Leslie Sluger, AIA, LEED AP
wals communications is the first studio launched by wals and combines Leslie's passions for art, design, and business through strategic marketing consulting. wals communications' primary focus is the architecture, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry. The business of "building", is Leslie's first love. Bachelor degrees in Fine Arts and Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design and an MBA from the University of Maryland; 15 years working within A/E firms as an intern, registered architect, project manager, and marketer; and close to two years in the trenches with wals communications give Leslie a unique perspective on the business of "buildings", and the people and processes behind the business.
Stephanie Satterfield
A University of Georgia graduate, Stephanie Satterfield began her career during one of the last tumultuous recessions. After a brief stint as an interior designer, she decided her creative persona would be better served as a "Marketeer." Stephanie is now the Marketing Manager for BeeryRio, Inc. and a consultant to wals communications where she brings her thought-provoking and creative style to award-winning marketing projects.
Larry Casey, LEED AP, CPSM
Larry Casey is responsible for business development, marketing and national accounts for Skanska USA Building. He is based out of the Greater Washington DC operations of Skanska and is active in several industry organizations including ULI, NAIOP, DBIA, COAA, CMAA, SMPS, and CURT. Larry has served in various positions in the real estate industry over his 32 year career, working for national companies such as Centex (now Balfour Beatty), Gilbane Building Company, and Skanska. He is a member of the executive leadership team of Skanska USA Building. Skanska AB is a Global Fortune 500 $22 billion-a-year international builder and developer with more than 60,000 employees working in Europe, Latin America, and the United States. Larry is a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic University with a BS in Building Construction and received his MBA from Nova Southeastern University; he is currently an adjunct professor at Georgetown University's Master in Real Estate program.