HEATHER EWING: The CRE RUNdown

Heather Konopka, CCIM, brings more than more than 21 years of Commercial Real Estate experience to her trade with a primary expertise in Multifamily and Land in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. 

As an active Texas Real Estate Broker, Ms. Konopka holds the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Designation since 2005. Additionally, Ms. Konopka is a member of the North Texas CCIM Chapter where she served on the board, is a member of the MetroTex Association of Realtors, currently serving as the Chairperson on the Commercial Committee, and serves on the National Platform for the C21 Commercial Advisory Board. Ms. Konopka is a member of NTCAR (North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors) where she served on the New Initiatives Advisory Board and is a member of the Texas and National Association of Realtors. 

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Jason Ilstrup is the President of Downtown Madison, Inc.

(DMI), a member based non-profit working to create the best quality of life downtown for everyone. Prior to joining DMI, Jason worked in hotel management and development at HotelRED, the Iron Horse Hotel and the Madison Concourse Hotel. Before entering hospitality, Jason served as a legislative aide and legal counsel for several politicians including Rep. Martin Sabo and Rep. Barney Frank. He is also a returned Peace Corps Volunteer having served in Niger.

Jason attended Boston University and the University of Minnesota Law School. He was raised near downtown Minneapolis and is unlucky enough to be a Minnesota Vikings fan.

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Petra is a dynamic endurance coaching professional, currently certified as a USAT Level Onetriathlon coach as well as Revo2lution Running coach. She also is an experienced indoor cyclinginstructor, Functional Training trainer and LesMills BodyPump classinstructor. An avid OpenWater swimmer, she is a masters swim certified instructor as well and is a RedCross certifiedlife guard, incl. CPR, First Aid and AED.

Petra is a 7-time Ironman. She has competed in countless triathlon races, including the 70.3World championship, She is a multiple Boston marathon runner. She has finished triathlons andrunning events of every distance.

Petra’s endurance coaching style centers on building tight, trustedrelationships with athletesusing charismatic, honest communication and leveraging her vast personal experience as anendurance athlete.

Originally from Germany, Petra is an active member of the tri-and running communities in Madison, and a regular volunteer at local Ironman and marathon events. Petra is also a local and national endurance media personality. She is an experienced commentator at live competition endurance events, and also conducts thought provoking on-air athlete interviews. Petra is currently launching a new on-air program for public radio focused on endurance running, as well as a 12-week podcast called “First Time 5k,” which combines Euro music with daily training for endurance running novices.

Petra loves teaching water aerobics and anything pool related as well as teaches strength classes and cycling and has been teaching fitness classes for over 20 years.

She has a freshman in college son, Nicholas, at University of Colorado, Boulder who’s a Buff sprinting athlete.

Petra also has a dog called Tessy. She’s a Cavapoo! When she’s not swimming, biking or running they both enjoy long walks and hikes

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Nick Stromwall serves as the Operations Director for Kingdom REI, a national network of faith based Real Estate Investors. 

He is also the founder of Oak and Vine Capital. Over the years Nick has made progress towards maximizing the use of technology to help small businesses. He spent 15 years working on college campuses and developing leaders in those spaces.

Nick Stromwall has a lot of great insights and this was a great conversation! 

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This woman's energy is sensational and her results are too!

💰 Capital-Raising Coach
➡️ Sales Expert: $800M Track Record
🎙 Keynote Speaker
🍇 Texas Vineyard Developer & Operator 
❤️ 7th Generation Proud Texan

Learn how Keeley skyrocketed to success, discovered the path was not truly fulfilling so she pivoted and has the best of both worlds--a life with purpose/meaning AND financial success.

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Ashley Quinto Powell is the founder of myVA Rocks, a company which strives to bolster the growth of small and large businesses.

Ashley is also an esteemed TEDx speaker. Her speeches are known for being fun and empowering even in light of heavy topics. This is another conversation you don't want to miss! 

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Pete Mueller's performance group caters to high performing professionals in the Milwaukee area.

It brings the knowledge, tools, and expertise of pro athlete trainers to a more widespread audience. Each workout is specialized for the individual so you get the best results possible. 

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Andrew Rosenberg is helping launch the Eagle's Flight Equity Group as he continues to work on his busy schedule.

He has a wide variety of endeavors which he puts time into. Andrew Co-Hosts Simply Sundays which is a zoom meetup with other CREs. He also hosts the CRE Spotlight podcast which he founded. 

The final way Andrew spends most of his time is as an Accredited Investor and serial Limited Partner Investor.

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Lorna Mueller is the owner of a boutique real estate company with 10 agents working in residential and commercial properties.

She specializes in multifamily properties in southeastern WI and home sales in Lake Country.

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Meet Ironman and banker Elyse Smithback!

As First Vice President–Business Banking at Park Bank, Elyse helps her clients achieve financial success mostly through Commercial Real Estate and C&I lending. She brings over 21 years of banking experience, holding leadership positions and belonging to several non-profit boards.

Elyse holds a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies and Finances from UW Whitewater.

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