In preparation for our Women of Influence special feature and retreat, Real Estate Forum and GlobeSt.com together is putting a spotlight on the achievements of women in commercial real estate. This year, we collected nominations across a number of fields, with the awards to be presented at our inaugural GlobeSt.ELITE Women of Influence Conference and this year's amount of entries, was our biggest yet.
The field of broker/intermediary-debt and equity finance was open to brokers whose primary function is to source and originate debt and equity capital on behalf of borrowers within commercial real estate. Those featured aren't necessarily chosen because they are the most active or prolific dealmakers in the field, but more importantly, we were seeking those professionals who have shown dexterity and creativity, and have consistently meet borrowers' needs despite market fluctuations and uncertainty. These financing brokers have well-developed relationships with the industry's major sources of capital, and a distinct reputation as someone with experience, integrity, a strong financial skill set and commitment to excellence.
Since 1983, Forum's Women of Influence has recognized remarkable commercial real estate professionals who have significantly influenced the market or had outstanding successes in the past year. It is in that spirit that we're launching our first-ever Women of Influence Conference will celebrate the women who drive the commercial real estate industry forward.
At this year's event, we will honor the winners at the event July 10-11th in Broomfield, CO, at a special awards ceremony cocktail reception and gala dinner. The inaugural GlobeSt.ELITE Women of Influence Conference celebrates the women who drive the commercial real estate industry forward. In panel discussions throughout the event, these influential leaders will discuss the critical issues facing CRE now and in the future, what it means to be a woman in business today and CRE's place in the #MeToo era. They will discuss what they are doing to promote diversity in the upper levels of management and what the industry can do to position itself for a more inclusive future.
The top women in the category of broker-intermediary—debt & equity finance chosen this year are as follows:
Susan Branscome
NorthMarq's Cincinnati office
Laura Cathlina
Berkadia
Maggie Coleman
JLL
Allison Higgins
George Smith Partners
Laurie Morfin
Bellwether Enterprise
Sharon Plattner
NorthMarq
Sheri Thompson
Walker & Dunlop
As always, our seasoned editorial team was seeking the best of the best across the commercial real estate spectrum. In evaluating the entries, we took into account a number of factors, including: the nominee's impact on, and reputation within, her firm and broader professional community; the nominee's professional career highlights, from dealmaking savvy and innovation to client satisfaction and personal growth; a proven ability to achieve goals and display ingenuity in terms of creative thinking and problem solving; her dedication to furthering the development of her field and the role of women within it; accomplishments and involvement in her company, the CRE industry and broader social community; a personal commitment to the highest ethical standards, service and excellence; and so much more.
Keep checking GlobeSt.com for more winners from other categories (release dates below) and be sure to keep an eye out for the July/August issue of Real Estate Forum, which will further highlight these individual's accomplishments.
May 29-corporate exec category
May 31-Finance exec category
June 3-Independent/non-business professional category
June 4-Property/Facility manager category
June 6-architect/design professional category
June 7-CRE legal counsel category
June 10-marketing/communications professional category
June 11-CRE/Consultant Advisor category
June 12-Innovator category
June 13-mentor category
June 14-ally category
June 14-Humanitarian category
June 18-all category winners revealed
➤➤ Join the GlobeSt.com Women of Influence 2019 conference July 10th and 11th in Broomfield, CO, which celebrates the women who drive the commercial real estate industry forward. The event will address the critical role of women in the CRE business. Click here to register and view the agenda.
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Natalie Dolce
Natalie Dolce, editor-in-chief of GlobeSt.com, is responsible for working with editorial staff, freelancers and senior management to help plan the overarching vision that encompasses GlobeSt.com, including short-term and long-term goals for the website, how content integrates through the company’s other product lines and the overall quality of content. Previously she served as national executive editor and editor of the West Coast region for GlobeSt.com and Real Estate Forum, and was responsible for coverage of news and information pertaining to that vital real estate region. Prior to moving out to the Southern California office, she was Northeast bureau chief, covering New York City for GlobeSt.com. Her background includes a stint at InStyle Magazine, and as managing editor with New York Press, an alternative weekly New York City paper. In her career, she has also covered a variety of beats for M magazine, Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, FashionLedge.com, and Co-Ed magazine. Dolce has also freelanced for a number of publications, including MSNBC.com and Museums New York magazine.
