Board of Directors

CREW Detroit is managed by a Board of Directors who work together to set and accomplish the chapter’s strategic goals—helping to advance the success of women in commercial real estate. Serving on the CREW Detroit Board of Directors is a unique opportunity for leadership and networking among other ambitious women and men working in the commercial real estate field.

Reasons to Serve:

• Increased visibility within the CRE industry
• Leadership skills and experience that benefit you and your company
• Impact on the future of women in CRE
• Expanded professional connections
• Opportunity to influence the direction of CREW Detroit

Nomination Committee and Process

Each summer the immediate past-president as Chair of the Nominating Committee petitions nominations for the coming year’s available board positions and establishes a Nominating Committee.

Nominations to the executive board of directors begin with a confidential application, in which members will state their intentions and select their desired leadership positions.  A brief virtual interview will be conducted with those members seeking a board director position.

Members nominating for the president-elect position will undergo a lengthier process, including an in-person interview with the Nominating Committee.
 
Following the application submission deadline, the Nominating Committee assembles for a full day of application review and discussion and conducts interviews.

Appointments are made that day and announced following a membership-wide survey and approval of the selected slate, conducted via email.

The typical timeline is as follows:

• June – Nominations accepted
• July – Applications are completed by nominated candidates
• August – Nominating Committee convenes and determines the recommended slate
• Self-nominations are encouraged.

One way to prepare for a board position is to join and chair or co-chair one of CREW Detroit’s various committees. Read more about committee responsibilities here.

Past Presidents

CREW Detroit thanks all our fearless past presidents for their continued support and commitment to our mission.