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ABOUT CORENET GLOBAL CoreNet Global is a non-profit association, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, representing nearly 10,000 members in 50 countries with strategic responsibility for the real estate assets of large corporations. The organization's mission is to advance the practice of corporate real estate through professional development opportunities, publications, research, conferences, designations, and networking in 46 local chapters and networking groups globally.
ABOUT THE NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER OF CORENET GLOBAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OUR MISSION
Message from the President
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To connect real estate professionals, including both end users and service providers, through networking and learning opportunities, to promote personal excellence, and to add value to each of our individual members and their respective enterprises.
Board of Directors
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CONNECT
About CoreNet Global
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Board Development
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Membership Benefits
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Sponsorship Benefits
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We bring our members together to network, build friendships, and expand their relationships through every program, event, and opportunity we host. • 36+ networking events • 3,000+ event attendees
Sponsors
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ERS Philadelphia 2022
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Member Professional Development
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Committees
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LEARN
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Our committees develop educational programming across a broad range of industry topics for our members and prospective members alike. • 40+ thought leadership programs yearly • 2 professional development programs focused on the fundamentals of corporate real estate and leadership development.
Awards of Excellence
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Upcoming Events
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GROW Our programs and initiatives aim to help our members and our industry continue to reach new heights. • 200+ volunteers • 8 5 Young Leader Professional Development Program graduates since 2015 • 81 Leadership 2.0 graduates since 2016
BELONG
500+ Members
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Founders Circle Sponsors
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Corporate Partners
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Committees
77% Member Retention
A MESSAGE FROM STEVEN DOBEN, PRESIDENT, APRIL 2020MARCH 2022 Steven Doben
Steven Doben President, CoreNet New England Chapter
Who would have thought we would spend another year navigating the ever-changing landscape of the pandemic? But here we are, and I continue to be amazed by the resilience of our membership. Last year we pivoted to a nearly all-virtual program, and this year we were able to adjust even further, mixing virtual with live programming and finding creative ways to engage with each other and with new members like never before. Engagement and belonging are core tenets of CoreNet Global, and we made some excellent strides in fostering those values this year. I’m particularly proud of the Chapter’s full-fledged commitment to improving diversity and inclusion, which certainly ramped up in the last 12 months. This topic has always been important to us, but this year our Equity, Inclusion & Diversity Committee really got off the ground (read more on page 17), particularly as social justice has become an even more important force across the globe and within our businesses. From our partnership with the CREST internship program to the many events the committee led this year, there is no doubt we helped raise awareness of the opportunities within our industry to make sure we are providing opportunities for all to be part of the CRE community.
I also can’t say enough about how we all stepped up throughout these last two years to support the members of our CoreNet family. While we offered an outstanding line-up of CRE programs and events, we also made sure to leave room for simple connections. We hosted virtual coffee chats, social happy hours, and checked in on each other regularly. I hope you felt that sense of belonging as much as I did—it’s one of the things I love most about being part of this organization. I never could have expected that I would serve my presidency in an almost entirely virtual setting, but I couldn’t have asked for a more supportive, innovative, and flexible constituency. You have rolled with the punches, and your feedback has made us better. I’m excited to see how your new president, Maureen Rystrom, will use these experiences to bring our Chapter to even newer heights. I am excited to see what’s next with her at the helm. Thank you to my fellow Board Members, Executive Committee Members and Advisory Council Members who made the last two years as president an experience I will cherish. Our Chapter is stronger than ever, thanks to you. Stay safe and be well.
