AZCREW
Quarterly Newsletter - Q2 | 2013
VISION
To champion the advancement and
success of women in the commercial
real estate industry locally and
nationally through Leadership,
Professional Relationships, Education
and Excellence.
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President’s Message
Calendar of Events
Board Corner
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Member Spotlight
Deal Exchanges
In the News
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AZCREW Newsletter- Q2 | 2013
AZCREW Newsletter- Q2| 2013
July
President’s Message
Volunteer at UMOM Shelter
4:45 - 6:30 pm
UMOM Watkins Overflow Shelter
1120 W. Watkins, Phoenix, AZ 85007
I encourage each of you to take advantage of the leadership
committee and board participation in AZCREW in addition to
those of the CREW Network.
Karen Halpert, Senior Vice President
Cole Real Estate Investments
Please mark your calendars for a couple member only events August:
• August 15th - Annual New Member Event. This is an excellent
opportunity to network, meet other new members as well as
gain a better understanding of CREW Network, how to navigate
their website and find out about the resources available to you
as a member. Angela O’Bryne our CREW Network Board Liaison
will be attending this event, being hosted by Greenburg Traurig.
• August 20th – Alliance Bank will be hosting our First Annual
Business Meeting. All members are encouraged to attend
and learn about AZCREW’s governance, including our board
structure, financial condition and how we fit within the larger
CREW Network. This is a great opportunity to meet with board
members and committee members, ask questions and find out
how you can become involved.
New Member Welcome
Function
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Building effective leaders is the key to advancing women in
the commercial real estate industry. More women are entering
commercial real estate and they require education and grooming for
career progression. I encourage each of you to take advantage of the
leadership development and training opportunities provided through
committee and board participation in AZCREW in addition to those of
the CREW Network.
For those of you already in executive and senior leadership positions
consider sponsoring a younger colleague and becoming her
professional advocate. Through our teamwork we can encourage a
more diverse commercial real estate industry.
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4:30 - 6:30 pm
Greenberg Traurig
2375 E Camelback Rd #700
Phoenix, AZ 85016
AZCREW Members Only
Annual Business Breakfast
8:30 - 9:30 am
Alliance Bank of Arizona Boardroom
CityScape Office Tower
1 E. Washington St., 14th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85004
September
I encourage each of you to register for the upcoming CREW Network
Convention October 9th through the 12th in Dallas and experience the
power and energy of the national organization.
August
development and training opportunities provided through
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Volunteering Opportunities
AZCREW Special Event
From the Desk of Karen Halpert
was pleased to see strong membership participation at the CREW
Network Spring Leadership Summit & Council Meeting in June.
The CREW Leadership Meetings and Conferences draw industry
professionals from across North America and provide a unique
opportunity to develop a national business network by meeting
members of other CREW chapters. Additionally, the high-level
professional development, forward-thinking educational sessions and
leadership training provided at these events are best in class.
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Event Full -
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AZCREW Luncheon
Arizona Biltmore
by Ericka LeMaster
Senior Vice President, Commercial Real Estate, Alliance
Bank of Arizona and Chair of AZCREW Programs
Committee
How many years have you served on the board?
Two Years
What is your greatest accomplishment as a
professional?
I believe my greatest accomplishment still lies
ahead of me. I have been able to accomplish some
significant goals in large part because Alliance Bank of Arizona has been
an active lender even during the most challenging times of the economic
downturn. Our ability to fund loans and honor commitments during this time
helped me build trust within the commercial real estate community. I work
among very talented and accomplished professionals, all of whom I have great
respect for, so stepping out in front and gaining market share during a critical
time in our industry is an accomplishment I am very proud of. Alliance Bank of
Arizona created that opportunity.
What do you love the most about being a young female in the commercial real
estate industry?
Changing the status quo. While more women are entering the commercial real
estate industry, the profession remains predominately male. As a commercial
real estate lender, I am often on construction sites with developers and general
contractors meeting tenants and investment and/or leasing brokers. It is not
uncommon that I am the only female present. I am grateful to my predecessors
who were “change-agents”, affording me the opportunity to start my career in
commercial real estate lending at a very young age without facing significant
social challenges. I aim to pay-it-forward with my successors.
What is your favorite thing to do “after hours?”
Family time! My husband and I have a 15-month old son that is growing every
day. We don’t want to miss a minute of it. So if not at work, I am enjoying the
outdoors (and now indoors) with my family.
“My Message”
As the Chair of Programs Committee, I strongly encourage our members to be
active participants with AZCREW. Find a committee that complements your
interests and skill set, get involved and make an impact. Actively participating
rewards you with deal exchanges, knowledge sharing and connectivity in your
industry. The Programs Committee is a dynamic group of AZCREW members
who “create the agenda” for the coming year. Programs is responsible for
organizing the monthly luncheons, including selecting the luncheon topic
and securing the luncheon speakers. The Committee collectively brainstorms
current and relevant topics to showcase at each scheduled luncheon. If you
would like to be involved in creating the program along with interfacing with
Arizona’s industry leaders, this is the committee for you. The benefit of AZCREW;
the real estate professionals are at our fingertips.
