Spotlights

2022 Ones to Watch: Dwight Kay, Founder & CEO at Kay Properties & Investments

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I think the accomplishment I am most proud of so far is the record year Kay Properties recorded in 2021. The firm posted $610 million of equity from accredited investors which represented a 49.5% increase

2022 Ones to Watch: Jeffrey Charnel, Vice President Commercial Lending at North Easton Savings Bank

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? A recent transaction that makes me most proud is our investment into the downtown area of the city of Brockton. We funded the city’s first market-rate construction project which includes a 44 luxury-unit apartment building located at 47 West Elm St.

2022 Ones to Watch: Ian Ramey, Principal, Landscape Architect at Copley Wolff Design Group

What does it take to succeed in your specific industry? Resiliency. It is a concept that is central to all landscape design work because it is the essential strategy for dealing with climate change and creating successful places that stand the test of time.

2022 Ones to Watch: Greg Contente Vice President of Development Samuels & Associates

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? The Parcel 12 air rights development has been a major part of my life for four years. This complex mixed-use project will feature an office and lab building, a hotel, a retail plaza, and major infrastructure improvements

2022 Ones to Watch: Molly Kalan, Director of Marketing at Samuels & Associates

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? In the past four years, I’ve helped bring thousands of people to The Fenway, establishing a cadence of public programming, including the execution of 75+ events in our first season.

2022 Ones to Watch: Sarah Greco, Director of Administrative & Executive Services at Samuels & Associates

What does it take to succeed in your specific industry? Flexibility, attention to detail, and a “can-do” attitude will help anyone in this industry, but, my success stems from my willingness to jump in, regardless of whether I have experience with the task at hand.

2022 Ones to Watch: Emily Simard, Senior Leasing Manager at Samuels & Associates

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Leasing up 201 Brookline, a 500,000 s/f life science tower adjacent to 401 Park. During the leasing process I was inspired hearing about the important work these

2022 Ones to Watch: Sean Joseph, Senior Financial Analyst at Samuels & Associates

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? One of Samuels & Associates’ longstanding values is to be true partners with our local tenants. We are more than a developer or landlord; we are invested in the health of the neighborhood and our tenants.

2022 Ones to Watch: William Peck, Senior Associate at Horvath & Tremblay

What does it take to succeed in your specific industry? Success in commercial real estate brokerage is subjective. It is truly an entrepreneurial job, so you get out what you put in. However, it is much easier to be successful with a great team and great mentors. I am lucky to have that at Horvath & Tremblay.

2022 Ones to Watch: Devon Morse, WPIT, Project Manager / Wetland Scientist at Hancock Associates

What does it take to succeed in your specific industry? I think one of the major elements of being successful in the environmental and wetland science industry is to recognize environmental project constraints right away and address them with clients