Board of Directors

CREW Tampa Bay is managed by a dynamic board of directors that work together to set and accomplish the chapter’s strategic goals—helping to advance the success of women in commercial real estate. Serving on CREW Tampa Bay's board of directors is a unique opportunity for leadership and networking among other ambitious commercial real estate professionals. Individual terms are typically one or two years.

CREW Tampa Bay 2023 Board of Directors

President

Elise Batsel

Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.
(813)222-5057

President-Elect

Leslie M. Smith

Dentons US LLP
(317)968-5552

Past President

Robyn Coppola

Ryan Young Interiors
(813)625-5940

Delegates

Megan Proulx Dempsey

Duke Energy
(813)541-4270

Leslie M. Smith

Dentons US LLP
(317)968-5552

Treasurer

William Clinebell

Relofant
(813)928-9408

Secretary

Jennifer Scher

SSG Commercial LLC
(813)485-9025

CREW TAMPA BAY PAST PRESIDENTS

2022 Robyn Coppola
2021 LaShawn Bates
2020 Julin Burdine
2019 Ashley McRae
2018 Dana Grutchfield
2017 Anne Pollack
2016 Jan Chaffee
2015 Deborah Sheridan
2014 Mercedes Angell
2013 Leigh Fletcher
2012 Julia Silva
2011 Penny Parks
2009 & 2010 Brenda Dohring Hicks
2008 Denise Clemence
2007 Lisa Collado
2006 Elaine Kennedy Ruyle
2005 Jeanette Flores
2004 Jodi Wilkeson
2003 Linda Pearson
2002 Paula Buffa
2001 Ellen Winter
2000 Diane Ross
1999 Michelle Seifert
1997 & 1998 Nancy Phaneuf

Reasons to Serve

Increase your visibility within the CREW Tampa Bay chapter and the local CRE industry
Develop leadership skills and experience that benefit you and your company
Impact the future of women in commercial real estate
Expand professional connections with additional networking opportunities
Influence the direction of CREW Tampa Bay and the benefits of CREW Tampa Bay membership

Time Commitment

Monthly 60-90 minute board meetings, plus time to prepare monthly updates for the meeting
Board members are encouraged to attend CREW Tampa Bay chapter functions
As a visible demonstration of their commitment to the organization, board members are encouraged to represent CREW Tampa Bay at local, regional and CREW Network events
The CREW Tampa Bay delegate attends three CREW Network events around the country each year: 2-day long Leadership Summits twice a year (typically in early February and mid June) and a third Leadership Summit at the annual CREW Network Convention (typically a Wednesday - Friday in September)

Costs

Board members agree to contribute or raise a minimum of $1,000 in annual sponsorship funds for CREW Tampa Bay

Eligibility

General and Affiliate members are eligible to serve
Associate and Student members are not eligible

Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership ability gained either in your career, other board service, or by working on a CREW committee
An understanding and demonstrated support of CREW Tampa Bay's mission, goals and objectives
An ability to work well with others to achieve consensus and reach common goals
A desire to support CREW Tampa Bay’s success along with its members and mission

Responsibilities

Attend at least 80% of board meetings and member meetings throughout the year
Contribute or raise a minimum $1,000 in sponsorships each year
Actively promote CREW Tampa Bay events
Stay informed about CREW Tampa Bay and CREW Network
Work with other board members to achieve our organization’s goals