Spotlights

2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Todd Gainey of Acella Construction Corp.

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? The Pelham House Function Facility in Dennisport is a project that I am very proud of. Not only was the project completed under an aggressive timeline and through the origins of COVID, but we were able to build a lasting relationship with the ownership group that still continues on today.

2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Joseph Tavares of Rockland Trust Bank

3 skills that you use every day in your position: Stay Educated: Keep up with current trends and events to stay informed. I wake up early each day to read or listen to a financial podcast. It’s critical to understand how global changes have local impacts. Stay Organized: I map out every day to stay on task. It’s very easy to get distracted.

2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Eric Schultheis of Sweeney Real Estate & Appraisal

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I started in the Rhode Island market as an appraiser that had a salesperson license. My business was split heavily in favor of appraisal work – over the last five years I have expanded my network exponentially and developed lasting relationships within the Rhode Island business community.

2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Steven Vincent of Erland Construction

Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: The Art of War by Sun Tzu – Although The Art of War is written from a military perspective, the lessons within this book can be applied to your professional journey, aiding you in understanding the significance of planning, timing, and self-awareness.

2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Elizabeth Krol of Ramboll

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? One recent project that I am most proud of is our team’s support of our client’s pending real estate acquisition. The client is pursuing a mixed-use development with a complex site history.

2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Matt Quinlan of SVN | Parsons Commercial Group | Boston

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Our firm recently relocated to a new building in Natick, Mass., where we’ve created a purposefully designed office space that fosters collaboration and innovation. From acquisition to construction, this project was a full team effort, and I’m immensely proud of the work environment we’ve built.

2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Jonathan Mareno of The Bulfinch Companies, Inc.

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? ESG is a core principle of Bulfinch and remains an important focus for our investors, tenants, and company leadership. I proudly led the coordination efforts on projects designed to maximize energy savings and the enhancement of sustainable transportation options.

2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Tim Puopolo of CM&B

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?  We’re thrilled to be working on two significant projects in the academic sector. At Endicott College we serve as their program manager, overseeing the design and construction of their new residence hall and managing pre-construction for various future campus improvement projects.

2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: John Townsend of Northstar Project & Real Estate Services

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? The accomplishment I am most proud of is working to establish Northstar, an owner’s project management firm, as a market leader in the life science sector for corporate and institutional clients.

2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Jacob Lemieux of Hancock Associates

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of the affordable housing projects that I have worked on, most recently The Westcott at Swampscott by Winn Development, which is under construction now. This project will bring 114 mixed-income apartments to the town of Swampscott, which is becoming increasingly important in today’s housing markets. I am proud to be some part of improving the lives of others, even a small one.