Committees

Manages all Carolinas Chapter communications, including newsletters, social media, and website content.

• Board Liaison: Mendy McNeel, Truist 
• Committee Chair: Mendy McNeel, Truist 
• Committee Members: RC Olsen, TSI Global; Sam McCabe, Kastle Systems; Meg Davis, Office Environments 

Diversity and Inclusion
Focuses on the priority of eliminating discrimination, promoting equality in the chapter/workplace, and increasing the diversity of our membership.

• Board Liaison: Tony Perez, JLL
• Committee Chair(s): CLT – Toya Everett, CBRE, RAL - Machelle Alexander, Red Hat
• Committee Members: Jennifer Fisher, Wells Fargo; Leigha Nortier, Savills; Crystal Smith, Duke Energy;  Alisa Williams, Office Environments; Karina Williams, DPR Construction; Andres Alvarado, Marand Builders; Donovan Everett, D.A. Everett Construction Group; Terry Martin, Vari

Finance
Manages the Carolinas Chapter revenues/expenses/reserves and partners with each committee to provide financial advice/oversight.

• Board Liaison: Brad Divins, Barings 
• Committee Members: Paul Read

Market Leadership - Charlotte

Ensures that there is regularly scheduled content, opportunities for involvement, end user events, and leadership bench strength in each sub-market.

• Board Liaison: John Christenbury, CBRE 

Market Leadership – Raleigh/Triangle

Ensures that there is regularly scheduled content, opportunities for involvement, end user events, and leadership bench strength in each sub-market.

• Board Liaison: Jenna Geigerman
• Committee Members: Ben Bailey, JLL; Hana Dorani, MillerKnoll; Kirk Duncan, First Citizens Bank; Daniel Seaton, Red Hat Inc.; Amanda Slavik, IBM

Market Leadership – South Carolina

Ensures that there is regularly scheduled content, opportunities for involvement, end user events, and leadership bench strength in each sub-market.

• Board Liaison: Savannah Enzweiler, Barringer Construction 
• Committee Chair: Edward Wilson, Wilson Kibler and Kyle Berdugo, Cushman & Wakefield; 
• Committee Members: Brantley Anderson, Colliers; Kevin Logan, Alfred Williams; Matt Praytor, DPR Construction; Caleb Phillips, Brasfield & Gorrie; 

Market Leadership – Triad

Ensures that there is regularly scheduled content, opportunities for involvement, end user events, and leadership bench strength in each sub-market.

• Board Liaison: Savannah Enzweiler, Barringer Construction 
• Committee Chair: Savannah Enzweiler, Barringer Construction
• Committee Members: Mark Caudill, Bobbitt Construction; Ryan Wetherington, Alfred Williams

Membership
Responsible for the retention and recruitment of members to CoreNet Global and the Carolinas Chapter.

• Board Liaison: Elizabeth Romano, Partner Engineering & Science
• Committee Chairs: CLT – Leigh Ann Stephenson, Gensler; RAL – Christy Bennett, Bentley Mills; SC – Edward Wilson, Wilson Kibler
• Committee Members:
  • CLT – Bri Barber, A&K Painting; Jamie Boast, JLL; Monica Corum, Yellowstone Landscape; Julie Kinnavy, Vari; Kevin Logan, Alfred Williams; Andrew Silagyi, DPR Construction; Megan Weber, MRG Southeast; Ashley Hess, Duke Energy; Veronicah Christian, LPL Financial
  • RAL – Chris Goins, Bobbitt Design Build; Rob Benson, Vari; Alyssa Horn, Perkins+Will; alison Steele, Tina Barnard Designs
  • SC – David Cuda, Colliers; Kevin Logan, Alfred Williams; Matt Praytor, DPR Construction

Networking/Community Outreach
Provides fun ways to network with other members both socially and while giving back.

• Board Liaisons: CLT - Frank Wiseman, Tarkett and RAL - Jessika Douglas, M Moser
• Committee Chairs: CLT – Crystal Smith, Duke Energy; RAL – Heather Stonebraker, Perkins Eastman
• Committee Members:
  • CLT – Davis Cavalier, SOLID Surface Care
  • RAL – Melissa Carter, IA Interior Architects; Anna DeShazier, Storr Office Environments; Jean Marie Livaudais, NV5 Engineering; Lauren Strauss, Interior Elements
  • SC – Edward Wilson, Wilson Kibler

New Market Development
Promotes and implements engagement of members in markets without existing programming. 

• Board Liaison: Savannah Enzweiler, Barringer Construction 
• Committee Chair: VACANT
• Committee Members: Brantley Anderson, Colliers; Kyle Berdugo, Cushman & Wakefield; Kevin McNerney, Colite International

Programs
Develops and coordinates the Carolinas Chapter Programs, including the Mega Event (led by CLT team) and virtual Design Contest (led by RAL team).

