Spotlights

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Shelby Procopio, The Procopio Companies

What has been your biggest challenge and how have you faced it? There are many challenges that come with trying to build a positive corporate culture and lead organizational human resource functions in the CRE industry.

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Deidre Raimo, The Procopio Companies

What has been your biggest challenge and how have you faced it? My biggest challenge has been not taking full advantage of all the opportunities I’ve had in the past. Make sure to take notes on everything

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Bianca Carlson, The Procopio Companies

What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? One piece of advice I would give to other women entering the commercial real estate industry is to not be afraid of taking on jobs and responsibilities that seem intimidating. There is no job out there too big for you!

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Becky Bedwell, Cottonwood Group

What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? Always follow your gut, use your voice, and take care of yourself (while still being a team player). It’s all too easy to get lost in the shuffle in the commercial real estate business—so work hard to get a seat at the table

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Bethany Lyons, Washington Trust

What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? I would say this is applicable to anyone getting into the CRE industry—build your network and find a mentor. The importance of forging and maintaining relationships cannot be overstated

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Julia Anne Slom, Washington Trust

Who is a woman leader you find to be inspiring and why? Brene Brown, Mother Theresa, and Oprah Winfrey are all on my list of favorites. They bring value by being experts in their chosen work and prioritize giving back to the less fortunate.

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Laura Nesmith, Colliers

What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? My advice would be to make connections through networking. I have joined several service organizations and women’s business groups that have helped with professional growth

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Abigail Morneault, Colliers

What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? Your network is everything. Be sure to surround yourself with genuine, authentic, and supportive connections. Those who can share best practices, be there when times are tough

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Megan Hogan, Margulies Perruzzi

What trends will dominate your industry in the coming months? The biggest trend right now is flexibility as it relates to the re-shaping of the office post-pandemic. The hybrid model is still the way of the future, but this concept is still evolving as demand from the workforce increases.

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Tiffany Best, Margulies Perruzzi

What has been your biggest challenge and how have you faced it? Healthcare is constantly evolving, and it is important, as a designer, to evolve with it. Our role as architects and interior designers