Committee Members

Heidi Tapasa, USI (Chair); Sydni Nicolici, BBG Commercial Real Estate Appraisers and Advisors; Tacha Bromber, Old Republic Exchange; April Deines, Wells Fargo Bank; John Stringer, Portland Business Journal; Cheryl Koski, IES Communications

Purpose

The awards committee serves to promote business networking within the CREW membership community and recognize outstanding CREW members by awarding our quarterly chapter Bridge Awards and nominating members for various Industry Awards. For more information on awards, see the dropdown under the Membership tab.

Committee Members

Laura Fallon-Burns (co-chair), Yvonne Inserra (co-chair), Ashlee Espaillat, Dunn Carney (liaison); Wendy Geurin, Chicago Title; Jennifer West, Lane Powell Attorneys; Danielle Ridgeway, Swinerton Builders; Melissa Hayden, Security Signs; Jenny Volbeda, Harsch Properties; Amy Geerhart, Sussman Shank; Melissa Schroeder, Sabal Capital; Ashika Colucy, Opus Bank; Danalee Corso, Marcus & Millichap; Sydney Reuter, CE John Company; Joy Heinecke, SVN; Belinda Wall, Luxe CIR; Jen Geltz, Township Building Services

Purpose

The event features wines chosen and poured by local wineries, along with food pairings prepared by a local caterer and is typically held in an outdoor venue around Portland. Committee members are responsible for choosing the venue, wineries, caterer, and suppliers. This is a fun, social event and offers an opportunity to network with others in the CRE industry.

Committee Members

Annie Radecki, John Burns Real Estate Consulting; Pam Armstrong, DIRTT; Liz Davis, Marcus & Millichap; Jo Economaki, US Bank; Elissa Looney, Perlo Construction; April Deines, Wells Fargo Bank; Angela Sheehan, Glumac; Charmin Shiely, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt; Julie Gibson, PSU; Michi Slick, Killian Pacific; Mae Han, Downtown Development Group

Purpose

The Forecast Breakfast is CREW Portland’s premier annual event. It provides a forum for an economist and real estate professionals to discuss current issues affecting the commercial real estate market and make predictions for the coming year. Attendance for this event usually tops 350 and draws press coverage. Committee members arrange the speakers and work with them on their presentations.

Committee Members

MaryKay West, Colliers International (Co-Chair); Chris Pellissier, Zidell (Co-Chair); Jennifer Levy, Cascade Environmental Solutions (Liaison); Jo Economaki, US Bank; Elissa Looney, Perlo Construction; Tamara Brown, Heritage Bank; Jill Betts, Cole + Betts Environmental Consulting; Stacy Looney, SVN - Bluestone & Hockley; Kristina Benson, Leland Consulting; Greg Lutje, Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland

Purpose

The CREW Future Leaders committee works on scholarships and defining a mentorship program for young women professionals.

The 2019-20 Mentorship Cycle is currently full. Please continue to apply and your application will be waitlisted for 2020-21 season, or if a spot opens up this season you’ll be contacted.

Future Leaders Mentee Cover Letter and Dates
Future Leaders Application

Committee Members

Alex Hayes (Co-Chair), Connie Hotovec (Co-Chair), Kirra Krussman, Abigail Marlatt, Michael Crisp, Erica Menze, Alex Aujero, Teresa Robles, Marianne Mora, Brandi Stevens, Carrie Perez, Stacey Looney, Naomi McKinney, Lindsay Vizzini, Christina Hansberry

Purpose

This is a joint tournament with the Oregon/SW Washington CCIM Chapter. It is held at Langdon Farms Golf Club. The committee members help secure sponsorships, raffle prizes and determine the tournament events. Click here for more information on golf.

Committee Members

Cheryl Springer, Old Republic Title (Co-Chair), Meg Perry, Harsch Investment Properties (Co-Chair), Angie Cole, Lorentz Bruun Construction (Liaison); Tracy Bohnstedt, Unico Prop; Debbie Stofiel, Cort Furniture; Caitlin McCann, Pacific NW Properties; Tamar Wade, Glumac; Stephanie O'Shea, Rembold Companies

Purpose

The marketing committee oversees branding for the association, member profiles, and works to get CREW Portland recognized within the local commercial real estate industry. Email crew.pdx@gmail.com for general marketing questions.

Committee Members

Kristine Connolly Kittelson & Associates (co-chair); Anne Ryan, Milliken (co-chair); Shaylee King (liaison); Erin Grodem, R&H Construction, Laura Thomas, ACG Valuation; Sara Sayles, Ball Janik; Christin Balentine, Portland Business Journal; Shannon Mitchell, Banner Bank; Brandi Stevens, Melvin Mark

Purpose

The membership committee works to recruit and retain CREW members and to promote CREW. Committee members are responsible for hosting welcome events for new members, calling new members to welcome them and to encourage them to become involved in a committee. They greet attendees at monthly luncheons as they arrive and help people feel welcome. They also plan several member only events throughout the year. They also focus on retention by calling members annually to encourage them to renew.

Committee Members

Allyson Strowbridge, Ctrl+SHIFT+Space (Co-Chair); Amy Zoltie, Hurley Development (Co-Chair), Laura Owens, Durham and Bates Insurance (Liaison), Jewel Bergeron, NWESI, Jennifer Levy, Cascade Environmental Solutions, Alisa Pyszka, Bridge Economic Development, Angel Benavidez, JHC Companies, Jennifer Whaler, Farollon Consulting, Tiffany Boysun-Vandyke, PuroClean; Katie Inouye, Inno Analyst; Beth Morgan, Geffen Mesher; Courtney Hron, Rosendin Electric; Kelsey Schneider, Cresa

Purpose

The programs committee develops and delivers ten timely, inspiring, educational and informative events for CREW Portland’s monthly luncheons. The committee provides members the opportunity to:

Expand professional networks through;

• Working with fellow committee members
• Inviting speakers to present and participate in panel discussions
• Engaging with community leaders and business professionals who present at CREW luncheons

Gain additional visibility for your firm and yourself by public speaking at luncheons or moderating panel discussions.

Develop program planning, interpersonal and communication skills.

Build long-lasting relationships by working closely with other committee members and industry partners.

Bring your voice to the table by sharing topics that are important to you and relevant within commercial real estate and other related industries. These luncheons are a platform to:

• Demonstrate and develop thought leadership
• Expand your creativity
• Contribute to program ideas and/or the direction of a topic based on member’s knowledge, expertise and interests in CRE related topics including, new local projects, developments etc.

Participate in an inclusive and supportive environment that empowers women to grow, learn, and engage in the commercial real estate community.

Committee Expectations Overview

• Lead one or two programs annually with the support of one or two additional committee members out of the ten programs a year that are delivered
• Suggested committee participation is two years to provide a period of learning then a period of mentoring
• Minimum requested commitment is one year
• Committee meetings are held monthly in the Portland area, typically on the 4th Tuesday of each month
• In-person attendance is highly encouraged given the nature of our brainstorming sessions. Dial-in, or video-call options are available for committee meetings.

Committee Members

Krystal Lee, Umpqua Bank (Co-Chair); Brittany Goss, Banner Bank (Co-Chair); Susan Toribara, First American Title (Liaison); Angel Benavidez, Joseph Hughes Construction; Susan Jahn, Cushman & Wakefield; Jennifer Barker, R&H Construction; Natalie Stack, Dunn Carney; Carrie Perez, Wells Fargo; Chelsea Glynn, Dunn Carney

Purpose

The sponsorship committees main focus is securing annual sponsors, ensuring they get the most out of their benefits. Most of the work is done from September to December.