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2023 Women in CRE: Nicole Reilly, DiPrete Engineering
September 29, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? DiPrete Engineering has recently completed one of Rhode Island’s largest projects and I had the privilege of being the project manager alongside an elite team of professionals. The schedule, complexity, and volume of people internally and externally was astonishing.
2023 Women in CRE: Laurel Bowerman, Washington Trust
September 29, 2023
What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? Since we spend most of our waking hours at work, we want to look forward to each working day. I think one of the most
2023 Women in CRE: Merri Rego, DiPrete Engineering
September 29, 2023
Who inspires you most? What qualities do they possess that inspire you? My mother is my unwavering inspiration. She courageously pursued the path less desired, selflessly forfeiting her own dreams to pave the way for mine. Not once did she utter a complaint, exemplifying the boundless love and strength that shape the remarkable woman I’ve become.
2023 Women in CRE: Grace Santos, Margulies Perruzzi
September 29, 2023
What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? It is important to choose a firm that allows you to feel comfortable and pushes you to give your best. When leadership at the firm is approachable and listens to your needs and concerns, it allows for a more positive work environment. Other important factors include project diversity and training.
2023 Women in CRE: Jenna Shea, DiPrete Engineering
September 29, 2023
Who inspires you most? What qualities do they possess that inspire you? My greatest inspiration through my career are the women in the industry that have come before me who have shown me that being the only woman in a room or on a construction site doesn’t diminish the power of your voice. Their resilience and unwavering determination continue to fuel my journey.
2023 Women in CRE: Deborah Smith, The CenterCap Group
September 29, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? We recently advised Pearlmark Real Estate, a credit focused investment manager, on the sale of a majority interest to Conning, then a $180 billion AUM global asset manager and affiliate of Cathay Life, a leading Taiwanese life insurer.
2023 Women in CRE: Brenna Guay, DiPrete Engineering
September 29, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? The recent accomplishment I am most proud of is my promotion to a Project Engineer. Working in the engineering industry for eight years and switching departments every couple of years always kept me in a new role.
2023 Women in CRE: Lydia Chesnick, Bernkopf
September 29, 2023
What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? Since one size rarely fits all, the question is “does the firm provide the resources and flexibility to allow you to achieve your personal career objectives?” For me, my goal is to be an advisor, strategist and trusted resource so a collaborative, resource-rich firm is essential.
2023 Women in CRE: April Wilmar, Bernkopf
September 29, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? A recent project was the assemblage of over 20 acres in South Boston for a mixed-use master plan development project with a community focus. This complex project organized the land into four distinct districts for phased development.
2023 Women in CRE: Meredith Swisher, Bernkopf
September 29, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? Complex title defects prevent clients from selling, refinancing, leasing, or developing their properties. As both a litigator and legal strategist, my proudest moments include successfully resolving such issues while preserving clients’ long-term commercial objections and reputation.
2023 Women in CRE:
Sheryl Starr, Bernkopf
September 29, 2023
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am particularly proud of representing a leading commercial real estate developer in Southeastern Massachusetts in an intricate multi-parcel assemblage and hotel development deal. My experience in acquisitions, sales, and financing enabled us to navigate through complex issues, achieving a favorable outcome for my client while maintaining focus on their larger financial objectives.
2023 Women in CRE: Tamie Thompson, JLL
September 29, 2023
What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? If you are interested in a career and not just a job then, think about the long game, focus on opportunities vs obstacles, and always network, network, network. Make sure
2023 Women in CRE: Talia Kudan Abad, Cushman & Wakefield
September 29, 2023
How has CREW Boston/CREW Network helped your professional development? CREW has helped my professional network since I joined a few years ago. I did not know any women in the industry, and CREW Boston provided a supportive and accomplished
2023 Women in CRE: Emily Paparella, Elkus Manfredi Architects
September 29, 2023
How has CREW Boston/CREW Network helped your professional development? CREW has given me a deep and rich community of like-minded yet diverse women who are driven to achieve success in commercial real estate in greater Boston.
Greene of Compass brokers $1.305 million sale
September 29, 2023
Providence, RI Compass has finalized the sale of 28 Orchard Place for $1.305 million. The property closed for $40,000 over asking price. Kira Greene, founding agent of Compass Providence, represented
Marcus & Millichap brokers $5.25m sale of nine-unit apartment building
September 29, 2023
Brookline, MA Marcus & Millichap has completed the sale of a nine-unit apartment property located at 10 Beals St. The 12,280 s/f asset sold for $5.25 million.
2023 Women in CRE: Heidi Cashman, GeoEngineers USA, P.C.
September 29, 2023
How has CREW Boston/CREW Network helped your professional development? Joining CREW Boston has been one of the most impactful decisions I have made for my career and professional development. CREW Boston offers amazing programs that help CRE
NAI Glickman Kovago & Jacobs facilitates sale of 30-unit apartment complex for $6.3 million
September 29, 2023
Worcester, MA NAI Glickman Kovago & Jacobs facilitated the $6.3 million sale of a 30-unit apartment building at 31 Caroline St. The seller, 31 Caroline St., LLC was represented by NAI Glickman vice presidents David Eldredge
Newmark advised Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. on $2.2 billion sale of Simply Self Storag...
September 29, 2023
Boston, MA Newmark Group, Inc. served as the co-lead advisor to Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (BREIT) on its sale of Simply Self Storage (Simply) to Public Storage for $2.2 billion. Newmark’s Capital Markets National Self Storage practice leader vice chairman Aaron Swerdlin and team advised BREIT
2023 Women in CRE: Carla Cabral, Massachusetts Housing Partnership
September 29, 2023
What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? Don’t be afraid to take risks, be inquisitive, above all network within the industry, and what better way of doing it by joining an organization such as CREW! Real estate