Category: Spotlight Content

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Jillian Tara, Associate & Senior Interior Designer, Phase Zero Design

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Jillian Tara, Associate & Senior Interior Designer, Phase Zero...

September 24, 2021
What are some of the benefits of being a mentor or having a mentor? Collaboration is so important in our field. It is vital we learn continuously throughout our careers; working with others that challenge us helps keep those creative juices flowing.
2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Amey Bissonnette, Director of Development, Global Learning Charter Public School

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Amey Bissonnette, Director of Development, Global Learning Cha...

September 24, 2021
What trends will dominate your industry in the coming months? Public charter schools in Massachusetts do not receive funding for building construction or renovations. Many charter schools rent or purchase buildings and then renovate them to create a learning environment
2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Dimitra Murphy, Owner, Daddy Jones Bar & Restaurant

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Dimitra Murphy, Owner, Daddy Jones Bar & Restaurant

September 24, 2021
What led you to your current profession? I grew up in real estate! My parents were landlords, even doing the interior painting of their properties themselves. As early as age six, I helped with the work and grew to really like real estate. I worked in the hospitality industry before becoming a real estate agent at a Melrose agency.
2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Catherine West, CEO, 43 West Properties

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Catherine West, CEO, 43 West Properties

September 24, 2021
What led you to your current profession? I first fell in love with real estate investing when the market crashed in 2008. Unable to find a job in health care after graduating in August 2008, I picked up the book Rich Dad Poor Dad, which started me on my journey.
2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: April Pitrone, Senior Project Manager, LeftField

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: April Pitrone, Senior Project Manager, LeftField

September 24, 2021
What are some of the benefits of being a mentor or having a mentor? I have been lucky enough to have amazing mentors throughout my career that have been instrumental in my development and success in the industry.
2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Jennifer Wood, MST, Manager, DGC (DiCicco, Gulman & Company LLP)

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Jennifer Wood, MST, Manager, DGC (DiCicco, Gulman & Company LL...

September 24, 2021
What led you to your current profession? One of my mentors from as far back as high school is Todd Ellis, a public accountant with over 20 years of experience and an eventual partner at DGC. He piqued my interest when he would talk about the accounting profession
2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Celina Carter, CPA Partner, DGC (DiCicco, Gulman & Company LLP)

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Celina Carter, CPA Partner, DGC (DiCicco, Gulman & Company LLP...

September 24, 2021
What led you to your current profession? In high school, I took an elective class in accounting, and I found out quickly that it was a great fit for me. The process of solving complex problems motivated me to choose accounting as my career
2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Kristyn Neal, Marketing Director, Northeast Private Client Group

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Kristyn Neal, Marketing Director, Northeast Private Client Gro...

September 24, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Since the start of 2021, my team and I have established a brand for the company. We dove deep into who we are and partnered with an agency to develop a clear brand message and identity.
2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Elizabeth Krol, Client Director, EBI Consulting

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Elizabeth Krol, Client Director, EBI Consulting

September 24, 2021
What led you to your current profession? I’m fortunate to have a liberal arts education as my foundation, and one of the things it taught me–besides making me more well-rounded as a writer and a scientist–is the need for excellent communication.
2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Julia Anne Slom, The Washington Trust Company

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Julia Anne Slom, The Washington Trust Company

September 24, 2021
What are some of the benefits of being a mentor or having a mentor? I have had several strong mentors in my career and have served as an “official” mentor both at Washington Trust and with CREW, as well as informally mentoring people.
2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Susan Phillips, National Portfolio Director, EBI Consulting

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Susan Phillips, National Portfolio Director, EBI Consulting

September 24, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of our amazing team here at EBI. I know that seems like a standard response, but it’s true!
2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Bethany Lyons, The Washington Trust Company

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Bethany Lyons, The Washington Trust Company

September 24, 2021
strong>What led you to your current profession? I have one of my college professors to thank for that! I graduated with a degree in Finance but was unsure what path to take. After helping to set up an informational interview with the CEO at Washington Trust