11th annual gala
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