Committees

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Active members of the New Jersey Chapter will tell you that peer-to-peer networking and gaining value from the chapter starts at the committee level. There are many opportunities to participate no matter how much (or how little) time you have to give, so please fill out the volunteer form to get started!

Education

The team provides engaging and industry relevant speakers at a variety of venues in support of professional development for chapter members. To do this they need help identifying and securing speakers, developing topics for sessions, and all the aspects of meeting planning for the events.

Co-Chairs

Jennifer Lloyd, Audible
Shane Whelan, KBA Lease Services

Executive Board Liaison: Marianne Zeller, Ingram Micro

Volunteers

Kelcia Azevedo, Macquarie
Karen Ehrenworth, JLL
Mohammed Shehzad, Atriade
Mike Nieliwodski, CBRE
Andrew Kolen, Cresa

Communications

The team works to develop positive exposure and awareness about the chapter by taking photos at events, writing event recaps for the website and newsletter, and utilizing social media.

Co-Chairs:

Banafsheh Soltani
Veronica Stampfl, Levine Contract Furniture

Executive Board Liaison: Dana Nalbantian, Gensler

Volunteers

Membership

This committee helps grow the chapter by identifying new members (both end users and service providers), while retaining existing members.

Chairs

Brent Kozlowski, Commercial Furniture Interiors

Executive Board Liaison: Brooke Dubinski, Turner Construction Company 

Volunteers

Sponsorship

This committee is responsible for identifying people and companies interested in sponsoring chapter events and promoting their firm.

Co-Chairs

Lisa Brinkman, JLL
Tami Pegos, Gensler

Executive Board Liaison: Christie Mullen, Structure Tone

Volunteers

Dana Reynolds, The Holder Group
Bernadette Barnett, American HITT

Special Events

This energetic and creative group plans all the fun social events such as the Summer Social, networking happy hours and more.

Co-Chairs

Michael Blau, CFI
Melissa Strickland, HLW

Volunteers

Young Leaders

This group is focused on identifying potential members new to the industry (35 years old and younger) to help them get a jump start on their professional development while establishing a forum for continuing education, mentoring and social networking.

Chair

Justin Brzostowski, AIS
Allie Edelman, CBRE

Advisor: Jodie Matthews, JLL 

Volunteers

Women's Group

This group is dedicated to providing networking opportunities and programs specific to women in the Corporate Real Estate industry. Our goal is to elevate women in Corporate Real Estate through engagement, empowerment and education.

Chairs

Alex Goggin, Century Group

Executive Board Liaison: Mary Beth Sullivan, Teknion

Volunteers

Beth O'Brien, Gunlocke
Lisa Brinkman, JLL
Erin Pollex, Interface
Mary Beth Sullivan, Teknion, Executive Oversight

Community Outreach

This committee is responsible for creating meaningful opportunities for chapter members to give back to the community.

Co-Chairs

Andrea Megnin, JLL
Perry Cirigliano, Patcraft

Volunteers

Diversity Equity Inclusion

This Committee 1) is a DEI advisory resource for the chapter leadership and committees through training, planning and programing/speaker referrals; 2) shares the corporate real estate profession with diverse student groups through speaking engagements and possibly facilitating internships; and 3) hosts DEI workshops and awareness events.

Co-Chairs

Lizzie Archer, Turner Construction
Kristine Hurlbut, Denholtz Properties

Volunteers