BOARD MEMBERS

 

  Christine Kolb, Senior Director, Greystar

    President

   

    As the President of REFF, Christine is responsible for the strategic direction of the organization.

 

  Nicole Aguiar, Vice President, JLL

    Treasurer

   

    As REFF's treasurer, Nicole is responsible for keeping the organization on sound footing, including collecting membership

   dues and event fees, paying bills, and tracking financials. 

    

 

  Katie Jahnke Dale, Associate, DLA Piper LLP

   Vice President of Programs

   

   As the VP of Programs, Katie is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating monthly events and panels.

 

 

  Annamarie Bjorklund, Associate, Origin Investments

   Vice President of Programs

   

   As the VP of Programs, Annamarie is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating monthly events and panels.

 

  Mary Kate Clifford, Associate, Oak Street Real Estate Capital

   Vice President of Special Events

    

   As the VP of Special Events, Mary Kate is responsible for planning REFF's Annual Holiday Party, the organization's largest event and fundraiser, as well as the

   Summer Membership Party. 

   

 

  Kim Bowman, Vice President, Wintrust

   Vice President of Special Events

   As the VP of Special Events, Kim is responsible for planning REFF's Annual Holiday Party, the organization's largest event and fundraiser, as well as the 

  Summer Membership Party

 

  Alison Buckley, CFO, Monroe Investment Partners

   Vice President of Membership

   As REFF's VP of Membership, Alison is responsible for recruiting new and prospective members, maintaining membership records,

   and assisting with Special Interest Groups and the REFF Membership Party.  

 

  Rachel Janus, Vice President, Draper & Kramer

   Vice President of Technology

    

    As VP of Technology, Rachel is responsible for maintaining the REFF website, including text and pictures, as well

    as all online communication.

 

 

  Olga Olejniczak, Real Estate Representative, The Opus Group

   Vice President of Philanthropy

   

    As the VP of Philanthropy, Olga is responsible for planning philanthropy events with local no-for-profits, as well

    as working with the Goldie B. Wolfie Miller Woman Leaders in Real Estate scholarship program.

 

 

  Christina Maksimovic, Assistant Vice President, Heitman

    Secretary

    

    As Secretary, Christina is responsible for taking minutes at all meetings, maintaining member databases and

    contact lists, and performance of all administrative tasks.