The Real Estate Finance Association (REFA) informed their membership last month that Pamela Herbst, managing director and head of the direct investment group at AEW Capital Management will be the recipient of the Robert S. Swain Jr. Distinguished Service Award at the Annual REFA Gala, to be held October 2nd at Westin Copley Place.
Herbst will join an elite list in the real estate community of past recipients; most recently mayor Thomas Menino in 2013, Joe Fallon of the Fallon Company in 2012, Thomas Hynes of Colliers International in 2011, and Thomas DeSimone of WS Development in 2010. REFA has also recognized three families over the course of the award's history.
The distinguished service award is named in honor of the late Robert S. Swain, Jr. Swain gained respect and admiration of his colleagues within the real estate finance industry during his 33-year career in the profession. He was a valued member of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board for over 25 years and was an active member and leader of the Mortgage Finance Committee, which eventually developed into the present Real Estate Finance Association.
The REFA Gala, which perennially attracts over 500 real estate professionals, has long been a celebration of the organizations accomplishments, as well as recognizing an individual who has made significant contributions to the real estate industry as well as the community.
For more information about the Annual REFA Gala, please visit our website at www.refa.org.