Spotlights

NEREJ’s 60th Anniversary: Tracey Pelton, PROCON

When did you discover the New England Real Estate Journal? PROCON has been working with NEREJ since 1990’s and have been partnering with you on full page full color advertising and articles for over 30 years together.

NEREJ’s 60th Anniversary: Jim Farrell, PRfirst

When did you discover the New England Real Estate Journal? As a former weekly newspaper publisher, I feel a special affinity for those who work in the newspaper industry, which has drastically changed over the years. New England Real Estate Journal, now 60 years strong,

NEREJ’s 60th Anniversary: Scott Pralinsky, Grow Associates

When did you discover the New England Real Estate Journal? We’re relative newcomers to the New England Real Estate Journal, being an organization that focuses on providing people of all abilities with opportunities. But in 2021, we purchased the building that we had been renting some space from

NEREJ’s 60th Anniversary: Kait Kingman, Haynes Group, Inc.

In what way has New England Real Estate Journal been a benefit to you and your business? It’s been a great way not only to showcase our firm but to showcase our clients, partners, and team. To us, people are the most important and we’ve been able to showcase everyone along the way.

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.