Summer 2016 - CREW Orlando

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JUNE LUNCH PROGRAM
HEALTHCARE TRENDS: The Rise of
Community-Based Care
Wednesday, June 15
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Citrus Club
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What Super-Successful People
Do Every Morning
As you finish up the first quarter of 2016 and head into the Summer, you are most
likely wondering how to improve your business. How about taking a good look at
how to spend the first hour of your day?
The first hour of the workday is critical, since it can affect your productivity level
and mindset for the rest of the day.
SPRING LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
June 16 – June 17
Detroit Marriott at the
Renaissance Center
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Successful professionals understand the importance of having control over their
mornings and know how to use that time wisely. These people are able to weed
out the noise in their first hour and focus on what matters. Successful people stay
focused when they start their day, and with years of practice, they realize that many
things can wait, and others cannot.
2ND QUARTER MEMBERS ONLY
Progressive Dine Around
Tuesday, June 21
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
I-Drive 360 Entertainment Complex
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Love it or hate it, utilizing the morning hours before the workday begins may be
the key to a more successful business. According to Inc. Magazine, morning people
have been found to be more proactive and more productive.
JUNE MARKETPLACE LUNCH
MEMBERS ONLY EVENT
Let’s Close the Deal!
Thursday, June 30
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hosted by Fidelity
RSVP to [email protected]
The successful morning begins with waking up at a decent hour and drinking a glass
of water. Water hydrates you and a well-hydrated body has more energy and is less
tired. Then, best to get some exercise in before the day gets away from you – even
if only for 10-minutes. A few push-ups and jumping jacks (no laughing please) can
do wonders if that’s all you can squeeze in. And don’t forget about breakfast…add
a little protein while you are at it. Take that extra time in the morning to fuel your
body for the tasks ahead of it.
JULY LUNCH PROGRAM
HORIZON WEST MEETS LAKE NONA:
A Behind the Scenes Look at
Two Mega Developments
Wednesday, July 20
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Citrus Club
WOMEN AT THE TOP
Featuring Carla Harris
Wednesday, October 5
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Dr. Phillips Center
for the Performing Arts
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So what should you be doing each morning to guarantee success?
Additionally, the morning is the perfect time to spend some quiet time inside your
mind meditating or visualizing. Take a moment to visualize your day ahead of you,
focusing on the successes you will have. Even just a minute of visualization and positive
thinking can help improve your mood and outlook on your workload for the day.
1. What about once you get to your office?
2. Check emails BRIEFLY deleting junk and saving emails that require a response
for later. Don’t get sucked into spending a lot of time with emails first thing in
the morning.
3. Plan your day: “Failing to plan is planning to fail”. List out tasks that need
completing, calls that need to be made, paperwork that needs attention and
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emails that need to be sent. Additionally, jot down any
personal things you need to do.
4. Spend a few minutes visualizing. Take a moment to
visualize your day ahead of you, focusing on the successes
you will have. Even just a minute of visualization and
positive thinking can help improve your mood and outlook
on your work for the day.
5. Block out time before your days gets away from you to
take action on as many moneymaking actions as you can.
This will help you build momentum for the day.
6. Limit interruptions during your first hour at work.
The above will set the tone for the day and help you get off
to a strong start.
Article Contributed by
Ann Spencer
Ann is the Director of Brokerage Services at
Cushman & Wakefield
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
COMMISSION LIENS CAN
ATTACH TO REAL PROPERTY
The Commercial Real Estate Sales Commission Lien Act gives a
broker, who is a procuring cause of a sale, the ability to place a
lien on the seller’s proceeds from the sale, and not on the real
estate itself, provided the prescribed statutory steps are followed.
Recent cases have interpreted and weakened the protection
afforded by the lien law by allowing a broker’s lien to attach to the
real property in certain circumstances. Clearly this gives a broker
much more leverage and can jeopardize commercial real estate
closings. The applicable statute requires a broker to disclose to
the seller at or before the execution of the brokerage agreement
that this law creates lien rights for a commission that cannot be
waived before the commission is earned by the broker. Failure to
deliver the requisite notice to the seller and closing agent before
disbursement of the seller’s net proceeds negates the broker’s
right to assert and enforce a lien against such proceeds.
• Brokers need to make sure that their commission
agreements are properly drafted in order to protect
themselves fully.
• Sellers need to make sure that any closing affidavits they
sign at closing are factually correct. Attorneys and title agents
need to make sure they do not insure over any broker’s liens.
There are comparable provisions for leasing commissions,
which are not addressed here.
