Name: Maureen Rystrom

Title: Vice President of Marketing

Company Name: J. Calnan & Associates Years in real estate: 17

Real estate associations or organizations you’re a member of: Board of directors for CoreNet Global N.E. and Commercial Brokers Association; co-founder of an all-women’s networking group, PLA! 

Who or what has been the strongest influence on your career and why? There’s a reason why I’ve stayed at JC&A for 10 years – Jay Calnan and the partners here have had a huge impact on my career. When I started as the director of marketing, I knew I could execute a complete strategic marketing plan – but Jay and the team pushed me outside of my comfort zone to do more. They encouraged me to step outside the office, network and build relationships. I haven’t looked back since. Since I made that leap, I have co-founded PLA!, made contributions to the industry as a member of the board of directors for CoreNet and the CBA and held leadership positions for many other associations. I’ve learned a lot and had a ton of fun too. Some of my closest friends are people I’ve met as a result of that nudge I received 10 years ago.