The ways in which members of a community interact are changing rapidly. Much of this communication now takes place online, making it increasingly difficult to anticipate and influence the conversation. As we all know, false speculation and NIMBYism can prove to be the death knell for projects, no matter how well intended the development team may be. Join us for an enlightening panel discussion where we will explore new strategies for engaging with members of the community, with a focus on building informed supporters to counter negativity and misinformation.
All proceeds from this event will benefit Girls Can Build, an Arizona-based initiative powered by Sharp Construction with a mission to break down barriers to women in the industries of Construction, Design, Engineering, and Technology. By spearheading and supporting projects, opportunities and mentorship in these industries, Girls Can Build aims to inspire young women to be Bold To Build!
Special thanks to our Event Sponsor:
Clayco
AGENDA
3:30 - 4:00 Registration
4:00 - 5:00 Panel Discussion
5:00 - 6:00 Networking Happy Hour
PANELISTS
Jennifer Stein
Economic Development Director
City of Peoria
Katie Roe
Founder & CEO
Upper West Side PHX
Brandon Dillingham
Managing Director
Hines
Brennan Ray
Shareholder
Burch & Cracchiolo
PANELIST BIOS
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Economic Development Director, City of Peoria
Jennifer Stein is the Director of the Economic Development Services Department. Her primary focus is leading a team of experts who specialize in business attraction and development, business retention and expansion.
Stein brings more than 25 years of experience in public and private sector communications, marketing, strategic planning, management, and community relations to her new economic development role in the City of Peoria. As the communications director for eight years in Peoria, she oversaw the award-winning public affairs, marketing, advertising, and tourism efforts and attracted restaurant and hospitality uses to the city.
Prior to Peoria, Stein worked for the City of Glendale, spearheading the 2008 Super Bowl media efforts, marketing the annual Fiesta Bowl and BCS Championship games, building business and community partnerships in Westgate, and securing record-breaking media coverage. In addition, Stein was a news producer for KTVK-TV Arizona’s Family and a senior account executive for one of the top public relations firms in the Southwest, HMA Public Relations.
Stein has a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from Northern Arizona University and she is a member of the International City/County Management Association and Arizona Association for Economic Development.
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Managing Director, Hines
Mr. Dillingham is a Managing Director and partner for Hines, who along with Chris Anderson, oversees all new development, acquisition, and investment opportunities in Arizona and New Mexico for the firm. He is past Chair of Valley Partnership and currently sits on the Board of Directors for both Valley Partnership and PHX East Valley Partnership. Some of the professional affiliations that he concentrates time to include NAIOP, GPEC, and the Arizona Commerce Authority.
Prior to joining Hines, Mr. Dillingham was part of the Development team for the Arizona office of Macerich, a premier retail REIT best known locally by its former subsidiary name Westcor, a best-in-class regional mall owner and developer in the Valley for over 40 years, up until its acquisition in 2002. Prior to his tenure with Macerich/Westcor, he served as a general manager and co-principal for a boutique mechanical contracting company.
Present volunteering and philanthropic focuses have been with St Vincent De Paul, Feed My Starving Children, a wide range of annual volunteering events sponsored by both Boards he sits on, and affiliate support on various community efforts sponsored by Brophy College Preparatory and St. Thomas the Apostle School. Mr. Dillingham holds an MBA from Arizona State University and an BBA in Finance from James Madison University. He resides in Scottsdale with his wife and two teenage boys.
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Shareholder, Burch & Cracchiolo
Brennan is a Certified Specialist in Real Estate and practices with the firm’s zoning and real estate attorneys. He has experience in the areas of land use planning, zoning, real estate transactions, landlord/tenant, title insurance and other real estate-related matters. Brennan also is experienced in commercial and business litigation.
Brennan is licensed to practice in Arizona state and federal courts. He received his J.D. from St. Mary’s University Law School in San Antonio, Texas in 2005. Prior to attending St. Mary’s, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Masters in Business Administration degree from Utah State University in Logan, Utah.
EDUCATION
J.D., St. Mary's University, 2005 MBA, Utah State University, 2002 B.A., Utah State University, 2001PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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Founder & CEO, Upper West Side PHX
Katie Roe is the founder of Upper West Side PHX. In response to the growing demand by residents for upscale shops and restaurants in the northwest Valley, Katie started Upper West Side PHX in 2017 to advocate for the community. She jokes that it all started because “she just wanted a Postino she could walk to!” Katie has grown Upper West Side PHX’s social media following to 30,000+ local supporters, showing that there is strong interest in development in the northwest Valley. She works with developers, brokers, and industry professionals to provide community input to help shape projects to be a win-win for all parties involved. She is passionate about making sure that the community has a seat at the table and has proven that in today’s world, community has the power to make or break a project. She has called North Peoria home for 18 years and her passion for her community, plus her midwestern values and friendly personality, fuel this movement.