SoCal Real Estate Property Management Luminaries to Sound Off at 25th Annual IREM OC Conference and Tradeshow

    TUSTIN, CA, May 11, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The current buzz in Southern California real estate management is focused on the highly anticipated "Executive Think Tank" session that will launch The Institute of Real Estate Management, Orange County Chapter's (IREM OC) 2015 Southern California Real Estate Conference and Tradeshow (SCREC 2015) on May 28 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The first session of the day will get adrenaline pumping by examining the latest market trends and innovative strategies that are actually being implemented in today's real estate management industry. Attendees will get the inside scoop on what executives expect from employees, what management is talking about, and the reasons that drive key decisions in the industry.

The panel will include Coreland Companies' Cheryl Todd, CPM; Cushman Wakefield's Maria Sicola; Mesa Management's Steve Mensinger and Goodman Birtcher's Mike Kent. Irvine Company Office Properties' Holly McManus will moderate the panel.

"The committee has assembled dynamic sessions this year, designed to be energizing and inspiring," said IREM OC President, Michael Brown. "We are particularly excited to host the Executive Think Tank, because everyone is always curious to hear what our foremost industry leaders are thinking and doing as the landscape continues to evolve. We hope you enjoy the educational sessions and are looking forward to seeing everyone at the sold-out tradeshow to let us know how we're doing."

The event's creator, IREM Past President and Founder/Principal of RiverRock Real Estate Group, AMO John Combs CPM , will lead SCREC 2015 as emcee for this 25th anniversary of the event. The keynote speaker will be Lisa Ling, author, journalist and host of CNN's This is Life With Lisa Ling. The event also features two more educational sessions including:

IREM TALKS: Innovative Ways to Connect - A dynamic session of two fast-paced of two fast-paced TED Talks-like educational talks about using technology and emotional intelligence to improve your skill at connecting with customers, co-workers and your boss. The emcee for this session will be Michael Brown CPM , ARM , division vice president, Camden Property Trust AMO , featuring Kristy Simonette, who will discuss Multi-channel Marketing to Omni-channel Marketing, and Valerie Sargent will provide a better understanding about Emotional Intelligence (EQ).

What's Trending Now? #innovativespaces - What happened to all the cubicles? Why doesn't my apartment complex build a dog park? Find out the answers to many questions regarding creative workspaces and living spaces from a panel of experts moderated by Nicholas Ilagan of Sperry Van Ness Rooted Commercial. They will share the current trends, as well as unveil some new innovative developments that even Google can't show you. Learn about the new trends that are in development from Anne Bretana of Gensler, one of the leading design firms in the world. Find out what's in store for residential properties from Eric Olsen from the award winning firm, TCA Architects.

The 25th Annual Real Estate Conference and Tradeshow will take place on May 28 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Garden Grove, Calif. To learn more, please go to www.iremocconference.org to become a sponsor, register or purchase exhibit space. Please direct any questions about IREM OC or the 2015 SCREC to 714.258.8377 or email [email protected].

About IREM Orange County Chapter
Serving real estate professionals who manage all property types, IREM OC has been an integral force in the metropolitan area since 1978. The organization is dedicated to delivering leading-edge networking and educational offerings for every stage of a career, evolving with each member to provide lifelong professional development opportunities. As part of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM ), a global organization that serves over 18,000 members and 500 corporate members worldwide; the chapter connects members with new contacts and business opportunities all over the globe. For more information, about the conference and tradeshow, please go to www.iremocconference.org or for chapter information, www.iremoc.org.

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