Fall 2013 - CREW Orlando

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Fall 2013
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EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE
Leadership Best Practices: Strategies
for Success
Wednesday, September 18
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
CREW Orlando Monthly Luncheon
Citrus Club
MEMBERS ONLY EVENT
Yes You Canvas with CREW
Thursday, September 24
5:45 pm - 8:15 pm
Yes You Canvas Baldwin Park
MEMBERS ONLY EVENT
Mentor Breakfast with Leila Nodarse
Wednesday, September 25
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Citrus Club
RSVP to [email protected]
MEMBERS ONLY EVENT
Shades of Change: Window Coverings
for Building Management
Marketplace Lunch
Thursday, September 26
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Window Interiors
RSVP to [email protected]
CREW NETWORK CONVENTION AND
MARKETPLACE
October 9 - 13
Dallas, Texas
10th ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF
CHAMPIONS
Friday, November 8
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Citrus Club
The Virginia Graeme
Baker Pool and Spa
Safety Act
What Pool Owners Need to Know
On Monday, August 5, 2013, the popular singer Usher Raymond’s 5-year-old son,
Usher Raymond V, was taken to a hospital in Atlanta after a pool accident at the
singer’s home. It appears that the boy attempted to retrieve a toy in a pool drain
when his arm got stuck. Fortunately, two male employees freed the child, who
was given CPR and then rushed to the hospital. This is unfortunately an all too
common occurrence at many residential swimming pools. Fortunately, actions
have been taken to ensure the safety of children at public swimming pools.
On December 19, 2007, President George Bush signed into law the Virginia Graeme
Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (the “Act”), which is named after the daughter of
Nancy Baker and the granddaughter of former Secretary of State James Baker.
Graeme Baker died in a tragic incident in June 2002 after the suction from a spa
drain trapped her under the water.
According to government statistics, there is an annual average of 283 drowning
deaths (2003-2005) and 2,700 emergency room-treated submersion injuries
(2005-2007) involving children younger than 5 years old in pools and spas. In
addition, from 1997-2007, there were 74 reported incidents associated with suction
entrapment, including nine deaths and 63 injuries. The Act is aimed at reducing
these deaths and injuries by making pools safer, securing the environment around
them, and educating consumers and the pool industry on pool safety.
The Act specifies that on or after December 19, 2008, swimming pool and spa drain
covers available for purchase in the United States must meet specific performance
requirements. Additionally, public swimming pools, wading pools, spas and hot
tubs must meet requirements for installation of compliant drain covers. Clearly
this affects owners or operators of apartment buildings, condominiums, hotels
and other facilities.
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Pool Safety continued from page 1
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
A Broad Range of Properties Are Affected. “Public
swimming pools” are defined broadly and include pools that
are owned or operated by owners of apartment buildings
and complexes, condominium associations, homeowners’
associations, community development districts, multi-family
residential areas, hotels, as well as public swimming pool
facilities and pools operated by the federal government.
In certain instances, public swimming pools, wading pools,
spas and hot tubs must have additional devices or systems
designed to prevent suction entrapment. The United States
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends
that, to eliminate and not just mitigate drain entrapment
hazards, all pool or spa owners should disable old drains or
build new pools without drains and use gutters, overflows
and/or skimmers to provide water to the pump.
Each year, the Membership Committee works to achieve the
annual membership goal set by the Director of Membership
with the CREW Orlando Board. We are pleased to announce
that thanks to the hard work and efforts of our dedicated
Chapter members, we have not only met our annual
membership goal but EXCEEDED it! As of this writing, we have
an unprecdented 170 members in our ranks, and that’s a new
all-time record, topping the previous record of 156 members
set in 2008. Thank you to our Membership Committee, our
reCREWtment Campaign participants and winners, and to
all members who brought guests to luncheon programs or
member-only events to demonstrate the value and benefits
of CREW Orlando membership. Congratulations to all!
In a press release dated December 15, 2008, the CPSC
stated that public pools and spas that operate year-round
are expected to be in compliance by December 19, 2008. Any
seasonal public pools and spas that were closed in late 2008,
were required to be in compliance with the Act on the day
they reopened. Essentially, the Act contains three federally
enforced mandates:
◊ All drain covers (public and residential) manufactured,
distributed, or sold in the United States must conform to
the standards set forth in the ASME/ANSI A112.19.8–2007
Suction Fittings for Use in Swimming Pools, Wading Pools,
Spas, and Hot Tubs (the “Standard”).
