FIRST ONSITE Manager Launches CREW Ottawa to Support Women in Commercial Real Estate

IMAGE LEFT TO RIGHT – CREW NETWORK PRESIDENT CINDY MACMILLAN (CREW VANCOUVER) WELCOMES CREW OTTAWA PRESIDENT SARAH CROUCH (FIRST ONSITE MANAGER OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT)

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, March 4, 2025 – First Onsite Property Restoration announced today that it celebrates Sarah Crouch, Manager of Business Development, for launching the Ottawa chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network and becoming its inaugural President.

While most major cities in Canada have a CREW Network chapter, the National Capital Region lacked a dedicated organization for women in commercial real estate. Recognizing this void, Crouch spearheaded the initiative, recruiting members and building a group of industry professionals to establish a platform where women in Ottawa could connect, collaborate, and thrive.

“CREW Network is the industry’s premier business networking organization for women. The connections, leadership opportunities, and visibility that come with this initiative are invaluable,” said Sarah Crouch, Manager of Business Development at First Onsite. “It has been an incredible journey launching the CREW Ottawa chapter. I am deeply grateful for the support of the First Onsite team, which has given me a platform to pursue this goal.”

In an announcement, CREW Network said the new chapter expands the organization’s presence to 86 chapters and more than 15,000 members globally. The new chapter will promote commercial real estate business opportunities for members and provide industry networking, education, and leadership opportunities for women in the Ottawa market.

“We proudly support Sarah for bringing CREW Ottawa to life, and in becoming the founding President of the chapter,” said Julita Chanas, Vice President of Commercial Business Development at First Onsite. “This relationship has already created great exposure and recognition within our industry, thereby strengthening our presence in the Ottawa market.” Commercial real estate professionals interested in joining CREW Ottawa may contact Sarah Crouch at [email protected].

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