CREW Seattle Leadership Course
Transform Your Leadership. Learn from Industry Icons. The CREW Seattle Leadership Course brings together the region’s most accomplished commercial real estate leaders to mentor the next generation of industry decision makers.
Taught by Nationally Recognized Leaders in Commercial Real Estate
Led by a hand-selected faculty of senior executives, C-suite leaders, and industry pioneers, many of whom have shaped CREW at both national and local chapter levels. Our instructors bring decades of collective experience across development, law, finance, construction and corporate real estate strategy.
Kris Beason
Leadership Course Founder. Vice President, JPI, Past CREW Network Board Member, Past CREW Foundation Chair, 2016 CREW Network Impact Award Winner for the CREW Seattle Leadership Series, CREW Seattle Past President and Board Director
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Angelia Wesch
Leadership Course Founder. Partner, Smith Currie Oles, Past CREW Network Board Member, 2016 CREW Network Impact Award Winner for the CREW Seattle Leadership Series, CREW Seattle Past President and Board Director
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Julie Benezet
Leadership Course Instructor. Award-winning author, Entrepreneur, Former Global Real Estate Executive at Amazon, Lawyer, and past CREW Seattle President, CREW Board Member and CREW Council Member.
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Mollie Fadule
Leadership Course Instructor. Chief Financial & Investment Officer, JPI Companies, Past CREW Network Board Member, CREW Seattle Past President and Board Director.
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Jeanette Flory-Sagan
Leadership Course Instructor. Founder/President, Cereus Asset Services LLC, Past CREW Network Board Member, Past CREW Foundation Chair, CREW Seattle Past President and Board Director
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Rebecca Murray
Leadership Course Instructor. Founder Showcase Your Shine and communication expert and vocal influence strategist delivering programs for Master Builders, AGC, NAWIC, Women in Manufacturing and the Project Management Institute (PMI).
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Barbi Reuter
Leadership Course Instructor. Independent Arizona broker and former CEO of Cushman & Wakefield/PICOR Commercial Real Estate Services. CREW Tucson Founder, Past CREW Tucson President, Past President for the Global Board, and Delegate CREW Network Board of Directors.
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About The Program
The CREW Seattle Leadership Course is the region’s premier professional development program for accomplished commercial real estate leaders. Over eight months, a carefully curated cohort of professionals work directly with nationally recognized faculty to master the skills that define executive presence, navigating complex stakeholder dynamics, building influence, and leading through ambiguity. Participants emerge with refined leadership capabilities, unmatched professional relationships, and a strategic personal business plan, outcomes that consistently accelerate career advancement and executive visibility.
Program Highlights:
Peer-Led Excellence: Monthly in-person sessions led exclusively by C-suite executives and nationally recognized industry leaders
Rigorous, Proven Curriculum: Over ten years of refinement ensuring every module delivers measurable leadership growth and career impact
Executive Networking Unmatched in the Region: Build authentic relationships with accomplished peers from the region’s most respected firms
Exclusive Cohort Model: Only one participant per company ensures candid dialogue and protects competitive confidentiality
Measurable Outcomes: Participants consistently report promotions, expanded responsibilities, and enhanced executive visibility within 12 months
Program Investment: $1,625—an exceptional value for eight months of direct instruction and comprehensive professional development curriculum. Investment includes all course materials, books, and networking events.
Next enrollment opening is in 2028 – 2029.
Proven Career Impact from Past Cohort Participants
“Participating in the CREW Seattle Leadership Series has been a game-changer for me. It equipped me with crucial skills like having difficult conversations, leading with vulnerability, maneuvering complex negotiations, and boosting my confidence as a women leader in commercial real estate. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills and build authentic relationships with extraordinary women across all areas of our industry. It truly provides the tools and mindset needed to lead effectively in today's dynamic environment.”
- Joanna Schmitt, Real Estate Strategy & Transactions, T-Mobile, 2024-2025 cohort
"I thoroughly enjoyed my participation in the CREW Seattle Leadership Series. The well-crafted curriculum gave me the resources to become a more authentic and confident leader. The series also gave me an opportunity to form friendships with a network of incredible women.”
- Emily Kelly, Partner, Stoel Rives, 2021-2022 Cohort, 2026 CREW Seattle President
"The CREW Seattle Leadership Series is not just for women early in their careers! I had been a professional in the commercial real estate industry for 20 years when I joined the program. Although I had much experience, the Series helped me in so many ways. It helped me look at my strengths and weaknesses, gave me courage to stretch beyond my comfort zone at work, and helped me find support and answers for difficulties I faced in the office. The experience and personal growth led to me stretching for new opportunities, a promotion, and a higher level of self-confidence – not to mention some great new friends!"
- Kim Addy, Principal, BentallGreenOak, 2015-2016 Cohort, 2022 CREW Seattle President