MICHAEL COLLINS, CEO Grayson Capital: Michael is the founder and CEO of Grayson Capital, a minority-owned commercial real estate investment, development, and site selection advisory firm. From 2018-2022, he was the first managing director of JE Dunn Capital Partners, overseeing a $1.9 billion portfolio across 16 U.S. markets. Previously, as president and CEO of Port KC, he led the master plan for Berkley Riverfront Park, reopened the Port of Kansas City, and facilitated over $400 million in finance transactions. Michael began his career advising Senator Christopher “Kit” Bond, playing a key role in major infrastructure projects, including the Kit Bond Bridge. He serves on the Urban Land Institute’s Global Governing Trustee board and is chairman of the Kansas City Streetcar Authority. He also holds leadership roles with University Hospitals and Missouri Partnership. Michael earned a political science degree from Park University, an MBA in Finance from Rockhurst University, and completed executive education at Harvard’s Kennedy School.