As CIRE Equity’s first employee when it opened its doors in 2012, Alexis Volen has since helped the company grow to more than $500 million of retail, office, industrial and multifamily investments nationally….Read More
By Kelsi Maree Borland
Rebecca Bodemann, VP of Sales at Xpedient and president of CREW San Diego, echoes the importance of industry organizations for career development, noting the importance of “having that safe space and commonality with others allows for faster connections and deeper relationships that lead to business opportunities, mentorships, and potential future employers/colleagues.” She believes that her participation in industry organizations was necessary in helping her reach a leadership role in her career….Read More
Toni McMahon has worked in the construction design and build industries for more than 20 years. She was on the board of directors for the Commercial Real Estate Women San Diego, promoting women through industry nominations, publications, mentorship and speaking opportunities….Read More
Debra Aitken has more than 30 years of experience in commercial real estate in the U.S. and Canada. She has helped San Diego companies pivot after launching her commercial move planning and relocation services firm, Transcom, in 2020….Read More
Deborah Elliott, Principal at ID Studios Inc., grew up in Montana surrounded by a music-rich family which helped nurture a love of art and design. She received her BS in Interior Architecture at Arizona State University….Read More
Angela Ryan, Director, Interior Architecture and Design at Ware Malcomb, possesses 16 years of architecture and interior design experience. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Design from the University of Missouri in Columbia….Read More
Jill Russell-Layman, Principal at ID Studios, Inc., embraced the spirit of adventure and relocated from Seattle to San Diego to take advantage of the many outdoor activities found here. She graduated from the Design Institute of San Diego with a BFA in Interior Design and joined ID Studios in 2006, one year after its inception….Read More
Jeana Kim Renger, Executive Vice President, Ferguson Pape Baldwin Architects, is a licensed architect with over 27 years of experience. As Executive Vice President and Managing Principal of the office for FPBA, Jeana is responsible for leading project teams, strengthening client relationships, managing firm operations, providing vision, direction and overall strategy….Read More
Amy Morway is Principal at ID Studios, Inc. She holds an Interior Design degree from the University of Arizona, is a Certified Interior Designer (CID) in California, and maintains LEED Accredited Professional credentials with the U.S. Green Building Council….Read More
Tracy Morran is an associate and interior design leader at national architecture and engineering firm HED. Focused on design excellence, mentorship and superb client relations, Morran is passionate about strategic planning and workplace strategy as the means to drive the development of customized design solutions for her clients….Read More
Catherine McCullough, CPSM, serves as President/CEO/CMO of McCullough Landscape Architecture. Her current responsibilities include all marketing and business development efforts as well as financial management and operations….Read More
Jessica King is Vice President of Branding and Placemaking for Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., an urban office REIT focused on collaborative life science and technology campuses in AAA innovation cluster locations….Read More
Nancie Constandse is Project Manager and Vice President at HKS Architects. She leads the Life Science Studio in HKS’ San Diego office. A graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Nancie has spent the last 24 years working in the architecture and construction industry….Read More
Diane Borys, founding principal and lighting designer, Noctiluca, has a passion for bringing light to the world—both literally and figuratively. As an entrepreneur leading her own architectural and landscape lighting design firm, she has experience not only in lighting design and consulting, but is also involved in her company’s team and project management, HR, business development, marketing and more….Read More
Viveca Bissonnette is Founder and Design Principal at Hollander Design Group. With over 30 years of experience in the fields of Cultural Anthropology and Interior Design, she leads the firm’s Workplace Strategy practice employing ethnography to inform design….Read More
Kaitlin Arduino, President of Murphy Development Company, is responsible for day-to-day management of her company, as well as all aspects of the development cycle. She works with the CFO to source the construction and permanent financing for Murphy Development’s existing assets and new acquisitions, and works with the brokerage community on dispositions….Read More
Misty Moore, Managing Director - Tenant Representation, JLL, is one of a handful of female power brokers in San Diego. A passionate leader and dedicated member of her industry, she has mentored more than a dozen female brokers in her career….Read More
Linda Greenberg, Principal with Lee & Associates, has worked in commercial real estate for 38 years. A graduate of the University of Kansas, Greenberg has been an industrial broker focusing on Central and South San Diego County, including the community of Otay Mesa….Read More
Katerina Milovanoska is Director of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) at Gafcon, Inc., one of the companies leading the digital twin property technology revolution and a member of the global Digital Twin Consortium….Read More
Katie Yee, Owner of Connect Strategic Consulting, has always had a passion for the people side of the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry. Starting her career with homebuilders, including DR Horton and Centex Homes, she learned about the value of networking and relationships….Read More