Committee Members

Paige Tisdale, McKinstry (Co-Chair)
Jen Geltz, Township Building Services, (Co-Chair)
Michelle Fritts, Stoller Wine Group
Anne Ryan, Milliken
Kristine Connolly, Kittelson & Associates
Brandi Stevens, AHF Products
Krysten Baryo, FASTSIGNS
Claire Bjornson, Perkins Accounting

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

Paige Camacho, Truebeck Construction (Director)
Desiree Flanary, CBRE (Co-Chair)
Brianna Mathias, Stone (Co-Chair)
May Han, Burgerville
Holly Vetrone, Urban Renaissance Group
Rachel Henrichs, Geffen & Mesher
Eileen Bosworth, Ryan
Karli Barich
Mark Aasland, PACE Engineers

Purpose

If She can see it, She can be it…

CREW Careers is a platform to introduce high school students to the many career opportunities available to them in the commercial real estate industry. The Committee is focused on connecting students to industry leaders and providing those leaders a platform to share their stories about their careers, how their careers connect them to their community, the educational and/or experiential background required and the honest truth about what it takes to flourish in those careers. Through this program we aim to increase the diversity of CRE Industry by getting young people engaged prior to college and, ultimately, increase the talent pipeline in CRE. This Committee is brand new to CREW Portland and we are looking for members to serve on the committee to help develop and deliver high engagement programming to the students as well as connect with leaders in our industry and provide them a platform to share their experience and insight.

Business/Electrical Career Day

Date: Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
Time: 9:00 to 1:00
Address: 17201 NE Sacramento St. Portland, OR 97230
Details: Check in by 9:00 AM. Program starts promptly at 9:15.

https://www.portlandworkforcealliance.org/event/business-electrical-career-day-at-christenson-electric/

Committee Members

Ash Mitchell, NAI Elliott (Director)
Julie Eng, NEEA
Carrie Perez, JP Morgan Chase
Kelly Johnson, 3J Consulting
Alicia Scovill, Scovill Construction
Whitney Geier, Skanska
Caitlin Powell, Swinerton
Destiny Robinson, NAI Elliott
Sara Daley, NAI Elliott

Purpose

CREW celebrates multiple approaches and points of view. We are committed to building a community of respect, dignity, fairness, empathy, acceptance, equality and sisterhood.  In our DEI journey we pledge to continuously embrace our honest intentions, strive to be vulnerable and forgiving all while embracing challenges to address systematic change with concrete actions.

Committee Members

Megan Howard, Tandem Property Management (Co-Chair)
Chelsie Schoenborn (Co-Chair)
Caitlin Pettijohn
Mariah Kiersey, Ankrom Moisan
Chelsie Schoenborn, Lease Crutcher Lewis
Dianne Danowski-Smith, Publix NW
Karen Lisignoli, Colliers
Krista Bailey, Gamut Project Solutions
Kelsey Machuca, Cresa
Eleanor Aschoff, CBRE

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 tops 400 and draws press coverage. Committee members arrange the speakers, topics, theme, and overall feel of the event.

Committee Members

Brooke Dunahugh, Cole Valley Partners (Director)
Lera Shcheglova, LRS Architects (Co-Chair)
Chris Pellissier, Zidell
Mandi Higgs, Zidell
Emily Lehman, BKF Engineers
Thao Morgan, Perkins & Co
Elina Martinez, Interurban Real Estate Group
Jolene Edwards, NAI Elliott

Purpose

The Future Leaders Committee works on our Mentorship Program which connects people in the early stages of their real estate careers with industry veterans who are CREW members.  In Future Leaders, we build relationships, share best practices, and provide leadership knowledge, insight, and mentorship, to help mentees advance their real estate careers.

The Future Leaders program starts in January. Check back for more information on the 2026 program.

