Board of Directors

Board/Committee

CREW Coastal Virginia is managed by a Board of Directors that works together to set and accomplish the chapter’s strategic goals—helping to advance the success of women in commercial real estate. Serving on the CREW Coastal Virginia Board of Directors is a unique opportunity for leadership and networking among other ambitious men and women working in the commercial real estate field.

President

Elizabeth Susan Chapman

Williams Mullen
(757)629-2064
echapman@williamsmullen.com

President-Elect

Sheila M. Traficante

Atlantic Union Bank
(757)473-5861
sheila.traficante@atlanticunionbank.com

Past President

Casey Petit

Stanton Partners Inc.
(757)305-9497
casey@stantonpartners.com

Delegates

Sherri Lynn Miles

Miles Roofing, Inc.
(757)545-5912
sherri@miles-roofing.com

Sheila M. Traficante

Atlantic Union Bank
(757)473-5861
sheila.traficante@atlanticunionbank.com

Treasurer

Jennifer D Harris

Armada Hoffler
(757)366-4330
jharris@armadahoffler.com

Assistant Treasurer

Christen Faatz

The Franklin Johnston Group
(757)227-3466
cfaatz@tfjgroup.com

Secretary

Kimberly Shepherd

Troutman Pepper Locke
(757)687-7584
kimberly.shepherd@troutman.com

Directors

Kristine S. Barker

Woolpert
(757)231-3602
kristi.barker@woolpert.com

Caroline Harrison

Restoration Ninjas, LLC
(757)734-3536
caroline@restorationninjas.com

Brenda Elliott Karp

The Breeden Company
(804)364-1006
brendak@thebreedencompany.com

Marci Phillips

Divaris Real Estate Inc.
(713)410-7529
marci.phillips@divaris.com

What are the benefits of serving on the Board of Directors?

Increased public exposure and opportunities to build business
Leadership development skills and experience that benefit your chapter and company, including:
- Speaking/presentation skills
- Consensus building
- Motivating others
- Strategic planning and thinking
- Expanded professional connections that benefit you and your clients
National exposure for you and your company
Increased communication and interaction between real estate professionals in the community
Opportunity to influence the future direction and benefits of CREW Hampton Roads

What is the time commitment and who pays the cost involved?

Monthly board meetings, committee meetings as scheduled
Attend monthly lunch meetings and special functions; paid by member
Transition and/or Strategic Planning Meetings
Delegates (President-Elect and an elected delegate) and President attend the CREW Network Convention and Marketplace in October. In addition, Delegates and President attend CREW Network's Leadership Summits in February, June and the day prior to the start of the convention in October. Some travel, registration and hotel expenses are paid by CREW Hampton Roads for these attendees, subject to budget constraints.

What qualifications are considered by the Nominating Committee when selecting the slate of board members?

Demonstrated leadership abilities (in committee work or otherwise observed by CREW members or members of the Nominating Committee)
Effectiveness as an ambassador for CREW Coastal Virginia
Past participation in CREW and CREW Network activities

Past Presidents

2004 Katherine Campbell
2005 Katherine Campbell
2006 Denson House
2007 Christine Tirona
2008 Cami Hahn
2009 Ann Crenshaw
2010 Robin Gasser
2011 Christine Early
2012 Katie Harrison
2013 Erin Corrie
2014 Cathy Peate
2015 Lisa Murphy
2016 Victoria Paul
2017 Dana Yancey
2018 Alyssa Carducci Dangler
2019 Christine Robinson Verfurth
2020 Sheila M. Traficante
2021 Bonnie Stretz
2022 Laura Nguyen
2023 Laura Nguyen