Drew Starke
CRE Infrastructure Consultant

Drew Starke, an accomplished professional with more than 20 years in the automotive industry, was most recently the Director of Business Development for Blink Charging. Drew is passionate about automotive industry trends, including the global shift to the EV market. He has been an EV owner for many years and is an independent consultant on EV infrastructure. 

Throughout Drew’s corporate life, he has been instrumental in driving sales for both domestic and foreign OEMs, and he was a key contributor to the successful launch of the Nissan Leaf, the first mass-produced EV in America. 

Beyond his professional work, which includes being a licensed realtor in the state of Florida, Drew is actively involved in his community. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida; the Winter Park Achievement Foundation; and Orlando Serve. He is a member of Leadership Orlando Class 100, Orlando Leadership Council of the United Negro College Fund and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.

Drew is a graduate of Morehouse College in Atlanta, where he earned a bachelor's degree in marketing. He and his wife Angela have two adult children and are proud to call Orlando home.  

Nathan Griffis
Principal, Cuhaci  Peterson

Nathan Griffis is a strong visionary leader who is focused on building relationships for the long haul. As a Principal at Cuhaci Peterson, he is responsible for managing multiple-unit programs for top brands in the convenience industry and serving as the liaison between those brands and multiple teams, including the firm’s architecture, design, engineering and project teams. 

Scott Kearney
Real Estate Engineer, WaWa, Florida

Scott Kearney joined the Wawa Real Estate Team in 2010 when Florida was selected as the next growth market for the Mid-Atlantic convenience retailer.  Since opening the first Florida store in July 2012, Scott has supported the development of 100+ Wawa stores through site acquisition, design/permitting, and construction phases.  He is a 20-year licensed professional engineer with most of this time associated in the various aspects of commercial site development in the Central/East Coast markets of Florida. He is also a 20-year Air Force veteran and retired from the Reserves in 2020.  He is a small group leader in his church and helps with several community service outreach efforts throughout the year.  He lives in Winter Springs with his wife Krystal of 30 years, and they have three children - Seth (28), Leah (27), Grace (25), and one grandson Lincoln (2). 

Ginger Simoens (Moderator)

President, Simoens Solutions

Ginger Simoens is an Orlando, Florida-based distinguished professional in the construction and development industry with over twenty years of experience. Her career is marked by a successful track record in leading and delivering substantial commercial projects throughout the United States. Her areas of expertise cover a wide range, from strategic planning and execution to ensuring projects are completed to a high standard of excellence. Ginger heads Simoens Solutions, a consultancy that offers specialized Development and Construction Management services. Through her firm, she applies her extensive experience and deep understanding of the sector to provide strategic, efficient, and effective solutions to her clients. Simoens Solutions embodies Ginger’s comprehensive expertise, offering custom advice and management strategies that address the entire lifecycle of development and construction projects.