Article Contributed by
Wendy Anderson
Wendy is the President of Wendy Anderson, P.A.
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
THE STORY ALL COMES TOGETHER
I love to read! My book club would
not believe me because I have been
a complete slacker. I have not read
one of our monthly book selections
this past year. I started a book on my
beach vacation last June and one year
later I am still reading the same book.
JILL BOSCO
I am so tempted to flip to the last
2016 CREW Orlando
chapter so I can know how the story
President
ends! I have shown restraint and have
not yet flipped to the end of the book. I remind myself that
the joy in reading is the journey in being immersed in the
story as it unfolds. The reward is getting to the end and
seeing how the story all comes together.
When the quarterly CREW Newsletter arrives in my email
inbox “hot off the press” I love to flip page by page to read
the journey of the CREW Orlando members and watch as
the story unfolds. I love seeing the articles and photos of our
chapter in action at our luncheons. I love to see the photos of
our members living it up at our member only events. I learn
something new each month from the educational pieces
published in the newsletter. It is a joy being immersed in
the CREW Orlando story as it unfolds. From my perspective,
similar to reading a book, the reward is seeing how our
CREW Orlando story all comes together. I believe the story
all comes together in the “Building on Business” section. We
join CREW Orlando for many reasons. However, most of us
join for the opportunity to build new relationships that will
result in securing new business. The greatest reward as
CREW Orlando President would be flipping to the end of
our story each month in the “Building on Business” section
and reading about dozens and dozens of deals that have
been done between CREW Members. This is how I envision
seeing the CREW Orlando story coming together.
As you participate in CREW events over the next quarter
and enjoy the journey of membership, I present you with
a challenge. I challenge you to think about how you can
bring your CREW Orlando story together. What purposeful
actions will you take to build business with another CREW
member this quarter? What will you do different then you
have in the past to reap the reward?
As our fabulous communications committee puts together
the next quarterly newsletter, let’s make it our goal to flood
them with our stories about “Building on Business”. Let’s
make it a newsletter where you are so tempted to flip to the
end to see how the story all comes together!
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MARCH MINGLE
On Tuesday, March 8, CREW hosted the fifth annual March
Mingle at The Brass Tap Craft Beer Bar. CREW was joined by
CCIM, SMPS, ULI, CFCAR, BOMA, and NAIOP in the organization
of this fun event. More than 100 professionals came out to
enjoy craft beers and other libations at the Mills Park location.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR
CREW MEMBER WHO MEANS
BUSINESS
Noni Holmes-Kidd is Vice President &
Senior Counsel of Parkway Properties, Inc.,
a publicly traded real estate investment
trust, where she focuses on dispositions,
corporate securities compliance, and
matters related to employee benefits and
corporate governance. In April, she was
Noni
Holmes-Kidd
named a Woman to Watch by the Orlando
Business Journal as part of its annual Women Who Mean
Business awards. Noni is a native of Jacksonville, Florida and
received her undergraduate degree from Emory University
and law degree from the University Of Virginia School Of Law.
Prior to joining Parkway, Noni worked in Washington, D.C. at
Promontory Financial Group and Hogan Lovells US LLP.
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BakerHostetler, provider of real estate legal
services in Central Florida and nationwide,
is proud to support CREW Orlando.
EXPERIENCE FOR TOMORROW
bakerlaw.com
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MEDIA MADNESS
A REPORTER’S PERSPECTIVE INTO CENTRAL FLORIDA’S
EVER-CHANGING CRE LANDSCAPE
Our March 16th program gave all attendees a flavor for
where the media market is heading and how these changes
affect the reporting of commercial real estate news. We
gained three great perspectives after hearing from Anjali
Fluker, Senior Staff Writer at the Orlando Business Journal;
Julie Anderson, Publisher of GrowthSpotter; and Mary
Shanklin, Senior Specialty Writer for the Orlando Sentinel.
The program was moderated by Jane Watrel, Social Media
Specialist for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Thanks
to our great program sponsor – Winderweedle, Haines,
Ward & Woodman, P.A.
Jane Watrel moderated the program
A full house for the March Media Madness program
Panelists Mary Shanklin, Anjali Fluker and Julie Anderson
WE THINK BEYOND
THE BUILDING.
Moss has a
reputation for
innovative,
award-winning
construction,
bold thinking,
safety-first
values,
outstanding
employee
satisfaction, and
trusted business
partnerships.
As the industry continues to change,
First American Title is evolving too.
We’ve retooled our technologies, streamlined our processes
and trained our people to help agents adapt – and thrive –
on a whole new playing field.
