Who inspired you to join the CRE industry? I entered the CRE industry in the mid 80’s when I joined my father’s small electrical contracting company which specialized in code-compliant fire alarm installations and inspections in commercial buildings.
Who inspired you to join the CRE Industry? A community organizer named Gladys Vega from the Chelsea Creek Action Group inspired me to shift from more of an environmental focus to looking at who owns the land and
What aspects of working from home have you enjoyed most? I have enjoyed the flexibility of integrating my personal life with my professional life while working from home. If I find a free hour in my day where I can take
Who inspired you to join the CRE Industry? I had been torn between two passions, architecture and sustainability. Ed Mazria’s manifesto in 2003 was a revelation: if buildings produce half of global greenhouse gas emissions,
How have you been networking during the lockdown? I have enjoyed attending really interesting virtual presentations, coffee chats and workshops. The online format makes it so convenient to attend.
How have you been networking during the lockdown? Organizations like SCUP, SMPS and the Boston Chamber really stepped up with free networking opportunities. I was able to meet new people outside of my network because of that.
What recent project or transaction are you most proud of? We recently finished a project for the DWS Group at 50 Staniford St. Located in Boston’s West End neighborhood, it features a 10-story medical office tower
Who inspired you to join the CRE Industry? It was happenstance. I have worked in the residential property management field for over 10 years. During this time, I have slowly progressed with managing and overseeing numerous combination/multi-use properties with commercial components.
What aspects of working from home have you enjoyed most? I really love working in an office environment. It’s great to be able to answer questions or offer suggestions directly to your colleagues.
Who inspired you to join the CRE Industry? I made the transition into Commercial Real Estate based on my experience working in government for over 30 years with the community at large, within the planning and development field
