CORE NEWS
Summer 2012
Save the Date for the
Mid-Atlantic Education:
Corporate Real Estate 2020
Coming in September
Earlier this year, CoreNet Global’s Corporate
Real Estate 2020 brought together hundreds of
Corporate Real Estate global thought leaders
to analyze the current and future state of our
industry. The results of this forum were recently
released by CoreNet Global and will be presented
to the Mid-Atlantic Chapter.
The CoreNet Global Mid-Atlantic Chapter is pleased to announce the
2012 Corporate Real Estate Awards of Excellence Gala! This year’s event
will be held on October 18th at the International Monetary Fund. Last
year’s sold out Gala was a huge success and this year’s event is gearing
up to be just as amazing.
We are now accepting award nominations
in the following categories:
Several areas of workstreams were explored
including Portfolio Optimization and Asset
Management, Enterprise Leadership, Service
Delivery and Outsourcing, Partnering with Key
Support Functions, Location Strategy and the
Role of Place, Sustainability, Workplace, and
Technology Tools. Sign up today to learn more
about the report’s findings from members of the
forum. They will share their insight into how
these areas will affect the future of corporate real
estate and professional opportunities.
Corporate Real Estate Leadership
When: Thursday, September 13, 2012
Service Provider Leadership
Time: 11:30am to 1:00pm
(lunch is included)
Sustainability Leadership
Best New Workplace Solution
Award submissions are due Friday, August 31, 2012 and winners
will be announced at the Annual Gala. Click here to download the
nomination package.
Sponsorship opportunities are available! Contact Carolyn Swanson,
Chapter Administrator, for more information.
IN THIS ISSUE
2. President’s Letter
3. Recent Events
Where: The Tower Club, 8000 Towers
Crescent Drive, Suite 1700,
Vienna, VA 22182
Cost:
Members/$45 and
Non-Members/$90
Registration: Click here to register
4. Global Summit
6.Sponsors
Letter from the President
This letter is a very difficult one to write as I share good news of accomplishments from the hard work and dedication of
our committees, coupled with sad news that our chapter has received during the last few months.
During the first quarter of our fiscal year, the chapter hosted an array of events geared toward providing educational value
and networking opportunities to our members. These events have proven to bring significant value to our members thus
resulting in membership growth, retention and most importantly involvement! Kudos to each and every single person who
has been involved in each event and making it a success!
Additionally, our committees have been extremely busy planning more opportunities for the remainder of the year. A
wonderful combination of educational and social events has been scheduled including two excellent educational programs,
a new member orientation and to cool off and kickback, a social networking event. Please make sure to attend these events
and continue to get involved. There are still plenty of opportunities to do so as several of our committees are continuing to
recruit for volunteers. Please contact Joanna Hoffschneider, Volunteer Coordinator, who will help you get connected with
the committee that is right for you! Remember, we cannot be successful without your involvement.
We are also pleased to announce the date for the 2012 Corporate Real Estate Awards of Excellence Gala! The event will be
held on Thursday, October 18th at the International Monetary Fund in Washington, DC. We want to thank Scott McMillan,
Division Chief-Facilities, for allowing us the opportunity to use this facility for our Gala. We are now accepting nominations
for the following award categories: Corporate Real Estate Leadership; Service Provider Leadership; Sustainability Leadership;
and Best New Workplace Solution. Submissions are due August 31, 2012. Click here to download the nomination package.
It is with our deepest sympathies that we share with you the news of two losses in our chapter. On July 9th, Kevin Dunn
passed away suddenly. Kevin, who worked for Haworth, was an engaged member of CoreNet volunteering his time on
our Special Events Committee, most notably on our annual golf outing. Kevin’s enthusiasm and positive attitude will be
remembered by all who knew him and will be extremely missed. Additionally, on July 24th JoAnn Lane, a board member
and good friend, lost her husband, Louis Henry “Bubba” Lane. I cannot find the right words to express to JoAnn’s and
Kevin’s families how deeply sorry we are about their loss. I hope that they find strength in the memories their loved ones
left behind as they begin this journey in finding comfort and strength. With time, these memories will forever bring them
joy and peace when they will need it the most.
As indicated in my last letter, we as a chapter are continually striving to bring value to our members by supporting,
educating and promoting the real estate executive. In September, we are planning a mid-year review to see how we’re doing
against the strategy set forth earlier in the year. The Board of Directors will meet to measure the accomplishments, and
begin the planning process on how we can continue to make your membership worthwhile.
Since announcing the new BOD on April 1st, there has been a change on the Executive Committee. We are pleased to
announce that Deane Edelman will return to our Executive Committee. Deane will serve as the Vice-President for the
chapter and will assume the role of President in April 2013. Deane previously served as President of the chapter from July,
2007 through December, 2008 where he brought strong leadership and made several positive changes that remain in place
today. Since that time he has worked in various capacities on the Finance Committee and the Advisory Committee helping
to transition new leadership teams. Deane is the Director
of Real Estate with General Dynamics Information
Sincerely,
Technology and we are happy to have him back.
Welcome back Deane!
