Committees
Volunteering within NAIOP is an excellent way to expand your business network, develop new skills and further your career. A number of volunteer opportunities are available within our chapter and its committees. Please contact info@naiopcalgary.com, any member of the NAIOP Board of Directors or any Committee Chair to discuss your volunteer options.
Developing Leaders Committee
Chair: Duncan MacLean
E-mail: duncan.maclean@cbre.com
Committee Members: Reese Jenkins, Stephanie Bird, Phil Brown, Chris Wigle
Committee Overview
This committee works to promote the Developing Leaders program, which targets commercial real estate professionals aged 35 and under. The committee plans for two events each quarter and one large event in the fall. Committee members work in groups of two and take responsibility for planning events, which can range from education to networking to mentorship. Committee members are required to find sponsorship for their own events. The committee meets once per month, or as needed.
Event Committee
Chair:Angela Hill
E-mail: ah@opuscorp.ca
Committee Members: TBA
Committee Overview
This Committee is responsible for identifying timely, relevant topics of interest to the commercial real estate industry.
Golf Tournament Committee
Chair:Allison Clark
E-mail: aclark@centrongroup.com
Committee Members: Ashley Roberts, Krystyn Gatto and Chris Wigle
Committee Overview
Committee members assist in the planning, organizing, marketing and execution of the golf tournament.
Government Affairs Committee
Chair: Robert Homersham
E-mail: rhomersham@newurbanconsulting.com
Committee Members: Chris Ollenberger, Richard Morden, Craig Harkness, Eric Toker, Jeevan Mangat, Doug Hamilton, Richard White, Michael Brown, Paul Skeans, Jeff Robson, Shawn Kenny, Laurel Edwards, Ryan Panet, Kent Bacon, Josh Selby
Committee Overview
This committee monitors, analyzes and responds to policy issues. In addition to attending three - four committee meetings per year, committee members will be asked to take the lead in tackling particular issues, with oversight and input from the committee chair and the board.
For more information on the Government Affairs Committee or one of their specific issues, please contact the committee chair.
Marketing Committee
Chair: Raina Bhasin
E-mail: raina.bhasin@collierscalgary.com
Committee Members: Sydney von Vegesack
Committee Overview
The Marketing Committee is responsible for increasing NAIOP's profile and for maintaining brand standards.
Membership/Sponsorship Committee
Chair: Peter Zorbas
E-mail: peter.zorbas@brookfield.com
Committee Members: Rob Lukas, Adam Wong
Committee Overview
Work on this committee involves seeking corporate sponsors, developing additional sponsorship opportunities, and developing membership recruitment and retention strategies.
Sustainability Committee
Chair: Shaun Jones
E-mail: shaun.jones@MHPM.com
Committee Members: Graham Halsall
Committee Overview
The Sustainability Committee is responsible for promoting public awareness of the sustainability issues faced in commercial real estate. The goal of this committee is to position NAIOP Calgary as a resource for members and the general public.