Commercial Real Estate Women - St. Louis

Check out the CREW Network Career Center at https://crewnetwork.org/resources/career-center

It's always good company when meeting up with new and old CREW friends for a dine around at Good Company in the Grove. Pat White, Ashley Raineri, Meg Moore, and Colleen Nigro met on a rainy Monday for a rescheduled Dine Around from the original April date that was filled with tornado sirens. Thanks for coming, everyone!

Congratulations to three outstanding CREW St. Louis members who have been named among the St. Louis Business Journal's 2026 Most Influential Business Women:
• Angela Drumm, Shareholder at Carmody MacDonald and former President of CREW St. Louis
• Kristy Hess, Senior Vice President and Commercial Real Estate Division Manager at Commerce Bank
• Sondra Rotty, President and COO of Tarlton Corporation

These women are making a lasting impact across the St. Louis region through their leadership, professional achievements, and service to their communities. Their influence extends well beyond the organizations they represent, helping shape the future of business, commercial real estate, and countless local initiatives.

We are proud to celebrate their well-deserved recognition and grateful for the leadership they bring to the CREW St. Louis community.

We all know women who have inspired us – women who made an impact on our lives and their communities. The stories of these women are powerful reminders of what our CREW can do!

Nominate someone you know from CREW to win one of our awards at our Annual Award Celebration! Submit your applications here https://crewnetwork.formstack.com/forms/stl_awards_submissions

Your CREW-St. Louis DEI Committee promotes a culture of equity and inclusion through our unwavering commitment to build diverse partnerships that reflect and strengthen the community around us. If you're looking to have this kind of impact, join us on this journey!

https://st-louis.crewnetwork.org/get-involved/committees/diversity-equity-inclusion-dei

🌟 Category Spotlight: New Member of the Year

This category recognizes excellence in new member of the year.

Know someone who deserves recognition?
Submit a nomination today:
https://crewnetwork.formstack.com/forms/stl_awards_submissions

May was an incredible month for the CREW St. Louis Mentorship Committee, filled with meaningful connections, great conversations, and plenty of opportunities to strengthen relationships across our network.

A special thank you to Patty Gaus for graciously opening her beautiful home and hosting a fantastic wine tasting experience, and to CREW STL's own Michelle Biedermann for sharing her expertise and guiding us through an evening of learning, laughter, and, of course, some excellent wines. (Fun fact: Cabernet Sauvignon was created by crossing Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc grapes!)

While the wine was wonderful, the real highlight was seeing our mentorship pairs come together, build relationships, share experiences, and learn from one another. Mentorship is one of the most valuable benefits of CREW St. Louis, creating connections that help us grow professionally, support one another, and strengthen our industry.

A huge shout-out to all of our mentorship participants, and a heartfelt thank you to Michelle and Patty for making the evening so memorable. Cheers to continued learning, connection, and the power of mentorship!

Join CREW in celebrating Pride Month!

Today, CREW St. Louis recognizes Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and honors the resilience, achievements, and contributions of Black Americans throughout our nation's history.

As an organization built on connection and support, CREW St. Louis recognizes that our differences make us stronger. By listening, learning, and lifting one another up, we create spaces where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We believe strong communities are built through opportunity, respect, and a commitment to understanding perspectives beyond our own. We are grateful for the many individuals whose leadership, innovation, and dedication continue to strengthen our organization, our industry, and our region.

Today, we encourage our members to take a moment to reflect on the significance of Juneteenth and the values of freedom, dignity, and inclusion that continue to shape our communities.

Wishing everyone a meaningful Juneteenth.

We all know women who have inspired us – women who made an impact on our lives and their communities. The stories of these women are powerful reminders of what our CREW can do!

We honor these stories through our annual awards program and encourage you to consider nominating a fellow CREW-St. Louis member(s) for their accomplishments in one or more of the seven categories! To learn more about the awards, visit https://st-louis.crewnetwork.org/get-involved/awards