Commercial Real Estate & Construction Power Breakfast
Speaker / Moderator
Fireside Chat
Mayor Scott Fadness
Bio
Scott Fadness became Fishers’ first Mayor on January 1, 2015. Since then, he has brought to life a smart, vibrant and entrepreneurial vision for the city. Fishers was named “Best Place to Live in America” by Money Magazine in 2017 and “Community of the Year” by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce in 2016.
Under Scott’s leadership, Fishers has transformed into a lively, successful city that large corporate headquarters, small businesses, families, and people of all ages are proud to call home. His efforts in revitalizing Fishers’ downtown have been especially important in attracting and retaining professional talent from across the country.
Scott’s focus on making Fishers inviting to employers large and small has resulted in new economic development records being set each year since he took office. Since elected, companies have chosen Fishers to create more than 11,000 jobs and invest over $3.4 billion in new capital investment. From attracting corporate headquarters to fostering the development of homegrown companies started by entrepreneurs at Launch Fishers, the growth of good-paying jobs in Fishers is significant. Fadness and his team have also transformed Fishers into a successful hub for biotech and biopharma. Their efforts have led to 1,600 jobs and $1.2 billion in new capital investment.
Critical to attracting jobs and families to Fishers are the amenities that make a community feel like home. Scott has led efforts to strengthen city services and quality of life amenities. Some highlights include park and trail improvements, the downtown amphitheater, the creation of the Fishers AgriPark – the nation’s largest urban farm, the attraction of Ikea and Top Golf and the Yard at Fishers District culinary destination and Geist Waterfront Park.
Scott serves in a variety of roles to promote policies important to Fishers’ success and to support causes important to community residents. He leads the Central Indiana Regional Development Authority Board, serves on the Federal Communications Commission’s Intergovernmental Advisory Committee and Indiana’s Behavioral Health Commission. He is also an adjunct professor at Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs.
Prior to becoming Mayor, Scott served as Fishers’ Town Manager. He holds a master’s degree in Public Affairs from Indiana University. He lives in Fishers with his wife, Aunna, and their three boys.
Moderator
Mickey Shuey
Panelists
Panelist
Joshua Graham
Bio
Joshua Graham is a Senior Vice President in JLL's Indianapolis office, where he provides tenant and occupier advisory for companies making critical real estate decisions as they grow, adapt, or navigate uncertainty. With over $220 million in closed transaction volume since 2021, his core practice covers office leasing, renewals, relocations, expansions, and lease-vs-own strategy, with particular depth advising leadership teams through hybrid work strategies and evolving space needs.
Joshua represents the occupier's interests throughout every assignment, from initial site search through lease negotiation and disposition of surplus space. He believes real estate should support a company's mission, people, and momentum, serving as a long-term partner to leadership teams who value thoughtful guidance and straightforward advice.
Alongside this core office and occupier practice, Joshua has built specialized depth in Indiana's growing life sciences and healthcare sectors. He brings technical fluency in R&D and cGMP environments, including cleanroom classifications, BSL-2/3 requirements, and lab-specific HVAC and power needs, giving clients confidence when facility requirements extend beyond conventional office space.
Joshua joined JLL in 2026 alongside his long-time partners Jon Owens, SIOR and Luke Lonneman, bringing decades of combined Indianapolis market experience. He spent the prior eleven years at Cushman & Wakefield, rising from research intern to Director and serving as a member of the firm's national Life Science Practice Group and Healthcare Practice Group.
Panelist
Samuel Jackson PE
Panelist
Emily Krueger
Panelist
Shawn Mulholland
Panelist
David Rosenberg
Bio
David Rosenberg, the inaugural president and CEO of the Indiana University Launch Accelerator for Biosciences (IU LAB), most recently served as Secretary of Commerce for the state of Indiana and a member of Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s cabinet. In his role, Rosenberg led the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), guiding the strategy and growth of the state’s economy and its related economic development efforts. Rosenberg oversaw the IEDC’s 100+ person international team that achieved unprecedented success for Indiana’s economy. This includes record-breaking committed capital from companies at $39.4 billion in 2024 and securing historic economic funding from the state legislature.
As chief operating officer and chief of staff for the IEDC, Rosenberg oversaw the agency’s operations, cultural and young professional development team, as well as several strategic IEDC initiatives, including the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI), and the LEAP Innovation and Research District in Boone County. Rosenberg helped build and lead the IEDC’s100+ person international team that, under the leadership of Gov. Holcomb, has achieved unprecedented success for Indiana’s economy. This includes record-breaking committed capital from companies at $39.4 billion in 2024 and securing historic economic funding from the state legislature.
Rosenberg is a proven leader within the state, boasting an impressive track record that includes a significant role as Deputy Chief of Staff under Mayor Greg Ballard where he oversaw the management of substantial development projects worth billions of dollars, optimizing operations across the enterprise, and represented the city in both the City-County Council and within the Statehouse.
His previous experience also extended to the education sector, where he served as the Operations Officer for Indianapolis Public Schools, the largest school district in the state. Rosenberg spearheaded the reorganization and modernization of transportation services, effectively directed the management of over 9 million square feet of real estate assets, and also led the sale and development of the Bottleworks District.
Rosenberg also served previously as a consultant for a versatile, multi-client firm, advising and advocating for clients across various levels of government. His areas of focus included K-12 education, facility financing, and operations enhancement. He currently serves on boards for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Host Committee and KIPP Indianapolis Schools.
Rosenberg was awarded the Sagamore of the Wabash in 2024. He has also been recognized as one of Howey Politics Indiana’s Power 50 and has twice been named one of Indiana’s 250 Most Influential Leaders by the Indiana Business Journal (IBJ). He is also a recipient of the IBJ’s ‘Forty under 40’ recognition. Rosenberg is a graduate of the Indiana University Maurer School of Law and resides in Zionsville with his wife, Ali, and their children Will, Lily, and Jack.