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Visionaries Program

As part of our commitment to engage and develop future industry leaders, the Visionaries program was developed by the CREDA Research Foundation to provide a variety of meaningful mentoring, high-level networking and research related experiences to rising industry leaders who are 40 years of age and under.

Meet Our Research Foundation Visionaries

Participants have an unparalleled opportunity to learn from and network with senior professionals and Foundation Governors and to gain valuable career development and industry insights. Visionaries also play an important role in the Foundation’s research development process by sharing their perspectives and expertise.

Questions? Contact Kathy Jackson.

 

Access the Visionaries Program application online

Applications are now open through January 29, 2027.

Visionaries Program Information

Benefits

  • Exclusive meetings with Research Foundation Governors throughout the program period.
  • Mentoring opportunities with specific Governors.
  • Attendance at exclusive Industry Trends meetings.
  • Networking receptions and dinners with the Governors.
  • Annual program contributions counted toward a Research Foundation Governorship.
  • Recognition at annual CREDA events and in Foundation materials.
  • Listing in the CREDA Research Foundation’s annual report and on its website.
  • Recognition of appointment to the Visionaries in CREDA’s weekly e-newsletter to all members.

Cost and Structure

  • Each Visionary serves a four-year term.
  • $2,000 contribution per year during four-year term ($8,000 total).
  • Number of participants is capped at 12.

Selection Criteria

  • Must be a CREDA member.
  • Must be 40 years of age or under at the time of appointment.
  • Must have seven or more years of commercial real estate experience.
  • Visionaries are selected based on professional competency and level of responsibility; career goals; engagement in CREDA volunteer activities at the national and chapter level; engagement in CREDA Forums; and community involvement.

 

How to Apply

Becoming a Governor

  • For participants who wish to become a Research Foundation Governor, any payments made during their four-year term will be counted toward the Governor pledge of $30,000. (Visionaries are encouraged to pledge within three years of completing their four-year term; however, this is not mandatory.)
  • Visionaries are not obligated to pledge to become a Research Foundation Governor either at the beginning or end of their four-year term.

Contact

For questions, contact:

Kathy Jackson
Publications and Research Foundation Manager
703-674-1417 | kjackson@credaglobal.org

Former Visionaries

“The Visionaries bring a lot of energy, ideas and enthusiasm to the Research Foundation… Blending that youthful drive with the wisdom of the more seasoned industry veterans creates a great synergy.”

Lewis Agnew
President
Charles Hawkins Co.
Research Foundation Governor, former Visionary

“I applied to the first class of Visionaries and really enjoyed the experience, so the choice to transition to a Governor was an easy one. I’ve encouraged many of my chapter and professional colleagues to get involved as well.”

Colleen Wevodau
Partner
Baker Tilly US, LLP
Research Foundation Governor, former Visionary

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