As the summer winds down, we are gearing up for all of
the exciting activities planned for the rest of the year. So
enjoy the rest of your summer and plan to come out and
see us at an event soon!
Lorena Stranigan
President, Mid-Atlantic Chapter
CoreNet Global
Executive Committee Mid-Atlantic Chapter
CORE NEWS
Summer 2012
President, Lorena Stranigan • Kaiser Permanente
President-Elect, Deane Edelman • General Dynamics Information Technology
Treasurer, Stacey Cohen • Marriott International
Chair/Advisor, Laura Morris • Perkins+Will
CoreNet Global • 133 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 3000 • Atlanta, GA 30303
Real Estate Professionals Learn the
Latest Technology Tools
On June 13th approximately 50 Mid-Atlantic Chapter members
and guests gathered at the Tower Club in Vienna, VA to hear
from industry leaders including: Derrick Millard with Geico; Jim
Barlow with Accenture; and Paul Himes with Himes Associates,
Ltd. as they discussed one of the hottest topics in business today:
Technology Tools. As the number – and sophistication – of
applications and system offerings has grown, the process of
evaluating and deploying these tools has become increasingly
difficult across Corporate Real Estate. During the presentation,
Reed Stvan with Fox RPM Corp. lead the group of panelist as they
discussed the various options that are available and how they can
be leveraged to streamline processes and reporting and increased
CRE efficiencies. We’d like to extend a special “thank you” to Al
Nielsen with AOL, Katrina Reid with IA Interior Architects, and
everyone else on the Mid-Atlantic Chapter Education Committee
for putting together such a dynamic and informative program!
Click here for a full review of the event. Click here to download a
copy of the presentation.
Reed Stvan, Fox RPM Corp; Al Nielsen, AOL, Inc.; Derrick Millard, GEICO;
Paul Himes, Himes Associates, Ltd; Jim Barlow, Accenture
Philanthropy in Corporate Real Estate
On May 23, Members came together at Genworth Financial
in Richmond, VA to examine how today’s culture demands
that its industry leaders be good corporate citizens. The
Chapter’s Education Committee hosted the event that asked
them to think about how Corporate Real Estate can play
a role in philanthropic endeavors and achieve meaningful
impact for not only the bottom line of its clients, but also for
the betterment of the community. As a case study, Sarah P.
Bagby, Domestic Real Estate Leader and Cindy J. Heidel, Sr.
Real Estate Counsel, Investments with Genworth Financial,
Inc. discussed the company’s opportunistic acquisition of the
Ramada Hotel Property in Richmond.
New Members
Get Acquainted at
Orientation Meeting
On June 22nd, CoreNet Global Mid-Atlantic
members gathered at CBRE, Inc. to learn how
to best leverage their investment in CoreNet.
This breakfast session examined learning,
networking and committee opportunities. There
were many members in attendance who have
signed up to become actively engaged in our
chapter. Click here to download the New Member
Orientation Presentation.
Connections Made at Speed
Networking Event
Young Leaders and industry veterans joined
the Mid-Atlantic Young Leaders Committee on
June 26th for a high-efficiency networking event
in a fun informal setting. The event was a great
opportunity to mix and mingle with others in the
real estate industry. Special thanks to MOI, Joanna
Hoffschneider and Carly Lanciault for sponsoring
and hosting the event.
Capacity Crowd Learns About Campbell Soup Headquarters Renovation
The July 12 educational program, hosted by the Campbell
Soup Company in Camden, NJ, was organized by the
CoreNet Global Greater Philadelphia Chapter and
included participation from both the Mid-Atlantic
and New Jersey Chapters. The event brought in more
than 100 registrants and was divided into four program
segments including the Camden turn around; the process
to transform the headquarters; Campbell’s long history
of working with the City and continued commitment
to the area; and a tour of the headquarters. During the
presentation, speakers described the methodical process
undertaken to transform Campbell’s headquarters.
Design objectives reflected Campbell’s desire to support
innovative work place practices, foster greater employee
collaboration, rejuvenate corporate image, and improve
employee meeting and common areas. The new Employee
Center includes the new Campbell’s Café which showcases the company’s commitments to provide tasteful and nutritious food
products. The event was capped off with networking in the Campbell Café. We would like to thank the Campbell Company along with
all of the individuals who gave their time to help organize and participate in the event.
CoreNet Global Summit - Orlando • October 7-9, 2012
The CoreNet Global Summit will introduce you to high-impact education and high-powered networking with professional
peers, CRE service providers and economic developers. Around every corner of this massive space, you will find
something specifically for you, whether you are looking to build relationships, share real-life experiences, learn lessons
to improve your everyday work performance, or make contact with partners who can help you and your company
succeed. By investing in your attendance at the Summit, your organization will help to advance both your professional
growth and its own strategic goals. The informative breakout sessions, and other learning opportunities will enable you to
expand your industry knowledge, learn about game-changing technologies, share new ways to improve productivity and
competitiveness, and enhance the practice of corporate real estate. Click here for more information and to register. Be sure
to check the Mid-Atlantic website for details about the chapter reception in Orlando!
