I work in the Washington, DC office with a team of accounting specialists to ensure that REMS stays profitable, and that we always produce high-quality financial statements. Most people know me as the person that denies or approves big expenses, but I regularly work with property managers and corporate accountants to write budgets, create financial forecasts, complete operating expense reconciliations, and develop comprehensive property reports.

Before joining Colliers in 2011, I spent time with Grubb & Ellis, CB Richard Ellis, and Trammel Crow over a period of nearly 20 years. I have worked closely with investor-clients like Prudential, MRP Realty, and ING, which has given me insight in to the reporting needs of multiple different types of commercial real estate businesses. I am a morning person, so people usually see me at the office bright and early but when I need to take a break and relax, I teach yoga at a local studio and was certified as an instructor in 2015.

As a senior vice president and operations leader for the Colliers International | Chicago property management division, I coordinate client management services and serve as a high-level support to our clients’ asset management functions in conjunction with our leasing and investment sales group.  I also focus on design and integration of systems, processes and standards including accounting, human resources and information technology systems.   

I am an active member of the Colliers International Leadership Committee, working to continually improve the performance of the entire management organization located throughout the United States.  

Prior to joining Colliers International, I worked as the vice president of operations for ING Clarion Realty Services for nine years, overseeing Midwest Operations for office, retail and industrial portfolio in excess of 4 million square feet. My portfolio included 600 N. Michigan Avenue; Magnificent Mile Retail Center; The Rookery, a Chicago historical landmark; and an industrial portfolio in the Chicago and Milwaukee markets.  My oversight included daily operations, appraisal/valuation data related to assets, performing due diligence, reviewing revenue and expense stream, performing cash flow analysis, physical property inspections, and lease review and tenant interviews.  

I have significant experience in strategic planning, evaluating, and implementing new technology systems and software.  My key initiatives included streamlining of business plans, budgets, lease review process and negotiating national contracts.  I have also created and implemented national training programs, trained personnel in systems internally and externally, troubleshot assets, and determined feasibility of maintaining internal systems or outsourcing services.

I also worked for US Equities in various management roles with involvement in significant Midwestern properties, including Woodfield Corporate Center and the John Hancock Center.