PHOENIX, ARIZ. – Matthew Krause has been named 2021 Chairperson for the NAIOP Arizona’s Developing Leaders’ Steering Committee.
The Steering Committee is the spearhead and leadership of the entire Arizona Chapter of NAIOP’s Developing Leaders (DL) program. NAIOP's Developing Leaders is an exclusive program geared specifically for commercial real estate professionals aged 35 and under. The program was designed to help launch “careers forward” by offering the tools and contacts to propel individuals to the next level and their full potential.
Krause is the Marketing Director and Financial Manager of Krause – Architecture & Interiors, an architectural and interior design firm. He has been a member of NAIOP and DL for more than 7 years, serving on numerous committees and in several volunteer positions.
As the Chairperson in his final year with the DLs, Krause leads a team of committed, extremely talented and dedicated individuals all focused on the advancement and development of its members.
“Coming off of the pandemic and lockdowns of last year and moving forward, it is imperative that we safely bring back in-person services and programs while continuing our wonderful virtual events,” Krause said.
“Our Steering Committee members are volunteer leaders. Each committee member donates their time to better our community and the DL program. We are working diligently to open-up our events and held off releasing this announcement to focus on reviving our outstanding programs. We are now happy to announce that the remainder of the year is packed full of our wonderful events our DLs know and love!” Krause continued, “A very special thank you and shout out to Michael Strittmatter of Cushman & Wakefield (last year’s Chairperson) for his tireless and inventive solutions during unprecedented times.”
Other DL Steering Committee officers for 2021 include: Chelsea Porter, The Renaissance Companies, Vice Chair; Tim Colquhoun, National Bank of Arizona, Treasurer; and Michael Strittmatter, Cushman & Wakefield, as Immediate Past Chairman.
Steering Committee leaders (listed by sub-committee):
- Communications – Bryan Wright, Kimley-Horn; Tiffany Pennington, TEPCON Construction, Inc.
- Education – Phil Haenel, Cushman & Wakefield; Jessica Morin, CoStar Group
- Membership – Patrick Schrimsher, Cushman & Wakefield; Preston Pilcher, Lovitt Touché
- MRED – Ashley Zimmerman-Marsh, Gammage and Burnham; Jenna Harrison, Harrison Properties; Liz Collins Dimond, Cushman & Wakefield
- Philanthropy – Kelly Royle, JLL
- Programs –Madeline Rumpf, Cresa; Stirling Pascal, Lee & Associates Arizona
- Public Policy – Thomas Maynard, GPEC
- Young Professionals Group (YPG) – Josh Tracy, Ryan Companies US, Inc.; Chris Beall, JLL
- NAIOP Arizona Connections – Ellen Boles, Phoenix Design One, Inc.