Future Leader Cover Letter
Future Leaders Mentor Sign-Up
Future Leaders Mentee Sign-Up

CREW Mentees and Mentors

Testimonials:

As a Portland transplant, it was important for me to get connected with an inclusive and uplifting space of experienced women in the CRE industry. I look forward to our monthly meetings where I’ve learned so much about the various aspects and careers in Commercial Real Estate from the most accomplished, caring, and passionate folks in the industry. I will treasure my time as a future leader forever as it has been an incredible experience filled with laughter, advice, support, and CRE expertise!
Kierra Wing, Assistant Real Estate Manager, CBRE, 2021-22 Mentee

The Future Leaders Mentorship Program provides exposure to and insight on our community’s CRE industry through the lens of leading men and women whose experiences are critical in understanding the diverse perspectives that have shaped and continue to shape our city’s landscape.
Melissa Cohen, Commercial Title Officer, Old Republic Title, 2020-21 Mentee

The CREW Future Leaders Program provides a platform for people who aim to step into the development world, and who want to form professional networks and learn from experienced veterans in the industry. It was a great way to apply skills we acquired in school to real-world practice. I highly recommend this program to anyone who welcomes a steep learning curve and looks forward to expanding their connections.
Xiaofei Ren, Development Associate, Guardian Real Estate Services, 2020-21 Mentee

Meeting everyone at CREW was the highlight of my year. I came into the group at the recommendation of a colleague who joined the mentorship program. Even during the pandemic CREW maintained regular meetings and collaboration opportunities. I highly recommend anyone who is a part of the Real Estate industry in any capacity to join up with this group. Being new to the industry I learned something of value from every group meeting.
Diane Swanson, Business Manager, Scott | Edwards Architecture, 2020-21 Mentee

Committee Members

Monica Conly (Co-Chair)
Rachelle Jones, PacTrust Lewis (Co-Chair)
Traci Frankze, Premier Press
Christine Barkow, Patcraft
Jennifer Mannhard, Prosper Portland
Cassie Spain, Township Building Services
Claire Parshall, TMT Development
Jamie Bushek, SUM Design Studio + Architecture
Nick Edmonds, CCIM
Rebecca Oleary, CCIM

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. Committee members need to be available the day of the tournament.

Committee Members

Julie Eng, NEEA (Director)
Kim Gaube, Guardian (Co-Chair)
Mia Allen, Mohawk Industries (Co-Chair)
Tyler Benoit, Crystal Greens
Amy Otis, Perlo Construction
Paige Tisdale, McKinstry
Sydney Rose, Bluestone Real Estate Services
Kris Vogt, NAI Elliot
Lacey Wright, Crystal Greens
Kathy Swift, Heritage Bank

Purpose

The marketing committee oversees social media marketing for the association, ad production for publications, and branding for other print projects. Email crewportland@gmail.com for general marketing questions.

Committee Members

Dannielle Booth, Stewart Title (Director)
Melissa Hayden, Security Signs (Co-chair)
Lacey Wright, Crystal Greens Landscape (Co-chair)
Claudia New, Baker Tilly
Traci Franzke, Premier Press
Mandy Hert, Hyphn
Sabrina McEnanery, Schnitzer Properties
Emily Foltz
Kristine Connolly, Kittelson & Associates
Kelly McGinness, Endres Northwest

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

Emily Leonard, Perlo Construction (Director)
Marissa Meisner, McKinstry (Co-Chair)
Ashley Doty, 3J Consulting (Co-Chair)
Amelia Palmer, Glumac
Elaina Kim, Central Bethany
Liz Kimbrel, Langan
Carissa Smith, Hoffman Construction
Audrey Collins, Swinerton
Megan Kittle, Pense
Kyra Baker, InsideSource
Christina Blaser, Harder Mechanical Contractors
Erin Black, All N One Asphalt

Purpose

The programs committee develops and delivers eight timely, inspiring, educational and informative events for CREW Portland’s monthly luncheons, including one Professional Development program and one tour. 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

Isla McLeod, Cushman & Wakefield (Director)
Colleen O’Hara, Banner Bank (Co-Chair)
Brittany Boone, JHC Companies (Co-Chair)
Jim Pranger, Peak Landscape
Angel Benavidez, America Building Services
Megan Wallachy, CBRE
Maria Ortiz, ATTA Elevators
Lauren Tyers, Nations Roof
Carrie Perez, JP Morgan Chase

Purpose

The sponsorship committee’s main focus is securing annual sponsors and ensuring they get the most out of their benefits. Most of the work is done from June through February.