Basic Information:
Peg Moertl, Grovedale Consulting, Principal
Number of years in the industry 45 - I started in community development work in college with the National Federation of Housing Counselors
Contact information:
Email:
pmoertl@grovedaleconsulting.net
Phone: 513.608.3428.
I prefer email in general, but feel free to call. My website is
www.grovedaleconsulting.net
Member Spotlight Questions
- What do you hope to get out of your CREW membership and/or who do you hope to network with? After working in Columbus for two years as the President & CEO of Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing, I am thrilled to be home. I joined CREW to begin to plug back into this community, especially since I have started my own consulting practice.
- What or Who is your ideal client/customer? My biggest client currently is KPMG, where I am a teaming partner on consulting engagements with state and local govenrments, helping to administer federal emergency rental assistance funds. I also work with a coalition of local community and economic development organizations, a foundation and a large bank to help stimulate neighborhood business district vitality with a focus on Black-owned businesses. I have also done some work for a large non-proft developer.
- What does a typical day consist of for you in your current position? In the morning over tea, I read a lot of local and national news and trade magazines like Affordable Housing Finance, as well as federal funding announcements. These days, I then start working on my KPMG project and an exciting local initiative we will announce soon. I also serve on the Board of Cincinnati Development Fund, so occasionally, I have loan packages to review and other Board committee work; on the ULI Women's Leadership Initiative Executive Committee; and on the Greater Ohio Policy Center Policy Committee.
- What is your favorite aspect about your job? The variety of tasks and the flexibility in hours. It is nothing like serving as an organizational CEO or bank executive.
- What does your company contribute to the commercial real estate industry? In my current work, I am supporting COVID relief for landlords and tenants at the state level (not Ohio) and developing economic development policies, projects and programs related to commercial real estate and small businesses.
- What advice do you have to someone new to the industry? Ask questions when you don't know something. Volunteering is a good way to learn. Build and keep relationships by doing good work and keeping commitments. Spend as much time as possible doing something you love.
- What keeps you busy outside of work? My husband is a talented singer-songwriter and guitar player, and I'm chief groupie when he has gigs. I have an amazing tribe of friends with whom I love sharing food, drink, and adventures. I hope to travel more as we get through the pandemic. Finally, we live in a 100+ year old home that alsways seems to provide project opportunities.