Welcome to the Bay Area Professionals in Relocation Management
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BAPRM contributes to developing tomorrow's Global Mobility leaders by providing opportunities to shape the direction of our organization in many capacities.
Many of our former board members now hold senior positions with some of the world's most recognized companies.
To learn more about how you can get involved with BAPRM and network with other professionals in the relocation industry, please contact anyone on our Board of Directors.
PRESIDENT: Heather James, CRP
Director of National Accounts
Bristol Global Mobility
hjames@bristolglobal.com
Heather’s focus is on talent deployment and mobility management on behalf of Bristol’s clients to ensure an engaged and committed workforce. She has been an active participant with ERC and regional relocation councils for several years. Most recently, Heather served on Worldwide ERC’s Planning Committee for the Fall 2007 Global Workforce Symposium and currently on the 2008 BAPRM Board of Directors as President. Her relocation career began in the early 90’s and spans the furniture industry, corporate housing, lending, and mobility management arenas. A graduate of the University of Central Florida and a native Floridian, she relocated to Southern California in September 2004. She currently resides in Orange County with her husband, Gavan, and her Boston Terrier, Wilamina J. Dog.
Bristol Global Mobility
hjames@bristolglobal.com
Heather’s focus is on talent deployment and mobility management on behalf of Bristol’s clients to ensure an engaged and committed workforce. She has been an active participant with ERC and regional relocation councils for several years. Most recently, Heather served on Worldwide ERC’s Planning Committee for the Fall 2007 Global Workforce Symposium and currently on the 2008 BAPRM Board of Directors as President. Her relocation career began in the early 90’s and spans the furniture industry, corporate housing, lending, and mobility management arenas. A graduate of the University of Central Florida and a native Floridian, she relocated to Southern California in September 2004. She currently resides in Orange County with her husband, Gavan, and her Boston Terrier, Wilamina J. Dog.
VICE PRESIDENT: Jodi Lindemann, GMS
Global Director, Account Management
Cartus
(949) 367-3761
jodi.lindemann@cartus.com
Jodi Lindemann is a Global Director for Cartus in Walnut Creek, CA. She began her career in the relocation industry 10 years ago and has worked in several different roles in operations, business development and account management at both a 3rd party relocation company as well as a destination services and corporate housing company. Jodi graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. She has been an active member of BAPRM for 4+ years and a past member of ERC and PNWRC. In June 2005, she earned her Global Mobility Specialist (GMS) Certification.
Cartus
(949) 367-3761
jodi.lindemann@cartus.com
Jodi Lindemann is a Global Director for Cartus in Walnut Creek, CA. She began her career in the relocation industry 10 years ago and has worked in several different roles in operations, business development and account management at both a 3rd party relocation company as well as a destination services and corporate housing company. Jodi graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. She has been an active member of BAPRM for 4+ years and a past member of ERC and PNWRC. In June 2005, she earned her Global Mobility Specialist (GMS) Certification.
SECRETARY: Susan Schmidt, , CRP, GMS
Asst. Operations Director
3rd Party/Corporate Referrals
Alain Pinel Realtors
(925) 791-2684
sschmidt@apr.com
Susan Schmidt is the Assistant Relocation Manager, Sr. Incoming Coordinator, for Alain Pinel Realtors in the San Francisco Bay Area. Susan began her career in relocation over 30 years ago with Merrill Lynch Relocation in White Plains, NY. She was transferred to San Francisco in 1986 and joined BAWRM (now known as BAPRM) that same year. After 11 years as a service provider Susan switched over to the corporate side of the business. She spent the next 11 years working for Apple Computer and then PeopleSoft in their relocation departments. Realizing that outsourcing was not going away, Susan went back to the 3rd party side of the business for five more years where she continued to coordinate international transfers and assignments for various corporate clients. Susan joined Alain Pinel Realtors relocation department in 2004 where she assists relocating clients. She has been an active member of BAPRM for many years, and has volunteered at several conferences. She has a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Pace University and earned CRP designation in 1990 and her GMS designation in 2007.
3rd Party/Corporate Referrals
Alain Pinel Realtors
(925) 791-2684
sschmidt@apr.com
Susan Schmidt is the Assistant Relocation Manager, Sr. Incoming Coordinator, for Alain Pinel Realtors in the San Francisco Bay Area. Susan began her career in relocation over 30 years ago with Merrill Lynch Relocation in White Plains, NY. She was transferred to San Francisco in 1986 and joined BAWRM (now known as BAPRM) that same year. After 11 years as a service provider Susan switched over to the corporate side of the business. She spent the next 11 years working for Apple Computer and then PeopleSoft in their relocation departments. Realizing that outsourcing was not going away, Susan went back to the 3rd party side of the business for five more years where she continued to coordinate international transfers and assignments for various corporate clients. Susan joined Alain Pinel Realtors relocation department in 2004 where she assists relocating clients. She has been an active member of BAPRM for many years, and has volunteered at several conferences. She has a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Pace University and earned CRP designation in 1990 and her GMS designation in 2007.
