Anirban Basu is Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., an economic and policy consulting firm headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland with an office in Orlando, Florida.  The firm provides strategic analytical services to energy suppliers, law firms, medical systems, government agencies, and real estate developers among others. 

In 2014, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan appointed him Chair of the Maryland Economic Development Commission (2014-2021). He serves as Chairman of the Baltimore County Economic Advisory Committee. He also serves the chief economist function for Associated Builders and Contractors, the Construction Financial Management Association, the Modular Building Institute, the Maryland Bankers Association, and several others.

He has taught at several universities, most frequently at the Johns Hopkins University. He currently teaches History of Economic Thought at Goucher College as their Distinguished Economist in Residence.   

In 2007, 2016, and 2022, the Daily Record newspaper selected Dr. Basu as one of Maryland’s 50 most influential people. The Baltimore Business Journal named him one of the region’s 20 most powerful business leaders in 2010.

Dr. Basu is currently on the boards of the University of Maryland School of Law, St. Mary’s College, the University of Maryland Medical Center, the University System of Maryland Foundation, the Lyric Opera House and the Archdiocese of Baltimore School System.  He is also on Truist Bank’s advisory board.

Dr. Basu earned his B.S. in Foreign Service at Georgetown University.  He earned his Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, and his Master’s in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park.  He acquired his Juris Doctor at the University of Maryland School of Law. He completed his doctoral work at UMBC with a concentration in health economics.

Michael Balter is the Regional Leader in the Southeast for CBIZ. In this capacity, he provides leadership, direction and oversight for client relationships, operations, and strategic growth for the organization as well as for its professionals. Previously, Mike held the same position and was a member of the executive committee at Marcum for a decade prior to the firm’s combination with CBIZ in 2024.

Mike has approximately 30 years of client service experience as an auditor and business counsel to companies largely in the construction, manufacturing, distribution, and service industries. He has worked with private companies as well as private equity portfolio companies. He has assisted clients as they have engaged in merger and acquisition activity on the buy- and sell-side of transactions.

Additionally, Mike has extensive service in leadership roles in the construction industry, including having been the Chairman for the FICPA Construction Conference, a board director for multiple industry associations, and the author of the Financial Management section of the Contractors Manual for Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Mike led assurance practices at two top tier firms on a regional basis. He is a long-standing member of the Accounting Advisory Board for the University of Florida.

Jeff brings over 25 years of executive management experience across various industries, including construction, technical services, and industrial services. He has successfully established, owned, operated, and directed businesses ranging from small startups to large public and privately held companies.

His extensive career includes notable achievements in the utility industry, where he managed projects and programs for companies specializing in fuel additives and performance and emission monitoring across North America. Jeff also served as President and Director of six subsidiary companies for Handex Environmental Resources, a publicly traded national environmental consulting and contracting firm servicing major oil and chemical companies.

As Chief Operating Officer for a national consolidated roofing company, Jeff oversaw 35 offices and managed a workforce of over 2,600 employees. His responsibilities included overseeing daily operations, project management, risk management, service delivery, asset management, and talent recruitment.

For the past eight years, Jeff has served as CEO of one of Florida’s oldest and largest roofing and sheet metal companies. Under his leadership, the company successfully completed a private equity-backed sale transaction.

Jeff is married and has three children—two sons and a daughter. In his free time, he enjoys the University of Florida’s sports programs.

Brian Corbett is the Founder and Managing Partner of CCG Advisors. He has more than 25 years of experience representing the owners of successful, privately-held companies in the maximization and monetization of their companies via strategic sales, private equity recapitalizations, and ESOPS.

Brian and his team at CCG have successfully represented clients in a wide range of industries covering the broad sectors of manufacturing, service, and distribution. Examples of specific transaction experience include healthcare and professional services, consumer products, commercial and residential services, building products and services, construction, facility services, telecommunications, utility services,  architecture and engineering, and automotive.

In addition to serving clients in a wide range of industries, Brian is recognized for his national practice in the $75 Billion commercial landscape industry.  Over the last 25 years, CCG has closed more transactions in the commercial landscape industry than any other firm. Through expertise and unique relationships, CCG has transitioned the industry from old-guard buyers to new, as evidenced by nine market entrants acquiring their initial platform from CCG.

Brian holds received his degree in Finance from Florida State University. He lives with his wife and four children in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ashlie Forum is a Managing Director in CBIZ’s Tax & Business Services Division. Ashlie also serves as CBIZ’s Construction & Real Estate Industry Leader in the Southeast.

