Dan Spiegel leads the global operations of Coldwell Banker Commercial®, one of the most recognized brands in the real estate industry. As senior vice president and managing director, Dan implements strategic initiatives that support a network of over 3,000 commercial real estate professionals spanning in 171 companies throughout North America and the world.

In 2023, Dan was awarded the SIOR designation by the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®; this designation honors the world’s top commercial real estate industrial and office professionals. Dan previously served in executive leadership roles at two publicly traded U.S. real estate firms, Colliers International and Grubb & Ellis Company. An innovative leader, Dan is involved in commercial real estate tech and has mentored multiple start-up firms aiming to service the CRE industry. Passionate about people and adaptation to change, he frequently writes on the topic of the intersection of technology and real estate.

Dan is active in organizations such as the Urban Land Institute and volunteers as a docent guide for the Chicago Architecture Center, which benefits from his keen interest in the history and development of cities. He holds degrees in economics from the University of California and urban planning from the University of Illinois and is a licensed real estate managing broker in Illinois. Throughout his career, Dan has maintained a guiding business principle — to build strong connections with agents and clients and partner with them to reach new heights of success.

Jason Waugh is the President of Coldwell Banker Affiliates, a role he assumed in October 2023. In this position, he oversees the brand’s strategy, affiliate operations, and franchise sales, supporting a network of 100,000 affiliated sales professionals across more than 39 countries and territories.

Before joining Coldwell Banker, Waugh served as President and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate Professionals. His extensive experience in the real estate industry includes roles as COO, office manager, brokerage owner, regional sales manager, and sales agent.

Waugh holds a BA and a Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University and Pepperdine University School of Law12. He is known for his deep understanding of real estate and sharp sales acumen, which he brings to his leadership at Coldwell Banker.

Jenna Hille, M.S., brings over a decade of expertise in strategy, leadership, and operations to her role as National Director of Strategy and Operations at Coldwell Banker Commercial. In this pivotal leadership role, she champions growth by enhancing brand awareness, streamlining operations, and fostering a culture of excellence and inclusion. Known for her ability to develop transformative strategies and sustainable frameworks, Jenna oversees key brand programs and excels at connecting the dots across the organization to leverage resources and ideas. Her deep understanding of brand building and marketing strategies enables her to spearhead initiatives, propelling the CBC network to new heights.

In addition to her primary responsibilities, Jenna serves as Chair of the Women of Coldwell Banker Commercial National Committee. Through this initiative, she aims to create a network that empowers women, celebrates their achievements, and cultivates future leaders in commercial real estate.

Started my real estate career at 19 years old part of a small family owned company. Took ownership and joined CB with 5 agents, 1 office. Today we have 22 offices in Texas and LA with commercial, residential, property management and relocation divisions. We have extended into the next generation with both sons integral in the daily operations of our company. We have 1200 agents and currently rank in the top 3 of CB in both CBC and residential (double check CBC as I have not seen this year’s rankings) and we are the 39th Largest Residential firm in US per Real Trends last year. Culture is a strong focus of how we run our company and how we hire. Our core values of being professional, working with integrity, being kind and we do not hire or tolerate Divas, has shaped who we are as an organization. We sold 10,500 units including commercial in 2024 with a volume of 4.4 billion.

Licensed since 2012, Patrick began his career with Coldwell Banker Commercial Metro Brokers the same year. Rising through the ranks, Patrick became the company’s Director of Business Development in 2023. In this role, he mentors agents, helping them refine their business strategies, identify their unique strengths, and enhance their value proposition to better serve their clients.

Experienced Training and Development Leader with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in nonprofit management, educational technology, team building, fundraising, and C-suite development. Podcast host, conference speaker, and professional maker of interesting mistakes.

Cliff Bogart, CCIM, is a seasoned commercial real estate broker, consultant, and instructor with extensive experience in the Houston, Dallas, and Austin markets since 1979. He is the President and Founder of The Vanguard Commercial Group, Inc., based in Dallas, Texas. Throughout his career, Cliff has been involved in significant transactions with clients such as Xerox Corporation, The State of Texas, and Hartford Insurance. He has also been an instructor at The CCIM Institute since 2005, where he teaches various courses on commercial real estate.

