Category: Movers & Milestones

Portsmouth, NH Andrew Ward, senior associate with Colliers in New Hampshire, has been elected chairman of the Portsmouth Economic Development Commission. Ward formally assumed the role on January 9, succeeding Tom Watson. The Economic Development Commission is a nine-member advisory board to the Portsmouth City Council, providing guidance and recommendations on economic development initiatives throughout the city.

Boston, MA Kaplan Construction, a WBE general contractor and construction management firm providing comprehensive building programs across Greater Boston, has hired Madeline Hosie as project manager.

Portsmouth, NH Portside Real Estate Group has welcomed Jennifer Jackson, an experienced Seacoast real estate professional, to its team.

Portsmouth, NH Lark, the premium development and management company encompassing multiple boutique hospitality brands, has on-boarded three senior leaders: Michael Albert (senior director of technology), Chamesha Beniefield (director of marketing), and Jesse Souza (director of restaurants and bars). This news follows the recent appointment of Lynsey Kreitzer as Lark’s Executive Vice President of Commercial Strategy

New Haven, CT John Paul “JP” Aldi has joined The Washington Trust Company (Washington Trust) as vice president, commercial real estate, based in the bank’s New Haven office.

Portland, ME CORE, the largest integrated commercial real estate firm in Northern New England, has announced the appointment of Ben Spencer as its first shareholder from within its brokerage team,

Concord, NH According to Turner Group, Jonathan Smith, AIA, has joined the firm as a senior architect and associate, bringing more than three decades of experience in the planning and design of healthcare, institutional, and complex residential care facilities.

Boston, MA Jeffrey Huang will be installed as a CPM (Certified Property Manager) of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) during the June 24th Boston Harbor Cruise and installation meeting.

Beverly, MA CM&B has promoted Dave Watson to senior superintendent. Watson’s nearly 20 years with CM&B have been marked by versatility, craftsmanship, and leadership. Starting as a talented hands-on carpenter, he contributed to both residential and commercial projects

Salem, MA According to Salem Five Bancorp, J. Scott Rickards has been named to its Board of Trustees. Rickards brings more than 30 years of commercial real estate and management experience to the board, having overseen some of Boston’s most prominent office assets.

Manchester, NH David Choate, III received the 2025 Top Producer Award, recognizing his outstanding performance and long-standing contribution to the firm’s success. Bob Rohrer, managing director and principal of Colliers in New Hampshire, was honored with the Deal of the Year Award for his role in the $12.4 million sale of a 60,000 s/f Class A office in Lebanon, N.H.

Bangor, ME Bangor Savings Bank has appointed Liz Kohler and John Stebbins to its board of directors. Kohler is managing director of strategy, operations & growth at Northeastern University’s