EMILY SMITH
VP, North Florida
Agency Sales Manager
[email protected]
LARRY PATRICK DEAL
VP, Agency Director
[email protected]
2233 Lee Road, Suite 101, Winter Park, FL 32789 | P: 407.691.5200
California | Florida | Hawai'i
South Carolina | Texas | US Virgin Islands
mosscm.com | 855.360.MOSS (6677)
800 North Orange Office Building
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CYBER SECURITY
Jessica Palomino, Hope Collis and Julie Blessyn
Therese Taylor, Dean Bosco, Courtney DeVane and Les Eiserman
AMERICA’S CRE INDUSTRY IS UNDER ATTACK
At our April 20th lunch program, Andrew Weidenhamer,
Security Director for RSM US LLP, and Debbie Hoffman,
Chief Legal Officer at Digital Risk, were able to dispel any
myths that cyber attacks could not happen to us. With
moderation by Randy Romes, Principal Information Security
for CliftonLarsonAllen, attendees learned how to protect
their companies and their clients from cyber attacks. A
big thanks to Fidelity National Title for sponsoring this
intriguing program.
Program speakers Andrew Weidenhamer, Randy Romes and Debbie
Hoffman join CREW President Jill Bosco
VENUE WITH A VISION
THE VILLAGES OF WEST LAKE ...
A REVITALIZATION IS ON ITS WAY
LIFTOrlando’s mission of breaking the cycle of poverty
that lives in the shadows of one of our most prominent
landmarks - THE CITRUS BOWL. Our program introduced
CREW members to LIFTOrlando - a non-profit organization
that is leveraging business leaders, and partnering with
local residents and the City to revitalize and provide “cradle
to career” stabilization for the poorest neighborhoods
surrounding us. Our panelists included Eddy Moratin,
Executive Director of LIFTOrlando; Sandy Hostetter,
Executive Vice President and Central Florida President of
Valley National Bank; and Bill Dymond, CEO and President
of Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed. This program
also served to highlight our annual UCREW event, slated for
September 23, where LIFTOrlando is the chosen showcase
project. Please join us in thanking our sponsor: Lowndes,
Drosdick, Doster, Kanton & Reed.
Tara Tedrow
Panelists Bill Dymond, Sandy Hostettler and Eddy Moratin
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MEMBER NEWS
Gilbane Building Company Awarded
Contract with Brevard Public Schools
Gilbane Building Company
was recently awarded the
Apollo Elementary, Pinewood
Elementary and Jackson Middle
School Renovation project. Gilbane will be assisting Brevard
Public Schools with improvements to the three schools in the
district over the summer of 2016. This design-build project is
a team collaboration with Borrelli + Partners as the architect,
SGM Engineering for MEP engineering and Construction
Engineering Group for civil/structural engineering.
Construction will include improvements to the mechanical,
cooling and heating control systems, as well as air conditioning
and other electrical systems. Gilbane uses innovative
technology to develop an efficient and effective approach to
the construction that will fit into the projected schedule of
the schools with minimal impact to the students and staff.
Gilbane has been working with Brevard Public Schools for
over 10 years and is familiar with the challenges of renovations
in active k-12 campus environments. The Gilbane DesignBuild Team is well-aware of the attention to safety that these
projects demand and are excited to continue the relationships
with Brevard Public Schools.
SR 600/US92 Pedestrian
Improvements Win FICE Award
Each year, The Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers
(FICE) acknowledges outstanding achievements in Florida
transportation projects. At
this year’s FICE Transportation
Conference awards ceremony
in Orlando on May 12, the
design-build team of P&S
Paving/Superior Construction
(Prime Contractor JV) and GAI
Consultants (GAI- Prime Design Engineer), in partnership
with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
District Five, accepted the FICE Outstanding Design-Build
Award for the SR 600/US 92 Pedestrian Improvements
project in Volusia County, Florida.
The $17-million project spanned the limits of the
Daytona International Speedway property, with work on
the north and south sides of SR 600/US 92.
Transforming ideas into reality since 1958, GAI is an employee-owned engineering, planning and environmental
consulting firm providing local expertise to worldwide
clients in the energy, transportation, development, government and industrial markets.
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Little in the News
On Saturday, April 23rd, Little took home 3 AIA Orlando
Awards, along with a 4th AIA Orlando Award for the design
partnership with Dewberry for the Dewberry Architecture
& Engineering office! The Award of Honor was provided to
Little for the Downtown Credo coffee shop, while Awards
of Merit were provided for FAIRWINDS Credit Union East
Orlando Campus, Castro Private Health Medical Office and the
Dewberry Architecture & Engineering office.
