Spotlights

2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Elizabeth Krol of Ramboll

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? One recent project that I am most proud of is our team’s support of our client’s pending real estate acquisition. The client is pursuing a mixed-use development with a complex site history.

2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Matt Quinlan of SVN | Parsons Commercial Group | Boston

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Our firm recently relocated to a new building in Natick, Mass., where we’ve created a purposefully designed office space that fosters collaboration and innovation. From acquisition to construction, this project was a full team effort, and I’m immensely proud of the work environment we’ve built.

2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Jonathan Mareno of The Bulfinch Companies, Inc.

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? ESG is a core principle of Bulfinch and remains an important focus for our investors, tenants, and company leadership. I proudly led the coordination efforts on projects designed to maximize energy savings and the enhancement of sustainable transportation options.

2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Tim Puopolo of CM&B

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?  We’re thrilled to be working on two significant projects in the academic sector. At Endicott College we serve as their program manager, overseeing the design and construction of their new residence hall and managing pre-construction for various future campus improvement projects.

2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: John Townsend of Northstar Project & Real Estate Services

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? The accomplishment I am most proud of is working to establish Northstar, an owner’s project management firm, as a market leader in the life science sector for corporate and institutional clients.

2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Jacob Lemieux of Hancock Associates

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of the affordable housing projects that I have worked on, most recently The Westcott at Swampscott by Winn Development, which is under construction now. This project will bring 114 mixed-income apartments to the town of Swampscott, which is becoming increasingly important in today’s housing markets. I am proud to be some part of improving the lives of others, even a small one.

2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Matthew Arguin of Southcoast Kitchen Designs

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Our most recent accomplishment was to be named by Inc Magazine to their Inc 5,000 fastest growing companies in America for 2023.

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2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Shad Brook of The Procopio Companies

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of where I am today, as I have been able to recognize my values as an individual personally and professionally. Procopio has helped me to reaffirm my values, as I am surrounded by team members with the same goals and vision, in an environment where our shared values drive the business. This culture has allowed me to thrive.