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News from the Chicago Chapter
In person gathering held Nov 10 to recognize IREM Chicago 2022 Leadership Team and new installs

Early Evening Event Held at Revolution Brewing in Logan Square Draws Members and Industry Partners
CHICAGO – The last official gathering hosted by IREM Chicago in 2021 drew an enthusiastic crowd the evening of November 10 to a hip venue in one of Chicago’s most happening neighborhoods to welcome the Chapter’s new Executive Council, recognize a company and individuals who earned IREM certifications, and enjoy conversation and camaraderie, as well as craft beer and food.
More than 100 members and guests gathered at the Revolution Brewing facility in Logan Square for the Officer Installation, Networking and Brewery Tour event.
From the second floor Brewers’ Lounge, participants mingled in the private space above the popular brew pub opened in early 2010.
Steve Schimmel, CPM®, the 2021 Chapter President, began the festivities by welcoming participants and noting that the Chapter would install 10 members who earned the Certified Property Manager or Accredited Residential Manager certifications that evening.
Following Steve’s comments, President-Elect Colleen Needham, CPM®, ARM® addressed the crowd and installed Boardwalk Capital Holdings, Ltd., which earned the Accredited Management Organization certification. Joining Colleen on the 2022 Executive Council are:
- President Elect - Ian Novak, CMP®
- Treasurer - Michelle Hunt, CPM®
- Secretary - Kristen Alessi, ARM®
Next, Past President Angela Aeschliman, CPM® introduced these past presidents:
- John Leanse, CMP® – 2001
- Kimm Donnelly, CPM® – 2009
- Shari Vass, CPM® -- 2006
These members were installed.
- Allen Bosbyshell, ARM®, The Flats
- Kurstie Butcher, ARM®, Draper and Kramer
- Adrian Camacho, ARM®, Local by Laramar
- Karina Dahlen, ARM®, CPM®, Evergreen Real Estate Group
- David Feller, CPM®, Globetrotters International, Inc.
- Kristina Grbavac, CPM®, Boardwalk Capital Holdings, Ltd.
- Irina Leykin, ARM®, The Habitat Company
- Andrea Peirce, ARM®, Draper and Kramer
- Sonya Shannon, ARM®, Draper and Kramer
Learn about upcoming Chapter events by visiting: www.iremchicago.org.