2027 CREA Board of Directors Slate Announced

Strong leadership plays an important role in advancing the Commercial Real Estate Alliance (CREA) and supporting commercial real estate professionals throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties. Each year, dedicated members step forward to help guide the organization, promote professionalism, and create opportunities for education, networking, and business development.

The CREA Nominating Body has confirmed the following slate of nominees for the 2027 CREA Board of Directors:

• Jill Bowen, President
• Cameron Wilson, President-Elect
• Gavin Oberlin, Vice President
• Doug Johnson, Treasurer
• Barbara Williams, Past President
• Kyle Hembree, CREA Representative to RASM Board of Directors
• David Perry, Director
• Ben Bakker, Director
• Darrin Desmarais, Director
• Melinda Garrett, Director
• Emerson Robbins, Director
• Ben Sorrell, Director

These members have demonstrated their commitment to CREA and the commercial real estate community by volunteering their time and leadership to support the organization's continued growth and success.

November General Membership Meeting

The 2027 Board slate will be presented for a vote by CREA members at the November General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

CREA members are encouraged to attend, participate in the voting process, and support the organization's future leadership.

Learn more about CREA and its programs at myrasm.com/commercial.