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2015 Annual Review responses by Kelly Hannon of IREM Boston

Kelley Hannon, IREM Boston Chapter #4 Kelley Hannon, IREM Boston Chapter #4
Respondent’s Name: Kelley Hannon Company: Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Boston Metropolitan Chapter No. 4 What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2015?  Honor for the membership of outstanding Excellence and Dedication to my Profession and the Achievement of Women. The Chapters Award for Membership growth in 2015 What was your most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2015? IREM Chapter’s Life Time Achievement Awards Night Honoring Our 2016 National president Christopher Mellen with the Life Time Achievement Award in 2015. Being able to witness our Chris' swearing in as the IREM president for 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah What are your predictions for commercial real estate in 2016? Rental growth will increase. Occupancy vacancy improving.  
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