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Introducing Our Newly Elected Members of the Board of Directors!

Aug 17
2 min read


The Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth (REC of GFW) is pleased to welcome our newly elected members of the Board of Directors.


Representing a wide range of expertise across the commercial real estate industry, these leaders are committed to advancing our mission and helping shape the future of Greater Fort Worth.

Please join us in welcoming:


  • Chair Elect – Rick Jenkins — Market President, Busey Bank

  • Treasurer – Monica Luera Kessler — Vice President, Redevelopment Services, Trademark Property Company

  • Howard Altshuler — Partner and Real Estate Industry Leader, Weaver

  • Amy Petrilla — Executive Vice President, PlainsCapital Bank

  • Cameron Cushman — Executive Director, Fort Worth Tarrant County Innovation Partnership


As REC of GFW continues to grow and serve as a unified voice for commercial real estate, we are grateful to have this talented group of professionals leading the way alongside our continuing Board members. Their experience, insight and dedication will help strengthen our organization and support the continued growth of our industry and region. You can view our full Board of Directors at recouncilgfw.com/leadership.


We also want to extend our sincere appreciation to the board members whose service concludes this year: Carlo Andreani (Westwood Professional Services), Scot Bennett (The Beck Group) and Kerby Smith (KRS Realty Advisors). Thank you for your leadership, service and unwavering commitment to REC of GFW. Your time, expertise and passion have made a lasting impact on our organization, and we are grateful for the many contributions you've made in support of our members and our mission.


We have some willing volunteers who have stepped up to serve as committee chair this year.  Their time and expertise drive REC's programming throughout the year:


  • Bowie Holland – Government Affairs

  • Mitchell Parker – Membership

  • Shannon Bearden and Rikki Dee Weaver – Programs

  • Camber Brown and Cooper Bates – Cowtown Poker Run

  • Trevor Mendes – Scott Walker Memorial Golf Tournament

  • Camber Brown and Blake Grable – Young Leaders Council Steering Committee

  • Nina Petty and Blake Grable – REC BOLD: Building Our Leaders in Development)

  • Osaro Obayuwana – Real Estate Forecast.


We are looking for a chair for Community Affairs – if this is you, please reach out to Karen Vermaire Fox

To our outgoing board members, thank you for your service.


Thank you to all who are currently serving on the Board. We look forward to the leadership and vision you'll bring in the year ahead.




















 
 
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