Did You Know We’re Online?
Follow the latest Mid-Atlantic news by joining
our LinkedIn Group or reading our industry
blog. Our online group is focused on advancing
real estate knowledge, connecting people, and
promoting more interaction and “personal
touch” for our local members.
Sold Out ERS Takes Boston By Storm
The 2012 ERS was a highly successful event, attracting 348
registrants from the seven eastern chapters of CoreNet
Global; nearly matching the record attendance in New York
City in 2011. The theme, “Transformation and Innovation,”
addressed how innovation in thinking and practice occurs
and how these innovations can be applied to challenges
facing corporate real estate practitioners. Driving innovation
to solve ever more complex business problems is a critical
capability for companies seeking to thrive in a time of slow
motion recovery and intensifying global competition.
Programming was expanded this year with two additional
sessions taking place on Monday morning. The first focused
on CoreNet Global’s ground breaking report, “Corporate
Real Estate 2020” and the second was the Young Leaders
Forum. There was also a morning tour “Boston Innovation
District by Boat” and two early afternoon tours. The soldout afternoon tours featured a “Fenway Park Centennial”
tour lead by John Rosenthal, a leader of the redevelopment
of Boston’s Fenway neighborhood, and a “Heart of BioTech/ East Cambridge” tour.
Bruce Johnstone with Fidelity Investments, Sarah Abrams with
Iron Mountain and Chris Horblit with Fidelity Real Estate Company
Guests enjoy Boston Innovation District by Boat Tour
the Hub” at the Prudential Center in Boston’s Back Bay. This
was followed by the Speaker Appreciation Reception at the
Le Meridien Cambridge MIT hotel.
Tuesday offered a full day of break out sessions that
were all highly rated. Some of the topics covered were:
Success Strategies for Leaders in New Roles, Going
Global, Changing Corporate Procurement Practices and
several others. The afternoon general session entitled,
“Transformational Cities” featured author Roberta Gratz,
Michael Buckley, President, Haycon and Director University
of Texas Center for Metropolitan Density and Certification
Program in Turnaround Strategy, and Frederick Kramer,
AIA, President of ADD, Inc. Daniel Fishbein, ERS CoChair, moderated the program. A survey of ERS attendees
revealed an outstanding response to the programming.
The 2012 ERS concluded at the Queen’s Head Pub late
Tuesday afternoon in Harvard University’s historic and
architecturally significant Memorial Hall. Thanks go to the 48
volunteers from the seven chapters who put together the ERS
with the assistance of Association & Conference Group.
On Monday afternoon Chris Horblit, President of Fidelity
Real Estate Company welcomed attendees as President of
the New England Chapter. His remarks were followed by
the opening general session, “Bull Market in Fear- US Brand
at Risk,” presented by Bruce Johnstone, Senior Marketing
Investment Strategist, Fidelity Investments and moderated
by Sarah Abrams, Senior Vice President and Head of Global
Real Estate for Iron Mountain.
Following a welcome reception for all, 160 End Users and
Sponsors attended the End User dinner held at the “Top of
Kerry Hughes with Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Brian Dean with
T. Rowe Price and Craig Walton with SAP
In Memory of Kevin H. Dunn
We are deeply saddened to share that our chapter recently lost a member of our family. Kevin Dunn
passed away suddenly on July 9th. Kevin, who worked for Haworth, was an engaged member of CoreNet
volunteering his time on our Special Events committee, most notably on our annual golf outing. Kevin’s
enthusiasm and positive attitude will be remembered by all who knew him and will be extremely missed.
Chapter members are encouraged to post a personal message to Kevin’s wife and family on this guestbook.
Volunteer Opportunities
Share your expertise
and support your
Chapter... Volunteer
today! This year, the
Mid-Atlantic Chapter
plans to add even more
value to its members
by delivering quality
events and educational
opportunities. To do
that, we need the help
of energetic volunteers just like you! Click here to view
our committees. Each of them could use support with
current objectives and help in creating new ones.
CORE NEWS
Summer 2012
Thanks to Our Sponsors
Gold:
Welcome New Members
David Bailey • State Of West Virginia (HQ)
David Barr • U.S. Department of State
Martha Benson • General Services Administration
Gregg Brown • Newmark Grubb Knight Frank
Lance Christensen • NetApp
Elaine Clancy •
General Services Administration
(HQ)
Robert Clark • CWCapital
Stephanie Douglass • IA Interior Architects
Oyku Hanna • K&G Project Management
Silver:
Lauren Hediger • General Dynamics AIS
Joel Horning • Capital One Services Inc.
Kristen Inghram • Tandus Flooring
Elizabeth McCleskey • AT&T
Cullen McGuire • Rand Construction
Angela Mellgren •
Claire Melvin • Faithful+Gould
Steve Owens • Jones Lang LaSalle
Peter Patnaude • CBRE
Flavio Peres • General Services Administration
Max Rheault • Figueras Seating USA Inc.
Bert Sanders • Newmark Grubb Knight Frank
Jerry St. John • CFS Millicare
Peter Van Emburgh • CBRE
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Bronze: