2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Jonathan Garland, JGE Architecture + Design

Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders:  I am a firm believer that there is no single “best” source for aspiring leaders. Leaders should be open to consuming varying types and sides of content, and then drawing their conclusions from there. 

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Matthew O’Brien, RA Partner Vivo Architecture, Inc.

What was one of your biggest challenges as a leader and how did you overcome it? The biggest challenge over the last six years has been to respond to radical changes in the market due to the pandemic, the life science boom, and the uncertainty of the current economy.

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Paolo Campos, AIA, NOMA, Patriquin Architects

Three skills that you use every day in your position:  Listening, critical thinking, and communicating.

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Matthew Lauro, MountainOne Bank

Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders:

Reminiscences of a Stock Operator by Edwin Lefevre  –  It’s a classic book on risk management and experience. The book demonstrates how experience and being calm-collective can help you work through complex and crisis scenarios.

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: John Connor, Vantage Builders

What was one of your biggest challenges as a leader and how did you overcome it?  One of my biggest challenges came during a period of growth when we had to scale quickly to meet new opportunities. We needed to maintain our company culture and ensure that new team members aligned with our core values. By strengthening our training programs, implementing internal assessments, and setting clear goals

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Ed Silva, Vantage Builders

Three skills that you use every day in your position:  Listening, showing appreciation, and engaging in collaborative efforts throughout the company 

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Jeffrey Lundquist, Shawmut Design and Construction

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?  I’m proud that our team was recently awarded a significant nationwide contract with a national life sciences client. This achievement is the result of a seamless, multi-year effort that integrated Shawmut teams across the enterprise, from coast to coast.

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Patrick Ducas, Ducas Construction

Three skills that you use every day in your position: Communication, problem-solving, and forward-thinking. Whether collaborating with clients, navigating on-site challenges, or planning next steps, these skills keep our projects smooth and our team united.

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: John Quintal, Rockland Trust Bank

Three skills that you use every day in your position:  Collaboration, relationship building, and motivating or empowering others.<

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Carla Moynihan, Sherin and Lodgen LLP

Three skills that you use every day in your position:bIn my role ascChair of Sherin and Lodgen’s real estate department, I rely on three core skills daily. First, negotiation is crucial in securing favorable outcomes for our clients and fostering collaborative relationships. Second, risk evaluation and allocation help me assess potential challenges in transactions,