Committees
CREW Committees – where the action is
CREW Portland’s Committees work hard for you! From securing interesting and fun programs and events, to interacting with the community and seeking more ways to benefit members, committees make all this happen
The single most-effective way for members to benefit from CREW is to become involved. Committee members have increased opportunities to meet other business professionals and further develop a presence in the community.
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Purpose & MembersAwards
Awards Committee — 2-4 Members, CommitmentCommittee 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.
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Purpose & MembersCorksCREW Wine Social
CorksCREW Wine Social Committee — 8 Members, Commitment January - JuneCommittee Members
Laura Fallon-Burns (co-chair), Rae Nomura (co-chair), 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; Shaylee King, SK Consulting; Ashika Colucy, Opus Bank; Danalee Corso, Marcus & Millichap; Sydney Reuter, CE John Company; Joy Heinecke, SVN; Belinda Wall, Luxe CIR
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.
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Purpose & MembersForecast Breakfast
Forecast Breakfast Committee — 6-8 members, Commitment June - JanuaryCommittee Members
Liz Davis, Marcus & Millichap & Annie Radecki, John Burns Real Estate Consulting (Chairs); Julie Gibson, PSU; Jo Economaki, US Bank; Elissa Looney, Perlo Construction; Annie Radecki, John Burns Real Estate Consulting; Susan Toribara, Marcus & Millichap; Pam Armstrong, DIRTT; April Deines, Bank of the West; Julia Nachman, Citigroup; Michi Slick, Killian Pacific
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.
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Purpose & MembersFuture Leaders
Future Leaders Committee — 3-5 Members, CommitmentCommittee 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
Purpose
The CREW Future Leaders committee works on scholarships and defining a mentorship program for young women professionals.
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Purpose & MembersGolf Tournament
Golf Tournament Committee — 6 Committee Members, Commitment March - AugustCommittee 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, Mya Paluch, Carrie Perez, Stacey Looney, Naomi McKinney
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.
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Purpose & MembersMarketing
Marketing Committee — 6-8 Committee Members, Commitment Year long CommitmentCommittee 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; Alex Hayes, Hyphn; Sydni Nicolici, BBG Commercial RE Appraisers; Caitlin McCann, Pacific NW Properties
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.
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Purpose & MembersMembership
Membership Committee — 6-8 members, Commitment Year 'roundCommittee Members
Erin Grodem, R&H Construction (co-chair); Ingrid Hoffman, LRS Architects (co-chair); Shaylee King (liaison); Melissa Hoskins, Schlesinger; Kristine Connolly, Kittelson & Assoc.; Ashlee Espaillat, Dunn Carney; Nicole Schmidt, Krowdsourced; Laura Thomas, ACG Valuation; Anne Ryan, Milliken; Sara Sayles, Ball Janik; Christin Balentine, Portland Business Journal
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.
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Purpose & MembersPrograms
Programs Committee — 8 Committee Members, Commitment Year 'round commitmentCommittee Members
Allyson Strowbridge, Ctrl+SHIFT+Space (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; Amy Zoltie, Hurley Development, Beth Morgan, Geffen Mesher; Courtney Hron, Rosendin Electric
Purpose
The programs committee is responsible for brainstorming program ideas, securing speakers and writing up the information for the lunch notice. Committee members gain additional visibility by introducing speakers or moderating programs.
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Purpose & MembersSponsorship
Sponsorship Committee — 4-6 Members, Commitment Year 'roundCommittee Members
Angel Benavidez, Joseph Hughes Construction (Chair); Susan Toribara, Marcus & Millichap (Liaison); Greg Lutje, Ryan Swanson & Cleveland; Desiree Flanary, HVS; Krystal Lee, Umpqua Bank; Diane Rebecchi, Allied Universal; Sara Rosumny, Chase; Kristen Gilchrist, Krowdsourced; Susan Jahn, Cushman & Wakefield; Jennifer Barker, R&H Construction; Natalie Stack, Dunn Carney; Carrie Perez, Wells Fargo; Brittany Goss, Lewis & Clark Bank
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.
We have different levels of sponsorship to suit your budget and your advertising needs.
Find out about the benefits of membership and how you can contribute to the network.