Brittany Heath
Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company
Current job: Vice President- National Business Development
Summary of your role in the company: I serve as a single point of contact to my clients working through the title insurance side of commercial real estate transactions.
How I chose my occupation: I have always loved sales because I love people and learning about others. I have a passion for working with people and being around others and helping them see a transaction through to the finish line.
Years in the business: 8
My specialization is: Commercial real estate title insurance
A good lead for me is: Attorneys or developers
The most satisfying part of my job is: Helping clients problem solve to close a deal seamlessly
Best leadership advice I have been given: Be your authentic self.
Greatest professional achievement: Presidents Club
Number of years with CREW: 8
Most significant CREW connection: Dana Silver
Place of birth/hometown: born in Roanoke VA but Charlotte for 30 years
Number of years in Charlotte: 30
Family: Husband- Stanson. Kids – Brock (5) Brett (3)
My ideal vacation spot: Cruising the Carribean
Hobbies/Interests: traveling, hosting family events cooking, swimming and snorkeling
Other professional organizations I belong to: ULI AND ICSC
I wish I could: CURE CANCER
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I can’t thank the support of CREW enough this past year when I was battling lymphoma. The support from Patty and other crew members was so kind.
The support from my boss, John Gunasti, and my entire team I work with was overwhelming. I work for the best company and for the best person. I have learned that we truly can’t take a day for granted and I am so thankful to be here. If you are reading this, I hope you find something today to be thankful for.
Janeen Miller-Hogue
The Miller-Hogue Law Firm
Current job: CEO/Attorney – The Miller-Hogue Law Firm, P.C.
Summary of your role in the company: Spinning plates 24/7 – involved in every aspect of owning and operating a law firm.
How I chose my occupation: I worked in law firms while in school and I was fascinated with law – as it is “the rules to the game”
Years in the business: Since 1996
My specialization is: Real Estate law – both commercial and residential
A good lead for me is: Someone who has a good soul and is buying, selling, leasing, developing real estate or has a real estate/title issue that no other attorney can resolve.
The most satisfying part of my job is: Using my gifts to serve others, and allowing their spirit to fill and enrich my own.
Best leadership advice I have been given: So many have led me and poured into me that it is impossible to capture their influence in words. Yet the primary truth they’ve impressed on me is this: our abilities and possibilities remain unknown until we dare to ask — or dare to leap.
Greatest professional achievement: Being delusional and making obstacles opportunities for over 25 years.
Number of years with CREW: Twenty years plus
Most significant CREW connection: Patty Drummond. Most will note another member – professional – business owner – but 100% – WITHOUT QUESTION – Patty is the one constant competent aspect of CREW that has filled my teacup exponentially the most in ways I could never fully express.
Place of birth/hometown: Easton, Pennsylvania
Number of years in Charlotte: Since 1996
Family: Husband, Sean and son Barrett 18 and son 16 Alexander as well as parents, siblings, nieces, nephews – as well as my “Earth family,” whose daily inspiration steadies my steps, grounds my purpose, and fills my inner self with renewed strength
My ideal vacation spot: Anywhere that allows me to meet new people and share real human connections.
Hobbies/Interests: Helping others learn they can and shall survive and excel through life’s trial and tribulations as well as restating their self-worth whether with me or by connecting them with another.
Other professional organizations I belong to: G.I.R.L network (girlnetwork.org)
I wish I could: Shift from fully practicing law into having more time for consulting, so I can dedicate more of my energy to helping others reach their goals
Sherri Commander
Lincoln Property Company
Current job: Senior Property Manager
Summary of your role in the company: I oversee and support property management teams across North and South Carolina and Georgia, providing leadership, mentoring, and strategic oversight for the Atrium Healthcare Account. My role includes team development, operational excellence, and financial accountability.
How I chose my occupation: Ha- I didn’t choose my career- it chose me! 27 years ago I started working at a friend’s small real estate company and the rest is history.
Years in the business: 27 in commercial real estate
My specialization is: Property Management- Medical Office Bldgs
The most satisfying part of my job is: Every day is a new adventure, but satisfaction is knowing we are providing a safe, clean, comfortable and welcoming environment for medical patients.
Best leadership advice I have been given: The best leadership advice I’ve been given is to be a servant leader — to focus first on supporting others. When you lead by listening, encouraging, and helping people succeed, the team naturally becomes stronger.
Greatest professional achievement: I love coaching young property managers. Seeing them succeed is what I consider my greatest achievement.
Number of years with CREW: 8
Most significant CREW connection: I truly believe most connections are significant in their own way. Every CREW member brings something unique to the table, and I’ve found value in learning from each interaction. It’s the collective strength of those relationships that makes CREW so meaningful to me.
Place of birth/hometown: Charlotte, NC
Number of years in Charlotte: 54
Family: : I share a home with my husband and my mom. I have a son, daughter-in-law and 2 adorable granddaughters that live in CT and I have a stepson in the US Navy, currently stationed in Charleston. Also, I can’t forget my fur baby, Derby- a 167lb Irish Wolfhound
My ideal vacation spot: We are huge Disney fans and travel there at least once a year but I do love any beautiful ocean view!
Hobbies/Interests:I have a wonderful friend group that enjoys trying new things. We do craft classes, fitness classes, game nights and dinner clubs that are really fun. I also spend time reading, both for pleasure and self-improvement.
Other professional organizations I belong to: Institute of Real Estate Management
I wish I could: Snorkel- funny fact: I have a stupid fear of fish touching me that prevents me from trying snorkeling.
Jim Ryder
Berkel and Company
Summary of your role in the company: In my Business Development role, I’m responsible for aligning our company with the existing and trending opportunities in the Southeast USA and providing feedback from and advocacy for our clients.
How I chose my occupation: Prior to working with Berkel & Co I was in senior management with a large ready-mix supplier. Berkel was one of our best clients and a relationship was formed. I have always enjoyed connecting people with opportunities and I think that is what has led me to this profession.
Years in Business: 27
My specialization is: Helping connect people with opportunities and finding answers and solutions
A good lead for me is: An opportunity to get involved with a project as early as possible.
The most satisfying part of my job is: Seeing the process through to fruition, with hopefully some positive differentiation for our firm.
Best leadership advice I have been given: Say what you mean and do what you say.
Greatest professional achievement: Helping to build a strong culture and resilient team that produced many leaders.
Number of years with Crew: 1.5
Most significant CREW connection: Still working on that!
Place of birth/hometown: Miami, FL
Number of years in Charlotte: 1.5
Family: My wife Maritza, our daughter, her husband and 2 grandchildren.
My ideal vacation spot: Grove Park Inn
Hobbies/Interests: Landscaping, Sports, Movies/Series, Hiking, Exercise, Cooking & Wine
Other professional organizations I belong to: ULI, ABC, AGC, CCC, AIA, SCEDA, NCEDA
