2025 Economic Forecasting Conference
The Economic Conference is an event where economists, demographers, and experts in rental housing and market trends come and forecast the future of rental housing in the state. This is a must attend event for anyone who is interested in the future of this industry.
The Economic Conference is an event where economists, demographers, and experts in rental housing and market trends come and forecast the future of rental housing in the state. This is a must attend event for anyone who is interested in the future of this industry.
Tuesday September 23rd, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
230 W. Towne Ridge Pkwy Sandy, Utah
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION OPENS SOON
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2024 Economic Speaker Presentations:
Robert Spendlove
Zions Bank
Senior Vice President
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Robert is a Senior Vice President and the Economic and Public Policy Officer for Zions Bank. In this capacity he monitors and reports on economic indicators and public policy developments for the bank. Robert’s research interests are primarily in the areas of macroeconomics, demographics, financial markets and public policy. He frequently advises and briefs policymakers, as well as business and civic groups throughout the United States. He is known for his insightful and understandable approach to explaining economic trends.
Daniel Fale
Salt Lake Office of CBRE
Broker
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Daniel has been a sales agent on the CBRE Utah’s multifamily team for nearly 3 years. During this time, he has advised clients throughout the greater Salt Lake Market on multifamily for-rent assets ranging from 5-100 units, as well as land. Daniel is well-versed in all aspects of multifamily investments and provides his clients with expert guidance and a high-level view of the multifamily asset landscape to inform their decisions. These include Broker Opinions of Value; submarket snapshots including current rental and vacancy rates; and a comprehensive, semi-annual market report uncovering current trends, growth rates, and statewide economic updates.
David Damschen
Utah Housing Corporation
CEO
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David is the President & CEO of Utah Housing Corporation (UHC), Utah’s Housing Finance Agency. David previously served as Utah’s 25th state treasurer, appointed to the office in 2015 and subsequently re-elected in 2016 and 2020.Prior to his service in the Office of State Treasurer, David worked for 20 years in several institutional & retail segments of a national banking organization. A veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, David received his B.A. in Finance from the University of Washington.
James Wood
Kem Gardner Institute
Senior Analyst
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James is the Ivory-Boyer Senior Fellow at The Policy Institute. He graduated from the University of Utah in Finance in 1967 and did graduate work in economics at the University of Utah. Utah. He specializes in several research areas including housing, construction, real estate, and economic impact. development. Mr. Wood has published over 100 articles and studies related to the Utah economy. This includes housing markets, community development, regional economics, and economic development.
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