Spencer president Kathy Hansen is one of the CREW!

The CREW Network Convention was recently held in Boston and you can bet Spencer president Kathy Hansen was there. As former president of CREW Dallas (2005), Kathy considers CREW to be a vital component in the commercial real estate industry. Whether you are a small business owner or employed by a well-defined, seasoned organization, all women in the industry can advance themselves by developing strategic relationships and learning about the latest innovations in today's ever changing marketplace.

CREW Network has evolved over the years, from a few independent organizations in the early 1980's, to a structured federation today, comprised of 67 independent local organizations in 33 states, as well as 4 chapters in Canada, totaling more than 8,000 members. While the overall purpose and goals of the local chapters are similar to those of the CREW Network, each chapter has its own unique structure and framework, allowing it to meet the needs of its individual members and marketplace. Each chapter has its own membership criteria, sets its own dues, and schedules its own programs and member activities.

Some of the primary goals of CREW Network are to:

• Become the premier resource and referral network for the commercial real estate industry.
• Provide unlimited opportunities to women of diverse backgrounds in the commercial real estate industry.
• Help women to attain an equal number of seats at the commercial real estate table.
  • Control 50% of all commercial real estate activities worldwide.
  • 50% of real estate firm CEO's are women.
  • 50% of private real estate developers and owners are women.
  • 50% of presidents of major lending and banking companies are women.

CREW Network is the real estate industry's choice of association for the business and leadership development of its professionals. As such, companies, employers, and sponsors value and seek out CREW Network and its members as critical components of their success.

For additional information, please visit the CREW Network website at: www.crewnetwork.org