Education
Learn about our Committees
Event Committees
Best of NAIOP
Plans and promotes an evening awards event
showcasing the best local commercial real estate,
networking and gourmet dinner.
Chairs: CJ Osbrink, Newmark
Education
Provides informative seminars, forums and programs
to aid in professional growth.
Chair: Kate Morris, Transwestern
Golf Tournament
Plans and coordinates the golf tournament that NAIOP
sponsors each year.
Chair: Jamie Godwin, Stevens-Leinweber Construction, Inc.
Night at the Fights (NAF)
Plans and promotes an evening of professionally
sanctioned boxing, networking and gourmet dinner.
Chair: Mike Olsen, Globe Corporation
Thursday Night Live
Plans and promotes an evening of live stand-up
comedy, networking and light bites.
Co-Chairs: CJ Osbrink, Newmark & Jeff Moloznik, RED Development
Special Topic Committees
Developing Leaders (DLs)
Plans a variety of educational, networking, and social
events tailored to the unique needs of young
professionals. Visit the DL webpage. The DLs have their own set of committees. Express interest by sending an email to DL@naiopaz.org.
Steering Committee Chair: Josh Tracy, Ryan Companies US, Inc.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI)
Supports the chapter’s commitment to equality within
its programming and policies. Introduces high school and university students from under-represented backgrounds to careers in CRE.
Chair: Eric Whitehurst, Kimley-Horn
Membership
Grows current membership, onboards new members and increases the level of member involvement.
Chair: Chris Burson, Flagstar Bank
Multifamily
Strives to positively influence state and local policy decisions, expedite processes for zoning and project approvals at the city level, create a more positive and informed public perception of housing density and the value of apartments in the housing stock, and provide information and education to NAIOP members on housing issues.
Public Policy
Represents the interests of the commercial real estate
industry at the local, state and federal government.
Co-Chairs: Tony Lydon, JLL and Chris Anderson, Hines
Retail
Plans programs for members interested in retail
investment and leasing and collaborates with the Public Policy Committee on legislative and regulatory matters specific to retail real estate.
Chair: Laura Ortiz, Evergreen Devco