CREW Portland

CREW Portland, the local chapter of the national CREW Network, was established in 1992 as Women in C
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This dynamic organization is currently 115 members strong and growing. Our members represent nearly all factions of the commercial real estate industry-from entrepreneurs to executives in some of the largest national companies. Our mission is to create a forum for professionals in the commercial real estate industry whereby we share our respective knowledge and abilities through education and netw

orking. CREW Portland is a member organization of the CREW Network, a nationwide strategic alliance of local commercial real estate organizations. Since its founding, the deal-making capability of the members has expanded nationally and internationally. CREW Network is the only national network of commercial real estate professionals from all disciplines of the commercial real estate industry and currently consists of 68 chapters across the United States and Canada representing more than 8,000 individual members.

09/04/2026

We have a handful of spots left for our Members Only event watching the Portland Fire take on the Phoenix Mercury! Be sure to register today to secure your seat!

📅 September 17
🕒️ 7:00 pm
📍 Moda Center

This is a great opportunity to meet fellow members and cheer on the home team. Register today at the link in the comments.

09/02/2026

Last Chance! Register today for the September Luncheon, Built Again: The Next Chapter of Adaptive Reuse.

Hear firsthand from the teams behind two notable projects as they share how adaptive reuse is transforming underutilized buildings into spaces that better serve today’s communities and businesses.

Moderator
• Shannon Parker, Pence Contractors

Featured Projects
• Ukandu — Jason Hickox (Ukandu) and Maurice Reid (Gensler)
• Santiam Industrial Center — David Elkins (Northmarq) and Elissa Looney (Perlo Construction)

📅 Thursday, September 10
🕒️ 11:15 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
📍 Moda Center

Register today at crew-portland.org

08/26/2026

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning for our Make the Most of Your Membership coffee social!

This is a great opportunity to meet board members, committee chairs, and other members while you explore the opportunities available through your CREW Membership.

🕒️ 7:30 am - 9:30 am
📅 Thursday, August 27
📍 Cushman & Wakefield

Learn more at crew-portland.org

08/24/2026

Congratulations to CREW Portland Member and Past President, Alisa Pyszka for assuming the Interim Director role at Greater Portland Inc. Alisa also continues her role as Executive Director of Portland State University's Center for Real Estate.

Alisa assumes the interim role on September 1st and will spend the next few months working with GPI staff and board members to provide “steady leadership and organizational continuity." The search for a permanent leader will begin later this Fall. For more information, see the full Portland Business Journal article linked in the comments.

08/21/2026

What a fantastic wrap-up to our CREW Portland Future Leaders event season!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our site tour of Taylor’s Ferry Homes and our mentee send-off celebration. We had an incredible time exploring the 17-home affordable housing development in progress and learning directly from the teams at Habitat for Humanity Portland Region and Ink Built Architecture. Seeing how creative design solutions, site-sensitive planning, and volunteer labor come together to build accessible, community-focused homes was truly inspiring.

We wrapped up the evening with great food, drinks, and conversation at Holy Taco as we celebrated our amazing mentees and everything they accomplished this season.

Thank you to Habitat for Humanity, Ink Built Architecture, and everyone who came out to make our final event such a success. Stay tuned for what’s coming up next season!

08/20/2026

What does it really take to go from observer to investor in commercial real estate?

CREW Portland recently hosted CREW Network's program, From Observer to Investor: Part 2, bringing together newer and aspiring investors for a practical look at how to evaluate real-world CRE opportunities with greater confidence.

Through simplified case studies and guided walkthroughs, the expert panel made up of Beth Azor, Traci Miller, and Lauren Rothlisberger broke down how to read an Offering Memorandum, understand key underwriting assumptions, identify common pitfalls, and MOST IMPORTANTLY ask the right questions when evaluating a potential investment.

A huge thank you to CREW Portland Gold Sponsor Lease Crutcher Lewis for generously hosting us in their gorgeous event space in downtown Portland!

And the conversation doesn’t stop here. We’re planning more informal meetups for CREW Portland members interested in discussing personal investing in commercial real estate, a chance to learn from one another, share experiences, and keep building confidence as investors.

Interested in joining? Stay tuned for more info!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Part 2! We loved seeing so many members ready to turn knowledge into action!

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08/19/2026

Don't miss our September Luncheon, Built Again: The Next Chapter of Adaptive Reuse.

What happens when existing buildings get a second life? Join CREW Portland and hear firsthand from the teams behind the Ukandu and Santiam Industrial Center transformations.

Moderator:
Shannon Parker | V.P of Organizational Development | Pence Contractors

Speakers:
Jason Hickox | CEO | Ukandu
Maurice Reid | Architect | Gensler
David C. Elkins | Consultant | Northmarq
Elissa Looney | Contractor | Perlo Construction

🕒️ 11:15 am - 1:00 pm
📅 September 10, 2026
📍 Moda Center

We look forward to seeing you there! Registration link in comments.

08/10/2026

Show your pride with our new custom merchandise collection. Grab your favorites, support the organization, and help spread the word with stylish gear you’ll love to wear anywhere. Link in comments.

Samples will be available to preview at the golf tournament!

08/07/2026

We’ve lined up an exciting roster of events for August and September. Make sure to mark your calendar and sign up today at crew-portland.org!

08/03/2026

Member Spotlight: Meet Pam Blumenthal!

Pam recently moved into the role of Chief Impact Officer at College Housing Northwest. She is open to connecting with folks who might not know about CHNW and the work that they do providing housing and supportive communities to help students succeed.

Curious to learn more about Pam and the many professionals who make up CREW Portland? Visit crew-portland.org to learn more about our members and committees.

Interested in being featured in a future Member Spotlight? Reach out to [email protected]

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http://www.crew-portland.org/

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