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), 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; 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

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.

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.

Future Leaders Mentee Program Information 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

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; Alex Hayes, Hyphn; Sydni Nicolici, BBG Commercial RE Appraisers; Caitlin McCann, Pacific NW Properties; Tamar Wade, Glumac; Stephanie O'Shea, Rembold Companies; Anne Thordal, Oreneva Construction

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

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.

Committee 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.

Committee Members

Angel Benavidez, Joseph Hughes Construction (Chair); Susan Toribara, Marcus & Millichap (Liaison); 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.