Advisory Team
The individuals comprising the Nantum AI Advisory Team are leaders in the commercial real estate and energy industries with an interest in accelerating Nantum AI’s product development and market adoption. These individuals have worked alongside Nantum AI departments in various capacities and now have a direct connection to and impact on current and future capabilities, processes, and beyond.
Becca Timms
Founding Principal @ Ultreia Advisory
Becca Timms is a seasoned expert dedicated to guiding clients in aligning sustainability requirements with tangible value drivers. As the Founding Principal at Ultreia Advisory, she brings a wealth of experience from over a decade of spearheading environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives at Jamestown, a prominent vertically integrated real estate investment manager and service provider.
During her tenure at Jamestown, Ms. Timms successfully embedded sustainable practices across the firm’s operations and property portfolio, achieving impressive milestones, including a 45% reduction in energy use and a 43% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions from 2014 to 2023. Her recent contributions include co-leading Jamestown’s Innovation and Sustainability initiatives, where she explored technology pilots and strategic opportunities to promote savings and minimize environmental impact. Becca also served as an Investment Committee member for Jamestown timberlands fund, and supported the development of Jamestown’s innovative wood products business.
An engaged member of the community, Becca volunteers with organizations such as the Urban Land Institute, the U.S. Green Building Council, and Community Farmers Markets. She holds a B.A. in Spanish and Environmental Policy from Sewanee, the University of the South, and an M.S. in Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, and Management from Utrecht University.
Ben Cooper
Director, Property Technology @ BGO
Ben is the Director of Property Technology at BGO (BentallGreenOak), where he has been instrumental in driving innovation since 2022. Prior to this role, he served as BGO’s Manager of Property Technology.
Ben has a strong background in systems engineering, having worked at QuadReal Property Group from March 2019 to December 2021. Based in Vancouver, Ben is known for his expertise in designing and implementing advanced PropTech solutions.
A regular speaker and subject matter expert in topics relating to commercial real estate technology and smart building operations, Ben is a pioneer in the space. He enjoys growing the conversation around the importance of sustainable buildings and how we can work together to create meaningful changes.
Clint Osteen
Senior Director of IT @ Granite Properties
Clint is an experienced Senior Director of Information Technology, with over 20 years at Granite Properties. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the IT department, telecommunications asset management, and strategic IT direction across the portfolio.
Prior to joining Granite, Clint spent 10 years in consulting, providing commercial real estate companies technology and business improvement services. With a strong background in business process improvement, budgeting, JD Edwards, and strategic planning, Clint previously served as Director at RealFoundations, Inc., managing systems implementation and business improvement projects. He also worked as a Manager at Ernst & Young, LLC for five years.
Clint is a passionate and familiar face in the commercial real estate industry. Clint remarks that commercial real estate is evolving and the technology available today can provide the tools for making data-driven decisions.
Hrisa Gatzoulis
VP, Head Of Sustainability @ Rudin
With over 20 years of experience in sustainability, Hrisa focuses on areas like materiality, resource management, and embedding ESG principles throughout the Rudin’s culture and processes. Hrisa leads and oversees sustainability and environmental initiatives across Rudin’s 14.5 million-square-foot commercial and multifamily portfolio, including new developments and asset repositioning.
Prior to joining Rudin, Hrisa served as Vice President of Energy, Sustainability, and Wellness at JLL, where she specialized in reducing energy use and incorporating sustainability initiatives into various property types. Gatzoulis holds multiple accreditations, including LEED, WELL, and Fitwel.
Jesse Carrillo
Founder & Principal @ Carrillo Advisors LLC
Jesse, with over 25 years of real estate experience, provides strategic advisory and fractional CIO/CTO services as Founder & Principal at Carrillo Advisors LLC. He was Chief Innovation Officer at The Howard Hughes Corporation and Chief Information Officer at Hines.
During his career, he has contributed his time to assisting several PropTech startups and previously served on the Advisory Boards for Realcomm International, Quest Oracle Community, and the Houston Christian University’s College of Science Engineering (COSE). He supports diversity initiatives through his board positions with Genesys Works – Houston and GlobalMindED.
His accolades include the Premier 100 by Computerworld Magazine in 2016, Realcomm Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018, and the Houston CIO of the Year ORBIE Award in 2021.