Spotlights

2020 Ones to Watch: Nelson Luz Santos, Esq., Attorney at Fletcher Tilton PC

What led you to your current profession? I have always been a people person so I like to work with people and be with people. Becoming an attorney and representing clients in need seemed like the right fit.

2020 Ones to Watch: Dillon Owens, Project Manager at Tecta America New England

Who or what inspires you? I’m inspired by people who look at life with an optimistic perspective, who make the most of unfortunate situations, and those who reflect positivity from the people around them.

2020 Ones to Watch: Nicole Joy Hales, Vice President, Client Services at PRfirst

What led you to your current profession? I have always been interested in the relationship between media and society, and have always loved to write. When the opportunity came to work in public relations, I saw it as a great combination of these two interests.

2020 Ones to Watch: Elizabeth Krol, National Client Manager at Partners Engineering & Science, Inc.

Who or what inspires you? My clients inspire me to do my best on each and every project. They trust me to provide insights that aid their negotiations as they acquire new properties, and to support their asset management team while they operate facilities.

2020 Ones to Watch: Karen Bunch, Urban Advisor at Jay Nuss Realty Group

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career? From 2017 to the present I have been the chairwoman of the board of directors of Greater Grove Hall Main Streets organization.

2020 Ones to Watch: Jeff Garriga, AIA, LEED AP, Principal, Treasurer and Director of IT at Finegold Alexander Architects

What led you to your current profession? As a teenager I was artistic, organized, and excelled at problem solving. One summer my father challenged me to design-build a wooden fence to enclose

2020 Ones to Watch: Abe Menzin, Principal at Samuels & Associates

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career? The first project I led was the construction of Van Ness, which not only advanced my own skills in developing complex

2020 Ones to Watch: Jeff Cameron, Project Executive at J. Calnan & Associates, Inc.

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career? Back in 2012-2013 I had the opportunity to be part of a redevelopment project in Marlboro at the old Hewlett Packard Campus.

2020 Ones to Watch: Daniel Charest, Project Executive at J. Calnan & Associates, Inc.

Who or what inspires you? My Family! My wife Lisa, son Cameron (11) and daughter Hailey (7) personally drive me and give me the motivation to deliver my level best each day. I want to show my children what it means to be hardworking

2020 Ones to Watch: Susan Shelby, FSMPS, CPSM, President & CEO at Rhino PR

How do you contribute to your community or your profession? I used to serve on the board of directors for the Acord Food Pantry which serves six towns on the North Shore.