Board of Directors

Board/Committee

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.

President

Leslie M. Smith

Dentons Bingham Greenebaum
(317)968-5552

President-Elect

Megan Proulx Dempsey

Duke Energy
(813)541-4270

Past President

Elise Batsel

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

Delegates

Megan Proulx Dempsey

Duke Energy
(813)541-4270

Jennifer Scher

SSG Commercial LLC
(813)485-9025

Treasurer

Taisiya Mellinger

Lee & Associates Tampa Bay

Secretary

Jen McDonald

Merchant Insurance Solutions
(215)833-7353

Directors

Rae Ann Boyle

ASD|SKY
(813)787-4669

Kristen Hagen

EastGroup Properties
(813)428-3894

Jerri Menaul

My Favorite Art Place
(727)744-7997

Christie Rock

Seacoast Bank
(813)267-1313

Myah Taylor

Redstone Investments
(813)254-6200

Krone Weidler

Cadre Healthcare Realty Advisors
(813)842-2365

CREW Tampa Bay Past Presidents

1997 & 1998 Nancy Phaneuf
1999 Michelle Seifert
2000 Diane Ross
2001 Ellen Winter
2002 Paula Buffa
2003 Linda Pearson
2004 Jodi Wilkeson
2005 Jeanette Flores
2006 Elaine Kennedy Ruyle
2007 Lisa Collado
2008 Denise Clemence
2009 & 2010 Brenda Dohring Hicks

2011 Penny Parks
2012 Julia Silva
2013 Leigh Fletcher
2014 Mercedes Angell
2015 Deborah Sheridan
2016 Jan Chaffee
2017 Anne Pollack
2018 Dana Grutchfield
2019 Ashley McRae
2020 Julin Burdine

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