Developing Leaders Institute 10th Anniversary Celebration

In early June, the DLI Committee held its 10th Anniversary DLI Alumni Celebration at the Cili Restaurant at Bali Hai Golf Club. Alumni from each of the five DLI classes were invited to attend, as well as the DLI founding committee, NAIOP board members, past committee members, instructors and sponsors. We were also fortunate enough to have 2019 NAIOP Chairman Greg Fuller as a special guest speaker.

The evening began with cocktails and networking while old photos of DLI members were displayed on a slide show. There was a high energy as the room filled with graduates. We had attendees from each of the graduating classes including 2009, 2010, 2014, 2016 and 2018. It was great to see former classmates reunite, graduates of the different classes meet for the first time and members from all the classes connect and engage with old and new friends.

A brief welcome by Chapter President Shawn Danoski sharing the success of the DLI program was followed by emcee Jennifer Levine, CCIM acknowledging the DLI committee founding members, the Development Dudes (and one Dudette), who have donated their time to judge the DLI Graduation Projects throughout the years as well as the many instructors and sponsors. Without the contributions of these NAIOP members, our DLI program would not be the success that it is today.

Jen then introduced Al Beaudette, NAIOP 2008 Chairman and founder of the SoCal Chapter Young Professionals Group, which inspired the DLI program for the Southern Nevada Chapter. He discussed how the DLI program came to life and the value it has brought to both the SoCal and the Southern Nevada chapters.

Next up, 2019 Chairman Greg Fuller shared a bit about NAIOP Corporate and the future of the organization. He spoke on the importance of the DLI program, stressed how DLI graduates are the future leaders of NAIOP, and encouraged everyone to participate at the national level.

The program wrapped up with career successes and highlights of DLI graduates. Out of the 107 graduates, 31 alumni have served as a committee chair, 12 have served as Board members, and one has served as Chapter President and currently sits on the NAIOP Corporate Board. There have been 28 Spotlight Awards and 2 National Merit Awards as a byproduct of the DLI program and yes, even one marriage.

After the program, individuals from each class received a gift and took group photos which we can’t wait to display at the 2029 Twentieth Anniversary Event! Thank you to everyone who made the night special!

 

DLI Committee Chair
Samantha Flaherty
Fidelity National Title Group – NCS
Mobile: 602.931.9134
Samantha.flaherty@fnf.com

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Member Highlight – Jessica Hammond

Name: Jessica Hammond
Title: Administrator
Company: Showcase HVAC Mechanical
Years in the Industry: 11

Where are you originally from and how long have you lived in Las Vegas? I was raised in the small town of Laughlin, Nevada which is about 2 hours south of Las Vegas. I moved to Las Vegas after high school graduation in June of 2002.

What has NAIOP provided you that has helped you grow professionally or personally? NAIOP has so many people who started with nothing and built their businesses from the ground up. That takes true commitment and staying on the right track to complete your goals. I admire the stories, the panel sessions and the conversations that involve successful business people sharing their experiences. This has allowed the next generation, including myself, to have a solid foundation to the continuous growth of Southern Nevada. All in all, NAIOP, has been influential in the concept I can do anything I set my mind to.

What has been your favorite experience or story that happened at a NAIOP event? My favorite experience was during the 2018 Oktoberfest. Competition in front of a large crowd has always been a personal fear of mine. I disregarded my fear, and competed in the stein holding contest. It was so much fun to watch everyone’s expressions in the crowd. After I thought my right arm was going to fall off, I ended up winning 2nd place. Later in the evening, winning the costume competition made up for it though.

Who have you met at a NAIOP event that has influenced you or that you have become close friends with? Natalie Allred is an influential woman in the commercial real estate industry. She has opened her gates of kindness to my personal career growth. I admire her strength, as we are both single mothers. I respect her dedication to Diabetes research after learning her son was diagnosed. I am most thankful for her constant encouragement.

What do you want your legacy to be in the Southern Nevada community? Giving is living. If we stop giving we stop living. I want to be remembered for always being willing to help the person next to me be their best self. I want to be a positive thought for someone when they feel like giving up.

Click here if you’d like to submit a member highlight and return the completed questions and headshot to newsletter@naiopnv.org.

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NAIOP Southern Nevada presents “The current economic climate: The calm before the storm?”

