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Aiming for ‘Bold’ Moves on Beacon Hill
State Sen. Julian Cyr has only chaired the Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Housing since March, but says he’s “been living the housing crisis” for much of his life.
Tackling the Deals Others Walk Away From
James Keefe arrived at his family’s Boston-based development firm, Trinity Financial, in 2024 just in time to take a key role managing a pair of major local projects.
A New Face in a Familiar Place
After his last employer merged with a major local competitor, Steven Mead now finds himself back leading commercial lending at a medium-sized community bank: East Cambridge Savings Bank.
Marcus Partners Putting $650M Fund to Work
Marcus Partners is flush with capital that it’s getting ready to deploy across the Eastern Seaboard under the guidance of Levi Reilly, the company’s head of development.
Others’ Mergers Create an Opening
When Amesbury-based BankProv came up for sale, Needham Bank faced plenty of competition. Deal in hand, CEO Joseph Campanelli said, his bank is looking forward to “a lot more synergies than we anticipated.”
Tenant Retention Takes Center Stage
A flexible investment strategy has fueled the growth of Helge Capital. With the Boston multifamily market softening modestly, CEO Oleg Uritsky says it’s shifting to focus on keeping tenants from moving.
Hastings Marks a Half-Century in Homebuilding
It’s been over 40 years since Tom Hastings started his homebuilding odyssey with the innovative Leisurewoods 55-and-over development in Rockland. Along the way, he’s turned bunkers into housing and helped transform the Hingham Shipyard.
A Day of Reckoning Drives Auction Business
Bank loans gone bad translate into an uptick in business at Sullivan & Sullivan Auctioneers, led by founder Marianne Sullivan.
A Digital and a Physical Footprint
Cambridge Savings Bank President and CEO Ryan Bailey says the bank will evaluate opportunities to grow its presence in the state, whether through more branch openings or merger and acquisition activity.
Making Way for New Generation of Housing Leadership
Under Clark Ziegler, the Massachusetts Housing Partnership has become an important financial partner for housing developers and first-time homebuyers. Now, after 35 years he’s handing over the reins.
Raising the Bar for Senior Living
Shane Herlet helps lead a company trying to up the ante in its industry with a new brand that combines hospitality-level living standards and urban locations.
An Engaged Leader Is Honored
Grace Lee has taken over as president and CEO of St. Mary’s Credit Union, but her time leading M&T Bank’s Boston-area unit is producing one last headline: a philanthropic honor from the Boston Arts Academy foundation.
Design and Build Combination Gains Momentum
Jonathan Garland is finding success combining architecture and development services under the umbrella of J. Garland Enterprises, his Boston-based company.
Timing a Rebrand, and a Handoff
After 104 years, The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod has rebranded to Cape & Coast Bank. But as it adopts a new name, the bank is saying goodbye to longtime CEO Lisa Oliver.
Transacting in a Transitional Market Phase
Friends outside CRE wondered whether JLL office broker Sarah Griffith would entertain a career change after the pandemic. In fact, she was having banner years.
A Call for New Housing in New Bedford
Joshua Amaral is steeped in efforts to make New Bedford better. Now, he’s leading the city’s drive to recruit more housing, including market-rate development.
Insulating the Bay State Biotech from Headwinds
Dr. Kirk Taylor is Massachusetts’ point person on the life science industry. And he’s just launched a new program with money for biomanufacturing developers
End of a Momentous Chapter for PeoplesBank
As CEO of PeoplesBank, Tom Senecal has led the mutual bank through some huge changes in the last 10 years, and helped set its course for the future.
Curating a Cultural Fit at a Leading Brokerage
The world’s largest commercial real estate brokerage has a new face leading its New England region as it expands and diversifies its business: Mike Brucato.
New CEO Takes Baton on Cape Cod
Erik Porter has big shoes to fill when he succeeds The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod President and CEO Lisa Oliver upon her retirement in October.
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