District Days
Evansville
Join us in Evansville, IN on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 for “Complying with Building Codes in Construction & Development” – learning tips, tricks, and compliance missteps to avoid for your next commercial development project.
Benefit from connections with local commercial real estate professionals over education and lunch. Plus, licensed Indiana brokers earn 2 hours of RB/MB Continuing Education (CE) credits for the 2026-2027 cycle.
Registration is FREE for CREA and ICBR members, and $49 for non-members.
When
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
12:00 PM – 3:10 PM CT
Where
Fifth Third Center
20 NW 3rd St
Evansville, IN 47708
Parking: There is a garage attached to the Fifth Third Center building, with attendees asked to park in customer spots on the second level. Please note that parking may fill up fast, and we encourage attendees to consider ride sharing or taking advantage of nearby street parking.
Schedule
12:00 pm -
1:15 pm CST
Registration & Lunch
1:15 pm -
1:20 pm CST
Welcome
1:20 pm -
3:00 pm CST
Complying with Building Codes in Construction & Development (2 RB/MB CE)
Presented by Jason Barisano, AIA, LEED AP (Lamar Architecture + Design), Shannon Begeman (City of Evansville), and Eric Gentry (Evansville Fire Department).
Hear from our expert speakers about Indiana compliance regulations and common pitfalls to avoid in your next construction or development project.
3:00 pm -
3:10 pm CST
Conclusion
Speakers
Jason Barisano, AIA, LEED AP
Jason Barisano is an Architect and Partner at Lamar Architecture + Design, a firm specializing in both residential and commercial design. Jason joined the company with over 20 years of experience in several different markets across the country, working on residential, corporate, civic, educational, and healthcare projects. He earned his master’s in interdisciplinary design from the University of Cambridge in England.
Shannon Begeman
Shannon Begeman is the Commercial Project Manager for the City of Evansville’s Building Commission. In her role, she helps to support the Building Commission’s mission to ensure all structure and property within Vanderburgh County is designed, built, and maintained in a safe manner. She has over 15 years of experience working for the City of Evansville, including in the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Metropolitan Development.
Eric Gentry
Eric Gentry is the Battalion Chief and Chief Fire Marshall for the Evansville Fire Department. He began his career with the department in 2009 as a firefighter, and has honed his expertise in fire suppression, fire prevention, code enforcement, and fire investigations over the course of his career thus far. In his current role, Chief Gentry oversees Code Enforcement and Fire Investigations, focusing on improving operational effectiveness, strengthening accountability, and enhancing the overall performance of the division.
Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors
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CREA District Days (In-Person)
District Day Sponsor – $500
- Logo recognition on email marketing and event registration page.
- Happy Hour or Meal for attendees
- 2 Registrations included
- 3 Minutes at podium
- Attendee List