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A MESSAGE FROM MAUREEN RYSTROM, PRESIDENT APRIL 2022-MARCH 2024 Maureen Rystrom
Maureen Rystrom President, CoreNet New England Chapter
I am so passionate about our CoreNet New England Chapter and our members and I’m thrilled to be your new President. I can't even begin to tell you how energized I feel to take on the critical role of President of our great Chapter alongside the rest of your newly appointed Executive Committee. I would like to thank Steven Doben, our Immediate Past President, and the prior Executive Committee and Board of Directors for your commitment and leadership, for expertly guiding us through the most challenging past two years, and for helping to set us up for success for the next two years and beyond. I have a lot of ideas for our Chapter for the next two years, and we’ve hit the ground running with planning and implementation. At our recent Board Retreat and at the Annual Meeting in March, I introduced the concept of "Doing Well By Doing Good” to provide value and continue to make our members feel that they are making a positive impact. We accomplish this throughout our various committees – the obvious one being community reinvestment. But, still, we're also making significant
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progress with the EID initiative, University Outreach, Young Leaders, and our learning development programs. We’re also working on an Ambassador Program for members and sponsors – as you all know, the Members and Sponsors are the heartbeat of our wonderful organization, and we are focused on continuing to provide value, transparency, support and encouragement, so that CoreNet New England continues to be the leading corporate real estate association in New England! The fact that we recently achieved a 77% member retention rate, our highest retention rate ever, shows just how amazing of a Chapter we are. As we continue throughout the next two years, we will roll-out additional initiatives and I welcome your ideas for our Chapter to continue to be the BEST large/mega Chapter of CoreNet Global! Thank you again, and I am honored to serve you as President of CoreNet New England.
CORENET GLOBAL NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER
To support the dynamic growth of the New England Chapter of CoreNet Global, the leadership team has done an excellent job attracting and developing the best and brightest in the CRE industry.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Advisory Council has enabled the Chapter to benefit from the experience of past Board members and helps foster growth of new Board members. The Executive Committee of the New England Chapter Board is unique because these CRE professionals represent one of the highest ratios of end users to service providers in the country.
2021-2022 EXPERIENCE. DIVERSITY. RELEVANCE.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE STEVEN DOBEN National Grid President SUZANNE COOPER Booking Holdings, Inc. Immediate Past President MAUREEN RYSTROM J. Calnan & Associates President Elect PAUL ASMAR Nan Fung Life Science Real Estate Treasurer KEVIN HEFFERNAN Secretary/Clerk
DIRECTORS BRIGITTE BELTRAN Space Matrix RICH BETTINA Fresenius Medical Care VARUNEE BETTS-KOSOWAN Contract Sources KIRSTIN BROWN Northstar Real Estate & Project Services BRENDAN CALLAHAN JLL
ADVISORY COUNCIL
BETH CHOULAS Toast, Inc.
SARAH ABRAMS Iron Mountain
RICK CLEVELAND Cushman & Wakefield
CHRISTOPHER HORBLIT TJX Companies
DIANE CURRIER Oracle
BRUCE SHICK
STEPHEN ELIAS Citizens Bank
CYNTHIA KELIHER McCarter & English
MARISA FAVA Humanscale TARAN GRIGSBY Fidelity Investments MONICA JUAN CBRE TRICIA LENEHAN Staples DENISE PIED STV KATHERINE SANFORD Liberty Mutual LAURA WALSH Avid Technologies MARK WATKINS Thermo Fisher Scientific CHRISTINE WEINER Officeworks, Inc.
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR DEPARTING DIRECTORS Thank you to Rich Bettina and Brendan Callahan for your years of service to the CoreNet New England Board of Directors. RICH BETTINA Fresenius Medical Care
BRENDAN CALLAHAN JLL
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR REAPPOINTED AND NEW DIRECTORS BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS SLATE
KATHERINE SANFORD Liberty Mutual LAURA WALSH Avid Technologies
PAUL ASMAR Nan Fung Life Science Real Estate
MARK WATKINS Thermo Fisher Scientific
BRIGITTE BELTRAN Space Matrix
CHRISTINE WEINER Officeworks, Inc.
VARUNEE BETTS–KOSOWAN Contract Sources KIRSTIN BROWN Northstar Project & Real Estate Services BETH CHOULAS Toast, Inc. RICK CLEVELAND Cushman & Wakefield DIANE CURRIER Oracle STEPHEN ELIAS Citizens Bank MARISA FAVA Humanscale TARAN GRIGSBY Fidelity Investments
OFFICERS MAUREEN RYSTROM President, J. Calnan & Associates STEVEN DOBEN Immediate Past President, National Grid ADAM FANDREY President Elect, Middlesex Savings Bank JACKIE FALLA Secretary, Elaine Construction MONICA JUAN Treasurer, CBRE
GABRIELLE HARVEY* JLL TRICIA LENEHAN Staples DENISE PIED STV *Denotes New Director
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Association management services provided by Karyn Houde and Jill Blanco of The Berman Group.
