Category: Spotlight Content

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Nichole Henderson, Project Manager, New England Construction

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Nichole Henderson, Project Manager, New England Construction

September 24, 2021
What led you to your current profession? When I graduated from college, I was hired by a company in Australia that gave me exposure to project management. I quickly learned that my skill set seemed to fit the role extremely well.
2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Sarah la Cour, Vice President of Operations, Westmass Area Development Corp.

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Sarah la Cour, Vice President of Operations, Westmass Area Dev...

September 24, 2021
What led you to your current profession? My professional path through landscape architecture, historic preservation and economic development has allowed me to evolve my career into the field of real estate development.
2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Susan Shelby, FSMPS, CPSM, ABCP President & CEO Rhino PR

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Susan Shelby, FSMPS, CPSM, ABCP President & CEO Rhino PR

September 24, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I earned a certificate in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) through the Metropolitan College at Boston University and was certified as an Associate Business Continuity Professional
2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Hilary Troia, President, Office Gallery International

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Hilary Troia, President, Office Gallery International

September 24, 2021
What led you to your current profession? When I purchased Office Gallery in 2016 with my husband Michael, it was like a homecoming – five of my 30+ years of experience as an executive sales leader were spent here.
2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Jenn Smaragdas, Director of Operations, C3S CoRE Consulting, Inc.

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Jenn Smaragdas, Director of Operations, C3S CoRE Consulting, I...

September 24, 2021
What are some of the benefits of being a mentor or having a mentor? As a mentor and executive board member of the MBA of NY Scholarship Foundation, I have seen firsthand the positive impact mentors have on students and future professionals.
2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Stephanie Traeger, VP, Commercial Real Estate Loan Officer, Cambridge Savings Bank

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Stephanie Traeger, VP, Commercial Real Estate Loan Officer, Ca...

September 24, 2021
What led you to your current profession? I was originally in private banking at a large regional bank on the west coast. While there, I worked with several real estate developers and loved seeing their projects and how their developments
2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Laura Miller, First VP - CRE Portfolio Manager/Team Lead, Cambridge Savings Bank

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Laura Miller, First VP - CRE Portfolio Manager/Team Lead, Camb...

September 24, 2021
What led you to your current profession? I knew from a relatively early age that I wanted to pursue a career in finance, and always had an appreciation for real estate. My Dad worked in the construction field throughout his early career
2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Caitlin Greenwood, AIA, IIDA, Architect & Associate, Margulies Perruzzi

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Caitlin Greenwood, AIA, IIDA, Architect & Associate, Margulies...

September 24, 2021
What are some of the benefits of being a mentor or having a mentor? There is always an opportunity to learn and grow professionally. Having the right mentors allows you to explore new ideas, build your network, gain advice, and broaden your perspective.
2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Emily Maresco, Project Engineer, DPS Group Global

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Emily Maresco, Project Engineer, DPS Group Global

September 24, 2021
What led you to your current profession? The desire to accomplish tasks more efficiently and effectively lead me to be an engineer. I have always been a problem solver and wanted to put my skills to use.
2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Jenna Meyers, IIDA, NCIDQ, Senior Interior Designer & Associate, Margulies Perruzzi

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Jenna Meyers, IIDA, NCIDQ, Senior Interior Designer & Associat...

September 24, 2021
What trends will dominate your industry in the coming months? Increased adaptability, flexibility, and empowering the employee! As companies return to the workplace in a hybrid fashion, we should expect to see spaces that empower employee choice.
2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Julie Nasser Director of Business Development Margulies Perruzzi

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Julie Nasser Director of Business Development Margulies Perruz...

September 24, 2021
What trends will dominate your industry in the coming months? It is no secret that the life sciences industry has been on a steady upward trend for the last few years.
Cost of construction materials and how it’s impacting development - by Nate Nickerson

Cost of construction materials and how it’s impacting development - by Nate Nickerson

August 27, 2021
Just over three months ago, on May 7th, 2021, the price of lumber hit an all time high. I remember talking with developers and asking how they were going to navigate the seemingly never ending price increases. On May 7th, the price of lumber