About Us: Building Relationships and Advancing Careers

First Fridays CRE Team

Professional studio headshot of Jez Lawson, Co-Founder of First Fridays CRE.

Jez Lawson, Co-Founder

(CBRE)

Professional studio headshot of Trevan Swierczewski, Co-Founder of First Fridays CRE.

Trevan Swierczewski, Co-Founder

(Steel Peak Properties)

Professional studio headshot of Annika Lund, Director of Operations at First Fridays CRE.

Annika Lund, Director of Operations

(Cushman & Wakefield)

Professional studio headshot of Ryan Bickford, Director of Sponsor Relations at First Fridays CRE.

Ryan Bickford, Director of Sponsor Relations

(Kire Builders, Inc.)

Professional studio headshot of Jake DuCharme, Director of Philanthropy at First Fridays CRE.

Jake DuCharme, Director of Philanthropy

(SENTRE)

Welcome to our First Fridays CRE Team page, and thank you for taking some time to browse our website and inquire about our San Diego events!

If you have attended one of our First Fridays events (photo gallery), we hope you can say you’ve made business connections, advanced your professional career, and, most importantly, met friends who support you in your business and personal endeavors.

In our industry, mentors who spend their time, effort, and money coaching the up-and-coming generation can provide a wealth of knowledge. The instructors we have today, right here in beautiful San Diego, shape us into the brokers, developers, and investors we will be tomorrow.

As you know, the trials and tribulations of embarking on the commercial real estate career path can sometimes be daunting. It is essential (and often relieving) to share your challenges with your peers so they can offer solutions and encouragement for any struggles or obstacles you face in this wild business.

Beyond business development, we built First Fridays CRE in San Diego to foster personal growth in our community through camaraderie and a focus on personal development. We hope you join us in creating a network of outstanding individuals with one common goal: Success.

If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming First Fridays CRE events or joining our team, please get in touch with us at any time.

We look forward to seeing you at our future First Fridays events.

Cheers.

– Jez and Trevan