Category: Spotlight Content

2022 Ones to Watch: Andrew Orpik, Vice President at Cresa Boston

2022 Ones to Watch: Andrew Orpik, Vice President at Cresa Boston

June 10, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Our Cresa Boston office had its most successful year ever last year. During a pandemic, and one that really affected real estate, it’s a testament to the team we have at Cresa
2022 Ones to Watch: Caitlin Greenwood, AIA, IIDA, Partner I Architect at Margulies Perruzzi

2022 Ones to Watch: Caitlin Greenwood, AIA, IIDA, Partner I Architect at Margulies Perruzzi

June 10, 2022
What does it take to succeed in your specific industry? Succeeding is about making a positive impact on the field you are in, and the people who surround you. Being a successful architect is about making each client feel something exciting, unique, important, or significant about their building or space.
2022 Ones to Watch: Gregory Chakmakas, Shareholder at Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green

2022 Ones to Watch: Gregory Chakmakas, Shareholder at Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green

June 10, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I recently made partner at my firm. I am humbled and honored to have the opportunity to work with truly amazing people.
2022 Ones to Watch: Chet Braun, Project Executive at JC&A

2022 Ones to Watch: Chet Braun, Project Executive at JC&A

June 10, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? As my role focuses on expanding our Life Sciences portfolio, I am particularly proud to have contributed to JC&A’s reputation and growing list of life sciences clients
2022 Ones to Watch: Harry Verenis, Senior Associate at Marcus & Millichap

2022 Ones to Watch: Harry Verenis, Senior Associate at Marcus & Millichap

June 10, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? My proudest transaction was my most recent one, a 60-unit portfolio in Rhode Island. Both the seller and buyer we’re some of the first people I had made relationships with in the industry in 2018.
2022 Ones to Watch: Jess Hamilton, Project Manager at Margulies Perruzzi

2022 Ones to Watch: Jess Hamilton, Project Manager at Margulies Perruzzi

June 10, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am finishing construction documents for a project to create a four-story, ground up lab and office building in Somerville. The goal of this building is to reflect the surrounding brick and beam buildings while introducing some modern elements
2022 Ones to Watch: Zack Rotkiewicz, Safety Officer at Tecta America NE & WeatherGuard

2022 Ones to Watch: Zack Rotkiewicz, Safety Officer at Tecta America NE & WeatherGuard

June 10, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? We’re proud that Tecta America WeatherGuard recently earned a bronze award for workplace safety from NESCA, having only one lost workday
2022 Ones to Watch: Will Duggan, Program Manager, ESG at EBI Consulting

2022 Ones to Watch: Will Duggan, Program Manager, ESG at EBI Consulting

June 10, 2022
What led you to your current profession? Since being introduced to the concept of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) at Lehigh University, I have always seen value in considering ESG concerns when making business decisions.
2022 Ones to Watch: Itamar Chalif, Vice President at Rockland Trust Company

2022 Ones to Watch: Itamar Chalif, Vice President at Rockland Trust Company

June 10, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? My work includes many business mergers and acquisitions, often with commercial real estate and equipment. In most instances I work with the customer over an extended period of time
2022 Ones to Watch: Marc Clerc, Owner at Clerc & Associates, P.C.

2022 Ones to Watch: Marc Clerc, Owner at Clerc & Associates, P.C.

June 10, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of the relationships we build with our clients. We handled more than 75 mergers and acquisitions of businesses in this last year.
2022 Ones to Watch: Dan Ren, Project Manager at NEI General Contracting

2022 Ones to Watch: Dan Ren, Project Manager at NEI General Contracting

June 10, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m most proud of achieving my first career goal, being promoted from assistant project manager to project manager. During my time at NEI I’ve been given opportunities to use my background in engineering management
NAI Plotkin: Family and real estate  business roots go back more than 100 years

NAI Plotkin: Family and real estate business roots go back more than 100 years

May 27, 2022
Springfield, MA “100% Location” a real estate catchphrase coined by Nathan Nirenstein more than 100 years ago to describe the best sites for retail businesses in a commercial area is still as relevant as it was then.  In 1920, Springfield real estate entrepreneur Nathan Nirenstein launched