George Bustamante is a Principal of Coldwell Banker Commercial Blair Brokerage Company. A real estate veteran since 1989, Mr. Bustamante has built a reputation as an expert in commercial real estate, specializing in investment sales and facilitating property transactions throughout the Los Angeles Metro area. Mr. Bustamante offers an insightful look into partnerships, 1031 exchanges, NNN sales, land sales and many other forms of investing, and has consistently been recognized as one of the premier real estate advisers to both private and institutional clients.

Taylor firmly believes that the most talented athletes choose to play basketball. And while that might be tough to prove, here’s something that isn’t: the most successful commercial real estate brokers choose Buildout. With over 15 years as a highly relational revenue leader in the B2B SaaS industry, Taylor is passionate about how Buildout’s technology empowers CRE professionals to spend more time winning business. As Vice President of Enterprise Growth, he partners with Buildout’s largest customers and industry leaders, strategizing on how to drive success through innovation and efficiency. His expertise lies in building relationships, accelerating growth, and helping organizations stay ahead in an ever-evolving market. When he’s not working, Taylor prioritizes time with his wife and four kids and is actively involved in his local church in St. Charles, IL. Outside of that, you can find him on the golf course or courtside, watching the world’s best athletes in action.

Kate Conquest is the National Vice President of Affiliate Servicing for Coldwell Banker Commercial. She is dedicated to helping affiliates achieve exceptional results through a market intelligence-based approach. Kate is passionate about growth and being part of something bigger than herself. She has been an advocate for the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and emphasizes the importance of involvement at that level for business and industry success.

Bob Fredrickson Bob Fredrickson, CCIM, is the President and co-founder of Coldwell Banker Commercial Danforth, a company he established in 1996. Under his leadership, CBC Danforth has risen to prominence, earning recognition year after year as one of the Top 15 CBC Offices in North America. In 2024, Bob was honored to receive the esteemed Halter Case Award from Coldwell Banker Commercial’s national leadership team. Bob’s success in the commercial real estate industry is rooted in his vast network and the strong, lasting relationships he has cultivated over the years. He has a proven track record of representing clients in the sale and leasing of an array of commercial properties, including large build-to-suit developments, investment properties, industrial and warehouse buildings, retail developments, multi-family projects, and manufacturing facilities.

Daniel Galvan, CCIM, SIOR, is the President of Coldwell Banker Commercial Rio Grande Valley. Born and raised in The Rio Grande Valley, Daniel has over 17 years of commercial real estate experience. Throughout his career, he has closed over one billion dollars in transactions in the South Texas region. His expertise spans various sectors, including corporate real estate, development, brokerage, project leasing, and property management. Daniel has worked with numerous regional, national, and international organizations, contributing significantly to the economic development in South Texas. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business finance from The University of Texas at San Antonio and became a licensed real estate agent in 2006. In 2008, he became a licensed broker and joined Coldwell Banker Commercial. Daniel has received several accolades, including the Coldwell Banker Commercial “Rookie of the Year” award in 2008 and being named to The Real Estate Forum’s Top 50 under 40 in Commercial Real Estate in 2018. He is also a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow and was recognized as a “Commercial Real Estate Icon” in Texas by REDnews.

David is the President and Founder of datacenterHawk. He has been active in the data center industry since 2007. Before becoming an entrepreneur, David managed data center transactions for Fortune 500 companies with a global commercial real estate company.

He is passionate about helping industry professionals make well-informed decisions. David earned his Bachelor’s degree from Baylor University and currently lives in Dallas with his wife and two boys.

