For over 30 years, Thomas Barton has been actively providing architecture and planning services to the residential and commercial development industry. As principal of BartonPartners, he defines the development program and conceptual framework for the planning and architectural response to the client's site and market.

Ed Binkley is national design director at BSB Design (formerly Bloodgood Sharp Buster Architects and Planners, Inc.), challenging designers in BSB Design's 15 regional offices to deliver the finest in creative work to its clients

With 35 years of experience in executive management, sales, acquisitions, turnarounds and financial analysis, Anthony Burruano strives to build a strong foundation for his clients' businesses with sound financial and operational practices. In 2005 he launched the Burruano Group, a company specializing in creating stronger and more profitable businesses with expertise in the construction industry.

An assistant professor in the building construction program at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Dr. Daniel Castro has extensive experience in the procurement, design and construction of civil engineering and building projects. His current research focuses on energy alternatives and the sustainability of constructed facilities, e-work applications for construction procurement and constructability studies.

Christine Cunningham's home building industry experience began with a successful career in new home sales. In 1994, she created Christine Cunningham and Associates, offering her proven skills and motivational techniques to an impressive list of national clients.

Barry L. Glantz is president of Glantz & Associates Architects Inc., an award-winning, full-service residential architectural design and consulting firm located in St. Louis. The firm provides complete architectural design and construction drawings to most of the region's top subdivision, custom and multifamily home builders.

Kay Green is the founder of the Orlando-based interior design firm Kay Green Design, Inc. Founded in 1975, Kay Green Design, Inc., has become one of the nation's most respected design firms, performing merchandising services for builders and developers throughout the United States.

Matt Hoots, founder and president of the Hoots Group, Inc. began his journey towards a green design lifestyle and value system at an early age.  His parents taught him the principles behind energy efficient design, recycling, and energy conservation. As he continued his education at GA Tech and became more interested in residential construction, he started to develop an appreciation for advanced building science.  As a leader in green design and construction, the tagline, “Design Green, Build Green, Live Green,” summarizes how The Hoots Group approaches each project allowing their clients to live in an energy efficient, healthy, sustainable house.

Ashley Jennings is marketing coordinator for the Orlando-based interior design firm Kay Green Design, Inc. Founded in 1975, Kay Green Design, Inc., has become one of the nation's most respected design firms, performing merchandising services for builders and developers throughout the United States.

Steven Kleber founded Kleber & Associates in 1987, specializing in the home improvement marketplace and working in partnership with a variety of clients who market premium products for the home.

Sara Lamia, president of Home Building Coach, Inc., delivers sales training and marketing consulting nationally in an unforgettably entertaining style. Drawing on her firsthand experience, Sara explains the benefits and features of green design and products in ways that will attract buyers and sell more homes

Deryl Patterson is a partner in charge of the Jacksonville office of BSB Design (formerly Bloodgood Sharp Buster Architects and Planners, Inc.). Deryl creates lifestyle-driven floor plans that feel comfortable and offer flexibility and adaptability to allow growing families the chance to personalize their homes.

Daron Powers is the chief developer of the TrueNorth Sales Development System (SDS). SDS is based on research conducted with the best residential builders and their most effective salespeople all across America. He has consulted, keynoted and sold in the remodeling and construction supply business since the late 1980s.

Attorney Jeffrey Radowich has concentrated in recent years in business continuity planning for closely held businesses, assisting the family's senior generation to perpetuate the business into succeeding generations and/or key employees, or to sell the business to outsiders, with a minimum of taxes.

As a financial planner and investment advisor representative, Glenn Rodney provides comprehensive financial strategies to help business owners meet their long-term goals in the areas of estate, business succession, investment, and retirement planning. Over the past twenty-four years, Terrence K. Quinn has provided estate planning and business succession design strategies and services to his clients.

Over the past ten years, J. R. Ruthig's energy and passion for architecture has helped to establish Dominick Tringali Architects as one of the country's leading residential design firms. As the firm's managing designer, J. R. is responsible for overseeing the schedule of the entire design team as well as maintaining his own list of custom, production, and multifamily design projects.