BOARD DEVELOPMENT FORMALIZED SUCCESSION PLANNING ENABLES SUSTAINED SUCCESS Sustainable Chapter success is a result of good planning and strong leadership. For effective and transparent succession planning, the Chapter formalized a Board Development Program aligned with CoreNet Global’s bylaws and governance process that promotes a mentorship strategy and balanced Board representation between CREs and service providers.
DEVELOPING NEW LEADERSHIP The Chapter will continue to grow and succeed with a continual pipeline of new talent, leadership, and perspectives. Members are encouraged to get involved in one or more committees to gain first-hand insight into how the Chapter operates and to contribute fresh ideas. The Chapter fields new Committee Chair leaders from its committee members, and these Committee Chair positions provide members with additional leadership opportunities and responsibilities.
Each year the Nomination Committee also solicits a “Call for Nominations” to join the Board of Directors. Members interested in joining the Board of Directors are encouraged to apply, with strongest consideration given to those who have served on at least one or more committees and, ideally, served in a Chair role. The New England Chapter of CoreNet Global has done an excellent job of retaining talented Board members by elevating incumbent Directors, with sufficient term remaining, to Chapter Officers. This approach leverages individual experience and maintains Board consistency and continuity. Officer positions
are confirmed by the Board. The Board approves the Slate to be presented to the membership at least 30 days prior to the Annual Meeting. The membership votes to approve the proposed Slate by proxy vote, by electronic vote prior to the Annual Meeting, or at the Annual Meeting. To preserve Chapter thought leadership, ensure business continuity, and provide strategic insights where needed, the Advisory Council is comprised of past Presidents and any others who may be appointed by the President at her/his discretion to serve for a term of two years subject to extensions of such appointment. Members of the Advisory Council must be a member of the Chapter in good standing and these are non-voting appointments.
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INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
2022 BENEFITS GLOBAL ACCESS. LOCAL ENGAGEMENT.
Join the CoreNet Global New England Chapter to become a part of a thriving regional group of leaders in the New England corporate real estate community. Membership in CoreNet Global provides you with opportunities to connect, learn, grow and belong — locally, globally, and virtually — through people, networks, knowledge-sharing, and professional development. Join today.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PUBLICATIONS, RESEARCH & KNOWLEDGE
NETWORKING
Access to Professional Development Programs
The LEADER Magazine
Chapter Events
• MCR, SLCR and/or QPCR Designation • CoreNet New England Young Leaders Professional Development Program • CoreNet New England Leadership 2.0 Professional Development Program
Member Rate/Early Registration to CoreNet Global Summits Three per year held in North America, Asia Pacific and Europe convene the corporate real estate (CRE) profession in Asia, Europe, and North America. Members benefit from exclusive discounted registration and early registration savings.
Quarterly professional journal for CRE news, trends, developments, and analysis. Offered as a mobile/tablet friendly online magazine.
The Essential Guide to Corporate Real Estate A book focused on the fundamental aspects of the profession for those seeking to gain a broader understanding of a specific aspect of the profession.
Regional and Global Career Opportunities
• CoreNet Global’s Online Career Center searchable database • CoreNet New England’s weekly listing of local and Access to CoreNet Global regional job opportunities
Knowledge Center
An online repository of the latest CRE research news and best practices, featuring more than 7,000 documents, all in one place. Access white papers, survey reports, research, and more.
Research & Knowledge Member Rates - CoreNet Throughout the year, Global Conferences CoreNet Global produces One-day regional events focused on exploring CRE market trends and realities within and around the host country and region.
Dozens of in-person and virtual events on CRE educational topics, best practices, career strategies, and professional development. Tours of New England's leading corporate real estate projects.
research relevant to the needs of CRE professionals around the world.
Access to CoreNet Global Member Directory Access to 10,000+ members worldwide.
Young Leaders
Members aged 35 years and under are eligible to participate in the Young Leaders Special Interest Group. Education programs and networking opportunities are planned for and by this energized group of young professionals.
Mentor Match
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RECOGNITION & VISIBILITY Local Chapter Leadership Opportunities
• Leadership opportunities through CoreNet New England’s Committees and Initiatives • Opportunity to serve on the CoreNet New England Board of Directors
Global Volunteer Opportunities
• Global Board of Directors • Editorial Advisory Group • Article contribution for the LEADER • MCR/QPCR Faculty • Global Summit Presenter • Global Summit Peer Reviewer • Sponsorship • Exhibiting
CoreNet New England Annual Awards of Excellence Recognizes the best of the best in New England’s corporate real estate industry with awards for newly completed projects and individual leaders.
