Committees
The backbone and strength of our chapter rests on our committees which are all volunteer based. We have 6 committees that cover all aspects of our chapter and our representative membership. Each committee is made up of a Chairperson (usually a member of the Board of Directors), a vice chair and a varying number of NAIOP members depending on the objectives and workload of that committee. Each committee, in conjunction with the Board of Directors, sets goals to attain for the year that work synergistically chapter objectives.
If you are interested in joining any of the committees listed below, please feel free to contact the committee chairperson(s) or chapter Executive Director, Chris Korjenek at (262) 522-6375.
Public Affairs Committee
Chair: Deborah Tomczyk: Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren
Vice Chair: Richard Lincoln, Mandel Group
Mission: Committee members discuss legislative & regulatory issues threatening the industry. This committee is designed to halt further restrictive land use policies on economic development. They also act to increase NAIOP's influence in the area municialities and with local and state elected officials, and the general public by disseminating information regarding important industry related concerns.
Education and Programs Committee
Chair: Jim Sedgwick, VJS Development
Vice Chair: Brett West, Kahler Slater Architects
Mission: This committee is responsible for coordinating and evaluating the overall member education programs, increase awareness and participation in educational programs and conduct seminars targeting the specific needs of various industry segments.
Membership Committee
Chair: John Schwab, Wipfli LLP
Peter Ginn, Hendricks Development Group
Mission: The Membership Committee develops specific programs to stimulate existing member involvement as well as recruit new members. The committee is also responsible for membership retention. Committee participants meet with prospective members and accompany new members to meetings.
Promotions and Public Relations Committee
Co Chair (Promotions): Shawn Cavin, Bank Mutual
Co Chair (Public Relations): Scott Langlois, Quarles and Brady
Mission: The PPR Committee works to raise awareness of the benefits of development, promotes NAIOP, its membership and events, within the industry, and, when appropriate, to the greater community. The PPR Committee works with other standing committees and the Board of Directors to coordinate what to promote and when to promote it.
Developing Leaders Committee
Chair: Lyle Landowski, Inland Companies
Mission: The DL Committee is a resource for young commercial real estate professionals in Wisconsin to enhance their leadership ability and practice. Through our educational events, networking opportunities, mentorship programs and public service commitment, NAIOP DL's will benefit the communities in which our members work and live.