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CREW Members Recognized, Connected and Inspired at 2026 GlobeSt. Women of Influence Conference

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CREW Network was proud to sponsor the 2026 GlobeSt. Women of Influence Conference and support influential leaders shaping the commercial real estate industry. CREW members from all over North America attended the event July 13-14 in Denver, Colorado, coming together to network, celebrate one another, share business strategies, and build connections.  

More than 50 CREW members were in attendance, including 20 who accepted their 2026 Women of Influence awards on July 13 (with their companies and awards categories listed): 

  • Maranda K. Auzenne, Transitions Interim Property Management Solutions – Diversity Champion 

  • Alison Beddard, CREW Network CEO – Diversity Champion 

  • Cassie Catania-Hsu, CBRE – Mentor  

  • Kim Cosgrove, CenterSquare Investment Management – Marketing/Communications Professional 

  • Cindy Czech, Pacific Retail Capital Partners - Broker – Landlord / Agency Representation 

  • Arlene Dedier, Avison Young - Consultant / Advisor / Independent Professional 

  • Leah Fitzpatrick, WMG Development – Development Professional 

  • Katie Fowler, Transwestern - PropTech Executive / Innovator 

  • Lauryn Harris, Avison Young - Broker – Landlord / Agency Representation 

  • Danielle Kaufman, Kaufman Consultants – Development Professional 

  • Rosemary J. Loverdi, Dilworth Paxson LLP – CRE Legal Counsel 

  • Margo McDonnell, 1031 CORP. - Consultant / Advisor / Independent Professional 

  • Tori Nook, Anchor Retail - Broker – Tenant Representation 

  • Katherine Pinkard, MCB – Corporate Real Estate Executive 

  • Nicole Rice, Langan - Consultant / Advisor / Independent Professional 

  • Lori Richards, Avison Young - Property / Facility Manager 

  • Anne Sparks, Avison Young - Property / Facility Manager 

  • Heidi Swygert, Transwestern – Development Professional 

  • Kim Wingerak, JLL | U.S. Bank Account - Corporate Real Estate Executive 

  • Laca Wong-Hammond, Lument – Finance Executive 

View the full list of honorees here.  

In addition, several CREW members served as speakers and thought leaders in this year’s program. View the full list of speakers here. 

Caption (l-r): Debra Hazel, Debra Hazel Communications; Briana Succop, Cookie Family Management; Virginia Weida, Virginia Weida Designs LLC (CREW Pittsburgh); and Danielle Sprouls, Unscripted Pivots (CREW Orange County).