CoreNet Global Annual Award Recognition • Professional Excellence Award • Sustainable Leadership Award • Global Innovator’s Awar d • CRE Executive of the Year
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Corporate a Partner b $2,500
CURRENTLY AVAILABLEc
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP, RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT, INDUSTRY RECOGNITION
2022 SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
CORPORATE PARTNER AND FOUNDERS CIRCLE
Why become a sponsor of the CoreNet Global New England Chapter? Sponsorship aligns your organization with the ideas and conversations that matter most to the corporate real estate industry. Whether as a Corporate Partner or a Founders Circle sponsor, sponsorship gives you the opportunity to mark your organization as an invested member of the CRE community and the access to make even deeper connections throughout our Chapter network.
Founders Circle Platinum b $7,500
Founders Circle Gold b $5,500
Founders Circle Silver b $4,000
Invitations to “Real Advantage” Executive Roundtable Dinners and Networking Events
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3 Per Year
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Exclusive Invitation to End User-Only Convenings
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CRAVE Programming
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Logo in Weekly Newsletter and on Chapter Website
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Logo on Signage and Slides at Chapter Virtual Events
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Ability to List Jobs and Internships in Weekly Chapter Newsletter
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Invitations to “Real Advantage” Program Lunch and Learn Workshops
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Invitation to Sponsor Appreciation Reception
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5 Tickets
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Complimentary Attendance at Chapter Eventsd
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5 Per Event
4 Per Event
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Discounted Sponsorship of Programs Committee Evening Site Tour Events
$500
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Early Invitation and Discounted Pricinge for Annual Awards of Excellence Gala and Golf Tournament
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a. Must be an individual member of CoreNet Global to receive Corporate Partner benefits. b. 2022 Rates reflect 2022 continued discounts. c. Events subject to change due to public health & safety guidelines. d. Includes events hosted by the following Chapter Committees: Career Strategies & Development, Education, Programs. Does not include Young Leaders Committee-hosted events. e. Discounted pricing opportunities subject to change dependent on costs associated with producing individual events.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS CORPORATE PARTNERS
FOUNDERS CIRCLE PLATINUM SPONSORS
FOUNDERS CIRCLE GOLD SPONSORS
FOUNDERS CIRCLE SILVER SPONSORS
DACON
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Elaine Construction
Timberline Construction
EASTERN REGIONAL SYMPOSIUM
Disruptive Workplace Trends & Shifting Real Estate Paradigms DREXEL UNIVERSITY • PHILADELPHIA JUNE 13+14, 2022
Thank you to all who joined us at 2022 ERS learning symposium in Philadelphia at Drexel University from June 13-14! Approximately 400 attendees from six CoreNet Chapters were in attendance - New England, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut/Westchester, Mid-Atlantic and Philadelphia. Attendees enjoyed two days of cutting-edge learning programs for CREs at every professional level, content-rich presentations by renowned and respected speakers, exciting real estate tours, interactive networking sessions and social events including the End User Dinner and Young Leaders Breakfast. Please enjoy some photos from ERS 2022 below, and also in the photo album here.
CoreNet New England Reception on Sunday, 6/12
End User Dinner at Aramark
(L-R) Sandra Gucciardi, Laurie Boehl, Maureen Rystrom (Chapter President), Karyn Houde, Christine Weiner, Kristin Poulin, Denise Pied
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MEMBER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT YOUNG LEADERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Congratulations to this year ’s graduates of the New England Chapter Membership Development Programs!
CLASS OF 2022
LEADERSHIP 2.0 CLASS OF 2022
GABRIELLE BOWER CBRE
ZOFIA KOTECKA Liberty Mutual
ELIZABETH EROMIN Fidelity Investments
TREVOR MACDONALD STV
JASPER GONDHI VVA Project & Cost Managers
BLAKE REYNOLDS CBRE
ANIE GRUNWALD CBRE
AUGUST RUSSO Cushman & Wakefield
JOHN HUNTINGTON CreativeOfficeResources
BRENNA SPINGLER JLL
KATHERINE KENNEY Northstar Project & Real Estate Services
EMILY WADMAN Toast. Inc.
