As the regulatory and policy landscape evolves, so too does the framework in which we plan, build, and invest.

Join us for our webcast, Policy in Motion: Adapting to a Changing Regulatory Landscape, as a panel of professionals explore how recent and upcoming changes in legislation—across federal, state, and local levels—are influencing development patterns, permitting processes, housing supply, environmental standards, tax incentives, labor, and infrastructure funding.

Our discussion will unpack the implications of shifting policies on the built environment and discuss how industry leaders can adapt their strategies in response.

Don’t forget to check out the other webcasts in our four-part virtual 2025 Building Opportunity Conference.

Matthew Berger, SVP and Head of Policy, National Multifamily Housing Council

Matthew is responsible for developing and managing policy strategies in support of NMHC’s strategic goals and industry initiatives. Additionally, Matthew represents the interests of the multifamily industry before Congress and federal agencies on tax issues. Prior to coming to NMHC, Matthew worked on the staff of the US Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship under the leadership of former Senator Olympia J. Snowe. Before his time on the Hill, Matthew was a national tax manager for Deloitte in Washington, DC, where he covered the formulation of tax policy in Congress.

Alex Etchen, Vice President, Government Relations, Associated General Contractors of America

Alex leads AGC’s government relations efforts on Capitol Hill. Before being named vice president of government relations, he served as the senior director for infrastructure advancement at AGC.

Prior to joining AGC, Alex served as associate administrator for highway policy and external affairs for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) at the US Department of Transportation (USDOT). He served to advance the mission and goals of FHWA while working with members of Congress and external stakeholders.

He also worked in Congress for nearly seven years; first for a member of Congress from Idaho and then on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. During his tenure on the committee, he worked on the federal-aid highway portfolio and drafted provisions included in the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.

Mike Kamienski, Principal, Baker Tilly

Mike Kamienski serves as principal and real estate industry leader with Baker Tilly. Mike provides leadership, management and strategic direction to the firm’s real estate industry. He is focused on growth, innovation and development of real estate, construction, hotel and lodging sectors. He specializes in providing accounting and assurance services to clients in the real estate and hospitality industry. Prior to joining Baker Tilly, Mike was a partner with a large international firm in Chicago for more than 15 years.