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Please join us for our South Florida Chapter Meeting & Installation of Officers, Directors, and Regional Representatives on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, Coconut Creek.
This is a special event where we’ll celebrate our leadership, recognize outgoing officers, and welcome the incoming team that will guide our chapter in the year ahead.
We’re excited to feature Special Guest Speaker: Marc L. Miller, Research Director, Field Research & Data Intelligence at CBRE. Marc will share timely insights into local market trends.
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
4473 Lyons Road
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
954-851-4699
https://chwinery.com/locations/coconut-creek
Located at the Promenade at Coconut Creek
Event Schedule:
Check-in/Registration: 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Chapter Meeting, Installation & Lunch and Guest Speaker: Noon – 3:00 PM
Event Menu:
First Course: Caesar Salad
Second Course: Parmesan-Crusted Filet Medallions
Third Course: Key Lime Pie or Salted Carmel Crème Brulee
Beverages: Coffee, tea or soda
Program highlights:
- Networking & Check-in
- Lunch
- Welcome & chapter updates
- Guest Speaker: Marc L. Miller. Research Director, CBRE
- Q&A and closing
- Installation Ceremony
Why attend:
- Celebrate the leaders who serve our chapter and region
- Gain practical market intelligence from CBRE’s research
- Connect with peers, partners, and emerging leaders
2026 Officers, Directors and Regional Representatives
Officers:
President: Matthew Roach, MAI
Vice President: Jose Cestero, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS
Secretary: Ralph Pena, III, MAI
Treasurer: Irene Sokoloff, MAI
Directors 2024-2026
Scott Powell, MAI
Claudia Vance, MAI
Directors 2025-2027
Inna Babakulieva, MAI
Mark Lago, MAI
Nancy Cruz, SRA
Directors 2026-2027
Edward Ames, MAI
Michael Goldstein, MAI, AI-GRS
Lister Rivera-Laborde, MAI, SRA
Enrique Casado, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS (Past President)
Region X Representatives 2025-2026
Matthew Roach, MAI - President
Jose Cestero, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS - Vice President
Ralph Pena, III, MAI
Irene Sokoloff, MAI
Mark Lago, MAI
Regional X Representatives 2026-2027
Inna Babakulieva, MAI
Lister Rivera-Laborde, MAI, SRA
Region X Representatives 2026 Alternates
Lee Smalley, MAI
Nancy Cruz, SRA
Luke Mittner, MAI
Andrew Rolf, MAI
Chad Stites, SRA