Norwalk, CT Washington Trust recently provided $12.4 million in financing to 390 Westport Ave., LLC for a 45,658 s/f retail plaza. The shopping center is anchored by Marshalls, an apparel and home fashion store owned by Fortune 100 company TJX, and has maintained strong occupancy
New Bedford, MA In a transaction arranged by CBRE, a private real estate investor has acquired Fieldstone Marketplace, a 192,003 s/f shopping center located at 500 Kings Hwy. Fieldstone Marketplace was purchased for $12.2 million.
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? I’m especially proud of the initiative I launched this year in collaboration with our director of education to formalize project kickoff and closeout processes.
How do you inspire, motivate, or mentor others within your organization? I motivate my team by creating an environment where every voice is valued and curiosity directly influences the design process.
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? I am most proud of the tremendous talent that we have added over the years creating teams that support our clients and one another.
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? I was responsible for the completion of 995,000 s/f of new and repurposed construction in Kendall Square: The Residences at 165 Main St.
What advice would you share with emerging professionals striving to become future leaders in commercial real estate? I would encourage young professionals to get involved in as many career-centered organizations as possible.
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? V10 Development successfully completed and opened The Cove in Worcester, a 173-unit mixed-use multi-family development on the outfield wall of Polar Park on time and on budget.
What is one major challenge you’ve overcome as a leader, and what did it teach you? When I began practicing law, leadership meant control of clients, revenue, and visibility. I learned true leadership is the opposite: it’s not about personal credit but advancing others so the firm grows beyond one person.
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? One accomplishment I’m most proud of is helping local business owners transition from being long-term tenants to becoming commercial property owners.
What advice would you share with emerging professionals striving to become future leaders in commercial real estate? When I first started practicing, I made a point of wanting to learn at least one thing every day (and be mindful and reflect on what I learned at the end of the day).
How do you inspire, motivate, or mentor others within your organization? I inspire and mentor others at H. J. Russell & Company by leading with accountability, clarity, and purpose. I aim to model excellence through action setting high standards while providing guidance and support.
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? This year, I’m most proud of launching the Lawrence P. Cohen Memorial Scholarship in honor of my late father and our firm’s founder.
What is one major challenge you’ve overcome as a leader, and what did it teach you? I went from being a top producer to managing 5 offices and 10 advisors. My goal was simple, implement systems and processes, and get the firm to implement a strategy.
What is one major challenge you’ve overcome as a leader, and what did it teach you? Navigating sustained market volatility. After the slow recovery and steady growth following the 2008 financial crisis, many of us braced for a traditional downturn, then COVID hit.
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? This year, our in-house developer team and I were dedicated to broadening the business development team to include the younger professionals in the firm.
What daily habit or routine helps you stay focused or motivated as a leader? Daily gratitude journaling with The Five Minute Journal keeps me grounded, focused, and intentional.
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? I’m especially proud that we were recognized with awards this year for one of the Most Charitable Companies in Massachusetts and a Best Place to Work.
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? It was rewarding to advance two standout projects, the conversion of a vacant Lord & Taylor in Salem, NH, into a charitable gaming facility,
How do you inspire, motivate, or mentor others within your organization? With over 20 years on the Vantage team, I try to mentor others, particularly the new supers, by sharing the experience I’ve gained and explaining the purpose behind what we do.