Sam Ali recently attended the semi-annual Institute for Regional Forecasting event hosted by University of Houston’s C. T. Bauer College of Business. The event was held at the Hyatt Regency and keynote speaker, Robert W. Gilmer, provided excellent insight into Houston’s economy and the effect of the global oil industry on our city. Attendees included Leanna Gatlin of Ziegler Cooper Architects; Greg Nelson of JP Morgan; and Bryce Hyatt of JP Morgan. Sponsors included Amerant, Moody Rambin & Stewart Title.