Spotlights

2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Kristen Spirou, Robinson & Cole LLP

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Late in 2023 my husband and I welcomed our first child together. Throughout my maternity leave I was excited to return to work, but anxious as to how I would balance work with the demands of parenthood.

2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Kevin Carpenter, South Shore Bank

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Despite the current banking/real estate environment having its unknowns, I have continued to focus on the things that I can control while continuing to be successful. Deals are still being made and I’ve been fortunate enough to be a trusted advisor to my clients and colleagues.

2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Anna Dockery, Dyer Brown & Associates

Outside of your career, where else do you seek continuous learning and personal growth? Lately I’ve been searching out and reading books and research on how all brains are “atypical” and everyone creates, thinks and interacts with their environment uniquely – that there is no “right way” of thinking.

2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Patrick Chafe Senior Estimator CM&B

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of growing my estimating capabilities through involvement in several complicated development projects, including a 10-acre site with approximately 50,000 s/f of buildings, a 52-acre site with approximately 300,000 s/f of buildings, and a 44-acre site with approximately 700,000 s/f of buildings.

2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Nate Marcet, Albin, Randall & Bennett

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? I joined ARB one year ago after eight years at another firm. My purpose for making this transition was to take control of my career and be intentional about concentrating on real estate, development and related activities.

2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Andrew Barnett, Pickard Chilton

Who are the key people in your life that have contributed to your success? The mindset of viewing our workplace as a ‘studio’ is foundational to Pickard Chilton and shapes how we all work; encouraging innovation and always striving to deliver better design than the day before.

2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Michael Fahy, R.W. Holmes Commercial Real Estate

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of being given the opportunity to represent an institutional landlord, Berkeley Partners, on the 200,000 s/f Tosca Drive Industrial Park in Stoughton. It has been a great chance to put my knowledge of the 128 South and Rte. 24 markets

2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Jennifer Then, Cruz Management

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? At Cruz Management, we have implemented several new protocols and a new level of accountability for every department. I am very happy with the level of critical thinking and input the team is providing to show our tenants how much Cruz Management cares about their experience.

2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Ryan Kraynak, Arbor Realty Trust

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m very proud of the work my team has put into getting transactions signed up over the last 12 months. Given the current market, the lending and transacting market has been highly challenging. Our group at Arbor

2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Janaina Licata, Corderman & Company, Inc.

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Being promoted to project manager. I’ve been delaying this promotion for a couple of years now, as my two boys were too small, and I felt like it wasn’t the right time for me. With the encouragement of my peers at Corderman, I finally took the leap in the beginning of this year.