Committees
If you are interested in joining any of the committees listed below, click here to complete the committee form or contact Sally Modjeska at 301-530-8662 .
Chair: Linda Whitaker
The Program Committee plans and coordinates, educational and networking programs for the chapter. Our goal is to provide program content that will help each member and guest stay informed about topics timely, and pertinent to the Washington, DC and Maryland commercial real estate community. In addition to unique programs our schedule includes regularly scheduled programs such as the annual Market Forecast, Back to Business Fall Event, and Member-Guest Holiday Breakfast.
Chair: Linda Whitaker
The Awards Committee plans the Chapter’s annual Awards of Excellence program, and gala. The committee selects competitive categories, and develops criteria for each award. In addition, the committee develops all marketing collateral, selects the judges, and hosts the judging event. The cocktail and dinner logisitics are also determined by the committee, in conjunction with the Chapter Executive.
Co-Chairs:
Alton Fryer, Manekin Company
Bill Magruder, Clark Construction Group, LLC
This recently formed committee focuses on those situations which provide mutually beneficial opportunities to both graduate level college students and our members for meaningful interaction. Currently, NAIOP Maryland/DC is a sponsor of The University of Maryland's Colvin Institute of Real Estate Development. The Chapter also has provided a scholarship to a deserving student currently enrolled in this graduate program.
This committee is now exploring the feasibility of undertaking a Mentor Program with graduate students enrolled in a Real Estate program.
Chairman: Richard Donnally (DVA Architects and Sustainability By Design) Board Member: Kevin Malpass (Forrester Construction)
Maryland/DC NAIOP working definition of green development:
Structures and their associated landscapes that are located, designed, constructed, operated, and dismantled in an environmentally responsible manner to minimize short- and long-term negative impacts on the environment and building occupants.
Mission Statement:
To actively monitor, participate, and engage in local government green development initiatives and proposed ordinances that pertain to the commercial development community and to serve as the Chapter focus for knowledge of sustainable design trends, issues and education.
Goals:
To provide external leadership and representation for Maryland/DC NAIOP and the commercial real estate community in local government affairs related to green development.
To serve as an internal resource for Maryland/DC NAIOP that provides education, outreach, and awareness of green development issues and practices to members.
Work with local governments to advocate for incentives for green development.
Work with state governments to advocate for incentives for green development.
Develop strategic alliances with other organizations that will help Maryland/DC NAIOP achieve its mission.
Develop educational tools and resources related to green development for our members (conferences, seminars, green development guides, green building tours, web links).
Chairman: Chris Davitt, Ruppert Landscape Company
The Membership/Integration Committee meets quarterly. Its purpose is to target and attract potential members who would bring value to the organization. Additionally our committee integrates new members into the organization by actively reaching out to them at meetings throughout their first year.
Chair: Steve Elmendorf, Linowes & Blocher
The Legislative Committee seeks to achieve two principle goals:
* To inform Association members about the impacts of new state and local legislation on the commercial real estate development industry, and
* To actively participate and affirmatively advocate for the Association in state and local legislative processes on those legislative matters that will impact
the commercial real estate development industry.
The Committee's local focus is Montgomery, Prince George's and Frederick Counties and Washington, D.C. The Committee generally meets monthly, with additional meetings, as needed, during the term of the State of Maryland legislative session. The Committee prepares a monthly update on legislative matters for the Association members.
The NAIOP Maryland/DC Capital Markets Subcommittee focuses on issues related to the capital markets that support Commercial Real Estate. Specifically, the group seeks to stay current on events that impact both the equity and debt markets as well as those which will affect the ability of developers and investors to obtain capital for both construction and existing real estate projects.
The group will hold its first meeting in September 2009. Thereafter, meetings will be held every 6-8 weeks.
If you are interested in keeping abreast of news which impacts the lending and development communities, please join us.
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