◊ All public swimming pools, wading pools, spas and hot
tubs, both new and existing, must be equipped with drain
covers conforming to the Standard.
◊ All public swimming pools, wading pools, spa and hot
tub pumps with a single main drain must be equipped
with an ASME A112-19.8-2007 compliant cover system
and one or more of the following devices/systems: safety
vacuum release system, suction limiting vent system,
gravity drainage system, automatic pump shutoff system,
or drain disablement. Pools or spas with unblockable
drains are exempt. All pool or spa owners or operators
must ensure that dual or multiple main drains be located
at least three feet apart.
Additional information about the Act, compliance with the
Act, and a list of companies certified to manufacture drain
covers and safety vacuum release systems is available at
http://www.poolsafely.gov/.
About the Author
Leslie Candes is an associate with Godbold,
Downing,& Bill, P.A. and Director of Membership
of CREW Orlando.
Speaking of new members, the New Member Breakfast is a
favorite Autumn tradition in our Chapter, and this year, it will
be held in November instead of September. Hosted by the
Membership Committee, new members are welcomed to
CREW Orlando with a delicious breakfast and the opportunity
to get acquainted with Board members, the Membership
Committee and other new members, while hearing more
about how to get the most out of CREW membership. New
members – be sure to make a note to join us in November
so we can officially welcome you to our chapter. More details
to come!
On that note, please extend a warm welcome to these new
members:
◊ Marshall Harris, Pinnacle Bank
◊ Britt Hartman, Pinnacle Bank
◊ Tim Staley, Florida Bank of Commerce
◊ Joani Jordann, VOA Associates Incorporated
◊ Cindy Jared. National Due Diligence Services
◊ Rodney Kincaid, Kincaid Construction Co.
◊ Donna Moore, Attorneys’ Title Fund Services
◊ Kim Frates-Mazzilli, Marriott Vacations Worldwide
◊ Jane Smalley, Windsor Properties
◊ Faun Hoffmeier, DRMP, Inc.
◊ Danny Gordon, HuntonBrady Architects
◊ Joe Dear, WellsFargo
◊ Chuck Owston, Florida Capital Bank
◊ Erin Koski, Averett Warmus Durkee,
◊ Michelle Vice, Picerne Development Corp.
About the Author
Barbara Schalmo is an associate with
C&S Companies and Chair of Membership of
CREW Orlando.
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
I learned at a very early age not
everything you learn comes from
textbooks. As many of you already
know, I come from a fishing family
– down to the women and children
– everyone knew how to bait a
hook and debone a filet. With that
knowledge came it the “joy” of every
family vacation until I was sixteen
MYA M. HATCHETTE
Winderweedle, Haines, (when I would begin to simply drive
Ward & Woodman, P.A. away…) being spent on a 22 foot
Starcraft – fishing every freshwater
fish known to man. The rule was that the lines stayed in the
water until we either hit our limit or the sun was completely
down. I can tell you how much time I spent staring at the
sun desperately wishing for its departure. On the positive
side, the extenuated circumstances proved for some great
family time and memories. On the not so great side, however,
was the fact that even if the lake had ten foot rollers and
rain coming down in sheets, you were going to man your
post on the family water vessel. At the worst times, these
elements would be present and you would be engulfed in
an overwhelming queasiness. Every wave made the feeling
worse and nothing could make it subside until your feet hit
solid ground. Nothing of course except Uncle Billy’s secret
remedy for seasickness that is….
Just like a doctor ready to pounce on an outbreak with the
proven vaccine, Uncle Billy would acutely watch for the signs
of trouble – a prolonged silence, lack of movement and/or
the sudden drain of color from the cheeks, and would quickly
spring into action. All it took was a slight nod “yes” that the
feeling of nausea was approaching and Uncle Billy would be
reaching under his captain’s chair for the bottle of Jim Beam.