The Downtown Credo Coffee
Shop is located on the ground
floor of the AHS Florida Division
Headquarters building in Florida
Hospital’s Health Village. It is
directly adjacent to a SunRail
station, and its high visibility
attracts customers as they
Downtown Credo
arrive on Florida Hospital’s
Coffee Shop
campus. Maximizing a small retail
footprint by creating a loft in a single story space allowed for
additional seating and meeting spaces for guests without
the need to expand into the adjacent retail suite.
FAIRWINDS Credit Union
East approached Little
for the task to reposition
and modernize two
office buildings at its
East Orlando Campus.
FAIRWINDS Credit Union East
After careful inspection,
Orlando Campus
it was determined that
one of the buildings needed to be demolished and rebuilt.
Little’s design team ultimately connected the two buildings
with a continuous, light-filled glass atrium, providing a single
point of entry for all employees and visitors. The site is a
gateway to University of Central Florida’s campus and offers
a high degree of visibility to the heavily-traveled Alafaya Trail.
It was Dr. Castro’s intent to create
an urban lifestyle centered design
that embodies his personality and
passion for fitness, health and
wellness, and healing centered
medical concierge service. These
qualities are highlighted by the
Winter Park centralized location
Castro Private Health Medical with good access to other lifestyle
OfficeCampus
centers and medical services. The
Castro Private Health Medical Office Building design will have
a modern aesthetic with consideration for a warm material
palette, access to natural light and views where appropriate,
and the creation of an overall healing.
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GAI Consultants Designing Unique
Interchange for I-4 Ultimate
Greater Orlando Builders
Association 2016 Parade of Homes™
Winners Announced
Wendy Anderson is pleased to announce
that her client, Mission Homes, LLC, won
the Greater Orlando Builders Association
2016 Parade of Homes™ Grand Award in
the Remodel Home category for its Samsara
Wendy
Project in the Eola Heights District. Ms.
Anderson
Anderson has represented Mission Homes,
LLC, in its acquisition and transformation of this historic
property and in the sale of three of its unique, fantastic fee
simple townhomes.
GAI Consultants is working with the Florida Department of
Transportation District Five to design a Diverging Diamond
Interchange at the Sand Lake Road/I-4 Interchange
in Orange County, the first project of its kind in Central
Florida. A Diverging Diamond Interchange reduces the
need for signalization and allows free-flow traffic by
crossing all through and left-turning traffic to the opposite
side of the road. It might seem a little odd at first, but it
should increase traffic efficiency and improve our safety.
Sharma Eminent Domain Lawyers
Honored by Florida Super Lawyers
Stantec Acquires VOA Associates
Incorporated
Global design firm Stantec has signed a letter of intent to
acquire VOA Associates Incorporated (VOA), a 280-person
Chicago-based architecture and planning firm – continuing
Stantec’s expansion of building design practice across
the US. VOA is recognized for dynamic building designs
serving major clients in the hospitality, commercial,
healthcare, workplace, entertainment and cultural, and
government sectors. With commissions across the US and
internationally, VOA has additional office locations in New
York, NY; Washington, DC; Orlando, FL; and Highland, IN.
Prineet Sharma and Tracy de Lemos
Tracy de Lemos was just named a “Rising Star” and
Prineet Sharma was named a “Super Lawyer” in the field
of eminent domain for 2016 by Florida Super Lawyers.
Sharma Eminent Domain Lawyers is a full service eminent
domain firm representing both property and business
owners throughout the state of Florida The attorneys at
SEDL focus their entire practice on eminent domain and
are well equipped to guide clients through the eminent
domain process. Regardless of the size of the matter,
SEDL approaches each case with the goal of obtaining the
most favorable result for its clients in an expeditious and
effective manner.
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DO YOU HAVE NEWS
you’d like to share with fellow CREW Orlando members?
The deadline to submit for the next issue is:
Friday, July 29th
We are excited to hear any of your success stories, members
working with members, and company announcements. Send
stories and press releases to:
LAURA CARROLL, GAI Consultants
321.319.3060 | [email protected]
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AROUND THE WORLD IN 18
HOLES: 25TH ANNUAL CREW
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Gina LeMaste and Lindsay Talbert
Melodye Marvin, Mary Pat Dunleavy, Pat Hancock and Susan Woosley
The 25th Annual CREW Orlando Golf Tournament took
place on Friday, April 15, 2016 at Celebration Golf Club,
where participants went Around the World in 18 Holes.
