NFDA COMMITTEES

NFDA Committees work to implement the organization's goals and bring information related to government leasing together in one place. Participation in these committees enables members to have a vital impact on the progress of NFDA. 

MEMBERSHIP/MARKETING COMMITTEE: Develops and conducts programs to attract new members; develops programs and initiatives to stimulate recruiting and retention activity.

• Chair - Fran Cowan, NGPV Fund LLC
• Dionnie Bolar, Property Enterprises Inc.
• Geoff Ficke, Colliers International
• Bennie Henderson, Two Rivers Title, LLC
• Jay Hooper, Net Lease Capital Advisors, LLC

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE: Meets regularly to plan every aspect of the Annual NFDA Conference

• Chair - Marcy Owens Test, CBRE 
• Jenkin Cagwin, The RMR Group
• Kelly Young, Russell Government Group
• Charles Chandler, Wrightwood Properties

STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE: Comprised of board members chosen to develop and a long-term set of goals so that the board can refer to it regularly to monitor progress toward achieving the organization’s goals.

• Chair - Bob Peck, Gensler
• Ron Kendall, Easterly Government Properties
• Mark Ritchie, Gantry 
• Charles Chandler, Wrightwood Properties
  
  

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Voted in by the Board of Directors and comprised of five board members who make day-to-day decisions on NFDA matters

• Executive Chairman - Greg Margetich, The Margetich Group
• Biz Brackett, UIRC
• Charles Chandler, Wrightwood Properties
• Ron Kendall, Easterly Government Properties
• Diana Parks, Curran Legal Group
  
  

PROGRAMS/TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: Tasked to oversee new program development and to monitor and assess existing programs and the technology needed to execute the programs. 

• Programs Chair -  Chad Becker, Arco Real Estate Solutions
• Technology Chair - Zach Ficke, Colliers International 
• Norm Dong, FD Stonewater
• Josh Evans, Bostonia Partners
• Ron Kendall, Easterly Government Properties
• Kurt Stout, Colliers International

CHAPTER COMMITTEE: Comprised of the eight Chapter directors who represent the local regions designated as NFDA chapters across the united states. These Chapters provide localized value to both NFDA members and non-members alike.  

• Chair -  Chad Becker, Arco Real Estate Solutions
• Chapters & Directors

• Atlanta Chapter - Diana Curran, Curran Legal Services
• Boston Chapter - Josh Evans, Bostonia Partners
• Chicago Chapter - Bismarck Brackett, UIRC
• Denver Chapter - Chad Becker, Arco Real Estate Solutions
• National Capital Region Chapter - Marcy Owens Test, CBRE
• New York Chapter - David Givner, HPI Capital, Inc.
• Sacramento Chapter - Greg Margetich, The Margetich Group
• Philadelphia Chapter - Mark Merlini, Brickstone Realty
  
  

NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Identify potential candidates for current or upcoming vacancies and work toward attracting and securing top talent. Duties include identifying, recruiting, and screening candidates for Board and management leadership positions.

• Chair - Mark Ritchie, Gantry
  
  

ADVOCACY COMMITTEE: Represent the organization with the intention of fostering the relationship between the NFDA community and Government officials in GSA and VA and others, while supporting the best interests of NFDA members.

• Co-Chair - Norm Dong, FD Stonewater
• Co-Chair - Mark Ritchie, Gantry
• Diana Parks, Curran Legal Group
• Marcy Owens Test, CBRE