the real estate and construction industries.
Keynote Session – Economic Forecast
Brian Glasshagel, Senior Vice President at Zonda
Residential Industry Panel – Moderated by Hazem Ahmed
Scott Black, Director of Land Acquisition, David Weekley Homes
Christopher Bolio, Founder, Alair Homes Houston
Nancy Almodovar, CEO & Co-founder, Nan and Company Properties
Matt Bell, Director of Sales – South Region, LP Building Solutions
Commercial Industry Panel – Moderated by Kim Schell, CEO of BISNOW
Danny Signorelli, President, The Signorelli Company
Michael Scheurich, Founder, Arch-Con Corporation
Glenn Hegar, Chancellor, Texas A&M University System and Former Texas State Comptroller
A special highlight of the summit was the presentation of the Public Service Appreciation Award to Chancellor Glenn Hegar by Orhan K. Osman, President and CEO of ATBC, in recognition of his outstanding service to the people of Texas as former State Comptroller and now as Chancellor of the Texas A&M University System. Mr. Hegar has been a longtime supporter of the REC Summit, having served as the keynote speaker three times in previous years.
From expert insights to meaningful connections, the REC Summit 2025 demonstrated the strength, collaboration, and leadership that define the industry. We extend our sincere thanks to all sponsors, speakers, panelists, and attendees who helped make this year’s summit the most impactful one yet.