Each tee party represented a different country and served
a corresponding drink and snack. The sold-out tournament
included 30 foursomes, 9 tee parties, games, a bazooka
shot on Hole 10, fantastic raffle prizes, and drone coverage.
The tournament netted $21,000 this year, a 40% increase
over last year, entirely because of the high level of sponsor
commitment that we had this year. Thank you to our
sponsors and tee parties: Valencia Foundation, Roetzel,
Withum, Avista Hotels & Resorts, Workscapes, Trinity
Surfaces, Interface, CDS, Allsteel, Paul Landoli, HoldThyssen, Performance Construction Group, Dave
Schmitt Engineering, Dr. Phillips Charities, RKC, and
Empire Office. A big thank you to all who donated raffle
prizes, including RLH Construction, the Golf Committee,
Fidelity National Title, Valencia, Spectra Contract
Flooring, Pennington & Associates, Avista Hotels
& Resorts, Brasfield & Gorrie, Blown Away, Little,
HuntonBrady, Eagle Creek Golf Course, and Mission
Inn Resort.
Our superior lending partners helped us close
MORE THAN $12.5 BILLION ANNUALLY!
Learn how we do it at northmarq.com/orlando
Melissa Marcolini Quinn
Mackenzie Carolan and Christyne Albury
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/
MANAGING DIRECTOR
407.418.5005 | [email protected]
ORL A NDO REGION A L OF F ICE | 4 0 4 . 8 4 3 . 4 0 0 4
Kathy Ramsberger, Sarah Kelly, Commissioner Patty Sheehan and
Jennifer Quigley
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NEW MEMBERSHIP SPOTLIGHT
BUFFY GILLETTE
CHIARA CLATTERBUCK
Director of Leasing, Taylor & Mathis
Director of Business Development,
Performance Construction Group
T&M Florida is a privately-held commercial
real estate company specializing in the
development, marketing and management
of office buildings, suburban office parks,
industrial parks and mixed-use projects.
The experience and stability of the T&M
team are among our company’s greatest
strengths. Our six senior officers have been
with the company for an average of more
than 25 years, which is truly extraordinary
for a firm in our industry.
JENNIFER BALA-DZENIS, RID, AIA
Director of Orlando Studio, Wakefield
Beasley & Associates
Headquartered in Atlanta, with a full
service office in Jacksonville, Florida, and
satellite offices in Orlando, Florida, Panama
City, Panama, Abu Dhabi, United Arab
Emirates and Shanghi, WBA has grown
steadily over the years and is committed
to designing environmentally responsible
buildings. WBA maintains a staff of more
than 140 talented professionals, including
registered Architects, Interior Designers
and LEED Accredited Professionals.
NAOMI BEAULIEU
Project Engineer, Dave Schmitt
Engineering
At Dave Schmitt Engineering, Inc. our
core values start with public safety and
being environmentally conscious. Using
the latest technology and employing
the highest qualified professionals,
we are able to provide premier costeffective engineering services to our
developers, builders and all other clients
which include due-diligence reports,
evaluations, environmental reports,
designs, plan preparation, permitting
and construction service. Being a part
of the team also includes community
services by volunteerism and being an
integral part of community functions at
the highest level.
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PCG is a general contracting firm
specializing in tenant improvement for
Class A Office and Medical spaces. PCG
employs our own laborers and has an
in house electrical division which makes
us unique in the market. Our electrical
division can handle any size or type of
project from exterior electrical and site
lighting, to all interior electrical and lighting
needs, as well as 24-hour service calls. We
pride ourselves on being competitively
priced and customer service oriented.
PCG has a history of working hand in hand
with architectural firms and property
managers to collaboratively position a
renovation saving on the overall project
costs and insuring your project timeline.
JENNY SHEA
Vice President, Facilities Director, JLL
JLL provides commercial real estate
support to organizations around the
globe. We’re in business to create and
deliver real value through commercial
real estate for clients, shareholders and
our own people. In a complex world that
is constantly changing, JLL is committed
to helping you understand and navigate
the intricacies of commercial real
estate—whether you’re an investor or
occupier of space.
JESSICA WATTS
Project Engineer, Turner Construction
Turner Construction is a North Americabased, international construction services
company and is a leading builder in
diverse and numerous market segments.
The company has earned recognition
for undertaking large, complex projects,
fostering innovation, embracing emerging
technologies, and making a difference for
their clients, employees and community.
We have been in Central Florida for over
30 years.
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CREW ORLANDO MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE UPDATE
The 2016 CREW Orlando membership continues to retain and
grow membership. As of mid-May, we are at 194 members…
wow! Thank you to all of the current members that continue
to spread the good word about CREW Orlando.
