DL Off the Record with Sarah, Scott & Cal

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December 1, 2026

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
River Point
444 W. Lake Street, 23rd Floor
Chicago, IL

Moderator

Speakers

Join CREDA Chicago Developing Leaders for a candid conversation with industry leaders Scott Gibbel, Cal Payne, and Sarah Brennan O’Halloran. They’ll share insights into their career journeys, the experiences that shaped their leadership, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way, including:

  • Career paths and pivotal moments that helped shape their success
  • Navigating complex deals and market challenges in today’s commercial real estate environment
  • Practical lessons and advice for building relationships, overcoming obstacles, and advancing your career

Moderator:

  • Sarah Brennan O’Halloran, Director of Operations, Brennan Investment Group, LLC

Guest Speakers:

  • Scott Gibbel, Founder, Curtis Ashton Partners
  • Cal Payne, Executive Vice President, CBRE, Inc.

Location:
River Point
444 W. Lake Street, 23rd Floor
Chicago, IL

Schedule of Events:
5:00 PM – Registration
5:30 PM – Conversation with Scott Gibbel, Cal Payne, & Sarah Brennan O’Halloran
6:30 PM – Adjourn

Registration Fee:
CREDA DL Members – $60

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​Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 25, 2026

Please note: This event is only open to CREDA Chicago Developing Leader Members.

Scott Gibbel

Founder & Principal
Curtis Ashton Partners

Scott Gibbel is a seasoned real estate practitioner with over 15 years of experience.  As the Founder of Curtis Ashton Partners, he leverages a track record that includes leading over $300 million in investments and developments across the Midwest, specifically within the industrial sector.

Prior to founding Curtis Ashton Partners, Scott served as Managing Director of Industrial at Sterling Bay, where he was responsible for launching and leading the firm’s industrial initiative.  Before Sterling Bay, he was the Chicago Market Officer for IDI Logistics, overseeing market operations, development, and portfolio performance for one of the nation’s premier industrial developers.

Scott began his career gaining foundational experience in various real estate disciplines.  He started in student housing, supporting the development and leasing & marketing teams for Trinitas, a top 10 national student housing owner.  He then transitioned into the industrial sector, holding roles in leasing and asset management for Prologis and Brennan Investment Group in Chicago

Scott holds an MBA with a Real Estate concentration from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and a B.S. in Finance and Real Estate from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. He is actively involved with the University of Wisconsin–Madison Real Estate Program, where he oversees the James J. Curtis Leadership Initiative Fund. He also previously served as a Board Member of CREDA (NAIOP) in Chicago, a leading organization for commercial real estate professionals.

Cal Payne

Executive vice President
CBRE, Inc.

Cal Payne co-leads a nine-person corporate real estate advisory team at CBRE, alongside partners Matt Mulvihill and Kevin Segerson. The team specializes in portfolio strategy for small- and mid-cap companies across the logistics, air cargo, food & beverage, and private equity industries.

Cal’s primary focus is advising clients on the leasing, acquisition, and disposition of industrial facilities throughout North America. He and his team leverage CBRE’s national network of experts to ensure a consistent, high-quality level of service—regardless of project size or location.

Supported by CBRE’s comprehensive service lines, the team delivers full financial modeling, lease negotiation oversight, construction management, supply chain analysis, economic incentives negotiations, and labor market analysis.

Since joining CBRE in 2012, Cal and his team have completed more than 1,000 transactions, totaling over 60 million square feet and $4 billion in consideration.

In 2023, Cal was recognized as a member of CBRE’s Colbert Coldwell Circle, ranking among the top 3% of producers across the Americas.

Sarah Brennan O'Halloran

Director of Operations
Brennan Investment Group

Sarah O’Halloran is Director of Operations at Brennan Investment Group, where she is responsible for implementing the firm’s Operating Principles across its national portfolio. In this role, Sarah ensures alignment between asset management execution and Brennan’s investment objectives, while overseeing operational performance, quality standards, and tenant service across the company’s growing footprint.

Sarah plays a key role in integrating operations into Brennan’s investment strategy and identifying tenant-driven growth opportunities within Brennan’s national customer base of over 900 tenants.

Since joining Brennan in 2013, Sarah has held multiple leadership positions. She began as Director of Marketing before transitioning into leasing for the Midwest region in 2018. In 2024, she was promoted to Vice President of Leasing for Midwest Operations, managing a 12 million square foot portfolio with a 95% occupancy rate.

Sarah is a member of IWIRE, CREDA, and YNG Chicago. Sarah served as a CREDA Developing Leader Board Member from 2022-2025.

Sarah graduated from Miami University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in organizational communication and a minor in finance