Nevada Business
May 13, 2019
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CRE Confidential
May 14, 2019
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LVGEA Perspective

 

 

Title: LV Perspective

Location: South Point Hotel Casino 9777 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89183

When: May 14, 2019

Cost: $115.00 per ticket

Time: 7:30 – 10:30 AM

Description: Now in its 39th year, Perspective is the region’s premier source for community and economic development information, analysis, and forecasting. It has become a valuable resource for a diverse group of companies, ranging from small business entrepreneurs to some of the largest in Nevada, as it not only provides a comprehensive overview of the market as it stands today, but also an economic forecast component to give expert opinion about where the market is headed. Perspective would not be possible without the financial and in-kind contributions of generous community organizations and businesses. The sponsor companies comprising the LVGEA’s Perspective Council put this valuable content in your hands and guide the research and thoughtful analysis.

Event website: https://events.lvgea.org/vegasperspective/

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NAIOP Corporate Annual Developing Leaders Award

NAIOP’s 2019 Developing Leaders Award honors commercial real estate professionals, 35 years of age and under, for their valued contributions and commitment to the industry. Award recipients will be recognized at CRE.Converge 2019 and, along with their immediate supervisor, will receive complimentary conference registration. Apply by June 28.

Click here for details.

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Jody Walker Belsick Becomes NAIOP Governor

Without governor support, so much would go undone.

NAIOP Southern Nevada would like to congratulate our board member, Jody Walker Belsick, on becoming a NAIOP Governor. This is a prestigious honor among the National NAIOP network. The NAIOP Research Foundation relies heavily on the support of the Governors to shape the industry insights and direct the work of the foundation to identify what the research priorities should be.

Jody W. Belsick, P.E., LEED AP is Practice Builder with Kimley-Horn and Associates and is based in the Las Vegas, Nevada office and has been a NAIOP member for over 10 years. Kimley-Horn is a civil engineering consulting firm with over 80 offices nationwide.  Jody is a registered Professional Engineer in the States of Nevada, Colorado, California and Texas and also is a certified LEED Accredited Professional. Jody obtained her B.S. in Civil Engineering (1997) and Masters in Business Administration (2010) at UNLV and was the President / Owner of Walker Engineering in Las Vegas from 2003 to 2016 before her firm joined Kimley-Horn to expand her practice.  She has over 22 years of hands-on experience in civil engineering specifically land development. Her focus is on sports projects, industrial, retail and office developments in the western United States.

“NAIOP has been a pivotal organization for me in my career not only with keeping up with local and national development issues and trends but to make lifelong relationships.  I chose to become a Governor because I want to support the great things that NAIOP does for our industry.”

Individuals who demonstrate a dedication to the future of the commercial real estate industry and the work of the Research Foundation are invited to accept the lifetime distinction of becoming a governor. Governors support the Foundation’s program of work through their financial contributions, by giving of their time, and sharing their expertise.

Governors have the opportunity to help shape the Foundation’s research agenda by serving on committees and giving direction on the research projects undertaken. Most of all, governors take pride in knowing that their contributions are building the capacity of the Foundation to develop and disseminate best industry practices that advance the profession and make our communities better places to live and work.

Governors enjoy exclusive networking with fellow industry leaders, complimentary research reports and invitations to special events. Additionally, governors are often interviewed and featured in NAIOP publications, such as Development magazine and the biannual Foundation newsletter.

Donors who pledge a contribution of $25,000, or more, payable over 5 years, will become a governor of the Foundation – a lifelong distinction.

For a full list of the National NAIOP Governors, click here to visit the Research Foundation website.

Submitted by:

Cassie Catania-Hsu
President | Broker
Sun Commercial Real Estate, Inc.
cassie@suncommercialre.com

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April 2019 Breakfast Meeting – Land of Las Vegas Surrounded by a Sea of Federal Lands

Clark County
Nancy Amundsen
Director, Department of Comprehensive Planning

City of Henderson
Stephanie Garcia-Vause
Chief Strategy Officer / Assistant City Manager

City of Las Vegas
Tom Perrigo
Executive Director, Community Development

Moderator
John Restrepo
Principal
RCG Economics

Click Here for the slides from today meeting

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The Right Brain

Do employees need job titles?  Are titles outdated?  Do titles encourage internal competition and stifle cooperation?  Do they disrupt productivity and innovation?  Are they limiting or confining or do they help clarify roles and responsibilities?  A hundred people would probably have a hundred different opinions.  There are countless articles on this topic by seemingly well-informed writers – some in favor and some strongly opposed.  With all the conflicting advice, how to decide what to do?

