Make the Most of Your Membership… Volunteer Today!
Active members of the Philadelphia Chapter will tell you that peer-to-peer networking and gaining value from the chapter starts at the committee level. There are many opportunities to participate no matter how much (or how little) time you have to give, so please contact us to let us know which committee(s) you are interested in and get started!
Young Leaders: This group is focused on identifying potential members new to the industry (35 years old and younger) to help them get a jump start on their professional development while establishing a forum for continuing education, mentoring and social networking.
Chapter Contact:
- Corey Katzmann, Henderson
Communication: The team works to develop positive exposure and awareness about the CoreNet Global Greater Philadelphia Chapter by writing press releases, taking photos at events, writing event recaps for the website and newsletter, and utilizing social media.
Chapter Contact:
- Laura Miller, Brandywine
Education & Programs: The team provides engaging and industry relevant speakers at a variety of venues in support of professional development for chapter members. To do this they need help identifying and securing speakers, developing topics for sessions, and all the aspects of meeting planning for the events.
Chapter Contact:
- Jamye Petrini, Meyer
- Sherri King Parante, HOK
Membership: This committee helps grow the chapter by identifying new members (both end users and service providers while retaining existing members.
Chapter Contacts:
- Rhonda Coleman, PHMC
Special Events: This energetic and creative group plans all the fun social events such as the Summer Social, the Annual Golf Outing and the Winter Social.
Chapter Contacts:
- Audrey Fedele Hartwell, Steelcase
- Adrienne Waldron- CRESA
Sponsorship: This committee is responsible for identifying people and companies interested in sponsoring chapter events and promoting their firm.
Chapter Contacts:
- Judy Ginieczki, IA Interior Architects
- Ed Piscopo, Pro-Tech Energy Solutions
Community Reinvestment: This committee is responsible for creating meaningful opportunities for chapter members to give back to the community.
Chapter Contacts:
- Gary Marx, BlueCap Economic Advisors, LLC
University Relations: This group is focused on building relationships with local universities that have programs specializing in Commercial Real Estate to form mutually beneficial ways to partner.
Chapter Contact:
- Kieara Hill, CBRE
- Diane Botson, Vanguard
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: This committee works to increase awareness, leverage opportunities for support of DEI and expand diversity in Chapter membership and Board representation.
Chapter Contact:
- Peggy Kelly, Falkbuilt
- Freddy Vallecillo, CRESA