And to this day, I don’t know why it really worked – perhaps
the alcohol tempered the acidic storm that was raging in
my stomach or maybe it was simply because my mind was
diverted away from the sick feeling to the horrible burning
sensation that I experienced as the shot went down my
throat. Regardless of why, the result was undeniable–within
minutes of taking the shot, I would be able to keep what was
left of my stomach down and my breathing would return to
an acceptable level.
Looking back on the experience, it is clear that Uncle Billy’s
advice and direction guided me through the endless hours
on the water just as certain individuals have provided me
with counsel and support through the twists and turns in
my career. Although the subject matter for the advice and
guidance may have significantly changed, the purpose and
simplicity of its delivery has always stayed the same. For
example, just given the opportunity to shadow my mentor,
Jeff Deery, Esq. in countless hearings and court proceedings
for the past fourteen years has taught me crucial lessons in
professionalism, patience, and preparedness.
Mentorship highlights the intrinsic value of experience and
time-tested knowledge. You can have all of the book smarts in
the world, but if you don’t know how or when to apply them,
you are just a bobber aimlessly lost at sea. Without a doubt,
I am where I am today in my career largely based upon the
advice and counsel I received from certain men and women
who took the time to help me map out my goals, work on
my strengths and weaknesses, and chart my course in the
legal field.
As I progressed in my career, the value of mentorship has
not subsided. As my goals and aspirations evolve, my need
for guidance and support is ever-present. CREW, on both a
local and a national level, has provided me with an invaluable
source for these trusted advisors. Further, now as I find myself
on the other side of the coin and able to mentor others, I find
that the process provides me with the opportunity to not only
help the younger generation navigate through their career
path, but also a reason to diagnose and refocus my own
efforts and career initiatives that sometimes get neglected
in the shuffle of daily life.
Although the mentorship Uncle Billy provided me on how to
survive being seasick may seem trivial, I am convinced the
lesson went far pasts the dysfunctional (and, yes redneck)
picture it painted. Imbedded in the act was the lesson not to
pull up the anchor and give up, but to find a way to address
the problem and keep on truckin’ –a situation I am often
confronted with in the landmine laden realm of litigation.
So for you whippersnappers – which applies all of my
associates who are more brilliant and more technologically
advanced than I will ever be – just remember to take the time
to seek out counsel and support from those who have gone
up the mountain. You may very well find out that there is a
shorter path than the one you intended to take on your own.
And for those of you more seasoned veterans, please take
the time to affirmatively create opportunities where you can
include a rising star in your own organization or industry. Not
only will you be helping them get to the table in their career,
but it will serve also as a helpful reminder that you are never
too old to set out and achieve new goals.
CR EW O R LA N D O
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE WOMEN
37 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 500
Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: 407.926.4120 | Fax: 407.236.0430
[email protected] | www.creworlando.org
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BUILDING YOUR CREW
ORLANDO NETWORK
On June 19th, CREW Orlando members and guests mingled at
an interactive networking luncheon moderated by Jacqueline
Bozzuto, Partner, Lowes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed,
P.A., and Past President of CREW Orlando. Thank you to our
program sponsor My Florida Commercial Real Estate.
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CREATIVE CAPITAL
STACKS
Alternative Capital Steps Up to Fill
the Gaps
The July 17th luncheon featured speakers Steven P. Polivy,
Office Managing Shareholder, Chair, Economic Development
& Incentives Practice, Akerman Senterfitt, and CREW Orlando
member Melissa Marcolini Quinn, Senior Director/Senior
Vice President, NorthMarq Capital. Thank you to program
sponsor RL Haines.
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HEAD WEST
Land of Opportunity
The August 21st luncheon featured speakers Scott T. Boyd,
Owner & President, Boyd Development Corporation; Jim
Karr, Broker/Developer/Buyer, Land Plus; Commissioner
S. Scott Boyd, Orange County Commissioner District 1;
Commissioner Sean Parks, Lake County Commissioner District
2.; and moderated by Betsy VanderLey, Director of Business
Development, DRMP, Inc. Thank you to our program sponsor,
R.C. Stevens Construction Company.
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NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
DANNY GORDON, AIA, LEED A.P.
DORIS WASSON
Specialty: Interior Design, Medical Office, and
Corporate/Commercial Office Design.
