Spotlights

NEREJ’s 60th Anniversary: Lou Antonellis, Local 103 IBEW

In what way has New England Real Estate Journal been a benefit to you and your business? New England Real Estate Journal (NEREJ) has been instrumental in promoting and supporting a wide range of initiatives undertaken by our union. This esteemed trade publication has played a crucial role in shedding light on the diverse missions of both IBEW 103 and NECA, encompassing our charitable endeavors, organizing efforts, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

NEREJ’s 60th Anniversary: David Ellis, Ellis Realty Advisors

When did you discover the New England Real Estate Journal? I first became aware of the New England Real Estate Journal early in my career in commercial real estate – probably just as they were celebrating their 45th anniversary! It was a great resource then and has only continued to strengthen its offerings

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: David Figgins, Samuels & Associates

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? In 2020, I began working on the Parcel 12 project - the first air rights development in Boston in over 40 years. The project launched in the early days of the pandemic, which made every aspect of construction complicated.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Paige Steinberg, Samuels & Associates

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? In 2021, I earned the opportunity to manage Van Ness, a 170,000 s/f residential property located in the heart of the Fenway neighborhood. Over the past two years I have successfully navigated the many challenges that come with managing a property of that size,

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Sienna DeSantis, Samuels & Associates

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m currently working on two distinct and impactful Boston projects – the P12 air rights project at Mass. Ave. and a new performance platform and beer garden in the Boston Common co-created by Emerson College and Trillium Brewing Company. The P12 project is one of the most structurally complex construction sites in the city; as we plan for opening later this year,

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Rachael Diharce, Samuels & Associates

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? As the neighborhoods where S&A operates continue to recover from the pandemic, I am continuing to foster a lively and compelling ground-floor experience through creative retail leasing.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Greg Bohenko, Samuels & Associates

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I recently managed the acquisition of a large property in Westborough for a life-sciences biomanufacturing campus. The transaction is both significant in scale and impact – this site is poised to become one of the best-located biomanufacturing campuses in the state.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Chris Lauring, Lauring Construction

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? In fall of 2022 we completed an eight-building residential campus for Amego, Inc., an organization that supports people with autism and other developmental disabilities. The project consisted of six group homes (3,600 s/f each) that collectively house 42 people.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Daniel Lauring, Lauring Construction

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Since 2006, Lauring Construction has worked with Nichols College, a private business school in Dudley, Mass., completing more than 20 projects. Recently, the company finished a seven-phase renovation of Lombard Dining Hall. This was a six-phase renovation of the existing dining hall.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Mike Lauring, Lauring Construction

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? We have worked with Assumption University in Worcester for more than 40 years. One of our recent projects was a three-story 41,000 s/f health sciences building with an accompanying two-story parking garage.