IREM Committees
Most meetings are virtual and about 45-60 minutes via Zoom. All committees are encouraged to meet at least once a month.
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Events & Experiences Committee
Chair: Megaen MacDonald, CPM® - Value Industrial Partners
Co-Chair: Amanda Moore, CPM® - Brennan Investment Group
• Plan and coordinate educational programs, networking events, and social activities that bring members together.
• Develop creative event concepts that deliver value to members and reflect the needs of the real estate management industry.
• Help organize event logistics, identify venues and speakers, and coordinate event-day activities.
• Create welcoming experiences that encourage new members and first-time attendees to participate.
• Gather feedback and recommend improvements to strengthen future programs and events.
• Time Commitment: Monthly meetings with additional sessions as major events near, a virtual post-event follow-up meeting, and hands-on involvement during all chapter events.
Membership Growth & Engagement Committee
Chair: Maike Jacobi, ARM® - FirstService Residential, AMO®
Co-Chairs: Ashley Evans, CPM®, ACoM® - The Missner Group and Amber Redding, ARM®, CPM Candidate - Draper and Kramer, AMO®
• Identify opportunities to attract new members and communicate the benefits of IREM Chicago membership.
• Support member onboarding and help new members connect with chapter resources, programs, and peers.
• Develop strategies to strengthen member retention, participation, and overall satisfaction.
• Encourage involvement among newer members, emerging professionals, and those who have not yet become active in the chapter.
• Build pathways for members to volunteer, develop leadership skills, and become more involved in chapter activities.
• Time Commitment: Monthly meetings as well as member events and as new members join the chapter.
IREM Cares & Community Impact Committee
Chair: Martha Gaitan-Manning, CPM®, ARM® - Draper and Kramer, AMO®
Co-Chair: Hayfa Koleilat, CPM®, ARM®, ACoM® - Draper and Kramer, AMO®
• Identify and coordinate charitable partnerships that align with IREM Chicago’s community impact goals.
• Organize volunteer activities that give members meaningful opportunities to serve local organizations and communities.
• Develop fundraising initiatives and campaigns that support the chapter’s selected charitable causes.
• Promote awareness of community service opportunities and encourage participation across the membership.
• Evaluate community impact and strengthen relationships with charitable partners through ongoing collaboration.
• Time commitment: Monthly virtual meetings + active participation in volunteer and fundraising events
Industry Partnerships & Development Committee
Chair: Kelli Stuart, CPM® - Draper & Kramer, AMO®
Co-Chair: Kris Cramer, CPM® - VentureOne
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Industry Partners and prospective sponsors.
• Identify opportunities for businesses to connect with IREM Chicago members through events, education, and professional networking.
• Communicate Industry Partner benefits and help partners maximize their involvement with the chapter.
• Develop creative partnership opportunities that provide value to both Industry Partners and chapter members.
• Identify and recruit prospective Industry Partners to strengthen the chapter’s industry relationships and sponsorship program.
• Time commitment: Regular monthly committee meetings and ongoing outreach
