As an asset manager with Tablerock Capital, Leah La Masney collaborates with state and local agencies across the nation to seek out ways to improve critical communities. This cooperative approach to multifamily investment unlocks value for investors and provides safe, quality housing for residents struggling to afford it nationwide….Read More
During the Great Recession, Anne Benge learned the local workspace design firm she managed was closing, leaving her and her team unemployed. She strategized to establish a San Diego office for the firm, securing employment for her staff and maintaining services for clients….Read More
Until late last year, Penny Maus was the director of real estate and airport management for the city of San Diego, but when the city faced a significant budget deficit, her position was eliminated. Maus embraced the unexpected change in an uncertain time as an opportunity and spent the rest of the year forming her own consulting business….Read More
Kristina Metzger is vice chairman of CBRE’s data center capital markets group, where she leverages expertise in financial structuring, technical knowledge and a background in data center leasing to advise domestic and offshore investors in the disposition and acquisition of data center investment properties across North America….Read More
After years of managing development processes for other organizations, Debra Aitken launched her own firm in 2020. Transom, named for the strengthening crossbar found on boats and in architecture, is a commercial move planning and relocation services firm based in San Diego….Read More
With a background in engineering and a longtime interest in architecture and renewable energy, Diane Borys uses her expertise to design lighting that transforms spaces into immersive experiences that captivate and inspire….Read More
Congratulations to Debra Aitken, CEO of TRANSOM, for being recognized in the Consultant/Advisor/Independent Professional category….Read More
Congratulations to Anne Benge, CEO fo Cutlura, for being recognized in Architect/Design Professional category….Read More
The past three years have been transformative for Sarah Potter. It started with her return to school where she completed her MBA with a focus in real estate and finance from the University of San Diego in 2020. She earned her degree in two years while working full-time and chairing CREW San Diego’s first-ever CREW Careers program, introducing historically underserved students to careers in commercial real estate….Read More.
Overseeing every aspect of Murphy Development Co.’s strategic acquisition, construction, development, leasing and disposition operations, President Kaitlin Arduino has led the firm to some big wins in recent years. MDC supplies biotech and life sciences, technology, manufacturing and logistics sectors with industrial and R&D spaces across San Diego….Read More
Congratulations to Amy Morway of ID Studios Inc. for being named among the architect and design professionals in the class of 2023 winners….Read More
Congratulations to Carrie Bobb of Carrie Bobb & Co. and Foundry Commercial for being named among the brokers (landlord/agency representation) in the class of 2023 winners….Read More
Congratulations to Carly Glova of Building Careers for being recognized among the consultants, advisors and independent professionals in the class of 2023 winners….Read More
Congratulations Elizabeth “Liz” Doll of Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc. for being named among the mentors in the class of 2023 winners….Read More
For nearly 20 years, Naomi Lohnes and Donna Vargo have together led Johnson & Jennings General Contracting — drawing from their com-bined backgrounds in construction and shared leadership style to cultivate one of San Diego’s preeminent woman-owned businesses. The pair jointly acquired the firm in 2013 and since then, the company’s revenues have surged by 50%, and it has expanded into new markets….Read More
Katerina Milovanoska is dedicated to driving the awareness, adoption and development of digital twin technology, which provides a virtual representation of real-world entities, their processes and interactions. Milovanoska is director of virtual design and building information mod-eling at Gafcon Digital, a San Diego-based firm that specializes in digital twin technology….Read More
By Tracy Morran
Last month, architects from Walter P Moore and Miller Hull, as well as an attorney from Sheppard Mullin, spoke at an event hosted by CREW San Diego about achieving net-zero emissions. Since real estate accounts for nearly 40% of the world's emissions, the topic was especially important for the gathering of commercial real estate professionals….Read More
During her more than four decade career, Deborah Elliott’s interior architecture and design work has touched the lives of thousands of people in San Diego and beyond….Read More
As CIRE Equity’s first employee when it opened its doors in 2012, Alexis Volen has since helped the company grow to more than $500 million of retail, office, industrial and multifamily investments nationally….Read More
By Kelsi Maree Borland
Rebecca Bodemann, VP of Sales at Xpedient and president of CREW San Diego, echoes the importance of industry organizations for career development, noting the importance of “having that safe space and commonality with others allows for faster connections and deeper relationships that lead to business opportunities, mentorships, and potential future employers/colleagues.” She believes that her participation in industry organizations was necessary in helping her reach a leadership role in her career….Read More
