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2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Todd Gainey of Acella Construction Corp.
November 24, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? The Pelham House Function Facility in Dennisport is a project that I am very proud of. Not only was the project completed under an aggressive timeline and through the origins of COVID, but we were able to build a lasting relationship with the ownership group that still continues on today.
2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Thomas Shihadeh of Marcus & Millichap
December 1, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Our team’s consistency this year is a testament to their hard work and commitment. Our office handled a majority of the firm’s 150+ investment sales in Boston & New England this year.
2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Jeremy Casey of SR Commercial
November 24, 2023
What was one of your biggest challenges as a leader and how did you overcome it? Making the sacrifices that it takes to start-up a company and have it grow, but I had the vision that it would work and that I would accomplish it. Vision and mindset is the key.
2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Susan Shelby of Rhino PR
December 1, 2023
What makes this nominee an Industry Leader? “I have worked with Susan Shelby for 22 years and am continuously impressed by her industry knowledge, leadership, and professionalism. She mentors not only the future leaders of the design and construction industry, but also her colleagues and clients.
2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Tim Bailey of Margulies Perruzzi
November 24, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? My growth into a leadership role on both a personal and professional level. I became an associate principal/partner and realized it was time to make an impact on the community outside of the office. I am an adjunct professor of architecture at my alma mater, Roger Williams,
2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Nathan Turner of Margulies Perruzzi
November 24, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Working with the city of Quincy to support its downtown development guidelines and, more recently, to review the City’s energy code and sustainability initiatives.
2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Karen Sommers of City Wide Facility Solutions Boston
November 24, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? The camaraderie that exists in our company is inspiring. We have an amazing team who is driven to meet our goals. We recently celebrated 15 years in business. Our team came together for different fun activities that culminated with a large party at Encore.
2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Tim DeBowes of Hathaway
November 24, 2023
3 skills that you use every day in your position: Effective communication: Especially mindful listening. Good faith negotiating: I strive to be fair to any and all of the parties that I represent and to the persons on the other side of the table. Contract review: I am thorough and detail-oriented. I have learned that time well spent up-front often saves complications and delays as a project progresses.
2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Bethany Lyons of Washington Trust
November 24, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I was recently promoted to team leader after being the top producer for the last three years. The recognition of my production, along with their confidence in my ability to manage and lead, is humbling.
2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Michael Jacobs of NAI Glickman Kovago & Jacobs
November 24, 2023
What makes this nominee an Industry Leader? “Mike’s industry influence is unparalleled, marked by unwavering commitment and foresight. He forges key external partnerships and nurtures the next generation of experts through invaluable guidance and mentorship. His leadership defines him as a real estate industry luminary.” - James Glickman, Partner at NAI Glickman Kovago & Jacobs.
2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Brian Jurgens of W.T. Kenney Co., Inc.
November 24, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? My great grandfather founded W.T. Kenney (WTK) in 1939 and we are embarking on our 85th anniversary. I have been working with WTK for 27 years as field painter, estimator, project manager, VP, SVP & now ownership. I am blessed to have experience in nearly every company task through the years.
2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: George Mautner of Key Construction Solutions, Inc.
November 24, 2023
What was one of your biggest challenges as a leader and how did you overcome it? Running a construction company places me in a unique situation where I interact with a vast spectrum of people. I frequently have the challenge of gaining the trust and respect of everyone involved in a construction project, from a skilled tradesperson to a CEO.
2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Stephen Martorano of Bohler
November 24, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? South Bay Town Center in Dorchester! After years of design and permitting efforts including BPDA, MEPA, Massworks, DOT, creation of new city street grids and more, we are at the final step of roadway acceptance. It feels amazing to bring this from a napkin sketch to a successful completion.
2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Kenneth Viscarello of Sheehan Phinney
November 24, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? A couple of years ago we undertook a project on the Massachusetts border for the Nashua Housing and Redevelopment Authority. It was an extremely complicated project, involving the first twinning of 9% and 4% LIHTCs in New Hampshire, the issuance of a $39 million TE bond to support the 4% project, FHLBB-AHP funds and other funding sources.
2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: James O’Brien of Holt Construction
November 24, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am proud of the work we have accomplished within Boston Logan International Airport. We have completed and are currently completing multiple concession programs, high-end lounge work and infrastructure work that is vital to the operations of the airport.
2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Lee Rosenthal of West Shore
November 24, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? West Shore celebrated its landmark 50th acquisition earlier this year with the addition of Atlas Bluewood Apartments, located in the rapidly growing North Dallas region of Texas, to its portfolio of diverse multifamily real estate assets throughout the United States.
2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Brooke Woodson of Shawmut Design and Construction
December 1, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? To further Shawmut’s commitment to DEI, this year, I was proud to launch our Diverse Partnerships Program – an initiative that provides more opportunities for diverse vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers. The program enables economic, social, and community opportunity
2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Bill Jean of Fulcrum Associates
November 24, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I was an instrumental team member helping to secure Fulcrum’s largest dollar value single project. The project consisted of re-positioning a 250,000 s/f former office building into a state-of-the-art corporate R&D and secure lab space building for a national defense contractor.
2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: David Goodhue of Colliers
November 24, 2023
What was one of your biggest challenges as a leader and how did you overcome it? Leading the company remotely throughout a large part of the pandemic was a great challenge: I believe that I managed Covid reasonably well by being clear that I understood that our people were struggling, this was normal, and that it was okay to ask me and their colleagues for help.
2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: John Boyle of Cushman & Wakefield
November 24, 2023
Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: Start With Why by Simon Sinek and Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. Find your why, your purpose and your meaning and you will be the most effective, best version of yourself.