We are excited to announce that as of July 1, reduced mid-year
membership rates will come into effect! If you know someone
who is thinking about joining CREW, now is the PERFECT time
to join. Rates are as follows (2016 mid-year dues):
We are pleased to introduce the following new members to
CREW Orlando:
General Membership$200.00
◊Kristin Brown – K Brown Interior Design
◊Chiara Clatterbuck – Performance Construction Group
◊Heather Easterling – Boyd Development Corporation
◊Michelle Hinden– Aktas Hinden, P.A.
◊Noni Holmes-Kidd – Parkway Properties
◊Simone Neto – Seymour International, Inc.
◊Ada Reneau– Harbor Community Bank
◊Prineet Sharma – Sharma Eminent Domain Lawyers
◊Sarah Lippai – Turner Construction Company
◊Buffy Gillette – Taylor & Mathis
◊Jennie Parrett – Parkway Properties
◊Leslie Heimer – CFO Strategic Partners
◊Maggie Chaffin – HKS Architects, Inc.
◊Jennifer Barrows – WithumSmith+Brown
◊Lisa Land – Fairwinds Credit Union
◊Jennifer Bala Dzenis – Wakefield Beasley & Associates
◊Sally Milton – Pinnacle Property Management Services, LLC
◊Anna Beglaryan – CBC National Bank
Associate Membership:
Affiliate Membership $390.00
(+$1,000 sponsorship commitment)
Student Membership$90.00
(same, no mid-year discount)
Retired Membership$175.00
(same, no mid-year discount)
Last but not least, the annual CREW Orlando directory is
officially complete. The 2016 edition was distributed at the
May luncheon program. Thanks to the members that logged
on to CREWBiz™ and updated your personal information
and those of you who came early to the March luncheon to
have your headshot updated.
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MAGGIE CHAFFIN
Marketing Manager, HKS Architects
◊Naomi Beaulieu – Dave Schmitt Engineering
◊Mary Huntsman – ECS Florida
◊Blake Hutton – Hutton Enterprises, Inc.
◊Erin Prete – Gasdick Stanton Early, P.A.
◊Jessica Watts – Turner Construction Company
◊Ashley Rosenberg – Parkway Properties
Please be sure to introduce yourself and give our new
members a warm welcome at our next event.
One of the ways our members can network and continue
to build relationships is at our various events offered
throughout the year. On Tuesday March 8, CREW Orlando
hosted its fifth annual March Mingle at the Brass Tap,
which was a networking event for Commercial Real
Estate industry professionals. CFCAR, NAIOP, BOMA,
ULI, CCIM, and SMPS co-presented the event, while
CFCAR and Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor &
Reed, P.A. generously donated prizes for the attendees.
Approximately 140 professionals attended this great
networking event.
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Associate Membership$180.00
For 77 years, HKS has embraced a
culture that is centered on innovation and
customer focus. We are creating places
that enhance the human experience.
We design settings to live, learn, heal,
work and play. Presently, we are a
top-six architectural firm operating from
25 worldwide offices. We have achieved
national and international prominence
by providing a full range of architectural
services for projects with a wide
range of size and complexity. Our
project experience includes corporate
headquarters, office buildings, healthcare
facilities, sports facilities, hotels and
resorts, banks, government and aviation
facilities, convention centers, religious,
public buildings, multi-family housing,
educational facilities, science and
technology, retail and industrial projects
located in 1,742 cities throughout
88 countries.
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CREW Orlando’s 4th Annual
AT THE
Brought
to you by:
October 5, 2016
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
11:30am
Featuring Keynote Speaker:
CARLA HARRIS
Vice Chairman, Managing Director
Morgan Stanley
As one of the most successful and respected women in business today, Carla will give you the tools
you need to get started, “unstuck” from bad situations, redirect momentum, and position yourself
to manage your career regardless of the economic environment or job market. Join us on October
5, to
hear “Carla’s Pearls” of wisdom. Thank you to our event sponsors:
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BUILDING ON BUSINESS
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 one of the most amazing benefits to being
part of CREW Orlando! If you have business you’d like
to spotlight, please submit all your member-to-member
business to the newsletter “crew” for publication next quarter.
Collegiate Village PD Rezoning
Avista Retail & Development, LLC has engaged Sharma
Eminent Domain Lawyers to represent them on two parcels
that are part of the I-4 Beyond the Ultimate project.
