Alli Thurmond Quinlan is an architect, landscape architect, and small infill developer. She founded and runs Range Co (a multi-disciplinary design practice) and Flintlock Development (an urban infill real estate development company) in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She also served on the Fayetteville Planning Commission and the Construction Board of Appeals, as well as being known to occasionally teach urban design with a focus on advanced grading and stormwater in the Landscape Architecture Department of the Fay Jones School of Design at the University of Arkansas.

Alli grew up on a large working cattle ranch in western Oklahoma and believes strongly in being hands-on in your farm. She believes that small developers have the potential to be advocates for their neighborhoods, leading the redevelopment of communities in a way that protect and include long time residents while welcoming new, diverse neighbors. As part of this approach, she recently completed a tactical urbanism project to make walking to the community center easier for neighborhood kids, located nearby to Flintlock Development’s South Street Cottages.

Working as in a range of roles (architect, land planner, owner, developer, and city administrator) over a wide variety of development projects has taught Alli to cut through the voodoo of pro formas and zoning / building code to create beautiful, lovable, walkable projects that make sense for communities and make money for investors. Her work solo and with the University of Arkansas Community Design Center has been honored with national and international awards from the Congress for New Urbanism, the American Society of Landscape Architects, the American Institute of Architects, Architizer, and the American Planning Association.

A former Marine Infantry Officer turned incremental developer, Ryan is a product of the Incremental Development Alliance's training—having attended the very first IncDev workshop in 2015. In 2016, he began the process of transforming several vacant properties in downtown Bryan, TX into a thriving mixed-use development before selling his portfolio in 2023 and re-establishing his company, R+T Studio, in Fort Worth. Ryan brings expertise in construction management, development programming, and the strategy of subdividing large projects into manageable phases—a strategy that allowed him to realize development where others saw only obstacles. His development work is deeply personal, inspired by his military service and driven by a mission to help forgotten communities retrieve their dignity.

Marques King is an architect, urban designer, and proud Detroit native dedicated to building sustainable, equitable neighborhoods in his hometown. As Economic Development & Design Manager for EJDevCo, a nonprofit developer focused on Detroit's Eastside, and founder of Fabric[K] Design, Marques works to make good design accessible to everyday people and foster a "Detroit Neighborhood Renaissance."

Raised in Detroit, Marques was inspired by the contrast between the city he knew and stories of its prosperous past told by his grandparents. This drove him to pursue architecture and construction at Lawrence Technological University, where he earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Architecture and Construction Management. After graduate studies at the University of Maryland—where his thesis explored urban deconstruction as a means to preserve Detroit's history—he worked with renowned urban designer Dhiru Thadani on award-winning projects including The Seaside Nolli Plan and masterplans in Nanjing, China and Westside Atlanta, both recognized by the Congress for the New Urbanism.

As a licensed architect, Marques has worked with leading firms across the country including Bonstra|Haresign Architects, Thadani Architects + Urbanists, Anderson|Kim Architecture + Urban Design, and others on complex residential and mixed-use projects. Through Fabric[K] Design, he leverages this experience to create neighborhoods that honor Detroit's character while meeting its future needs—bringing his passion and expertise back to the city that raised him.

Jenifer Acosta is a solutions-driven community developer recognized for revitalizing historic buildings and catalyzing economic development. Passionate about preserving underutilized spaces, she bridges the old and new to create dynamic, thriving communities with a strong sense of place.

Since 2016, Jenifer has led real estate development projects across the Great Lakes Bay Region, sparking additional investments and inspiring local action. As the Lead Consultant for Housing Forward, Midland, she provides data-driven strategies to address attainable housing needs, offering hands-on technical assistance, coaching, advocacy, and strategic communications.

Believing that the best solutions emerge from local people leveraging local resources, Jenifer prioritizes projects that balance community connection, environmental impact, and fiscal responsibility.

She holds a B.A. in Sociology from Southern Illinois University, an M.A. in International Administration & Sustainable Development from the University of Miami, and a Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development from New York University.

Jenifer’s work has received multiple awards for historic preservation and economic development, reflecting her commitment to thoughtful, sustainable growth.

Elizabeth is an architect and city planner, with master’s degrees from Georgia Tech in both fields. She leads urban design and thought leadership efforts at Kronberg Urbanists + Architects, with her varied background allowing her to wear many hats throughout the design and planning processes. With a talent for graphic communication and big-picture thinking, Elizabeth enjoys developing links between design, research, policy and education. Additionally, Elizabeth serves on Atlanta’s Tree Conservation Commission and her neighborhood planning board.