Specialty: Property and project management,
particularly with regard to tenant
improvement and capital replacements.
Associate Principal, HuntonBrady
Architects
Founded in 1947, HuntonBrady is a
longstanding Central Florida based firm
with a 70 person design staff specializing in
Architectural Design, Interior Design, Master
Planning, Site Planning, Land Use Studies,
Programming, Space Planning, Construction
Documentation, Construction Administration,
and Construction Cost Analysis.
MICHELLE VICE
Assistant Vice President of Finance,
Picerne Development Corporation of
Florida
Specialty: Affordable Housing and Portfolio
Management.
For more than 75 years, Picerne has been
a national industry leader in housing
development, construction and management,
with communities in 21 states and Puerto Rico.
Our communities include multi-family, singlefamily rentals and senior housing.
ERIN MELINDA KOSKI, CPA
Senior Manager, Averett Warmus Durkee
Specialty: Financial and operations expertise
as related to managing cash flow, maximizing
profitability and reducing risk
Averett Warmus Durkee - A public accounting
firm that provides assurance, accounting,
taxation and business consulting services.
AWD is the largest locally owned accounting
firm in Central Florida. We provide real
estate companies assistance and direction
in everything from tax credits pertaining to
the development of low-income housing to
estate planning and tax strategies for high
wealth investors. Our experience in the real
estate industry provides our clients with
the knowledge necessary to compete in the
marketplace.
Director of Operations, Owens Realty
Services
Owens Realty Services focuses on commercial
property brokerage, development and fullservice management. We are headquartered
in Branford, CT and Orlando, FL. Our corporate
website is http://www.orlcommercial.com/
CHUCK OWSTON
President, Banking Division, Florida
Capital Bank N.A
Specialty: Commercial Banking
Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Florida
Capital Bank was established in October
2004 to provide the highest level of banking
sophistication for corporate customers,
coupled with local banking talent and customerfocused service.
DONNA MORE, ESQ., LEED A.P.
Commercial Services Manager and
Senior Underwriting Counsel, Attorneys’
Title Fund Services, LLC
Specialty: real estate development (including
green/sustainable development) and
transactions, title insurance underwriting and
support of commercial transactions for law
firms statewide and nationally.
Attorneys’ Title Fund Services, LLC provides
membership and underwriting services to
law firms and attorney-owned title insurance
agencies writing through Old Republic National
Title Insurance Company. The Fund has been
in existence for over 60 years providing title
insurance and education in all aspects of
real estate transactions to the Florida legal
community.
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SPOTLIGHT, CONTINUED
FAUN HOFFMEIER, PSM
Senior Project Manager,
Department, DRMP, Inc.
MEMBER SERVICES
Survey
Specialty: ALTA Surveys, Platting and surveys
for land development.
DRMP is a multi-discipline Civil Engineering
and Surveying Firm with more than 250+
employees, providing consulting services to
clients in the public, private, and industrial
sectors in the development of infrastructure
for the community at large.
2013 Committee Appreciation
Event:
Mt. Dora Sip & Stroll
On August 9th, more than 25 CREW members took a break
from all of the committee work in order to sip, stroll and
shop. Open to all active members, the annual committee
appreciation event is a chance to network and celebrate the
successes the group has accomplished this year.
Marketing Manager, Windsor Properties
Thanks to our friends at Jones Lang LaSalle, the group was
traveling in style: The event began with a champagne send-off
reception and chartered bus ride. Upon arriving in Mt. Dora,
the group spent a few hours dining, relaxing and networking
- and of course sipping and strolling - through the beautiful
historic district of Mt. Dora.
Specialty: Real Estate Development Marketing,
Communications, and Public Relations.
Don’t miss out on next year’s event - make sure you are
active on a committee today!
JANE SMALLEY
Windsor Properties is the developer-owned
real estate office for Windsor, a private 416acre new urbanism community designed by
Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk
located in Vero Beach.
Terms used above represent the key themes provided as feedback on BakerHostetler by
select clients in interviews with Chambers & Partners, conducted by that organization in 2012.
