Category: Spotlight Content

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Betty Friant, Kay Properties & Investments LLC

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Betty Friant, Kay Properties & Investments LLC

September 30, 2022
In the past year, what project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? If I had to identify one specific deal, it would be my recent involvement with advising an entire family on several large DST investments.
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Kristi Dowd, Redgate Real Estate Advisors

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Kristi Dowd, Redgate Real Estate Advisors

September 30, 2022
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? My team and I were successful in securing city of Boston Article 80 zoning approval of a 10-year master plan for Boston Medical Center.
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Mary O’Donnell, No Fossil Fuel, LLC

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Mary O’Donnell, No Fossil Fuel, LLC

September 30, 2022
What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? Do not take “no” for an answer. You may have to rethink or do something differently, but look for a way to find a solution to the challenge.
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Gemma Geldmacher, Berkadia

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Gemma Geldmacher, Berkadia

September 30, 2022
What has been your biggest challenge and how have you faced it? Seven years ago, I made the jump from an underwriting role to an originations role. It was terrifying. I wondered all the time if I was failing
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Krista Manna, KR Architecture & Interiors

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Krista Manna, KR Architecture & Interiors

September 30, 2022
What has been your biggest challenge and how have you faced it? My biggest challenge was “making the leap” and going out on my own. I enjoyed the work I did for other firms, but found that none offered the flexibility in schedule that my circumstances needed.
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Nicole DeBenedictis, Reycon

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Nicole DeBenedictis, Reycon

September 30, 2022
What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? People and communication are at the core of developing spatial experiences to support how people live, work, interact, and access resources. My career started in A/E design
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Amy Margolis, Bergmeyer

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Amy Margolis, Bergmeyer

September 30, 2022
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? In September 2021, we kicked off a two-year-long hospitality project in Nantucket. Working closely with our client and operator
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Maureen Rystrom, J. Calnan & Associates

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Maureen Rystrom, J. Calnan & Associates

September 30, 2022
Are you part of any CRE organizations? How have they helped your professional development? I have the distinct honor and privilege of serving as president of the New England Chapter of CoreNet Global.
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Molly Gates, J. Calnan & Associates

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Molly Gates, J. Calnan & Associates

September 30, 2022
What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? The best tool in your bag is confidence. Be confident in yourself, in your decisions, and in your ability to do the best job possible. If you believe in yourself, others around you will pick up on that attitude and mirror
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Samantha Shedlock, J. Calnan & Associates

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Samantha Shedlock, J. Calnan & Associates

September 30, 2022
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? JC&A was recently ranked #1 for employee volunteer hours at the BBJ’s Top Corporate Philanthropy event, and I am extremely proud of that achievement!
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Lindsay Bajda, Dakota Partners

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Lindsay Bajda, Dakota Partners

September 30, 2022
What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? There is tremendous opportunity in this industry regardless of your background. If you work hard, are willing to learn, and produce results, you will achieve success and continue
2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Catherine West, 43 West Properties

2022 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Catherine West, 43 West Properties

September 30, 2022
What advice would you offer to women getting into the CRE industry? I would encourage women to have confidence, ask questions, and not be afraid to act. Real estate is a team sport and by connecting with like-minded