Executives

President's Letter 2026

I can’t believe we are a quarter of the way through 2026. The first part of the year always feels like a blur, but as the spring weather welcomes us and the programming for the year is in full swing, I wanted to take a moment to thank you all for the opportunity to serve as this year’s GRACRE President.

I am so honored to join the ranks of the GRACRE presidents and feel incredibly humbled to join the list of phenomenal leaders who have set the stage and made this organization what it is today.

I especially want to recognize Marshall Agee for his leadership and efforts as president last year. He helped to create a framework and vision for the committees and GRACRE as a whole that will continue to propel the organization for years to come. I also need to thank Caitlin Kash, Jamie Thomas, and Bobby Proutt, for providing the examples of leadership during my time on the Executive Committee. Lastly, I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge Kristie Inge for giving me the nudge back in 2018 during her year as president to formalize the Young Professional Committee. Getting involved in that committee and GRACRE that year has been the vehicle for me to meet so many wonderful people and is easily the best thing that has happened for my career, getting to know so many wonderful people along the way, and truly is the turning point.

I have three goals for GRACRE this year. First is memorializing and celebrating the history of GRACRE and the people who have made it what it is today, at a signature event this fall (more details coming soon). Second is to ensure everyone is afforded the same welcoming environment that I have experienced and to cultivate existing and new relationships through the industry. And third, further establish GRACRE’s presence as the “go-to” industry resource for the commercial real estate community and region.

To all our members, please consider getting involved in the GRACRE committees. We are so fortunate to have wonderful leaders at each of those positions, strengthening the GRACRE’s role as a voice for the commercial real estate community and a platform for meaningful industry connections.

I look forward to what the rest of this year has in store for GRACRE and our region. I hope to see all of you at the upcoming programming!

Sincerely,

Ned Bowden

President, Greater Richmond Association of Commercial Real Estate

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