BakerHostetler and Partner
Jessica Parker Malchow
are proud to support CREW
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Houston Los Angeles New York Orlando Washington, DC
www.bakerlaw.com
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MEMBER NEWS
Hensel Phelps Completes New
Transformers: The Ride 3D at Universal
Studios
On June 20, 2013, Universal Studios Orlando had its grand
opening for the park’s newest ride, Transformers: The Ride 3D.
Completed by Hensel Phelps, the project was a fast-tracked
design-build contract with BRPH. The 80,000 SF project was
completed in less than one
year – the fastest build time
in Universal history! It was
designed and constructed
in 24-hour shifts in order
to meet the schedule
requirements associated
with the nine-month
construction duration.
Riders are recruited for a high-tech, good versus evil battle
where they must save Planet Earth. They join iconic film
characters Optimus Prime and the Autobots as they fight
Megatron and the Decepticons to the end. Riders burst
into battles between “life-sized,” three-story-tall Autobots
and Decepticons. They dodge relentless attacks, explosions,
missiles, and even come face-to-face with Megatron – who
wants to destroy them.
Window Interiors Completes Work on
Nemours Children’s Hospital
Window Interiors, Gold Sponsor of CREW Orlando, was
recently notified they will be honored as a 2013 Eagle Award
Winner by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
for their workmanship and participation on the Nemours
Children’s Hospital as a subcontractor for SKANSKA.
The industry-leading commercial window treatment solutions
company was responsible for the implementation and
installation of manual shades in the Nemours Children’s Clinic
and hospital offices, as well as motorized solar shades in all 95
patient rooms and conference rooms of the 630,000-squarefoot hospital. The motorized solar shades are part of Nemours’
building management system.
Each room is equipped with highly energy-efficient, LEED
Gold-certified window coverings. In addition, there are solar
activated shades in the family waiting areas on the second
through fifth floors so hospital guests will be comfortable while
visiting. The same system of solar shades is now becoming
mainstream in new commercial construction, as well as being
used for updates on existing lease space, conference rooms
and public and community spaces.
GEC Announces New Project Awards
Fall is approaching. GEC says it’s a good time to take your
bike out of the garage and explore Central Florida! GEC is
working in Volusia County on the Spring to Spring Trail design,
in Osceola County on Shingle Creek Trail Phase II, and in
Orange County on the City of Orlando’s planned Bike Route
Study. The Florida’s Turnpike / I-75 Wildwood Interchange
project in Sumter County is getting a major makeover and
GEC is performing the geotechnical investigation for the
future FDOT Design Build Contract. In Lake County, GEC is
the Geotechnical Engineer for the widening of SR 19 south of
Tavares. In addition, GEC engineers continue their work for
the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority’s Wekiva
Parkway and FDOT’s SunRail Phase II. At Orlando International
Airport, GEC is working on several elements of the Automated
People Mover(APM) Complex to be constructed at the future
location of the OIA South Terminal. More at www.g-e-c.com.
VOA Project News
VOA Associates Incorporated have been selected to provide
conceptual design services for the newly proposed Orlando
Music Institute. Dedicated to giving children an inspiring
environment to learn music, be creative, and grow personally,
the design will be used to promote the organization through
the development and fund-raising stage, with a targeted
construction commencement date of summer 2015.
The new 43,000
square-foot
building’s design
reflects a timeless,
elegant yet practical
atmosphere for
visiting artists and
students. It will
include a recital hall, practice and lesson rooms, a recording
studio, several courtyards, temporary living quarters, and a
rooftop patio. This ideal setting will make classically-based
music exciting and interesting for the next generation to learn.
This new facility is instrumental for Orlando Music Institute
to provide the highest level of music education in Central
Florida. To learn more about the Orlando Music Institute
Foundation’s mission and proposed design, please visit www.
orlandomusicinstitute.com/foundation.
Wild Florida has recently partnered with VOA Associates
Incorporated to create a master plan for their natural theme
park. “This was a great partnership and opportunity for Wild
Florida to get high quality advice on how to complete our
park and give our guests an amazing experience,” says Ranier
Munns, co-founder of Wild Florida.
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MEMBER NEWS, CONTINUED
HuntonBrady Architects Projects,
News & Awards
HuntonBrady Architects released their first architectural
monograph describing the firm’s large body of work, which
spans the six decades since the firm’s founding in Central
Florida in 1947. This monograph includes in-depth design
commentary and photos of the firm’s projects and many
hand sketches.
