Committees

Co-Chairs: Matt Fahey, Colliers International and Nick Jung, F Street Group

The NAIOP Developing Leaders program is a resource for commercial real estate professionals 35 years of age and younger in Wisconsin to enhance their leadership abilities and business practice. The committee focuses on providing opportunities including: educational forums, networking events, mentorship programs, and public service involvement.

The committee meets every 8-10 weeks.

Co-Chairs: Carole Schaeffer, Friede & Associates; Chris Valcheff, True North Consultants

The Madison Committee is a new standing committee and will work to develop local NAIOP programming for South Central Wisconsin. The committee will be responsible for identifying and recruiting new members, planning and hosting local/regional events, and collaborating with the Board to ensure this growing constituency receives a strong return on their membership investment and NAIOP is well represented in the geographic area.

Co-Chairs: Nick Bandoch, Tri City National Bank; Pete Schneider, Groth Design Group

This committee began in 2019 and provides assistance to the Chapter in developing collateral materials (design and content), an improved social media and digital presence, and a public relations strategy. Members of this committee will be asked to help develop marketing and public relations strategies, contribute talent-based assistance with graphic design, writing, proofing, and creative input. NAIOP members with these skill sets are encouraged to volunteer. In addition, if a member firm is willing to donate the time and expertise of a non-member professional with specific related skills, this would also be gratefully accepted.

Co-Chairs: John Ferguson, J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc. and Travis Peterson, Kapur.

This committee develops specific programs to stimulate existing member involvement as well as recruit new members. The committee meets monthly.

Subcommittees include: new member ambassadors, event ambassadors, and new member events.

Committee members are asked to serve on a subcommittee and identify two member prospects per year.

Co-Chairs: Adam Connor, Colliers International; and Mike Testa, Ogden & Company

The Programs Committee is responsible for coordinating and evaluating the overall member education and networking programming of the chapter. Members will work to increase awareness and participation in these programs, and conduct seminars targeting specific needs to various industry segments.

The committee meets monthly with additional meetings as needed for event coordination. Members are asked to assist with programming for the organization, and the facilitation of event logistics and sponsorships.

Co-Chairs: Jeffrey Whipple, Interstate Partners LLC and Jeff Hoffman, CCIM, SIOR, Boerke Company/Cushman Wakefield

The committee is responsible for proposing and monitoring the Chapter's legislative agenda, as well as working with staff leadership and the Chapter lobbyist to develop strategic relationships with decision makers.