TREASURER: Rebecca Neff, CRP
Executive Director
Relocation Dimensions
(925) 933-8447
rneff@relocationdimensions.com
Rebecca has been in the relocation industry since 1979, first selling real estate, and then working for relocation management companies. She joined Relocation Dimensions in1994, and purchased the company in 2006. Rebecca provides a variety of services to corporate clients, including consulting, destination assistance, policy development, corporate move management and group move services. She holds her California real estate broker's license and the Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) designation. Rebecca has previously served on the BAPRM Board as membership chair (before computers) and served two years on the Mobility Conference planning committee. With the exception of 14 months in Dallas, TX, she has lived and worked in the Bay Area since she moved her from Iowa in 1973. Living a balanced life is truly a priority for Rebecca. She is starting her 21st year on a women’s softball team and has been practicing yoga for ten years. Rebecca resides in Walnut Creek with her husband John. She has two children and four grand children.
Relocation Dimensions
(925) 933-8447
rneff@relocationdimensions.com
Rebecca has been in the relocation industry since 1979, first selling real estate, and then working for relocation management companies. She joined Relocation Dimensions in1994, and purchased the company in 2006. Rebecca provides a variety of services to corporate clients, including consulting, destination assistance, policy development, corporate move management and group move services. She holds her California real estate broker's license and the Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) designation. Rebecca has previously served on the BAPRM Board as membership chair (before computers) and served two years on the Mobility Conference planning committee. With the exception of 14 months in Dallas, TX, she has lived and worked in the Bay Area since she moved her from Iowa in 1973. Living a balanced life is truly a priority for Rebecca. She is starting her 21st year on a women’s softball team and has been practicing yoga for ten years. Rebecca resides in Walnut Creek with her husband John. She has two children and four grand children.
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR: Leslie Batsford
Sales Manager
Synergy Corporate Housing
(408) 727-6788
lbatsford@synergyhousing.com
Leslie Batsford has more than 20 years combined experience in both Executive Management and Consultative Sales Management in the field of Corporate Housing and Property Management. Her combined experience has set her apart as a leader in both industries. During the last five years with Synergy Corporate Housing, Leslie has acted as Sales Manager in the Silicon Valley and the East Bay area securing and maintaining strategic accounts for Synergy. Previously, she worked for one of the nation’s largest corporate housing companies and has held positions as Account Coordinator, Account Executive and Senior Account Executive, managing Silicon Valley accounts. Leslie enjoys the arts, music, reading, and is actively involved in interior design projects for friends and family, and has an avid interest in historic home preservation.
Synergy Corporate Housing
(408) 727-6788
lbatsford@synergyhousing.com
Leslie Batsford has more than 20 years combined experience in both Executive Management and Consultative Sales Management in the field of Corporate Housing and Property Management. Her combined experience has set her apart as a leader in both industries. During the last five years with Synergy Corporate Housing, Leslie has acted as Sales Manager in the Silicon Valley and the East Bay area securing and maintaining strategic accounts for Synergy. Previously, she worked for one of the nation’s largest corporate housing companies and has held positions as Account Coordinator, Account Executive and Senior Account Executive, managing Silicon Valley accounts. Leslie enjoys the arts, music, reading, and is actively involved in interior design projects for friends and family, and has an avid interest in historic home preservation.
PROGRAMMING CHAIR: Patricia Sharp, SPHR
The Talent Architect
pat.sharp@gmail.com
Talent Consultant
pat.sharp@gmail.com
Pat's business is to discover and unleash the hidden power in your people to drive sales and dominate markets.
As a business leader and talent management innovator, I believe business strategy should drive talent management decisions. Competencies include: working across cultures, team building, relocation programs & policies, application of TQM to HR & staffing processes, application of technology to HR functions and virtual course development.
International Assignment Management, Virtual Teamwork, Recruitment Strategies, HR Technologies, Global Strategic Management, Executive Search, HR Vendor Management, HR Outsourcing,Corporate Account Management, Sales Management, Strategic Selling
As a business leader and talent management innovator, I believe business strategy should drive talent management decisions. Competencies include: working across cultures, team building, relocation programs & policies, application of TQM to HR & staffing processes, application of technology to HR functions and virtual course development.
International Assignment Management, Virtual Teamwork, Recruitment Strategies, HR Technologies, Global Strategic Management, Executive Search, HR Vendor Management, HR Outsourcing,Corporate Account Management, Sales Management, Strategic Selling
WEBSITE DIRECTOR: Deb Turbes, CRP, GMS
Director of Client Development
NEI Global Relocation
(800) 533-7353
deb@neirelo.com
As Director of Client Development, Deb confers with corporations on their relocation policies, processes and specific needs. The cornerstone of Deb’s career is real estate where she was influenced early in her career by her parents. Her father was a home builder and her mother was an early innovator in the relocation industry. Deb’s experience covers everything from apartment management to working exclusively with transferees as a broker. She is a Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) and Global Mobility Specialist (GMS). In addition to a wealthy background in real estate, Deb has years of experience in marketing and sales management. She produced award winning programs, commercials and marketing campaigns and was recognized twice nationally for her leadership skills with a major communications company. Deb has been an active member of the Bay Area Professionals in Relocation Management, serving as 2007 Committee Chair of the Platinum Party and as Programming Co-Chair in 2007. She has also been involved with many professional organizations, boards, steering committees and advisory councils. She moved from Omaha to the northern edge of Santa Barbara County with her husband John and two teenaged boys, Zac (19) and Christian (16) more than six years ago.