The
new
Castle
Rock
Adventist
Hospital designed by
HuntonBrady Architects
officially opened its
doors August 1st. This
212,240 square foot
hospital is located in
Castle Rock, Colorado.
It is a 50-bed Centura Health entity and has over 300
employees. They have unique approach and focus for health
and wellness which includes an upscale restaurant with an
award winning chef, a community garden and free bicycle
rental program.
HuntonBrady has developed a multi-year facilities master
plan with Lakeland Regional Medical Center to accommodate
their planned conversion into a teaching hospital.
Continuing with the “Go Team HuntonBrady “ theme the
company was named one of OBJ’s Best Places to Work in the
medium size category (under 100 employees) for the 7th year.
They were also honored to receive an award at the OBJ Golden
100 luncheon; and were named to Architectural Record
magazine’s 2013 Top 300 Architecture Firms - making them
only one of eleven firms with Florida-based headquarters
to make the list.
Cyndi Jantomaso Named Director of
Haines City EDC
Cyndi Jantomaso was promoted June 12
to director of the Haines City Economic
Development Council, one step closer
toward being president of the group.
Jantomaso believes in a “Kumbaya” work
environment. In other words, she said, for
Haines City to prosper, the government and
the private sector have to work together. “I think that’s the
only way you can work,” Jantomaso said, “when you get along
with everybody and everybody is on the same page, and then
Haines City has the potential to be even greater.”
The acting City Manager said that since he was hired last
year, he’s seen Jantomaso’s network around Polk County
firsthand. “It’s like the six degrees of Kevin Bacon,” Evans
said. “If she doesn’t know the person, she knows someone
who knows the person.”
Finding a buyer for the old city hall on Sixth Street and Hinson
Avenue is Jantomaso’s 90-day project, she said. The City
Commission gave the EDC 90 days to find a buyer before
handing the duties over to a private Realtor. Jantomaso said
the EDC will look for a government entity to occupy the space.
Cyndi was hired in 2011 as the EDC’s office manager but
was promoted to deputy April 2012. Her plans in the near
future are to be certified with the International Economic
Development Council. Jantomaso said she hopes to work in
Haines City for the rest of her career. The Haines City EDC
congratulates our new Director Cyndi Jantomaso.
Jill Kling Named to OBJ’s 40 under 40
CREW Orlando Director at Large and CliftonLarsonAllen
Partner Jill Kling was named a 40 Under 40 Honoree by
the Orlando Business Journal. The awards recognize 40 of
Central Florida’s most successful young executives. Kling
was selected among the 253 nominations Orlando Business
Journal received for this year’s awards.
Christine Elias Joins Exit Real Estate
Christine Elias, 2013 CREW Board of Directors Member, has
accepted a position as a Licensed Realtor with Exit Real
Estate of Downtown Orlando, The Edward Johnston Group.
Christine will focus on commercial sales and leasing as well
as investment properties.
DO YOU HAVE NEWS
YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE WITH FELLOW CREW
ORLANDO MEMBERS?
The deadline to submit for the next issue is:
Friday, October 18th
We are excited to hear any of your success stories, members
working with members, and company announcements. Send
stories and press releases to:
MACKENZIE ARNOLD, Hensel Phelps
407.856.2400 | [email protected]
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MARKETPLACE LUNCHES
Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch? Add to that an exclusive opportunity to network and foster new business
relationships that you won’t want to miss! New to this year, we are excited to introduce the CREW Marketplace Lunch Series,
a monthly networking and learning event that includes lunch, an opportunity to network with fellow CREW members in a
close and personal setting, and a brief presentaiton by the hosting firm on a current issue affecting commercial real estate.
June Marketplace Lunch: Roetzel &
Andres
July Marketplace Lunch: Appleton
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BUILDING ON BUSINESS
Photo: Stephen Willis
Many of our current CREW members have been busy doing
business with each other over the last quarter. Congratulations
to all these CREW members for demonstrating first-hand one
of the most amazing benefits to being part of CREW Orlando!
