CREW Portland

CREW Portland's summer calendar is packed with can't-miss events!

Save the dates and take advantage of these great opportunities to learn and network. Link in the comments for details and registration.

Beyond the Bottle: Meet Barbara Gross of Cooper Mountain Vineyards 🍷

“I didn’t find the world of wine—the world of wine found me.”

For Barbara Gross, winemaking is both legacy and leadership. While she was born into the industry, shaping it, and pushing it forward, has been entirely her own.

From elevating the Willamette Valley onto the global stage to building a business rooted in collaboration, discipline, and deep respect for the land, Barbara brings a grounded perspective to an industry often viewed through a romantic lens.

As she puts it, the reality is “gritty, unglamorous, all-consuming work” driven by long days, constant problem-solving, and a relentless commitment to the craft.

We’re proud to highlight leaders like Barbara at our Corkscrew event; women making an impact far beyond the bottle.

We hope to see you at CorksCREW this year on June 24th! Registration is open at crewportland.org!

Beyond the Bottle: Meet Kate Norris of Division Wines 🍷

Winemaking may look glamorous from the outside, but as Kate puts it, it’s everything from “flying the plane to cleaning the toilets” in a small business.

As the founder of Division Wines, Kate made bold choices early. Building an urban winery in Portland and championing under-the-radar PNW varietals. Her vision is simple but powerful: make wine more approachable, more diverse, and part of everyday life.

Because at the end of the day, the story behind the bottle matters just as much as what’s in it.

We’re proud to spotlight women like Kate at our upcoming CorksCREW event; leaders shaping the industry in ways that go far beyond the glass.

We hope to see you at CorksCREW this year on June 24th! Registration is open at crewportland.org!

The CREW Future Leaders Committee hosted an impactful, hands-on workshop at Pacific West Bank. Led by Trish Nixon, Patti Moller, and Julia Moore, the session focused on mastering the elevator pitch, and the art of professional networking.

From workshopping initial drafts to sharing strategies for authentic and effective follow-up, it was an afternoon filled with thoughtful conversation and genuine connection. It’s always rewarding to see the community come together to support and empower the next generation of industry leaders.

And thank you to our Impact Partner Killian Pacific for your continued support and commitment to developing future leaders.

We’re excited to announce CREW Portland member Emily Foltz has joined Aegis Project Controls as Business Development Manager for the West Coast and Pacific Northwest.

A member of CREW Portland’s Membership Committee and NAIOP Oregon, Emily has 20+ years across architecture, engineering, and construction, with expertise in business development, marketing leadership, and consultative technical sales. She’s known for supporting complex pursuits and building client relationships that drive growth. In her new role she’ll strengthen partnerships and expand Aegis’ regional presence, supporting general contractors and project teams with planning, scheduling, analytics, and project controls across project lifecycles.

Emily shared: “Great projects don’t just happen—they’re planned, managed, and delivered with intention. I’m proud to be part of a team that does exactly that, and I’m excited to continue building relationships across the PNW.”

For 25+ years, no other program has had a greater impact on women pursuing careers in CRE than the Foundation.

Through research that exposes gender pay gaps, hundreds of scholarships, and life-long connections, Network empowers women to thrive in our industry.

Please consider donating $25 in your name or in the name of another member during the Member May campaign! Link in comments.

Interested in serving on the 2027 CREW Portland Board of Directors?

Open Positions: Network Delegate, Director of Membership, Director of Future Leaders

Applications open May 18th and are due June 30th.
Interviews are July 29-31.
Nominees notified of outcome by August 21.

Please check out the link in the comments for details on the open positions, the application link (opens May 18th), and the recording and notes from the April 21st Board Preparation Q&A session held for members interested in pursuing leadership positions.

CREW Portland is proud to offer a minimum of 3 scholarships to the 2026 CREW Network Convention being held Sep 23 - Sep 25, 2026 in Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Florida.

The CREW Network Convention brings together commercial real estate leaders from all around the globe for deal making, business networking, industry education, and leadership development. If you are looking to expand your business network and learn about the latest trends, technologies and innovative projects in our industry, this event is for you.

The scholarships are available to all CREW members. The monetary amount of each scholarship is up to $2,500 and can be used for the registration fee, flights, lodging and other expenses directly related to attending the convention. Expenses over the allocated stipend will be the responsibility of the recipient. Early Registration is $1,399 (must register before July 10, 2026 for early bird pricing). Lodging is $252 (early bird) per night plus taxes.

Recipients are expected to attend all sessions, be an active participant, and submit a short summary of their Convention experience within two weeks of attending the event as part of receiving your reimbursement.

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your CREW Portland Board and learn more about the direction of our chapter as well as how you can engage and influence the Commercial Real Estate industry.

Applications are due by June 5, 2026 at 5:00pm.

Our May Program is Sold Out! We look forward to seeing you there!

Beyond the Arena: Moda Center and the Future of the Albina Neighborhood

The panel will explore how infrastructure, private investment, and community leadership can come together to shape a more connected, inclusive, and economically vibrant future for Albina — and for Portland.

Carly Harrison, Albina Vision Trust
Sarah Mastroieni, Portland Trail Blazers
Andrew Colas, Colas Construction
Caitlin Francis Reff, Portland Bureau of Transportation

Moderated by Lorelei Juntunen, ECONorthwest

For 25+ years, no other program has had a greater impact on women pursuing careers in CRE than the CREW Network Foundation.

Through research that exposes gender pay gaps, hundreds of scholarships, and life-long connections, Network empowers women to thrive in our industry.

Please consider donating $25 in your name or in the name of another member during the Member May campaign! Link in comments.