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11th annual gala

be inspired

recognizing superior performance in real estate

Oct 20th, @ 5:30 pm - The City National Grove of Anaheim

2200 E Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806


EVENT SPONSORS

PREMIER SPONSOR

Distinguished Sponsor

Event Sponsors

Beverage Sponsors

CENTERPIECE SPONSOR

Step & Repeat Sponsor

Table Sponsors


AssuredPartners

Boulder Associates

Brightview Landscapes

Driver SPG

Jamboree Housing

Miller Knoll

Millie & Severson

Nugent Painting

P2S Engineering

Wright, Finlay & Zak

In-Kind Sponsors


Generations Escrow

The Registry

Cheryl Kaye Design Studio

FormDecor

HF Wines

Levendi Winery

Speakeasy DJ

Terry Sharpe Video Production

VEA Newport Beach

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Rochelle Mills

President & CEO

Innovative Housing Opportunities (IHO)

Rochelle Mills, President and CEO of Innovative Housing Opportunities (IHO), has transformed the organization into an award-winning developer with projects across Southern California, expanding its assets and influence significantly. With a diverse background spanning architecture, construction administration, cultural tourism, and creative placemaking, she is uniquely qualified to lead IHO. Ms. Mills' achievements include founding mills studio, architours, and symposia, and holding leadership roles in various organizations, including serving on multiple boards. Her dedication to affordable housing has earned her recognition and awards, such as being named one of Congressman Lou Correa's 2020 Women of the Year, CREW OC 2019 Spire Top Woman in CRE, and a Bisnow 2022 SoCal Power Woman.

MASTER OF CEREMONIES

Cheryl Osborn

Founder & President

CASCO Contractors

Cheryl Osborn founded Casco Contractors in 2000 and has grown it into one of Orange County’s Top Women Owned Businesses. What started as an idea at her kitchen table, has transformed into one of the most successful tenant improvement companies in Southern California. Over the past 22 years, she has completed more 5,000 jobs, developed the “Countdown to Zero” program incentivizing ZERO PUNCH projects, and achieved over $400 million in revenue making her a leader in a very male dominated industry.


Cheryl is an active philanthropic member in the community as a board member for Laura’s House and Girl’s, Inc, and spearheads Casco’s annual charity fundraiser benefitting Make-A-Wish. In her spare time, Cheryl enjoys traveling, cooking and spending time with her daughters, Cassidy and Riley.

IN MEMORIAM

In Memory of

John M. Leehey

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of esteemed member John Leehey. An industry leader and a cherished friend. With over 35 years of experience in land planning, his contributions to our industry and communities were immeasurable.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to John's loved ones.

PANEL OF JUDGES

Kimberly Hynek

Owner & Consultant, COO

Avenida Partners


Craig Sullivan

Founder &

President

CLIC


Jeff Manley

Sr. Managing Director

Savills


Alex Leonard

Senior Director Development

Greystar

Anya Ostry, MCR

Senior Vice President

CBRE

Karen Flanigan

Executive Vice President

Greenlaw

Daniel Ceniceros

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Connect Media

Lisa Kim

City Manager

City of Garden Grove


John M. Leehey

Principal Urban Planner

JMLPlanning


Cheryl Osborn

Founder & Presidentt

CASCO Contractors

SPIRE COMMITTEE

Irene Villalobos

Co-Chair,

Director of Major Accounts Generations Escrow

Cheryl Kaye

Co-Chair,

Principal Designer

Cheryl Kaye Design Studio

Dayna Abdel

SPIRE Advisory Board

Senior Manager

Corp. Marketing

Passco Companies

Stephanie Ascher

AVP, Asset

Management

KBS


Mila Bolkova Senior Associate Architect

Boulder Associates

Anita Chen

SPIRE Advisory Board

Asset Management Housing

Nuveen

Cindy Erwin Assoc. Director Project Management Avison Young

Charles Frausto Customer Relations Associate

Fisker Inc.

Wendy Hoier Director Business Development Dempsey Construction

Joanne Lucas Director Asset Management Greystar

Valerie Murrieta Business Development Representative Hillman Consulting, LLC

Lesley Nolen Commercial Account Manager Brownco Construction

Emily Ojeda Regional Director Greenlaw

Gwen H. Ribar Partner

Wright Finlay & Zak

Kate Shoemaker Agency Sales Leader

AssuredPartners

Linda Padilla Smyth

CEO, Principal Broker

Padilla Smyth & Associates

Brent Spirlin Business Development Manager

Kastle Systems

CREW BOARD MEMBERS

Janne Cordova

President

VP, Real Estate Asset Management

Wells Fargo Private Bank


Joanne Lucas

Immediate Past President

Director of Asset Management

Greystar

Danielle Sprolls

President-Elect Delegate

VP, National Accounts

Stewart Title Guaranty Company

Caitlin Jinkins

Secretary

Asset Management Associate

Greystar

Anita Chen

Treasurer-Delegate

Asset Management Housing

Nuveen


Dayna Abdel

Director-Programs

Senior Manager Corporate Marketing

Passco Companies

Emma Kelley

Director-Emerging Leaders

Analyst, West, Office & Life Science Investments

Nuveen

Dawna Fry

Director-Sponsorship

Regional Business Development Manager

BluSky Restoration

Chantel Aguilar

Director-Membership

Senior VP, Commercial Broker Ashwill Associates

Janet Cook

Director-Communications

Account Manager

Spotlight Marketing Communications