Three skills that you use every day in your position: Prompt communication (in-person, phone or email), AutoCAD drafting & design, and cost estimating.
Three skills that you use every day in your position: Communication – Clear and concise communication and expectation setting with clients, partners and employees, especially when addressing complex systems and situations.
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m most proud of initiating the Alumni Fellows program at Project REAP, building on our 25-year legacy of empowering professionals of color in commercial real estate. This suite of initiatives — REAP Board Builders, REAP Business Links, REAP Culture Club, and REAP Speak — equips our 2,000 alumni with advanced leadership training, enhanced networking opportunities
Three skills that you use every day in your position:bIn my role ascChair of Sherin and Lodgen’s real estate department, I rely on three core skills daily. First, negotiation is crucial in securing favorable outcomes for our clients and fostering collaborative relationships. Second, risk evaluation and allocation help me assess potential challenges in transactions,
Three skills that you use every day in your position: Communication, problem-solving, and forward-thinking. Whether collaborating with clients, navigating on-site challenges, or planning next steps, these skills keep our projects smooth and our team united.
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m proud that our team was recently awarded a significant nationwide contract with a national life sciences client. This achievement is the result of a seamless, multi-year effort that integrated Shawmut teams across the enterprise, from coast to coast.
What was one of your biggest challenges as a leader and how did you overcome it? One of my biggest challenges came during a period of growth when we had to scale quickly to meet new opportunities. We needed to maintain our company culture and ensure that new team members aligned with our core values. By strengthening our training programs, implementing internal assessments, and setting clear goals
Three skills that you use every day in your position: Three core skills I use every day are being practical in my work, accessible to colleagues and clients, and being approachable and down to earth.
Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: Reminiscences of a Stock Operator by Edwin Lefevre – It’s a classic book on risk management and experience. The book demonstrates how experience and being calm-collective can help you work through complex and crisis scenarios.
What was one of your biggest challenges as a leader and how did you overcome it? The biggest challenge over the last six years has been to respond to radical changes in the market due to the pandemic, the life science boom, and the uncertainty of the current economy.
Westport, CT EAC Properties at KW Commercial managing partner Andreas Senie and associate Scott Cranston represented the purchaser Botero LLC and Brian Dornan, executive director Pyramid Real Estate represented Pollack
Boston, MA John Wellington has joined Nordlund Associates Inc. to support the brokerage team in the inner-city suburbs. Previously, he worked as a commercial real estate advisor with RE/Max 360, where he was recognized as one of the top producers in the US in 2023.
Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: I am a firm believer that there is no single “best” source for aspiring leaders. Leaders should be open to consuming varying types and sides of content, and then drawing their conclusions from there.