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2025 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Ethan Ash, Keller Williams Coastal Realty
November 28, 2025
How do you inspire, motivate, or mentor others within your organization? I try to lead by example. My goal is that all KW Commercial agents and brokers are having great careers as well as running successful businesses of their own.
Shawmut Design and Construction completes $65 million renovation to Omni Parker House
November 21, 2025
Boston, MA Shawmut Design and Construction, a $2 billion national construction management firm, has completed transformative renovations to Boston’s historic Omni Parker House, preparing the 170-year-old landmark for a rebirth that includes modern enhancements
2025 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: John Halsey, Cummings Properties
November 28, 2025
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? The leasing department plays a key role in advancing Cummings’ “All Profits to Nonprofits” model, through which 100% of rental profits support charitable organizations.
2025 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Mary Leahy, Erland Construction
November 28, 2025
What advice would you share with emerging professionals striving to become future leaders in commercial real estate? Be curious and stay humble. Ask questions, listen more than you speak, and never be afraid to admit what you don’t know.
2025 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Thaddeus Siemasko, SV Design, Architecture + Interiors
November 28, 2025
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? Transitioning SV from a primarily custom single-family residential firm to one which now includes an equal amount of market-rate and affordable multi-family housing and institutional and commercial projects.
2025 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Eric Peterson, Tecta America New England
November 28, 2025
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? I’m most proud of our dedication to and focus on service and customer satisfaction.
2025 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Dennis Swart, DJSA Architects
November 28, 2025
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? One accomplishment we’re most proud of at DJSA Architects is finalizing our internal leadership and ownership transition plan.
2025 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Zachary Silvia, DJSA Architects
November 28, 2025
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? One recent accomplishment I’m most proud of is DJSA’s involvement in the Love Farms project in West Dennis.
2025 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Jason Ellis, Hancock Associates
November 28, 2025
What is one major challenge you’ve overcome as a leader, and what did it teach you? One major challenge I have overcome was learning to communicate effectively with a diverse team throughout three offices that have very different working styles and perspectives.
2025 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Gregory Gould, Hancock Associates
November 28, 2025
How do you inspire, motivate, or mentor others within your organization? By being empathetic and taking genuine time with others. Too often we hear “I’m just too busy,” or “things have been crazy,” which are not false statements (I’ve said them myself), but one’s own load should not be a deterrent from providing mentorship or instruction to someone in need.
2025 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Jeff Benevides, Haynes
November 28, 2025
How do you inspire, motivate, or mentor others within your organization? I try to inspire others by creating an environment where autonomy and accountability are standard. I give
2025 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Dan Govoni, Northstar Project & Real Estate Services
November 28, 2025
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 my role as OPM for the 75 Broadway development. The accomplishment lies in assembling and supporting a team of top-tier professionals who are the field’s best.
2025 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Luis Mendonça, Elite Wellness Amenity Group
November 28, 2025
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? I’m most proud of launching our Human-First Wellness Amenity Program.
2025 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Ryan Lynch, Shawmut Design and Construction
November 28, 2025
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? I’m so proud of the work we’re delivering across the education sector in New England, including two recently completed sustainable, future-focused public schools in Wellesley and Ashland.
2025 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Stephen Malenchini, CM&B
November 28, 2025
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? I’m proud of my transition from Division Manager in NY to Operations Manager.
2025 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Bob Horvath, Horvath & Tremblay
November 28, 2025
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? Our continued growth over the past year has brought exciting developments. We expanded our Investment Real Estate Service Offerings to meet the evolving needs of our clients and the industry, launching two new divisions
2025 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: John Ciluzzi, John Ciluzzi’s Premier Commercial
November 28, 2025
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? Fulfilling the goals and dreams of our clients is probably one of the most important things we do.
2025 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Daniel Spinney, Green Leaf Construction
November 28, 2025
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? For the past 12 years, I have participated in the Run to Home Base fundraising run, which supports veterans and their families.
2025 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: David Kelliher, Auburn Construction
November 28, 2025
Who has had the greatest impact on your career or leadership journey? Charlie Altieri, founder of Auburn, has had the greatest impact on my leadership journey.
2025 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Matt Insana, DiPrete Engineering
November 28, 2025
What is one major challenge you’ve overcome as a leader, and what did it teach you? One of the hardest lessons I’ve learned as a leader is understanding how to use people’s strengths effectively while recognizing their limits. You want to challenge your team so they grow, but you also need to know when a task plays to someone’s weakness and adjust your expectations accordingly.