◊ Sharma Eminent Domain Lawyers – Tracy de Lemos
◊ Avista – Gina LeMaster
Florida Shopping Centers
Hold Thyssen recently had the opportunity to do some
business across CREW chapters. Therese Taylor is working
with Mary Katschilo, a senior asset manager at Midland Loan
Services and a member of CREW Atlanta, on two shopping
center projects in Florida.
◊ Hold Thyssen – Therese Taylor
◊ Midland Loan Services (CREW Atlanta) – Mary Katschilo
4426 Old Winter Garden Road
Cushman & Wakefield recently worked with CDS and PSI relating
to the due diligence period for the purchase of land on Old
Winter Garden Road. CDS provided zoning and survey, while
PSI assisted with a Phase I and II environmental site assessment.
◊ Cushman & Wakefield – Cindy Schooler
◊ Commercial Due Diligence (CDS) – Betty Mason
◊ PSI – Lydia Wing
JLL Tenant Improvements
Spectra Contract Flooring was secured by JLL to complete
tenant improvement projects for two tenants in NorthPoint
Lake Mary and another at Maitland Promenade I.
◊ JLL – Natalee Gleiter
◊ Spectra Contract Flooring – Libby Wingard
Central and South Florida Investment Properties
Valley National Bank has joined forces with Cushman &
Wakefield to work with a client in order to locate office, medial
office and retail investment properties. Once under contract,
Valley National Bank will handle the financing of the properties.
◊ Valley National Bank – Jennifer Pollock
◊ Cushman & Wakefield – Cindy Schooler
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Commercial Real Estate Closings
SunTrust Bank executed five closings, totaling $1.8 Million, with
First American Title Insurance Company handling the title work.
◊ SunTrust Bank – Christyne Albury
◊ First American – Larry Patrick Deal
Winter Haven Office Building Renovation
Hold Thyssen hired Spectra Contract Flooring to complete a
$6K contract for the renovation of office building restrooms
in a property managed by Hold Thyssen in Winter Haven.
◊ Hold Thyssen – Therese Taylor
◊ Spectra Contract Flooring – Libby Wingard
Nevada Commercial Property Deal
An all-Florida CREW team recently worked together on the
purchase and sale of commercial property in Nevada on
behalf of their shared client and fellow CREW member, Vivian
de las Cuevas. Vivian, a partner at Holland & Knight LLP in
Miami, enlisted the services of Betty Mason for preparation of
an ALTA Survey. Keren Marti, national account manager and
senior closer for First American National Commercial Services
and CREW-Miami member, provided title and escrow services
needed for the transaction. These three ladies have been
working together to find an opportunity, and this one finally
closed early this year. A big thanks to Vivian for coordinating
with multiple CREW members for a successful closing.
◊ Commercial Due Diligence (CDS) – Betty Mason
◊ Holland & Knight (CREW Miami) – Vivian de las Cuevas
◊ First American (CREW Miami) – Keren Marti
Work with Cushman & Wakefield
Spectra Contract Flooring had the pleasure of working with
Cushman & Wakefield on two local projects. Spectra is
currently completing the flooring installation for Cushman’s
new offices in Orlando, and they recently finished a
common area renovation in Millenia Lakes I, which is leased
and managed by Cushman.
◊ Cushman & Wakefield – Wanda Riley
◊ Spectra Contract Flooring – Libby Wingard
School District of Osceola County New
High School FFF Boggy Creek
Gilbane and Ramski are currently collaborating on a new high
school project in Kissimmee. Working in collaboration with the
School District of Osceola County, the 345,000 SF high school
is set open for the fall 2018 school year. Gilbane is providing
construction management at-risk services on the $75 million
project, while Ramski will be performing interior design services.
◊ Gilbane Building Company – Mackenzie Carolan
◊ Ramski & Company – Jennifer Ramski
2016
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Proudly Presents: Villages at West Lakes
a FREE College Career Event!
► Friday, Sept. 23rd, 2016 ► 12pm - 4pm ► At the Citrus Bowl
Lunch & Snacks Provided!
1610 W. Church Street
Meet with proven industry professionals from all areas of real
estate! Join us for an afternoon of career networking and
learn how Lift Orlando is transforming the Citrus Bowl area
communities.
Join professionals from all fields of Commercial Real Estate,
including:
‣ Finance/Lending ‣ Architecture & Interior Design
‣ Development ‣ Engineering ‣ Brokerage ‣ Management
‣ & more!
OPPORTUNITIES
Chance to win tickets
to have lunch with
Carla Harris, CEO of
Morgan Stanley!
Internship and Job
Shadow Opportunities
Available!
End of day drawing,
including gift cards to
enhance your career
wardrobe!
REGISTER!
