As you know, one of our paramount goals it doing business together.  Thanks to all of you who continue to complete member-to-member business.  Please submit your closed transactions, referrals, news and points of interest to Becky Hopkins of Austin Title by the 15th of each month to be included in monthly drawing at the luncheon and the newsletter.

Gail Whitfield of the Whitfield Company referred a business associate of hers to Yvonne Parra with  O’Connor Commercial in hopes that she will be able to handle his portfolio of properties for the 2011 Property Tax Protest season. 

Bruce MacKenzie-Graham with Chase was in attendance at a CREW Membership Committee meeting and at the conclusion of business mentioned to the group that Chase had a new initiative for lending to the medical, dental and veterinarian profession.  By the end of the day Diann Cowling of Quick & Company sent him 5  referrals.  This is what it’s all about! 

Bruce MacKenzie-Graham of Chase Bank received a referral from Jennifer Stroffe of Friedman Stroffe Gerard P.C. from CREW Orange County.  Jennifer referred Adam Dodge, the project manager for Plum Creek Developers LLC for banking information and advice. Bruce referred the client to their commercial bankers in Dallas who work with projects of this scope.  

Jennifer Latto, principal owner of Red Design Studios, was given a referral by Sarah Scott with Burt Watts Industries to do the architectural plans for and office expansion for Kendra Scott at 1400 South Congress.  Construction to begin in March 2011.

Jennifer Latto, principal owner of Red Design Studios, was given another referral by Sarah Scott of Burt Watts Industries to do the architectural plans for a new retail space called The Impeccable Pig at 1400 S. Congress.  Construction to begin March 2011.

Gay Heavilin, Commercial Escrow Officer with Independence Title Company, received an order from Tammy Walker with Synterra Property Group to handle one of her personal properties. 

Becky Hopkins, AVP & Sr. Sales Executive with Austin Title, received a title order on a commercial property in the Enfield area from Kathy Estes, Sr. Vice President of Frost Bank. 

CREWsers is where our members can provide news about themselves such as work, awards, deals done outside of membership, personal updates, etc.  Please submit "CREWsers" to Jennifer Latto of Red Design Studios by the 15th of each month.

Randalls is closing on a parcel of land at Steiner Ranch and Gail Whitfield of the Whitfield Company is handling the transaction.  Randalls will occupy 60,000 of the 150,000 square feet.  The remaining space is available for lease.  Congratulations Gail!

Vicki McDonald with Foundation Communities will be serving on the CREW Network Scholarship Selection Committee for 2011. Way to go!

Kristin Peterson is now Kristin Chiles and her new email is Kristin.chiles@cbre.com.  Congrats Kristin!

Cacki Jewart with Brown Mccarroll was the guest blogger on the Brown McCarroll "Texas Real Estate Law Blog." The blog has practical tips in an easy-to-digest, interactive format.  The blog website address is www.thetexasrealestatelawblog.com.  You can also access the blog through my firm's website at http://www.brownmccarroll.com/blogs/.  
 

Current Career?  Professional speaker providing keynotes and seminars to corporate America and the commercial real estate industry.

Past jobs?   Career U.S. Marine.  Served at duty stations all over the world with assignments including command, logistics, engineering, and a year of combat in Vietnam.  Executive roles in management and brokerage with Trammell Crow, Lincoln Property Company, and CB Richard Ellis/Mega.

Professional aspirations?  To meaningfully and significantly impact the growth and education of real estate practitioners at all levels.

What do you want to be when you grow up? If Bill Gaither gave me the opportunity to sing with his Gospel Quartet, I would be on the bus tomorrow.

Worst client or coworker?   I don’t have any of those.  I depend on my clients for my livelihood and my coworkers to provide the services I am incapable of performing.  So I try to be nice to them at all times!

Five minutes of fame?  Singing and acting the lead role of Emile DeBecque in the musical, South Pacific.  It’s my favorite because it is the only stage presentation I know where the old, fat guy gets the girl.

Lives with?  Wfe Sharon and always looking forward to the next visit from our 5 grandchildren.

Hobbies?   Flying, jogging and singing in theater productions.

Pet peeves?  Drivers of vehicles on your right side swinging wide left to make a right turn.  Scary.

If you could do it all over again, what would you change?
Not one thing.  The good times were great and the bad ones built character. 

If money and time were no object, how would you spend your day?   I would still be on the platform or in the lecture hall.  I am addicted to watching light bulbs go off over folks’ heads.

Delegates discuss organization’s priorities for 2011

Denise Kahler, Marketing and Communications Director

CREW Network

During the CREW Network delegates’ first Leadership Summit & Council Meeting of 2011, recently held in New Orleans, President Collete English Dixon emphasized the unique value of the CREW Network community and outlined the organization’s four priorities for the year.

President Dixon described how CREW Network fulfills its mission, to influence the success of the commercial real estate industry by advancing the achievements of women, through several channels including its Leadership Development Series sponsored by Studley, its industry research initiative underwritten by CB Richard Ellis, and its newest program launching this year to help members advance to the C-suite level. Through these and many other programs, CREW Network is committed to serving all commercial real estate professionals at every level of their careers.

Dixon believes that CREW Network is one of the most important organizations in the industry because of the valuable knowledge, connections and support it provides its members.  She emphasized to delegates that everyone benefits by making the industry as strong as it can be. To that end, CREW Network is committed to ensuring that all members have the skills and support needed to move themselves and the industry through these critical times and beyond.

CREW Network Priorities
Delegates learned about CREW Network’s four areas of focus for 2011 as set by its board of directors. These priorities will guide all CREW Network activities and programs throughout the year.

• Influence and Empowerment of Members
• Value and benefit of membership 
• Industry Leadership
• Knowledge Source

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CREW Austin awarded its $2,500 scholarship to Christina Jackson (shown above center), a Finance/Spanish major with Accounting minor at University of Texas. Presenting the check are Kathy Kyrish of Capital CDC (left) and Rosalie Keszler of Rosalie Keszler Consultants (right).

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The UCREW program is brought to us by:

Burt Watts Industries
Frost Bank Prosperity Bank
Heritage Title Co. of Austin, Inc
University Federal Credit Union
Atchley & Associates LLP
Catellus
Rosalie Keszler Consultants

The 5th annual 2011 CREW Careers is rapidly approaching and the Committees planning efforts are well underway.  This year’s event should provide an excellent educational experience and fun filled afternoon for the young ladies and future leaders of the Commercial Real Estate industry.  The 2011 Committee Chairs are Carol Cates of Danly Properties and Shelly Rosales of Rosales Partners Real Estate Development (RED).

As many of you may recall, our CREW Careers program has been a tremendous success, and this year will be no exception.  Carol and Shelly have capitalized on this success and expanded to a new theme this year “Developing Austin”.   CREW Careers will be held at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders on Friday, May 13th from 12:00 to 4:30 pm.  This year the program will open the commercial real estate doors to 95 ninth (9th) grade girls who will be introduced to the Market District at Mueller, a redevelopment of the Mueller Airport site!

We need your help…..
Donations needed - Each of the 95 students will receive a “goodie bag” filled with items that students can relate too or have fun with.  Last year promo items with company logo were donated and chic girly items such as lip stick and nail polish were purchased.  If you can donate “goodie bags” items, please contact Taylor Terkel  or Kristi Stotts.  Donations are requested by April 15th.

This is a communication of the Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW Austin). In this issue you will learn about CREW Austin activities. Our members are encouraged to submit information to our administrator for the next publication.

Tel: (512) 828-7455

Website:  www.crewaustin.com

Email: admin@crewaustin.com