CREW Dallas
Sara Terry, Sior, chief marketing officer of Pacific Elm Properties and CREW Dallas president, says that since 1980, CREW Dallas has been the leading commercial real estate organization in Dallas, providing members unlimited opportunities to “Meet, Learn and Help.” The Dallas chapter provides networking, industry learning, and leadership development and gives back to the community. The chapter of 400-plus commercial real estate professionals of all levels, specialties, and demographics strives to advance women by showcasing member expertise, successes, and serving as an industry resource.
Featured here are the Trailblazers, an affinity group comprised exclusively of CREW Dallas business owners. They have paved the way for women to lead in a predominantly male industry and push boundaries in each facet of commercial real estate by creating a provocative dialogue among peers in every discipline in the industry. This drives member-to-member business opportunities and encourages members to be a force for activism and community involvement.
CREW Dallas members benefit from a dynamic and supportive environment that promotes career advancement through knowledge sharing and networking. In growing and strengthening the Dallas network, CREW aims to create more commercial real estate opportunities for women in North Texas.
214.890.6490 | crew-dallas.org
OTJ Architects
Aarohi Pilankar and Sara Bodzy took a leap of faith when they joined hands to lead OTJ Architects’ Dallas location, each venturing into a new career challenge. They attribute their success and OTJ’s growth, in part, to the horsepower of a lockstep, supportive nationwide team. Says Bodzy, “We have made big waves and success has been a true team effort.”
Strong female leadership, as well as a tangible commitment to design excellence and to the quality of the client experience initially attracted Pilankar and Bodzy to this national architecture practice. “OTJ has been a champion for women in architecture,” Pilankar says, “We are a start-up without being a start-up, and it’s nice to hear ‘yes’ to our ideas. They trust us to be successful.”
A chosen family of architects, designers, strategists, techies, and big-picture thinkers, OTJ is connected by shared values and a commitment to an inclusive culture where everyone can do their best, most creative work. Whether in the boardroom or on a construction site, OTJ’s team members are committed to growing the Dallas office together. Says Pilankar, “We love this market, and we are here to stay!”
3525 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 100, Dallas, Texas 75219 | 469.453.5013 | otj.com
SRS Real Estate Partners
a commercial real estate advisory company with a strong foundation in retail, SRS Real Estate Partners provides extensive solutions to tenants, owners, and investors in retail and industrial real estate. With corporate headquarters in Dallas and commercial real estate expertise planted in 28 offices around the country, SRS advises many of the top names in retail, restaurants, and industrial.
“Many of the top brokers in our company are female, and women comprise a significant part of our corporate leadership team,” says Chris Maguire, SRS CEO and chairman of the board. “SRS is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment and creating opportunities for women within the company and throughout the industry as a whole.”
One example of this commitment is SOAR, a company-wide community for women in brokerage focused on Support, Opportunity, Advancement and Relationships. The group, led by Karla Smith, meets regularly, providing networking, mentorship, and unique perspectives to help women succeed.
8144 Walnut Hill Lane, #1200 | Dallas, Texas 75231 | 214.560.3200 | srsre.com
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