Spotlights

2024 Women in CRE: Kerry Hawkins, Hobbs Brook Real Estate

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? Since joining Hobbs Brook Real Estate (HBRE) in 2023 to lead the development and implementation of investment strategies across the firm’s 4.7 million s/f portfolio, I’ve been able to successfully navigate the current challenging

2024 Women in CRE: Whitney Taylor, Coastal Land & Commercial Group at Keller Williams Coastal Realty

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? A recent deal I am proud of is representing a tenant on an 11,000 s/f sublease in Nashua, N.H. I had been working with this tenant for six months, showing spaces and exploring different options. He had a unique need as his company is quickly growing

2024 Women in CRE: Nicole Stenclik, Akrete

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of helping to lead Akrete’s growth and scalability of our flexible work model over the last two years – a model that we have been pioneering since 2011, long before it was popular to do so.

2024 Women in CRE: Julia Lynch, EBI Consulting

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m proud of all my work at EBI Consulting, from energy benchmarking to green building certifications. Recently, I’ve taken on two key projects: helping a client write their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, which aligned with my studies

2024 Women in CRE: Tara Reilly, Elkus Manfredi Architects

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? In 2023 we completed a new workplace for Nuro, a startup robotics company in Silicon Valley, California that develops and operates a fleet of fully electric self-driving delivery vehicles. The Nuro project was brought to us by a previous Elkus Manfredi client who is a member of Nuro’s leadership.

2024 Women in CRE: Sienna DeSantis, Samuels & Associates

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? One of my most recent accomplishments is Lyrik, formerly known as Parcel 12, which opened recently. I joined the team at the start of construction, and it has been incredible to witness the project’s evolution and successful completion.

2024 Women in CRE: Cheri Bonawitz, Malone Commercial Brokers

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am fortunate to work on several different projects, so my job is always interesting! There are several projects that I have very much enjoyed including the mills, both leasing and sales with the Chinburg Group and the sale of Higgins Beach Inn since it was part of my neighborhood.

2024 Women in CRE: Cassandra Farley, SVN Masiello Commercial

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? A portion of my business involves leasing and sales in the industrial space of commercial real estate. This sector is traditionally male dominated. Recently, I was able to create a bidding war because of my efforts to sell a client’s industrial welding facility.

2024 Women in CRE: Kaitlin McCarthy, Ionic Development Company

What is your vision for the future of women in commercial real estate? I look forward to the day when women in commercial real estate ownership roles is the norm. Taking the leap to establish Ionic Development was a risk and has made me one of the only women-owned development companies in Boston.

2024 Women in CRE: Kimberly Sigler, Robinson+Cole LLP

What is your vision for the future of women in commercial real estate? My vision for the future of women in commercial real estate (CRE) is one with more women in leadership roles! During the past 25+ years of my CRE career and as a partner at Robinson+Cole in the Real Estate + Development Group, I have seen and supported the growth of women