For many years, I resisted giving titles to our engineers, citing Jim Collins’ book Good to Great that “no one should have a title unless the outside world demanded a title” – and because I feared potential negative consequences like with the guy in this cartoon.  But, I’ve recently realized that the lack of titles (accompanied by clearly defined qualifications and expectations) can make it difficult for an ambitious engineer to gauge where she is on her career path and to see her potential for advancement within the company.

Structural engineering is a team sport, and I worry that an engineer who is given a title may feel as if I’ve just drawn a boundary around what they can or can’t do.  Yet, the last thing I want is for someone to feel like they have to leave us in order to reach their career goals.

So, everyone gets a title.  Good move?  Time will tell.

Click here for more cartoons

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Community Service Committee Update – April 2019

Hammer, check. Gloves, check. Coffee, check. We’re gearing up and ready to start Phase 2 of the St. Jude’s Cottage Renovation! Mark your calendars, May 3rd we begin! Thank you all who have donated time and money towards Phase 1.

Please considering donating for the second phase of our project…click here.  Donations $500 or greater will receive special recognition!

Want to help out and volunteer onsite?! Click here for to sign up.  This is a great opportunity to gather your fellow co-workers and have a day of caring with your company!

Street Teens:  Because of the unfortunate break-in that occurred a couple of weeks ago, we are extending our donation & supply drive to April for Street Teens to help get them back up and running. Click here for the details & the updated donation list.

 

Community Service Committee Chair
Chris Teachman
Lee & Sakahara Architects
702-270-6600 | cteachman@leesaklv.com| www.leesak.com

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President’s Report – April 2019

Dear Fellow Members:

Each year it seems like the time goes by faster and faster. As we close the door on the first quarter of 2019, I couldn’t be prouder of what NAIOP Southern Nevada has accomplished. This organization is filled with amazing people who volunteer their time and expertise to create the best programming and show-stopping events to push NAIOP’s mission forward.

The President’s Panel was the perfect kick off to 2019. These past NAIOP Presidents were instrumental in their leadership within the organization and continue to shape the Southern Nevada commercial real estate community. More than 220 attendees walked away with profound insights and renewed excitement.

NAIOP Southern Nevada also hosted its biggest event of the year, the 22nd Annual Spotlight Awards. The NAIOP in Wonderland themed occasion brought together more than 650 members and guests within the commercial real estate community. I personally want to congratulate all the nominees and award winners and thank Cassie Catania-Hsu, Ashley Gould and the entire Spotlight Committee for creating and facilitating such an entertaining evening. A special shout out to fellow board members, Rod Martin and Jeff LaPour for receiving the Ellie Shattuck Award and Principal Member of the Year. And let’s not forget, John Restrepo, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award.

In furthering NAIOP’s government affairs and advocacy efforts, Board Members along with Platinum, Gold, and Silver level President’s Circle Sponsors were invited to attend NAIOP Day at the 80th Session of the Nevada State Legislature. On March 7, members made the trip to Carson City with NAIOP’s 2019 public policy initiatives in the forefront to focus on economic development, government funding and the issues of transportation and infrastructure. Members met with elected officials to share NAIOP’s perspective on key topics impacting all of Nevada. If you’re a NAIOP member and interested in learning more, consider joining the Government Affairs Committee held the first Thursday of every month.

As we launch into the second quarter, there are several upcoming events I hope to see you all attend. On April 5th, our Members Only Education Workshop: Public vs Private Land will focus on the land constraints in Southern Nevada. He hope you’re joining us at the new Las Vegas Ballpark for an Aviators game and Members Only Mixer on April 11th. In May, we tee off for the 27th Annual Golf Tournament, at the Spanish Trail Country Club on Friday the 17th. As one final mention, the Community Service Committee is now gearing up for Phase Two of the St. Jude’s Ranch for Children Cottage Renovation, learn how you can get involved.

In closing, I’d like to thank all of our President’s Circle Sponsors, without your generous support and contributions to the Chapter, we wouldn’t be the 12th largest Chapter in the nation and the fifth in growth, year after year.

Shawn Danoski
Chapter President
NAIOP Southern Nevada

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