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Posted: October 11, 2024
Real Estate Finance Association leaps into a packed fall
Boston, MA Sponsorships and tickets are available for the 36th Annual REFA Gala on Thursday, October 17th at the Omni Boston at the Seaport, honoring Paul Nasser, president, Intercontinental Real Estate Corp. with the Swain Distinguished Service Award.
Programs Committees presented AI x Real
Estate - Hype or the Real Deal?
Nasser joins an accomplished group of Swain Award recipients such as Steven Samuels, founder and chairman, Samuels & Associates; Paul Ayoub, chair, Nutter; Kirk Sykes, co-managing partner, Accordia Partners; Tammy Jones, CEO and founder, Basis Investment Group; Jon Davis, CEO and founder, The Davis Companies; Bryan Koop, EVP, Boston Properties; Pam Herbst, managing director, AEW; mayor Thomas Menino; The Bulfinch Companies Inc.; and WinnCompanies.
Learn more about the Annual REFA Gala at www.annualrefagala.com.
On September 24th REFA held its Fall Panel presented by the Emerging Leaders. The moderator, Michael Lane, senior investments associate, Davis led the speakers, Kristin Blount, executive vice president, Colliers; James Cristofori, director, Eastdil Secured; Patrick Mulvihill, senior vice president, leasing, Boston Properties (BXP); and Quentin Reynolds, chief investment officer, Davis, through an in-depth look of office in the new environment. Thank you to Tishman Speyer for hosting at 9OFS, a beautiful indoor space with a terrace.
On September 26th REFA’s Innovation and Programs Committees presented AI x Real Estate - Hype or the Real Deal? The lively discussion was moderated by Greg Bohenko, VP of acquisitions, Samuels & Associates. Thank you to the speakers, James Scott, director, MIT Center for Real Estate & Jason Shuman, general partner, Primary Venture Partners. Thank you as well to Melanie Herald and State Street for hosting us in their modern conference space.
On October 2nd REFA Emerging Leaders presented Executive Insights with WS Development.
The engaging session featured Yanni Tsipis, senior vice president, and Todd Norley, vice president of leasing at WS Development, one of the premier retail and mixed-use developers in the country. At this Emerging Leader exclusive event, Yanni and Todd walked us through their unique career journeys and shared firsthand insights on what it’s like to work at the forefront of innovative retail and mixed-use development.
Learn more about REFA, including membership, events, and ways to get involved, please visit us at www.refa.org. Follow REFA’s LinkedIn, X, and Instagram @REFABoston.
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