Ciere Boatright is the VP of Real Estate & Community Development at CRG. Ciere helps oversee planning and development of CRG’s high-impact real estate projects, including securing land entitlements and public and private financing, negotiating terms of agreements with government, working closely and engaging with community organizations, developing feasibility studies, and contributing to the full scope of CRG’s real estate development efforts. She works closely with the Chicago Business Unit of CRG’s parent company, Clayco, to advance real estate and construction opportunities and oversee the successful execution of its high-profile pursuits. In collaboration with leadership teams, Ciere launched Pillar - a program to mentor and support commercial developers of color and help establish and launch a national CRG Cares philanthropic program in the numerous markets where CRG is active.