24
Jun
2021
Developing Leaders Spotlight: A Model of Leadership and Service
Posted On June 24, 2021  By Marie Ruff  And has 7 Comments

Formerly a military officer in the U.S. Navy, Peter Shearer, a recipient of NAIOP’s 2020 Developing Leaders Award, followed an uncommon path to becoming a commercial real estate professional. Among his many volunteer efforts, he now works to help other men and women transitioning from the […]

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18
Jun
2021
Developing Leaders Spotlight: Finding Hidden Value in CRE
Posted On June 18, 2021  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

As the son of a carpenter, Anthony Rinaldi, a recipient of NAIOP’s 2020 Developing Leaders Award, said he grew up on job sites, leading to an enduring fascination with real estate. He became interested in the financial side of the business and pursued a Bachelor of […]

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27
May
2021
Developing Leaders Spotlight: Working for Meaningful Change
Posted On May 27, 2021  By Marie Ruff  And has 1 Comment

A career in the commercial real estate industry requires problem-solving, teamwork and determination – making it a natural fit for Briana Harney, a recipient of NAIOP’s 2020 Developing Leaders Award. She played on the women’s Division I field hockey team while pursuing her undergraduate degree at […]

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07
May
2021
Developing Leaders Spotlight: At the Vanguard of CRE Research
Posted On May 7, 2021  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

As senior vice president and senior director of research for JLL, Lauren Gilchrist, a recipient of NAIOP’s 2020 Developing Leaders Award, is sought after for her opinions by not only members of her own company but also leaders of other large companies and members of city […]

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11
Mar
2021
Developing Leaders Spotlight: Say “Yes” to Opportunities
Posted On March 11, 2021  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

After spending time on job sites growing up with her father, who worked in the construction business, Janelle Gallagher found herself drawn to the financial side of the built environment when she interned with a private equity group during college. Gallagher, a recipient of NAIOP’s 2020 […]

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05
May
2020
What’s Next for CRE? Industry Leaders Share Their Advice with Developing Leaders
Posted On May 5, 2020  By Rich Tucker  And has No Comment

At the beginning of the year, nobody predicted the economic slowdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic. On March 1, the economy seemed to be thriving with record-low unemployment and a booming stock market. Two months later, the economy is in a deep freeze, and everyone wonders […]

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17
Jul
2019
Developing Leaders Spotlight: Building Relationships for the Next Level
Posted On July 17, 2019  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

Colleen Wevodau, a recipient of NAIOP’s 2018 Developing Leaders Award, is completely immersed in the real estate industry.  She lives and breathes it, and her clients gravitate to her due to her deep understanding of their businesses and her ability to deliver. Wevodau joined accounting firm […]

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03
Jul
2019
Developing Leaders Spotlight: A Discerning Eye for Risk and Reward
Posted On July 3, 2019  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

In many ways, Matt Milich, a recipient of NAIOP’s 2018 Developing Leaders Award, is a natural visionary. His colleagues point out his “discerning eye for risk and reward” and “strong investment instincts” as part of the launch of private equity fund Brasa Capital Management. A NAIOP […]

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05
Jun
2019
Developing Leaders Spotlight: Bringing an Entrepreneurial Spirit to Law
Posted On June 5, 2019  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

Only six years after receiving her Juris Doctor degree, Jessica Kimble, a recipient of NAIOP’s 2018 Developing Leaders Award, co-founded York Kimble Law, PLLC, a boutique commercial real estate firm in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She said that she developed an appreciation for entrepreneurship growing up in […]

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09
May
2019
Developing Leaders Spotlight: Giving Back and Paying it Forward
Posted On May 9, 2019  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

Known by his colleagues and fellow NAIOP members as a dedicated professional who sets and achieves his goals, Christopher Drzyzga, a recipient of NAIOP’s 2018 Developing Leaders Award, cites his ultimate career goal as giving back to those who have helped him and paying it forward […]

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