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A Legal Perspective on Multifamily Financing and Permitting
Karen Kepler, a partner at Sullivan & Worcester, helps developers cobble together funding sources for multifamily developments and ensures smooth transitions to operate them when they’re completed.
Digging Deep for Green Design Solutions
As sustainability coordinator for Elkus Manfredi Architects, the problems created by the looming threat of climate change wash up at Kristen Fritsch’s feet every day.
Designing for Impact with a Long-Term Horizon
After organizing hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico, Yanel de Angel brings a problem-solving approach to Massachusetts’ resiliency and housing crises in her new position leading architects Perkins & Will’s Boston studio.
CRE Leader Gets on Board at the T
JLL executive Travis McCready has spent much of his career focused on advancing tech-based innovation ecosystems. Now, as a member of the MBTA’s new governing board, he will help oversee the transit infrastructure that underpins them.
Establishing a New East Coast Beachhead in Boston
Boston’s active development pipeline prompted Chicago-based architects Solomon Cordwell Buenz to select it as the home of the first East Coast office in its 90-year history, helmed by Clara Windeberg.
Grad Student’s Side Gig Leads to Fintech
Consulting work during Karan Kashyap’s graduate school years led him to found a startup that helps community banks and credit unions automate routine customer service calls.
A No-Rejection Policy for Loyal Clients
Construction is a way of life for Jane Kaplan Peck, who oversees the operations of Brookline-based Kaplan Construction Co., focusing on multifamily and hospitality projects, plus houses of worship.
Pennrose Pioneers New Housing Models
Penrose, under Regional Vice President Charlie Adams, is making a name for itself as a developer of creative housing models throughout the East Coast. Locally, it’s working on unique projects in Jamaica Plain and Chelsea.
Tech-Focused CEO Finds Niche with Cryptocurrency
Under CEO Dave Mansfield, Amesbury-based bank has expanded regionally and nationally with specialty products, including those focused on alternative energy, and now cryptocurrency.
A Flexible Offering for Changing Workplace Patterns
Brian Dacey has a long track record working in emerging real estate growth clusters and identifying new ones. Dacey is president of the Cambridge Innovation Center which operates co-working spaces for 1,800 startups ranging from clean energy to life science .
From Board Member to Credit Union CEO
A year ago, Christopher Hendry had no idea he would soon start a career in the credit union industry, never mind as a president and CEO of IC Federal Credit Union.
Cutting Carbon Footprints and Costs in Real Estate
Chris Gray looks at commercial properties through an energy efficiency lens to help Boston-based Taurus Investment Holdings evaluate potential acquisitions, at a time when landlords are creating efficiencies through operational upgrades, and reducing their exposure for capital upgrades.
A Big Tent Approach to Brokerage Group
As a long-time member of the Commercial Brokers Association, Alison Powers is seeking to make the 355-member group more inclusive while adding programs that resonate with the under-35 age crowd. She founded the CBA’s Women in Commercial Brokerage initiative in 2018 to support the role of female brokers.
A New Payments Solution for Cannabis
Cathy Corby Iannuzzelli has worked at the intersection of technology and financial services before “fintech” was even a word. Now, she’s leading the launch of KindTap, a first-of-its-kind payments service for the cannabis industry.
Managing Building Projects for Profit and Purpose
Since launching in late winter, Enzo Scalora’s new consulting firm has attracted 20 clients involved with 40 different projects in sectors ranging from higher ed to life science.
New CEO Prepares to Refresh Brand
Jonathan Dowst had just retired after nearly 30 years at Fleet Bank and Bank of America when Pentucket Bank’s then-CEO Scott Cote called, looking to arrange his own succession. Now Pentucket’s president and CEO, Dowst is leading it into a period of growth and rebranding.
A Hands-On Approach to Lab Construction
Over a nearly 25-year career in the construction industry, Stacey Stares has spent a majority of her time working on health care and life science projects including developments for industry leaders such as Amgen and Vertex Pharmaceuticals.
Designing to Make a Difference
A bank renovation project launched Gregory Minott’s entrepreneurial career at age 18 and piqued his interest in architecture. Now, leading Boston’s DREAM Collaborative, he’s trying to build new pathways for Black professionals in architecture and more inclusive city planning.
Financial Options for People with Disabilities
People with disabilities face limits on how much they can spend without affecting their government benefits. But that does not mean they cannot save, inherit and invest money. That’s where Joan McGrath comes in.
A Background in Construction Leads to Condo Pipeline
After starting out in suburban home construction, J.D. Wild is adding to the multifamily inventory in Boston neighborhoods that are seeing a surge of condominium construction as head of Boston-based Elevated Realty’s development business.
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