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Over the weekend Camden Cowan and Lainie Sitko, MCR.w, LEED Green Associate represented Watchdog at the 2024 CoreNet Global North American Summit in Washington D.C. Camden and Lainie had the opportunity to learn about the importance of people-centric real estate decision-making while networking with fellow corporate real estate professionals. CoreNet Global Philadelphia Chapter

For many years, the Strawberry Mansion community has been waiting for the restoration of one of their most beloved assets – the historic John Coltrane House. STRAWBERRY MANSION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INC (SMCDC) has been working to restore and activate this significant site, and the block in which it is located, in order to provide a cultural resource and community hub, bringing opportunities for engagement, gathering, and learning to the community. SMCDC is reviving the outdoor community space that was, for many years, used and cherished as an outdoor venue for concerts and community events. The Yard has been designed to incorporate the arts – music, visual, and performing – with an outdoor gallery of local artists and a stage to perform. The official opening of The Yard on John Coltrane Street will be November 9th!

Last weekend, our team attended the Ronald McDonald House Charities 50th Anniversary Celebration at The Mann Center in Philadelphia. Ronald McDonald House Charities offers essential support to families navigating their children's medical journeys. From 2015 to 2019, Watchdog had the honor of overseeing the multi-phase expansion project for the RMHC of the Philadelphia Region, which included adding more rooms and renovating communal areas throughout the property.

Our very own Heidi Segall Levy, AIA, SEED will be speaking at the Playful Learning Conversations webinar hosted by Playful Learning Landscapes Action Network (PLLAN), tomorrow October 23, from 1-2pm. Heidi will share her insights on the process of designing for implementation. Don’t miss out on this exciting discussion Playful Learning Conversations: Implementing Playful Learning Landscapes! Register today through the link: https://lnkd.in/eHPiuxpu

Connect with Michelle Chang, E.I.T., a Project Manager at Watchdog! Since joining Watchdog, Michelle has become an integral part of our project management team. Throughout her seven years of experience, she has refined her skills in construction management, overseeing the base build outs of high-rise buildings, and renovations of historic buildings. Currently, Michelle is serving multiple clients at Watchdog including corporate and non-profit, with interior renovations and relocations. Michelle utilizes strong time management and organizational skills to facilitate operational efficiencies and task coordination for her clients. Her clients commend her ability to provide a collaborative environment for all project members. If you are looking for support on your next project, connect with Michelle today!

We are happy to announce the promotion of Lainie Sitko, MCR.w, LEED Green Associate Sitko to Associate! Throughout Lainie’s time at Watchdog, she has been an integral part of a major project account providing support to project startups and strategic planning. She has led several initiatives, including up-front programming and scope development exercises, and the creation of client project presentation processes for approval. Lainie’s clients entrust her with some of the most complex projects and stakeholder engagement opportunities. She continues to provide superior execution against any assignment that comes her way. We commend Lainie on her accomplishments thus far and look forward to her continued success!

Watchdog is pleased to welcome Zach Deasey to Watchdog! Zach joins Watchdog as a Business Development Manager with a strong background in client consultation and business development. Throughout his career, Zach has acted as a primary liaison between end users and business leaders. His analytical skills enable him to identify and target new market segments effectively. We are confident Zach will be a tremendous asset to our Watchdog team!

Watchdog is looking forward to this event and exploring these fantastic installations with everyone!

Connect with Max Hochanadel, a Project Manager at Watchdog! Max brings over a decade of extensive project experience in a variety of business sectors including corporate, health care, and retail. Throughout his career, Max has managed interior renovations, relocations, and capital infrastructure projects. Currently, Max supports multiple projects in the healthcare, and corporate spaces. Max is consistently recognized for his highly effective communication skills, work ethic, and leadership capabilities across all of his projects. His diverse background and dedication to 100% client satisfaction make him an incredible asset to any project team. Connect with Max today to make your next project a success. 

Watchdog is pleased to welcome Erin Linder to our team! Erin brings over 15 years of experience managing, developing, and implementing workplace services and strategies across multi-site facilities to support positive client outcomes. Throughout her career, she has managed office reconfigurations, employee move management, and regular building audits. Erin is consistently recognized for her holistic problem-solving approach and ability to maintain strong relationships with her clients and project teams. We are thrilled to have Erin as a member of our Watchdog team!