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2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Kurt Stiegel, Robinson+Cole
May 23, 2025
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? Last year, I played a key role in closing nearly two dozen complex affordable housing finance transactions on behalf of a major institutional lender. I’m proud to be part of a talented, dedicated team that met our clients’ needs by combining deep industry expertise with the ability to develop creative,
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Courtney Simmons, Davis Malm
May 23, 2025
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? As I approach the 10- year mark as an attorney, I note a recent professional milestone in my career, winning an emergency injunction. The case required appearing in court to defend my client against a commercial property landlord who was attempting to take possession of and sell my client’s personal property on the leased premises prior to the expiration of the lease.
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: William Cahillane, Pioneer CRE
May 23, 2025
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? I am most proud of a recent retail tenant I represented. Their business has not only thrived in their new space, but it has also spawned a thriving community that surrounds the business. Commercial real estate professionals play a pivotal role in the communities we serve, and sometimes we are fortunate to play a role in building our communities up while bringing them closer together.
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Jay Bianchi, MountainOne
May 23, 2025
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? I am proud to be part of my company’s rollout of new portfolio loan programs for low- to- moderate income and first- time homebuyers. This group is broader than you might think, including young professionals, educators, first responders, and retail workers.
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Charles Myers, The HYM Investment Group
May 23, 2025
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? I’m most proud of delivering the first phase of infrastructure and the first residential building-Amaya-at the Suffolk Downs redevelopment on time and on budget. It’s rewarding to see Amaya’s lease up actively combat the housing crisis and watch vibrant spaces like Beachmont Sq. come to life.
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Faron Brazis, Hobbs Brook Real Estate
May 23, 2025
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? I’m incredibly proud of leading HBRE’s tenant engagement evolution by creating a dynamic, community-driven workplace experience that’s personalized and data-informed. By leveraging insights into tenant behavior, we introduced initiatives like our custom tenant app,
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Austin Stebbins, The Boulos Company
May 23, 2025
If you could give advice to someone just starting out in your field, what would it be? One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in commercial real estate is the value of introducing yourself. Relationship- building is at the core of this business, and it starts with making connections with people at every level, whatever their title or experience may be.
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Kristyn Hill, Bergmeyer
May 23, 2025
If you could give advice to someone just starting out in your field, what would it be? My biggest piece of advice to someone starting out is to always ask questions and be curious. There were a lot of industry- standard architectural terms and processes I didn’t understand or know about when I was just starting out - and that’s OK!
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Gregory Bradford, Nutter
May 23, 2025
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? One of the projects I’m most proud of was helping a nonprofit Catholic high school, Notre Dame Cristo Rey, acquire a new campus in Methuen. The school serves a predominantly low- income student population, and the transition to a new facility was critical to its continued success.
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Ryan Evans Senior, Auburn Construction
May 23, 2025
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? A recent professional milestone I am most proud of is being recognized for my hard work and dedication by being promoted to Senior Project Manager. I pride myself on delivering exceptional client service, starting with proper planning while also being adaptable to best problem solve our clients ever- changing needs.
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Daniel D’Aprile, Jr. Partner Hinckley Allen
May 23, 2025
What’s one challenge you’ve overcome in your career so far, and what did it teach you? At my prior firm, when unexpected circumstances left a gap on our real estate finance team during peak season, I stepped up and assumed the additional work as lead attorney – despite not having prior experience leading these transactions.
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Austin Lee, Elkus Manfredi Architects
May 23, 2025
What’s one challenge you’ve overcome in your career so far, and what did it teach you? Graduating from UC Berkeley in 2009 into a great recession, I faced the challenge of starting my architecture career in a volatile job market. I took an opportunity in Shenzhen, China, immersing myself in a new culture and learning to navigate unfamiliar design and construction practices.
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Jay Carnevale, Avison Young
May 23, 2025
What’s one challenge you’ve overcome in your career so far, and what did it teach you? The biggest challenge any young broker must overcome is the fear of failing. In my time as a broker since graduating from college in 2020, the Greater Boston market has experienced its challenges. Hi- rise downtown towers and suburban office parks were no longer the epicenter where people went daily to work.
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Andre Rossignol, CORE
May 23, 2025
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? I recently helped a client lease their 25,000 s/f warehouse in Sanford, Maine. They had operated a family business there for 20 years, retreading tires. I negotiated a deal with a tenant that far exceeded expectations. The new tenant runs power restoration projects across Maine and was delighted with the space.
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Kiley Barrett, Tecta America New England
May 23, 2025
If you could give advice to someone just starting out in your field, what would it be? Don’t be afraid to ask questions or seek help! When I was hired at Tecta, I attended weekly production meetings and felt overwhelmed by how much there was to learn.
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Ron Pereira, B.C. Tent & Awning Co., Inc.
May 23, 2025
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? We are currently installing a RFID system in our warehouse. I have been heavily involved in implementing the system. I have come up with new ideas of placement and strategies regarding the RFID tagging because the tags are somewhat unique to the equipment we use.
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Jonathan Yaghjian, Pariseault Builders
May 23, 2025
What’s one challenge you’ve overcome in your career so far, and what did it teach you? One of my biggest career challenges has been managing multiple projects at different stages while leading and mentoring others. I learned that technical skills alone aren’t enough – success means delegating, building trust, and adapting to each team member’s needs.
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Evan Storti, Sweeney Real Estate & Appraisal
May 23, 2025
What’s one challenge you’ve overcome in your career so far, and what did it teach you? One of the biggest challenges early on was managing my time across multiple reports, especially when unexpected client requests popped up. It took a while, but I learned how to prioritize better, set clearer boundaries, and build in more structure to stay ahead.
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Justin Caron, Northstar Project & Real Estate Services
May 23, 2025
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? I recently completed two residential projects for Harvard University Housing (HUH) which were both Passive House certified, the first projects with that certification for HUH. Both were 19th century Victorian renovations which were accompanied by a host of challenges as the project team
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Mike Cornoni, HFA Architecture + Engineering
May 23, 2025
What’s one challenge you’ve overcome in your career so far, and what did it teach you? A major challenge I faced was a complex renovation and new construction project with multiple stakeholders and unclear goals. Aging infrastructure and inaccurate existing drawings added difficulty. To align the team, we held a stakeholder workshop that fostered communication and set a shared direction.