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SUMMARY:CARW Member Meet-Up with Andre Ghelfi-Thomas (Gilbane) Downtown Milwaukee
DESCRIPTION:CARW Member Meet-up: Connect Casually with CARW\nCARW is continuing its Member Meet-Up series—informal gatherings designed to foster authentic connections within our community. These casual get-togethers\, hosted by members\, for members\, are a great way to engage with fellow professionals over lunch\, dinner\, or even a quick coffee. It’s a low-key\, high-value way to build relationships\, exchange ideas\, and stay connected within the CARW network. \nHow It Works\nEach meet-up will be thoughtfully executed by a volunteer leader\, selecting fun and vibrant locations. Whether you’re looking to strengthen professional relationships or simply enjoy great food and company\, CARW Member Meet-up offers a fresh way to engage with fellow CARW members.  \nAbout Andre\nAs project development manager for Gilbane Building Company\, Andre Ghelfi-Thomas is dedicated to expanding Gilbane’sbusiness throughout Wisconsin. With over a decade years of experience in the construction industry\, Andre collaborates with operational team members to strengthen client relationships and cultivate new business opportunities throughout Wisconsin and beyond. Before joining Gilbane\, Andre served as a project manager\, primarily focusing on the healthcare\, higher education\, and industrial markets. He managed the Children’s Wisconsin portfolio\, overseeing new and renovation projects ranging from $100K–$20M. Additionally\, he directed the renovation of four student and community dental clinics at Marquette University. \nAndre is passionate about mentoring youth and committed to building solid community relationships. He is actively engaged in various organizations throughout the greater Milwaukee area. He serves as a board member for the Commercial Association of REALTORS®Wisconsin (CARW)\, is an Alumni Advisory board member for Forward48\, is on the Advisory Council for Camp Whitcomb/Mason with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee\, and is a board member for the Mark Harris Fellowship Program. \nAndre holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Marquette University. \nDate\nWednesday\, August 6th @12:00 PM \nLocation\nDowntown Milwaukee \nPlease sign up here – HERE \nKey Details \n\nOpen to CARW Members: This program is exclusively for CARW members to ensure a focused and connected experience.\nFirst Come\, First Serve: Sign-ups are limited to 7 spots and available on a first-come\, first-serve basis.\nCost: Each attendee will cover their own food and beverage expenses.\nQuarterly Limit: To connect as many members as possible\, we ask participants to join no more than one meet-up per quarter.\n\nInterested in hosting a session?\nHosting is simple—and a great way to connect with fellow members in a more personal setting. Here’s what to do \n\nPick a spot you like – a favorite lunch spot\, happy hour location\, or cozy coffee shop. Let the CARW team know so we can support you.\nCollaborate with CARW staff to choose a date and time that works best.\nSpread the word to your circle – invite a few CARW members you know (or want to get to know!).\nWe’ll provide access to your attendee list so you can communicate with participants in advance. We strongly recommend sending a calendar invite to keep everyone on the same page.\nWe’ll help promote the meet-up through our channels to help round out the group.\nLead the conversation – we’ll provide optional talking points if you want them\, but this is meant to be easy and casual.\nKeep us posted – let us know how it went and share a photo or two if you’d like!\n\nThese meet-ups are meant to be fun\, simple\, and meaningful. You pick the vibe\, we’ll back you up. \nReach out to membership@carw.com with any questions! \nCancellation Policy:\nLife happens! If you need to cancel\, please notify the event coordinator at least a few days in advance so we can fill your seat from the waitlist.
URL:https://carw.com/event/carw-member-meet-up-with-andre-ghelfi-thomas-gilbane-downtown-milwaukee/
CATEGORIES:Networking,Education,Member Only
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