IREM® is an international force of 20,000 individuals united to advance the profession of real estate management. Through training, professional development, and collaboration, IREM® supports our members and others in the industry through every stage of their career.
We believe in our people, and we provide the tools they need to succeed. We open doors, we forge connections, and we help show the way forward. Backed by the power that comes with being an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®, we add value to our members, who in turn add value to their teams, their workplaces, and the properties in their commercial and residential portfolios.
Our memberships empower college students, young professionals, and industry veterans who are committed to career advancement. Earning our certifications, including the CPM®, ARM®, ACoM, and AMO®, demonstrates a commitment to, and passion for, good management. These certifications, along with our courses and array of resources, all exist with one goal in mind ® to make a difference in the careers of those who manage.
Hampton Roads Virginia Chapter was founded in 1960; 2015 marked our 55th Anniversary!
The territorial jurisdiction of Hampton Roads Virginia Chapter shall be: the Virginia Hampton Roads region including, but not limited to, the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Gloucester, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg, and the counties of Accomack, Matthews, Middlesex, Northumberland, Southampton, Surry, Sussex, and York.
President
Tamara Simonds, CPM®
The Lawson Companies
Vice President of Programs
Ester Cox, CPM®
The Lawson Companies
President-Elect
Jean-Paul Guilbaud, CPM®
The Katsias Company
Vice President of Education
Jae A. Roe, CPM® ACoM
RMR Real Estate Services
Vice President of Membership
Carl Williamson, CPM®
Newport News Redevelopment &
Housing Authority
Vice President of Finance
Jean-Paul Guilbaud, CPM®
The Katsias Company
Vice President of Communications
Michael T. Kwiatek, CPM® ARM®
Seminole Trail Management LLC
Past President Advisory
Jae A. Roe, CPM® ACoM
RMR Real Estate Services
Scholarship Committee
Joann D. Gaskins, CPM® RPA
Divaris Property Management Corp.
Diversity Committee
Joann D. Gaskins, CPM® RPA
Divaris Property Management Corp.
AMO® Committee
Christina Montgomery, ARM®
The Lawson Companies
Industry Partners Committee
Juliana Corbett, ACoM
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer
Industry Partners Liaison
Ricky Carter
Piedmont Service Grpup
Community Service Committee
Juliana Corbett, ACoM
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer
IREM® Young Professionals Committee
Jeri Powell, ACoM
Cushman & Wakefield|Thalhimer
IREM® Association Executive
Cindy Matthews
Organization Management Group
Education Committee
Christina Montgomery, ARM®
The Lawson Companies
Legislative Committee
Henry Wilcox, CPM®
Colliers International
In 2017, IREM reached a milestone membership of 20,000 real estate management professionals who are dedicated to the advancement of the real estate industry. Through its members and their advocacy of professional development, IREM continued its reign as the top industry association to be affiliated with. Proudly, Region 3 remains a very strong region with slight growth at the end of 2017, contributing positively to that 20k milestone. Each of our members continue to demonstrate the true value of volunteerism in their workplaces, as well as their communities.
In 2018, we will collectively work on achieving the goals outlined by IREM Headquarters while accomplishing those outlined in each of our chapters respectively. IREM President, Ben McGrew, has cleverly identified this as the year to go “Boldly and Beyond”! Our region is prepared and ready to do just that!
A few of the key objectives for 2018 that have been identified by IREM HQ are:
A few key objectives identified for us as a Region are:
Toni Harris, CPM® ARM®