2023 Congressional Briefing

The Impact of Sustainability & Federal Proposals on Real Estate

Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 @ 12 -1 pm EDT | Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2043
(box lunch will be provided)

Join us for an in-person Briefing where our panelists will provide an overview of the important issues affecting the property management industry.

Moderator: Ted Thurn, IREM, Senior Director, Government Affairs

Panelists: Gregory Cichy, CPM^®, ARM^®, Managing Director, Colliers International, AMO^®

Melissa Steele, CPM^®, Chief Executive Officer, E&G Group

The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM^®), an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®, invites you to join a luncheon briefing addressing:

Sustainability & the Real Estate Industry

There is a growing need for real estate managers to incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles within their everyday practices. Hear about real estate professionals integrating ESG into properties and the challenges the industry will face in the upcoming years.

Choice in Affordable Housing Act (S.32)

The Choice in Affordable Housing Act is bipartisan legislation that aims to increase private sector participation in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. The Senate bill was introduced by Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND)

Respect State Housing Laws Act (H.R.802)

The Respect State Housing Laws Act was introduced on February 2, 2023, by Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-GA), and was referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. We urge Congress’ support of a legislative fix to the drafting error that caused the 30-day notice requirement to remain in law permanently.

Event details:
Date: July 19th
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Location: Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2043

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Speakers

Gregory Cichy, CPM^®, serves on the IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management) Board of Directors. He’s also the Managing Director of Real Estate Management Services for the Washington DC metro area with Colliers International. Colliers is a global leader in commercial real estate services with more than 16,300 professionals operating from 502 offices in 67 countries. With an enterprising culture and significant insider ownership, Colliers professionals provide a full range of services to real estate occupiers, owners, and investors worldwide.

Cichy joined IREM in 1996 and earned his CPM designation in 2001. He’s long been involved with IREM’s West Central Maryland chapter, and has held various chapter leadership positions, including that of president. At the national level, he’s served IREM as a regional vice president, as a member of the Audit and Investment Committee, and the Income and Expense Committee.

Cichy has more than 23 years of commercial real estate experience. Before joining Colliers International he held positions at Vornado Realty Trust, Grubb & Ellis Company, and Hines Interests, L.P. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Studies from the University of Maryland, and a Master of Science degree in Real Estate from Johns Hopkins University.

Melissa Steele, CPM^®, is the Chief Executive Officer at E&G Group with 14 years of experience in property management. Melissa joined E&G in 2009 in our property management department and now oversees operations for all divisions of E&G Group. Prior to joining E&G, Melissa managed multifamily communities from affordable project-based properties to Class A luxury apartments including experience with new construction lease-ups and renovations with resident relocations.

Melissa volunteers with many area non-profit organizations and leads and organizes E&G Group sponsored community clean-up events, fundraising events, and service projects.

As a Certified Property Manager (CPM) through the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), Melissa serves on the Executive Committee of the local IREM Chapter 77, has served on the Community Outreach Committee and as Committee Chair, and winner of the Community Service Award in 2013. Melissa is an active member of the National Apartment Association (NAA) serving as a Delegate for AOBA, serves on several committees, and is in the Lyceum Program in 2014.