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2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Laura Gribbell, The Bulfinch Companies (Bulfinch)
September 30, 2022
What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? Don’t be afraid of asking questions and doing so confidently. Make sure you understand what is being asked of you.
SCALE Lending closes $195 million loan for acquisition and construction of Namdar Towers, Miami
September 30, 2022
Miami, FL Slate Property Group affiliate, SCALE Lending, closed on a $195 million loan for the acquisition and construction of Namdar Towers. The financing is SCALE Lending’s first deal in South Florida — one of the fastest-growing rental markets in the United States. It is one of several markets SCALE Lending is expanding its lending business into.
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Elyse Kelley The Bulfinch Companies (Bulfinch)
September 30, 2022
What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? CRE can be intimidating to jump into, especially for women, and even more so if you are earlier in your career. My advice is to stay the course, be a sponge for knowledge
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Cayla Franco, The Bulfinch Companies (Bulfinch)
September 30, 2022
What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? Don’t be afraid to speak up. As a young female in a male-dominant industry, it can be difficult to navigate.
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Kerin Petitti, The Bulfinch Companies (Bulfinch)
September 30, 2022
Who is a woman leader you find to be inspiring and why? Kristin Woeste, partner of Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease LLP in Cincinnati, continuously inspires me by her extensive CRE knowledge and ability to seamlessly complete
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Hayley Copp, The Bulfinch Companies (Bulfinch)
September 30, 2022
What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? It is important to understand how your personal development goals align with your organizations’ objectives.
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Jessica Aylward, The Bulfinch Companies (Bulfinch)
September 30, 2022
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? In this past year Bulfinch implemented an entirely new accounting and reporting platform for the company. Rolling out new technology can be challenging but seeing a project through
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Wendy Pierce, Lincoln Property Company
September 30, 2022
What has been your biggest challenge and how have you faced it? In the early years of my career the biggest challenge I faced was balancing young children and family with a career I loved; a career that happened to need just as much of my attention.
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Kerry Wood, New England Retail Properties Inc.
September 30, 2022
Who is a woman leader you find to be inspiring and why? Gina Raimondo, former governor of RI and current US Secretary of Commerce is inspiring to me. She refused to box herself in to appeal to different constituencies.
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Michele Maresca, Robinson & Cole LLP
September 30, 2022
What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? Commercial real estate is jargon rich and moves fast. Amid the jargon and fast-pace, don’t be afraid to be the one to ask the tough (and the seemingly obvious) questions that compel the parties to work
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Randy Kaston, Ligris + Associates
September 30, 2022
What trends will dominate your industry in the coming months? According to the real estate research firm CoStar Group, nationally, rental costs climbed a record 11.3% last year. We can predict that commercial rents will continue to go up
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Catherine West, 43 West Properties
September 30, 2022
What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? I would encourage women to have confidence, ask questions, and not be afraid to act. Real estate is a team sport and by connecting with like-minded
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Lindsay Bajda, Dakota Partners
September 30, 2022
What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? There is tremendous opportunity in this industry regardless of your background. If you work hard, are willing to learn, and produce results, you will achieve success and continue
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Samantha Shedlock, J. Calnan & Associates
September 30, 2022
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? JC&A was recently ranked #1 for employee volunteer hours at the BBJ’s Top Corporate Philanthropy event, and I am extremely proud of that achievement!
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Molly Gates, J. Calnan & Associates
September 30, 2022
What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? The best tool in your bag is confidence. Be confident in yourself, in your decisions, and in your ability to do the best job possible. If you believe in yourself, others around you will pick up on that attitude and mirror
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Maureen Rystrom, J. Calnan & Associates
September 30, 2022
Are you part of any CRE organizations? How have they helped your professional development? I have the distinct honor and privilege of serving as president of the New England Chapter of CoreNet Global.
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Amy Margolis, Bergmeyer
September 30, 2022
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? In September 2021, we kicked off a two-year-long hospitality project in Nantucket. Working closely with our client and operator
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Nicole DeBenedictis, Reycon
September 30, 2022
What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? People and communication are at the core of developing spatial experiences to support how people live, work, interact, and access resources. My career started in A/E design
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Krista Manna, KR Architecture & Interiors
September 30, 2022
What has been your biggest challenge and how have you faced it? My biggest challenge was “making the leap” and going out on my own. I enjoyed the work I did for other firms, but found that none offered the flexibility in schedule that my circumstances needed.
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Gemma Geldmacher, Berkadia
September 30, 2022
What has been your biggest challenge and how have you faced it? Seven years ago, I made the jump from an underwriting role to an originations role. It was terrifying. I wondered all the time if I was failing