• Board Liaisons: CLT - Blake Martin, Flagship Healthcare Properties and RAL - Matt Racher, Autodesk
• Committee Chairs: CLT – Suzi Thornberry, Westinghouse Electric Co. and Alison Volkens, C Design Inc. for Mega Event; RAL – 
• Committee Members:
  • CLT – Robert Brinkley, Womble Bond Dickinson; Josh Dobeck, Turner Construction; David Dykeman, Knoll; Steven Garrett, Atrium Health; Josh McConaughey, JE Dunn Construction; Terry Moore, DLR Group; Ebony Watermann, TEK Systems; Sheri Ginett, DLR; Riley Clements, DPR Construction; Barbara Bricotto, Progressive AE; Michael Simcox, BHDP Architecture; Tracy Barnett, CBRE
  • RAL – Nicole Kalafut, PMC; Blake Frenier, Pavion; Brett Frenier, RATIO Design; Michael Kriston, McDonald York Building Co; Carolyn Coia, RTP; Jay Maag, JLL; Ana Marshall, Red Hat; Collette Ramirez, Lynch Mykins; Jessica Peason, Gensler; Thomas Kenna, Avison Young; Isaac Brown, Newmark
  • SC – Brantley Anderson, Colliers; Kyle Berdugo, Cushman & Wakefield

Special Events - CORE Awards
Selects winners to receive CORE Awards recognizing outstanding contributions to the Corporate Real Estate Industry and hosts an annual gala event to celebrate CORE Awards winners.

• Board Liaison: Ashley Hall, Little Diversified
• Committee Chair: Amanda Bingham, Steelcase
• Committee Members: Sarah Crews, Turner Construction Co; RC Olsen; Don Rush, Interior Elements

Special Events - Premier Spring Event
Develops and coordinates the Chapter’s annual Technology Symposium and Golf Tournament, including multiple networking receptions.

• Board Liaison: Ashley Hall, Little Diversified
• Committee Co-Chairs: Chris LaPata, Charter Communications , John Leddy, JLL, Hunter Fleshood, CBRE
• Committee Members: Amanda Bingham, Steelcase; Simon Davis, Impec Group; Savannah Enzweiler, Barringer Construction; Kylee Nolen, Web-Don; Jeffrey Ritz, Red Coats, Inc.; Tim Smirl, Creative Business Interiors; Michael Smith, Balfour Beatty Construction; Dennis Wilson, Turner Construction; Matthew Zawacki, IA Interior Architects; Kyle O'Brien, HITT Contracting

Sponsorship
Responsible for generating sponsorship dollars to offset the cost of the Carolinas Chapter events held throughout the year.

• Board Liaisons: Amy Davis, Atrium Health
• Committee Chairs: CLT - Eric Larsen, WiredScore
• Committee Members:
  • CLT – Dennis Wilson, Turner Construction
  • RAL – Matt Corbishley, InfoGrid 

Transparency Task Force
Improves transparency so that all members and sponsors know how to identify and connect to opportunities and increase their involvement.

• Board Liaison: Jenna Geigerman
• Committee Chairs: Teressa Merck, IA Interior Architects
• Committee Members: Kathy Blessington, Coca-Cola; Neville Devlaliwalla, SAS; Donald Haunert III, BHDP; Kim Marks, Progressive AE; David Jeremy Thigpen, Duke Energy; Matthew Zawacki, IA Interior Architects; Landon Hollins, Vari; Amber Brown, Alfred Williams & Co; Tim Smirl, Creative Business Interiors

University Relations Committee
Connects with university students who are interested in learning about and working in commercial real estate, including encouraging participation in the CoreNet Global Academic Challenge.

• Board Liaison: Camille Lahey, Truist
• Committee Chairs: Josh Dobeck, Turner Construction
• Committee Members: Amanda Bingham, Steelcase; Bryan Johnson, Colliers

Young Leaders Committee
Primarily members 35 and under who organize events for and by young leaders, many of which are for the entire chapter.

• Board Liaison: Camille Lahey, Truist
• Committee Chairs: CLT – Evan Rhodes, DIRTT and RAL – Kevin Mertens, Barringer Construction
• Committee Members:
  • CLT – Danielle Kuhn, Edifice; Ashley Hess, Duke Energy; Rebecca Albright, Herman Miller; Kyle Block 
  • RAL – Erin Carter, Cisco; Luke Enzweiler, Red Hat; Lucas Harrison, CBI; Savannah Enzweiler, Barringer Construction; Caity Lennox, Spectrum; Dan Gallagher, PMC; Sierra Sweeney, M Moser Associates; Kyle O'Brien, HITT Contracting; Sierra Sweeney, M Moser Associates; Shayne Diaz