Please select six professional mentors, in order of preference.
Dee Headley is the Head of Receiverships for Cushman & Wakefield’s Distressed Asset Solutions Group, where she oversees the firm’s court-appointed receivership teams across the country.
During her career, she has been appointed receiver in more than 90 cases across three states and 24 jurisdictions, overseeing more than 8.3 million square feet of commercial real estate, including approximately 4.3 million square feet of office, 2.69 million square feet of retail, 1.29 million square feet of industrial, as well as numerous condominium and multifamily properties. She has executed receiverships on behalf of national and regional banks, insurance companies, debt funds, and special servicers managing CMBS defaults, bringing extensive expertise in court-appointed fiduciary services, complex asset oversight, financial reporting, and the foreclosure process.
In addition to her receivership experience, Dee has managed hundreds of commercial real estate assets and led multidisciplinary teams supporting more than 50 institutional and private clients. She holds both the Certified Property Manager (CPM) and Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designations and has served in numerous leadership positions with the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), the IREM Foundation, Indy CREW, and BOMA.
A licensed real estate broker in Indiana, Dee is recognized for her strategic leadership, operational expertise, and ability to navigate complex real estate challenges while delivering value for clients across a broad range of asset types.
John H. Holloway brings nearly two decades of specialized retail leasing expertise, with a rare depth of experience on both sides of the brokerage business — representing tenants in their site selection and expansion efforts while simultaneously partnering with landlords to strategically lease and maximize the value of their shopping center assets.
John began his commercial real estate career at Sandor Development & Sand Capital as Leasing Manager, where his primary responsibility was leasing shopping centers throughout the company’s Midwest portfolio. After developing a strong foundation in landlord leasing, John spent seven years as Director of Real Estate for The Cellular Connection (TCC) from 2011 to 2018, gaining valuable insight into the retailer’s perspective on site and market analysis and lease negotiations.
John’s practice encompasses two core areas of retail leasing. On the Tenant Representation side, John works directly with retailers to navigate site selection, market analysis, and lease negotiations — ensuring his clients secure locations that align with their growth strategies and operational objectives. On the Landlord Leasing side, John partners with shopping center owners to identify and attract the right tenant mix, with the ultimate goal of achieving a fully leased center that maximizes asset value and serves the surrounding community.
A lifelong Indiana resident, John earned a double major in Real Estate Finance and Entrepreneurship from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. He is the co-founder and President of the IU Real Estate Alumni Network, an organization whose mission is to mentor current real estate students at IU Bloomington and IU Indianapolis, while providing networking opportunities through one of the preeminent real estate programs in the country.
Robert (Bob) Kort is the founder and CEO of Kort Builders, a commercial construction company he established in 1986. An entrepreneur from an early age, Bob started his first landscaping, painting, and construction business while still in high school before growing it into one of Central Indiana’s most respected commercial construction firms. Over the past four decades, he has led hundreds of projects across healthcare, office, retail, restaurant, industrial, and mixed-use markets while also investing in successful hospitality and retail ventures, including The District Tap and Cholita Tacos.
Beyond business, Bob is passionate about developing people and building lasting relationships. He believes success comes from hard work, integrity, and surrounding yourself with great people. A recipient of the Indianapolis Business Journal‘s 40 Under 40 award, Bob has also dedicated his time to numerous nonprofit and industry organizations, mentoring others and giving back to the Indianapolis community.
Drawing from nearly 40+ years of entrepreneurial experience and business ownership, Bob enjoys sharing practical lessons on leadership, calculated risk-taking, resilience, and building businesses that stand the test of time.
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As Chief Investment Officer at Scannell Properties, Ralph Shiley has over 35 years of experience in all aspects of capital markets, and extensive industry relationships. He directs the company’s underwriting, financing, acquisition, and disposition strategies, enabling Scannell to provide the most cost-effective solutions for its clients. Accomplishments include completing over $20 billion in transactions throughout his career.
Prior to joining Scannell, he worked with JLL as a director, and a vice president at KeyBank. He holds a Bachelor of Science, real estate/finance, Indiana, University.
Ralph is an active Board Member of the Indiana University Kelley School of Business Center for Real Estate Studies, the RJS Foundation, and an Indianapolis based Food Pantry