Working extensively with general contractors and large subcontractors, Ashlie has a detailed understanding of the industry and implications of contracts on tax compliance and planning. She advises clients on opportunities for credits available to construction business and helps navigate dynamics around bonus depreciation, net operating losses, business interest deductions as well as other tax regulations.

Ashlie consults with clients who are adding, modifying and divesting real estate portfolios. The depth of her practice includes proactively planning to leverage 1031 exchanges as well as other strategies. For example, Ashlie works regularly with clients interested in direct investment into Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs) as well as those creating their own QOZ funds. Additionally, she guides clients through cost segregation studies.

Ashlie provides a wide range of tax services to privately held companies in a variety of industries with extensive experience serving family businesses as well as high net worth families. She has provided tax consulting, compliance, research, and tax planning services to privately held companies, as well as assisted with tax controversy issues.

Ashlie has ample knowledge in partnership taxation with a focus on the business and compliance needs of limited liability companies. She also has experience in Family Office services, which includes a variety of services from bill paying, succession planning, and investment analysis.

Kyle Goebel is the Vice President of Operations for Suffolk’s West Palm Beach office.

In his current role, Kyle’s primary responsibility is to provide valuable direction in both the preconstruction and construction phases of the project – ensuring the team delivers on all project goals. His leadership and operational skills are critical to providing effective guidance for the project team. Kyle is committed to remaining visible and accessible throughout the entire project, actively engaging with key stakeholders and fostering relationships that can lead to future endeavors. His goal is to provide Suffolk project teams and regional leadership with best-in-class standards, support, tools, and data to enable them to perform at the highest level, not only in the current project but also in their ongoing efforts to expand the company’s portfolio and enhance its business development initiatives.

Kyle has had various operational and functional roles throughout his time at Suffolk, including National Director of Operational Excellence, Chief of Staff, Senior Project Manager, and Senior BIM/VDC Manager. Prior to joining Suffolk, Kyle worked as VDC Project Manager for AECOM Hunt and Project Engineer for Bristol-Meyers Squibb.

Kyle was recently selected as a 2024 Building Design + Construction 40 Under 40 Award winner, 2023 South Florida Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award winner, and also as a 2023 South Florida Business & Wealth Up and Comer Award recipient. Kyle earned his Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Construction Management from Ball State University.

Adam advises clients through all stages of construction projects, often helping clients resolve problems in real-time to avoid disputes and achieve successful project outcomes. Adam and his team have extensive litigation experience throughout the United States, in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration proceedings. This litigation experience involves all types of construction law issues, including payment disputes, delay claims, construction defect claims, and insurance coverage issues.

Adam also works with Peckar and Abramson’s Employment Law Group, defending employment practice liability claims, including discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, and wage claims. He has successfully defended class action Fair Labor Standards Act Claims brought by construction laborers.

Adam has received several accolades. He has been ranked by Chambers for multiple years in a row and was named a “Next Generation Partner” by The Legal 500. Adam is also recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers and was named the 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for Construction Law in Miami by Best Lawyers. He has also been named a Top Lawyer by the South Florida Legal Guide and has an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale.

Adam has published over 70 articles regarding construction law and is a frequent lecturer on construction-related topics. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the Terry W. Stiles School of Real Estate Development at the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship at Nova Southeastern University, teaching a course on construction management.

Steve Sanko is the CEO of Dash Door & Glass, a leading specialty contractor providing integrated commercial Division 8 solutions through its Contract Door & Hardware, Glass & Glazing, Automatic Door, Access Control, and Service & Maintenance groups. With over 30 years in the construction industry, he leads a talented team that focuses on innovation, process discipline, constant improvement, and building strong relationships with general contractor and facility management clients.

Steve serves as Chair-Elect of the Board of Directors and Membership Committee Chair for ABC Florida East Coast Chapter and is a member of the Legislative Committee and ABC National Construction Technology and Innovation Committee. He is also on the General’s Club Advisory Council for the Boys & Girls Club of Broward County, supporting initiatives that create career pathways, including the skilled trades.

Before joining Dash Door & Glass in 2008, Steve was Principal of a Metro-DC based structural engineering firm, heading a protective design group in the analysis and design of structures requiring enhanced performance criteria for physical security and blast resistance. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering (Structural) from Penn State University.

As Dash Door & Glass marks 70 years serving South Florida, Steve remains passionate about supporting efforts to shape industry standards and legislation, integrating technology into construction processes, and strengthening partnerships to advance the future of our South Florida built environment.