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Partnership Committee

The Partnership Committee coordinates and directs partnership efforts to achieve the highest possible sponsorship levels for CREW Dallas and CREW in the Community. The Partnership Committee is responsible for all partnership solicitations, except for Hole Sponsors and Players for the CREW Dallas Golf Classic Tournament.

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Chair: Kim Hopkins
Vice Chair: Caroline Hudson

Renewal Vice Chair: Lakia Ross

  • Leads efforts to retain and renew prior-year partners through consultative discussions, understanding partner goals, and aligning partnership opportunities with desired exposure and outcomes.

Prospecting Vice Chair Emily Eckeberger

  • Leads efforts to identify, engage, and cultivate new partnership opportunities by researching and engaging prospective partners, understanding their objectives, and positioning partnership offerings aligned with mutual goals.

Reporting Vice Chair Heather Abel

  • Responsible for maintaining and managing the partnership commitments, ensuring accurate reporting against budget, and providing a report that is easily accessible to leadership and committees for Partner recognition. 

Marketing Vice Chair Cynthia Cowen

  • Works with the marketing team to ensure the creation of our annual campaign materials and co-branded content to enhance partner visibility at organization events, increasing value for all stakeholders.

Vice Chair(s)

Heather J. Abel

Banner Oak Capital Partners

Cynthia A. Cowen

Foundry Commercial

Emily Eckeberger

Capital Title Commercial

LaKia Ross

BG TALENT

Committee Members

Jennifer Grammer

Whitley Penn, LLP

Stephanie Herrema

Spencer and Company

Sharon Herrin

Herrin Commercial Real Estate

Michelle Hudson

Hudson Peters Commercial

Ashley Jeske

Solo Legal Practice

Shea Kracheck

Whitley Penn, LLP

Brenna Wadleigh

N3 Real Estate

Whitney Yelm

Holder Construction Company

Board Liaison

Tiffany R Hanzik McAllister

Capital Title Commercial