Strong communities are built through collaboration, thoughtful planning, and the willingness to learn from one another.

Ashley Harder was honored to moderate the National Construction Board of Influence (NCBOI) Design-Build Panel during AEC Development Day, bringing together industry leaders to discuss practical strategies for responsible growth, development, and community impact.

Throughout her career, Ashley has worked at the intersection of development, preservation, and community building. Opportunities like this provide a valuable forum for sharing ideas, exploring innovative approaches, and learning from professionals who are shaping cities and neighborhoods across the country.

Ashley believes that the best solutions emerge when people come together to listen, collaborate, and move ideas into action. Those lessons continue to inform her work as a developer, advocate, and community leader dedicated to creating places that serve both current residents and future generations.

Date of event: May 7 2026

Time: 7:30AM - 3:30PM

Panelists:

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Bob Mulhern, Executive Managing Director, Transwestern

GUEST KEYNOTE: John Paul Mulhern, Managing Director, Crescent Communities

• Nate Lowrie, CEO - Bjerk Builders

• Rachelle Smith-Strole, Founder and Co-Owner, CAMCRE

• Zac Cohen, Architect/Founder - Intersection Development

• John Mocarski, Design Build Executive - LGE Design Build

• Sherman Cawley, President - Cawley Architects

• Walt Brown Jr., Founder and CEO - Diversified Partners

• Cassie Wells, CEO - Modern Business Development

• Justin Neagle, Chief Storyteller - Spot Migration

• Will Foret, CEO - Spot Migration

• Scott Franchini, Partner - RedHammer

• Nicole Rodriguez, President - John Delano Marketing

Photo credit to Matthew Krause @Krause Architects