Quick Connections 2026: A Speed Mentoring Event
Join CREW Charlotte for the 2026 Speed Mentoring event with women who have paved the way in Charlotte’s commercial real estate. Be prepared to meet with C-Suite executives and real estate leaders as these accomplished mentors bring their unique skills and experience to help you take the next step in your professional journey. Each interaction gives you seven minutes to connect, ask bold questions, and gain fresh insights before moving to the next mentor. It’s all about gaining multiple perspectives in a short, impactful timeframe.
What to Expect:
A welcoming, Galentine-themed environment perfect for genuine conversations.
Opportunities to speak with several mentors and expand your network.
Thoughtful prompts and guidance to help you make the most of your time.
Come prepared with questions like:
- Have you ever been at a crossroads in your career? How did you navigate it?
- What’s one piece of advice you wish you’d had earlier in your leadership journey?
- How do you balance your professional success with personal priorities?
- What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced as a leader, and how did you overcome it?
Encouraging Vulnerability:
This is your chance to ask the questions you don’t often feel you can ask. Be open, be curious, and don’t hold back—it’s what makes these conversations truly valuable.
Mentors:
| First Name | Last Name | Field | Organization | Title |
| Adrienne | Bain | Finance | JPI | Managing Director |
| Tonya | Brandon | Commercial Real Estate | TIAA | COO, Global Real Estate |
| Sherri | Commander | Property Management | Lincoln Property Company | Senior Property Manager |
| Sara | Downing | Construction Business Development | Clancy & Theys Construction Company | Senior Director of Corporate Marketing |
| Lauren | Edwards | Construction Management/General Contracting | Brasfield & Gorrie | Chief Preconstruction Manager |
| Ann | Erickson | Interior Design/Space Planning | Northwood Ravin | Vice President of Design |
| Portia | Grant | Accounting | Childress Klein | Division Controller |
| Randy | Hopkins | Appraisal | Hopkins Consulting and Review, LLC | President |
| Bryan | Johnson | Commercial Real Estate | CBRE | Americas Healthcare Leader, Occupier and Investor Leasing |
| Jeanne | Jordan | Commercial Lending | ServisFirst Bank | SVP, Commercial / Private Banking |
| Kimberly | Kendall | Brokerage | Colliers | Senior Director |
| Deborah | Lukan | Architecture | LS3P Associates, Ltd. | Workplace Practice Leader |
| Diana | Palecek | Law | Fox Rothschild LLP | Partner |
| Elizabeth | Romano | Engineering Business Development | Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. | National Client Manager |
| Jessica | Rossi | Market Research | Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. | Senior Planner |
| Jennifer | Tammen | Economic Development | Ernst & Young, LLP | Senior Manager |
| Carrie | Tanis | Engineering | American Engineering | Principal |
| Polly | Taylor | Property Management | Flagship Healthcare Properties | Senior Vice President, Property Management |
Members: Complimentary
Guests:$50
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