Registration 11:30 | Program Noon
To be Announced
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Calendar
of Events
Getting to Know Board Member Ericka LeMaster
of Alliance Bank of Arizona
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Member Spotlight
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Beth Katz
Principal
Katz Design Group
KatzDesignGroup, LLC is a full service interior
architecture firm specializing in commercial tenant
improvements, healthcare design, and restaurant
interiors. Beth Katz, Principal, leads KatzDesignGroup
in translating their client’s corporate culture and
objectives into one-of-a-kind modern spaces with a
green edge. By creating spaces that enhance greater
creativity, innovation, comfort, and enjoyment, our
clients, both local and national, benefit from a space
designed especially for them. Engage.Design.Impact!
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Alliance Bank of Arizona Provides
Loans for Cassidy Turley Deals
Alliance Bank of Arizona’s commercial real estate
division provided a $2,550,000 term loan for the
acquisition of a 57,000 square foot, multitenant flex
industrial building located in Mesa, AZ.
Alliance Bank of Arizona also provided a $9,100,000
term loan for the refinance of a 5-building (aggregating 135,000 square feet) multitenant industrial park
in Chandler, Arizona. Both borrowers were referred
by Cassidy Turley BRE.
Sperry Van Ness and Cushman &
Wakefield Complete Lease
Sperry Van Ness Commercial Real Estate (Tenant
Rep) and Cushman & Wakefield (Landlord rep)
worked diligently to successfully complete a lease
of 81,238 SF of fully air conditioned manufacturing/
production space to Origami Owl at 10 Chandler in
Chandler, AZ
Do you have a Deal Exchange?
Please contact Jackie Orcutt at
[email protected] so we can
highlight your deal exchange in our next
newsletter.
AZCREW CADDIE AUCTION &
GOLFIESTA A HUGE SUCCESS
A big thank you to the 82 sponsors and
contributors, along with the 112 players
representing
more than 30
commercial real
estate firms,
for the success
of AZCREW’s
13th Annual
Caddie Auction
and Golfiesta
Tournament.
The Caddie
Auction was
held April 17
at the Adobe
Restaurant at the Arizona Biltmore and the
Golfiesta was held at Gainey Ranch Golf Club on
Friday, May 3.
Together, these two events generated over
$28,000 to
be benefit
AZCREW and
our 2013 charity
partner, Fresh
Start Women’s
Foundation.
“These events were another huge success,”
says Karen Halpert, Chapter President of
Arizona Commercial Real Estate Women. “We
achieved our goal to Fresh Start and AZCREW
while providing a fun, social platform for
those in commercial real estate to create new
relationships and enhance existing ones with
industry colleagues.”
A special thank
you to the
AZCREW Golf
Committee for
making this
event possible.
AZCREW’s next big event is the Black & White
Affair held in November.
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SAve THE DATE November 7, 2013
Black & White affair
The Details
»» Second Annual “AZCrew Black & White Affair”
benefitting the ASU MRED program,
CREW Foundation and
AZCrew chapter
»» Thursday, November 7, 2013, 5-7 PM
»» Location: Casablanca Lounge, Scottsdale (www.thecasablancalounge.com)
»» All members, non members and ASU faculty & students are invited
»» Sponsorship opportunities available
Contact Jackie Orcutt at [email protected] or Krystal Dill at [email protected]
to take advantage of this opportunity or for more information.
NEW Member SPOTLIGHT
Erin Szajna Of Counsel, Mack, Watson & Stratman PLC
Every day brings something different, but overall, I help companies and people
in transactions involving land, developments, condos, financing, landlord/tenant
issues and property management. That could be anything from doing due diligence
on acquisitions, to drafting purchase and sale agreements, to amending leases, to
drafting unique deal-specific agreements for clients (I once drafted a trampoline use
agreement!). When I’m not advising clients, I’m researching and keeping current on
real estate news, market trends and real estate laws. Overall, my goal is to ensure that
my clients get the best deal possible for their needs.
Why did you decide to join CREW?
»» I wanted to get to know other women in commercial real estate. I’d gone to lots of AZCrew events before I was a member
and I was always so impressed by the women I met. Also, they were really fun events!
What is your favorite thing to do outside of work?
»» In the non-summer months, I’m a runner. When I’m not training for the P.F. Chang’s half marathon in January, I like to run
obstacle course races and any kind of 5k where costumes or paint guns are involved. I also like to travel and go to wine
tasting events.
Social Media
AZCrew has a Facebook Page!
Stay up-to date on the latest
news and information.
Connect with AZCREW on Linked In!
Make new connections through your
AZCREW network.
Visit our Website!
For information from membership to
event registrations.
www.arizonacrew.org
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