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MEMBERS ONLY EVENT –
GIRLS, GUYS, AND GUNS
Our first-quarter Members-Only CREW Orlando event, “Girls,
Guys, and Guns,” was a sold-out success for the second year
in a row! Back by popular demand, the event was held at
Gander Mountain Sports in Lake Mary, followed by cocktails
and bites at Dexter’s. Attendees participated in a safety
class before trying out the virtual shooting options including
target shooting and several multi-screen simulators – all of
which were a huge hit with everyone, from experienced
shooters to true first-timers. Dexter’s Lake Mary provided
us with a gathering spot to get to know each other, share a
signature cocktail, and make new connections. A big thank
you to our sponsors Patterson Pope, RLH Construction,
and HuntonBrady.
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2016 ReCREWtment Campaign Remix
It’s that time again to get your game face on...it’s
the 5th Annual reCREWtment Campaign! It’s an
exciting and “rewarding” competitive membership drive you won’t want to miss, and as a
reminder, we have two rounds of competition!
THE TWIST
ROUND 1
Jan 1 - Apr 8
The CREW member
who sponsors the
most new members
will win a $150
pre-paid credit card!
The winner will be
announced at the
April lunch program.
We’ll wipe the
slate clean after
round 1 and start
all over again.
EVERYONE is
back in the running with a second
chance to compete for another
$150 prize!
ROUND 2
Apr 9 - Sept 9
The CREW member
who sponsors the
most new members
will win a $150
pre-paid credit card!
It can be the same
person who won
Round 1. The winner will be announced at
the September
lunch program.
The only way to play is to recruit, recruit, recruit!
Rules and Eligibility: Current board members are ineligible to compete; the recruiting member must be in
good standing; the sponsored new member must be eligible for membership per our chapter’s bylaws;
all new members whose applications were approved by the board between the respective Round 1 and
Round 2 eligibility dates will be included in the count.
For more information, please visit www.creworlando.org or contact:
Laura Walda, Director of Membership at [email protected]
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LIMOCYCLE SCAVENGER
HUNT
On Thursday, May 19th, CREW Orlando’s Future Leaders group
gathered for a LimoCycle Scavenger Hunt in Sanford by Lake
Monroe. It was a beautiful evening, and the two teams battled
it out bicycling around downtown Sanford hunting for clues.
The event concluded at the German restaurant, Hollerbach’s
Willow Tree Cafe. We thank our sponsors RLH Construction,
CliftonLarsonAllen, and Hold Thyssen, for their support!
Pedaling to work off those drinks!
Event guest with Mackenzie Carolan
Dean Mead is
proud to support
CREW as a Gold
Sponsor.
Vicki Berman
Anna Long
Leslie White
Fun at the Willow Tree Cafe
Alex Van Heyde
(407) 841-1200
Connect with us:
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Orlando | Fort Pierce | Gainesville | Tallahassee | Tampa | Viera
Lindsey Tomaszewski drinking from the team prize
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2016 CREW ORLANDO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Jill Bosco
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
407.802.1210
[email protected]
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Heather M. Himes, Esq.
Akerman LLP
407.419.8566
[email protected]
SECRETARY
Therese Taylor
Hold-Thyssen, Inc
407.691.0505
[email protected]
TREASURER
Marla Lamb
Emerson International, Inc.
407.332.4480
[email protected]
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Christyne Albury
SunTrust Bank, Inc.
407.865.1197
[email protected]
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
Laura Walda
Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
407.418.6290
[email protected]
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Stephanie Landis
Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI)
407.304.5560 x236
[email protected]
DIRECTOR OF SPONSORSHIP
Tracy de Lemos
Sharma Eminent Domain Lawyers
407.270.9663
[email protected]
CO-DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EVENTS
Mary-Beth T. Valley
Roetzel & Andress LPA
407.839.2766
[email protected]
CO-DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
Cindy Schooler
Cushman & Wakefield
352.874.1435
[email protected]
CO-DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EVENTS
Heather Garbarini
Architectural Design Collaborative
407.629.1188
[email protected]
CO-DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
Mackenzie A. Carolan
Gilbane Building Company
407.432.3309
[email protected]
DIRECTOR OF FUTURE LEADERS
Joani Jordaan
VOA Associates Incorporated
407.541.0233
[email protected]
DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES
Melissa Marcolini Quinn
NorthMarq Capital
407.418.5005
[email protected]
DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Nicole Latham Carolan, Esq.
Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman, P.A.
407.246.8660
[email protected]
DIRECTOR OF UCREW
Jennifer Pollock, CCIM
Valley National Bank
407.704.0993
[email protected]
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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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