President and Co-Founder of Coldwell Banker Commercial Mexico, Luis Méndez is a prominent figure in the office sector, with over 33 years of experience representing both property owners and developers, as well as national and international corporate users. He has managed over 1.7 million square meters of office and industrial transactions for sales and leases in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Querétaro, and Monterrey. Luis has successfully handled investment transactions involving asset sales exceeding $950 million USD. International Clients: P&G BNP General Motors Motorola France Telecom Gillette AT&T WeWork Teleperformance Bombardier National Clients Represented: Alsea IXE Monex IOS Offices ICA Fluor Total Play CI Banco He has served as the exclusive representative for over 500,000 square meters of corporate projects, including those of Fibra Danhos, Fibra UNO, GSM, ZKC, and others. Among the most significant challenges he has successfully navigated over the past three decades are: The sale of Fibramex’s portfolio to Fibra Uno, consisting of six buildings valued at $345 million USD. Participation in the sale of Torre Mayor, Torre Diana, and Centro BBVA Bancomer (Mitikah). Key involvement in the sale of General Motors’ land, which is now Antara Polanco and Latiz Centro Urbano. This extensive experience highlights Luis Méndez’s impact and leadership in Mexico’s commercial real estate market.

Nathan grew up in Great Falls, MT and has spent most of his life taking advantage of the amazing outdoor activities that Montana has to offer – camping, boating, fly fishing, skiing and everything in between. He got a degree in Biochemistry from Loras College in Dubuque, IA and then completed an MBA in both Finance & Health Care Administration in Chicago. During this time he had the opportunity to work for a Fortune 500 company, teach a masters level business course, help an international Electronic Medical Records company expand its sales/operations to the US, started investing in multi-family real estate in 2009, became an energy efficiency specialist and helped grow a utility cost reduction company’s sales/operations footprint from 1 state to now servicing all 50 states + Canada. When he isn’t spending time with his wife and 5 kids camping/fly fishing or on a ski hill, Nathan tries to stay involved in his local community by staying active at his church and attending business networking events to see how he can be a resource to other small business owners. Nathan joined Coldwell Banker Commercial in 2015 after realizing that his true passion is real estate. Nathan became a partner at Coldwell Banker Commercial CBS in January 2018 where he has consistently been a top producer earning the Bronze Circle of Distinction in 2019 & 2020, the Platinum Circle of Distinction in 2021 and the Gold Circle of Distinction in both 2022 & 2023, selling over $50 million of commercial real estate. In 2022, Nathan earned his CCIM designation which is the equivalent of a Masters in Commercial Real Estate and remains the gold standard for commercial real estate professionals. CCIM’s are experts at minimizing your risk, maximizing your ROI, and optimizing the value of your real estate. In 2022, Nathan earned his CCIM designation – the equivalent of a Masters in Commercial Real Estate. CCIM’s are experts at minimizing your risk, maximizing your ROI, and optimizing the value of your real estate.

Notable commercial real estate transactions include:
• $10 million retail/mall sale
• $8 million mini storage sale
• $7 million college campus sale on 500+ acres
• $4 million mini storage sale
• Numerous multifamily sales each year ranging from $300,000 to $2 million
• Representing 3 global mining companies in all leasing and purchasing activities
• Listing and sale of numerous pieces of commercial and residential development land ranging from $350,000 to $7 million
• Leasing for Starbucks, All State, and Edible Arrangements
• Valuation services for at least 9 well known banks and financial institutions in the Billings, MT area.

Besides being passionate about Real Estate, Nathan is also passionate about helping others succeed. He wrote and published a best-selling book sharing his secret to success – “Unknown to Unstoppable: A Commercial Real Estate Broker’s Guide to Dominating Your Market”. Nathan prides himself at being an expert at listing retail, office, industrial and multi-family properties and selling them faster and at a higher sales price. Because Nathan does what he loves, he feels like he will never have to “work” another day in his life.

Erik Oliver is the VP of Sales for Cose Segregation Authority. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Accounting from Westminster College. Prior to joining Cost Segregation Authority, Erik was an Operations Manager for a multimillion- dollar landscaping and design firm in Long Island, NY. Since heading west and joining Cose Segregation Authority, Erik has been speaking at local, regional, and national events and has been featured on many industry podcasts. He brings with him a passion for identifying cost savings and educations CPAs and commercial real estate owners on benefits of cost segregation.