Triangle CREW

Happy Native American & Indigenous American Heritage Month! Be inspired by the following quote from the late N. Scott Momaday, Pulitzer Prize winning author and member of the Kiowa tribe: “If you believe in the power of words, you can bring about physical changes in the universe.”

MEET THE MEMBER: Eve Pilkington, RPA, Senior Managing Director at Cushman & Wakefield. Years in the industry: 28 IMPACT OF TCREW: Triangle CREW has been instrumental for me to find my voice. I was fortunate to work on several committees and ultimately was honored to be President of TCREW in 2013. In the various roles, speaking to the membership or leading Board meetings was required and necessary for the position. There were so many articulate and strong leaders before me that I was concerned that I would not live up to the respect I had for them. What I learned is that I was valued for my own experiences, my delivery of a message and my care for the organization. ROLE: As Cushman & Wakefield's senior managing director for the Triad and Triangle, I am always looking for opportunities to partner with clients that value experienced professionals with an owner mindset that is backed with an impressive company platform.?I can be a resource during due diligence to vet out operating expenses, service contracts and capital expenses at no additional cost. It is all about relationships and I try to share the expertise and bench strength our team brings to every project. It's true that Cushman is an international company with a huge presence in North America. However, I am able to navigate the Cushman resources and tailor a plan for a client in our market. One size definitely does not fit all. ADVICE: Be a sponge. There are so many excellent professionals in our market. Property managers, assistant managers and property administrators touch almost every facet of Triangle CREW - leasing, asset management, marketing, legal, architects and engineers. There is a wealth of information to glean from those willing to share. I find as you go to different projects and different meetings that that if you listen and ask questions, you will find that the professionals in our market will answer you and make you better for knowing them.

We appreciate our 50+ Sponsors who support diversity and the advancement of women in commercial real estate. They also know how to have fun while exposing their brand and business to other senior-level decision makers and key industry leaders. Join us in 2025!

MEET THE MEMBER: Anna Tison, Partner with Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP. Years in the industry: 10 ROLE: I am a commercial real estate attorney, representing buyers, sellers, developers, lenders, and investors in complex commercial real estate transactions. In this role, I assist clients with a wide variety of legal matters, including financing, joint ventures, leasing, acquisitions, and dispositions of real estate. I would love to have the opportunity to work with other TCREW members on their transactions. WHAT TRIP CHANGED YOU AND WHY? In college, I studied abroad in Florence, Italy. It was a four-month trip that allowed me to travel to many different European cities, and I learned so much about different cultures during my time there. It also made me appreciate slowing down and not always rushing to be somewhere. And perhaps most importantly, I brought home an amazing lasagna recipe from my cooking class that I still make today - almost 20 years later.

Join TCAR, Triangle CREW, PMIL Construction, NC-CCIM, White Oak Commercial Real Estate, LLC, Shelby Merchant, Chick-Fil-A Waverly Place, Tobacconist of Cary, Crabtree Family Moving, and Bond Brothers Beer Company Eastside for a special event to directly benefit the Boone Chamber of Commerce Disaster Relief Business Stabilization Fund. This fund is helping local businesses in Western NC get back on their feet after Hurricane Helene. ALL registration fees and monetary donations will be given directly to the fund. Live music, great food, and a chance to network with local leaders. Let’s come together to support the small businesses that keep our communities strong! Register Today: https://lnkd.in/egSMT5uE

Thank you to Vanessa Jenkins, MIRM, CMP and Phillip Thompson for being our guest speakers at the recent TCREW luncheon. A lot of information was shared about the business growth in Chatham County, as well as the latest developments in Chatham Park NC.

There were 2 important lunches going on today at the same place and same time. If you had to choose between a Triangle CREW and a Dress for Success Triangle NC luncheon which would you choose? I wish I could have been at both!

MEET THE MEMBET: Emma Radford, PWS, ISA-CA, Environmental Scientist and Certified Arborist with Kimley-Horn. Years in the industry: 5 ROLE: I am a P3 Level Environmental Scientist with Kimley-Horn, holding Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT) and ISA Certified Arborist with a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification credentials. I coordinate within a team of 11 other environmental scientists, analysts and interns, as well as other roadway, hydraulic, solar, and civil project engineers and landscape architects. I am in contact with governmental and state regulatory agencies on a daily/weekly basis regarding project deliverables and field reviews. FIRST JOB: My first job was working as a Zip-Line Guide in Lake Lure, NC. Quite a difference in professional setting, but it made for a great time outdoors and practicing face to face client interaction.

Join Triangle CREW on Wednesday, October 9 to learn about the developments happening in Chatham County and their influence on the region. After a decade in economic development with Chatham County, you know this one is near and dear to me! Our speakers are Phillip Thompson with Chatham Economic Development Corporation, who will give us an overview megasites and economic trends, and Vanessa Jenkins, MIRM, CMP from Preston Development Company, who will dive into Chatham Park NC. Registration closes October 2. Hope to see you there!

I can’t say enough great things about attending my first CREW Network Convention though I may try – so instead, I’ll show you (if LinkedIn allows my photos to upload this time ??). Vancouver, Canada was a fantastic host city with a rich history that continues to be honored. They embody a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and culture. The landscape is a breathtaking backdrop for the built environment which shines with artistry and intention. Juxtaposed near the soaring skyscrapers sit the towering old-growth trees, magnificent and preserved in their glory. As a way to fully immerse myself, I attended two optional excursions led by the local CREW Vancouver chapter, which was nothing short of amazing. The rain couldn't keep us down, and as the locals told us, was the city's way of welcoming us to their hometown. At the conference, I was immediately invited into circles of likeminded professionals who exuded positivity and passion. To sit side-by-side with empowered female leaders in the commercial real estate industry was so inspiring. As a group we laughed and cried together - quite literally; speakers ranged from Olympian to comedian. The diversity in these rooms was what brought us together, instead of setting us apart. I want to again thank Triangle CREW for sponsoring my attendance, and Development & Construction Insight (DCI) for the continued support in my professional endeavors. And to all those who have been alongside me in the different stages of my career, I do not take any experience for granted. I am extremely grateful for this opportunity to represent my community, chapter, and company.