NEI Global Relocation
(800) 533-7353
deb@neirelo.com
As Director of Client Development, Deb confers with corporations on their relocation policies, processes and specific needs. The cornerstone of Deb’s career is real estate where she was influenced early in her career by her parents. Her father was a home builder and her mother was an early innovator in the relocation industry. Deb’s experience covers everything from apartment management to working exclusively with transferees as a broker. She is a Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) and Global Mobility Specialist (GMS). In addition to a wealthy background in real estate, Deb has years of experience in marketing and sales management. She produced award winning programs, commercials and marketing campaigns and was recognized twice nationally for her leadership skills with a major communications company. Deb has been an active member of the Bay Area Professionals in Relocation Management, serving as 2007 Committee Chair of the Platinum Party and as Programming Co-Chair in 2007. She has also been involved with many professional organizations, boards, steering committees and advisory councils. She moved from Omaha to the northern edge of Santa Barbara County with her husband John and two teenaged boys, Zac (19) and Christian (16) more than six years ago.
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: Todd Mauger
Director of Business Development
Budd Van Lines
tmauger@buddvanlines.com
Todd assumed the position of Director of Business Development at Budd Van Lines in February of 2007 with the goal of expanding and managing the seven western states including California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. Todd previously served as an Account Manager at a San Diego moving and storage company where he managed office and industrial accounts.
Prior to joining the relocation industry, Todd was a journeyman electrician, taught electrical safety with San Diego Gas and Electric, and instructed at the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
Todd is married to Lea Mauger, who is also in the relocation industry, providing destination services for Prudential California Realty’s Relocation Division. Todd and Lea are proud parents of their son, Ehren Todd Mauger.
Todd graduated with honors and holds both a Masters of Science in Computers and Information Systems and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. Other accomplishments include a California Real Estate License and teaching credentials for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration as an outreach instructor.
Budd Van Lines
tmauger@buddvanlines.com
Todd assumed the position of Director of Business Development at Budd Van Lines in February of 2007 with the goal of expanding and managing the seven western states including California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. Todd previously served as an Account Manager at a San Diego moving and storage company where he managed office and industrial accounts.
Prior to joining the relocation industry, Todd was a journeyman electrician, taught electrical safety with San Diego Gas and Electric, and instructed at the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
Todd is married to Lea Mauger, who is also in the relocation industry, providing destination services for Prudential California Realty’s Relocation Division. Todd and Lea are proud parents of their son, Ehren Todd Mauger.
Todd graduated with honors and holds both a Masters of Science in Computers and Information Systems and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. Other accomplishments include a California Real Estate License and teaching credentials for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration as an outreach instructor.
SERVICE PROVIDER AT LARGE: Pam Overfield, CRP
pamoverfield@att.net
Pam Overfield has been in the relocation industry for the past seven years. Her experience ranges from heading start-up mortgage groups to marketing relocation mortgage programs to Fortune 500 corporate clientele in Northern California, Oregon and Idaho. Prior to relocation, she was a recruiter for finance and accounting professionals.
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Juliette Fogo, CRP, GMS
Vice President, Strategic Business Sales
Prudential Relocation Services
(480) 778-6131
juliette.fogo@prudential.com
Juliette has served in the relocation industry for 20 years. She began her career with temporary housing management, moved to financial services start-ups and sales, mortgage services management, global and domestic relocation management sales, was a corporate international relocation consultant, and is a group moves and policy development specialist. Fogo is originally from Ohio and personally has been relocated 10 times. Fogo is past presenter at Worldwide ERC’s National Conferences and served as a Worldwide ERC Mobility Committee Member. She has been a Worldwide Regional Relocation Leader for 5 years. She has been involved in BAPRM since 1989 and has been on the Board of Directors as Treasurer, Program Chair, BAPRM Mobility Conference Chair and President. Juliette joined Prudential Relocation Services in 2004.
Prudential Relocation Services
(480) 778-6131
juliette.fogo@prudential.com
Juliette has served in the relocation industry for 20 years. She began her career with temporary housing management, moved to financial services start-ups and sales, mortgage services management, global and domestic relocation management sales, was a corporate international relocation consultant, and is a group moves and policy development specialist. Fogo is originally from Ohio and personally has been relocated 10 times. Fogo is past presenter at Worldwide ERC’s National Conferences and served as a Worldwide ERC Mobility Committee Member. She has been a Worldwide Regional Relocation Leader for 5 years. She has been involved in BAPRM since 1989 and has been on the Board of Directors as Treasurer, Program Chair, BAPRM Mobility Conference Chair and President. Juliette joined Prudential Relocation Services in 2004.