If you’ve have business you’d like to spotlight, please submit all
your member-to-member business to the newsletter “crew”
for publication next quarter.
Member-to-member business isn’t always about closing
the deal. It’s also about sharing information. As a real
estate appraiser, I rely on market participants for opinions
on everything from pricing, cap rates, marketing times,
contamination remediation and site development costs.
Just in the past 30 days a number of CREW members have
assisted me with their market insight or have connected me
to a knowledgeable contractor. Thanks to Amanda HoffmanPhillips and Kim Manson of Coldwell Banker, NRT, Margery
Johnson of Cushman Wakefield and Mackenzie Arnold of
Hensel Phelps Construction Company. I couldn’t have gotten
my job done without you.
About the Author
Laura Carroll is a real estate appraiser with
Capston Valuation Advisors.
Northpoint I, II, and IV Tenant Improvements
◊ Spectra Contract Flooring – Libby Wingard
◊ Jones Lang LaSalle – Natalee Gleiter
◊ HuntonBrady Architects – Karen Moorefield
◊ Pennington + Associates – Tony Hanson
Wekiva Parkway Expert Witness & Environmental Consulting
– 14 Parcels
◊ American Environmental Consulting – Kelly Eger-Smith
◊ Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman, P.A. –
Mya Hatchette
Website Development Project
◊ Jackson, Collinsworth & Johnson Insurance Agency –
Erin Johnson
◊ B Squared Media – Laura Barbero-Buffa
Appraisal Work
◊ SunTrust Bank – Christyne Albury
◊ Capstone Valuation Advisors – Laura Carroll
American Addiction Centers
◊ Attorneys’ Title Fund Services, LLC – Val Grandin
◊ Cushman Wakefield – Anne Spencer
◊ Tampa CREW – various members including their chapter
president
“If a design makes our world
more beautiful or inspires us
to do great things, we can
easily see its value.”
Coventry Park Apartments – Jacksonville, FL
◊ Godbold, Downing, & Bill, P.A. – Leslie Candes
◊ NorthMarq Capital – Melissa Marcolini Quinn
Rush Truck Center – Orlando, FL
◊ R.C. Stevens Construction – Arden Griffith
◊ PSI – Stephanie Landis
© 2013 Herman Miller, Inc.
Brian Walker, Herman Miller CEO
We are proud to support Commercial Real Estate Women.
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SAVE
THE
DATE
Friday
November 8
2013
More information &
award nomination details
coming soon.
www.creworlando.org
Celebration of
Champions
Gala 2013
Hosted by the 2013 Board of Directors
and honoring award recipients for:
Rising Star
Member of the Year
Company of the Year
Outstanding Achievement Award
Entrepreneurial Spirit Award
Community Impact Award
Networking Deal of the Year
President’s Award
NOMINATE A
CREW MEMBER
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2013 Celebration
of Champions awards. Each year, we hold the awards program
to recognize the outstanding contributions and achievements
of CREW Orlando members and sponsors. Award winners
represent individuals who have use CREW Orlando and/or
the CREW Network to enhance to advance their careers and
businesses that support the networking efforts of CREW.
Some of these nominations may also be submitted to CREW
Network for possible national recognition.
We invite and encourage you to nominate a fellow CREW
Member or yourself for one or more of the 2013 CREW
Orlando Awards.
NOMINATION DEADLINE:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH
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2013 CREW ORLANDO
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Mya M. Hatchette, Esq.
Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman, P.A.
407-423-4246
[email protected]
PRESIDENT-ELECT/DELEGATE
Wanda G. Riley
Cushman & Wakefield of Florida, Inc.
407-541-4387
[email protected]
SECRETARY
Lydia Wing
Geotechnical and Environmental Consultants, Inc.
407-898-1818
[email protected]
TREASURER
Adren P. Griffith, CPA
R.C. Stevens Construction Company
321-281-5320
[email protected]
Winderweedle is a full service law firm,
concentrating in business law,
commercial litigation, real estate, banking,
estates and trusts, and government.
Established in 1931, the firm has offices
in both Orlando and Winter Park, Florida.
Winderweedle has a proud history of
supporting the Central Florida community.
We are there for you.
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Mary Pat Dunleavy
Fidelity National Title Group
407-246-8896
[email protected]
DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL
COMMUNICATIONS
Stephanie Weidner Landis
PSI
407-304-5560 (x236)
[email protected]
CO-DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
Heather M. Himes, JD
Akerman Senterfitt
407-419-8566
[email protected]
CO-DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
Christine Elias
CAE Consulting
321-231-5814
[email protected]
DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL
COMMUNICATIONS
Laura Barbero-Buffa
BASE Consultants
407-422-2697
[email protected]
Orlando Office
Winter Park Office
390 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 1500
Orlando, Florida 32801
P.O. Box 1391, Zip 32801-1391
Phone (407) 423-4246
Fax (407) 423-7014
329 Park Avenue North, 2nd Floor
Winter Park, FL 32789
P.O. Box 880, Zip 32790-0880
Phone (407) 423-4246
Fax (407) 645-3728
DIRECTOR OF SPONSORSHIP
DELEGATE
Elizabeth B. Wingard
Spectra Contract Flooring
407-475-1144 (x253)
[email protected]
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY
OUTREACH
Christyne Albury
SunTrust Bank, Inc.
407-237-1737
[email protected]
DIRECTOR OF
MEMBERSHIP
Leslie C. Candes
Goldbold, Downing & Bill, P.A.
407-647-4418
[email protected]
DIRECTOR OF MEMBER
SERVICES
Mimi Flatley
DPR Construction
407-264-5077
[email protected]
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL
EVENTS
Hannah Wickham
Brasfield & Gorrie
407-562-4500
[email protected]
DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Jill Kling
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
407-802-1210
[email protected]
Visit us on the web at www.whww.com.
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CREW Orlando Presents:
2nd Annual UCREW®
University Outreach Program
PAY IT FORWARD!
UCREW is looking for internship or
job shadow opportunities in commercial
real estate for college women.
There will be 50 students attending our event from
local Orlando colleges – All looking to gain networking
opportunities and real world experience… let’s show them
how connected we are through CREW Orlando!
If you know of a company with internship or job shadow
opportunities, please contact Alex Winsler 941-812-8781
or [email protected].
Event Information:
Friday, October 25, 2013
Registration: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Program: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
at
TLC Engineering for Architecture
255 S. Orange Avenue
Suite 1100, Magic Room
Orlando, FL 32801
We hope to have a large range of opportunities to offer program attendees this fall, so that’s
when the most internships will be needed. However, your UCREW committee is always
available to be the bridge between members and potential interns, so please contact us at
any time throughout the year.
CREW Orlando’s 2013 UCREW interactive program will introduce young women in Central
Florida to the exciting career possibilities surrounding commercial real estate. This event
will allow participants to hear first-hand from working professionals as they detail their
roles in this cutting edge industry and learn from their experience on how to take the
first steps towards a successful career. Guests will be able to network with CREW
professionals and learn about internship opportunities with various companies.
For details about sponsorships, donations and volunteer opportunities,
please contact [email protected] or visit our website at www.creworlando.org.
Help us provide outstanding opportunities for these young women!
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T H ANK Y OU TO O UR 20 13 S P O N S O R S
P LA T I N U M SPONSORS
www.cushwake.com
www.cliftonlarsonallen.com
www.akerman.com
www.fntgflorida.com
www.mfcre.com
www.lowndes-law.com
www.rlhaines.com
www.rcstevens.com
www.whww.com
G OL D SP O NSORS
www.bakerlaw.com
www.4fbi.com
www.towerrealtypartners.com
www.cdsorlando.com
www.hermanmiller.com
www.windowinteriors.com
www.coreroofingsystems.com
www.themohawkgroup.com
www.deanmead.com
www.spectracf.com
www.workscapes.com
M E D I A P ARTNE R
www.bizjournals.com/orlando
CREW ORLANDO PRIVACY STATEMENT
Our privacy policy now has a permanent place on the CREW Orlando web site. For detailed information on how CREW Orlando and CREW Network protect your personnel information and images, go to http://www.
creworlando.org/pdf/CREW%20ORLANDO%20PRIVACY%20STATEMENT.pdf. Please direct any questions or comments to Chris Blair at CREW Network, as indicated.
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