MICHELE BOGDAN Chapman Construction
CHELSEA GARVEY CBRE
BRENDA BOISSONNAULT
ANKIT PARIKH Dormakaba Group
JESSIE CAISSIE Akamai Technologies FRAN COFFEY WB Engineers + Consultants ANDREW DELPRETE Liberty Mutual ROSEMARY DUFFY Columbia Construction STEPHEN ELIAS Citizens Bank KRISTINA ESPOSITO Timberline Construction
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MARIE PISELLO Foundation Medicine TODD STRINGER VVA Project & Cost Managers CARINE TAMASANG National Grid
COMMITTEES MAKE THE CHAPTER GET INVOLVED. BE INSPIRED. MAKE A DIFFERENCE. The New England Chapter of CoreNet Global runs on the energy of its volunteers. We rely on the efforts of our committees of volunteers and their tireless commitment to making our Chapter the go-to resource to connect, learn, grow, and belong in the New England corporate real estate community. We ask all interested members to consider where their talents, experience, and passion may best fit… and to get involved!
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AWARDS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
The Awards of Excellence Committee brings the New England corporate real estate community together to celebrate the key members and innovative workplaces in our industry. From engaging members to submit award nominations, to planning the details of the event itself, this team helps showcase the people and projects that define our Chapter and industry. After having to postpone the October 2021 Awards of Excellence Gala, we were excited to celebrate the 2020-2021 winners on May 5, 2022 at Westin Copley Place Boston. More than 300 guests were in attendance!
SARAH MCGILLICUDDY BR+A Consulting (Co-Chair) JESSICA PERNICONE JLL (Co-Chair)
DINA DITOMMASO CreativeOfficeResources
KIRSTIN BROWN Northstar Project & Real Estate Services (Board Liaison)
KRISTINA ESPOSITO Timberline Construction
IRAMIS LUZ AUDET Perkins Eastman KRISTIN BLOUNT Colliers International HEATHER BRUNINI Teknion
BLAKE REYNOLDS CBRE ALISON SMITH Structure Tone JENNIFER SMITH Environments at Work
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CAREER STRATEGIES + DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Career Strategies + Development is your go-to resource for robust networking and learning through real-time engagement. CS+D programs offer guidance on how to successfully navigate and advocate for yourself throughout all points of your career – start to finish – including any detours and adventures along the way. CS+D kept career growth conversations relevant for our community throughout 2021, by pivoting to a renewed focus on self-management, strategic goal-setting and purposeful wellbeing in the workplace. With the help of Wellbeing Expert, Psychologist Dr. Kibibi Springs, the committee designed a three-part series that began with a Growth Mindset Kickstarter workshop. The series continued through March of 2022, having moved through the topics of “Balance over Flow,” and finally concluding with an investigation of what we need to “Fuel our Professional Fire: Purpose, Strengths and Engagement.”
COMMITTEE MEMBERS KATHERINE SANFORD Liberty Mutual (Co-Chair) ERIN MILLER SmithGroup (Co-Chair) STEVEN DOBEN National Grid (Board Liaison) BRENDA BOISSONAULT
KAREN BRETAGNE BlackRock MARY CARLSON Weston & Sampson
MATT CATALDO Haworth THERESE CONSALVO CRESA KRISTINA ESPOSITO Timberline Construction JONATHAN MERIN SMMA JANET MORRA Margulies Perruzzi Architects CHRISTINA SMITH Keller Augusta STEPHAN WHITE PES Associates
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The Communications Committee helps spread the good word about our Chapter’s programs, goals, and members through regular newsletters, the Chapter website, and our social media channels. In 2021, the committee refreshed our Chapter newsletters, compiling more engaging, in-depth content, and continued driving conversations with members in our LinkedIn Group.
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COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEMBERS MARISA FAVA Humanscale (Co-Chair)
SARA CORZO Hobbs Brook Management
ALISON SMITH Structure Tone (Co-Chair)
KRISTINA ESPOSITO Timberline Construction
JACKIE FALLA Elaine Construction (Board Liaison)
KIMBERLY GILES MovePlan Group
MICHELE BOGDAN Chapman Construction
STEVEN SMITH Northstar Project & Real Estate Services
SETH BUTLER Takeda
NICOLE SOLERA Cushman & Wakefield
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COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT COMMITTEEE COMMITTEE MEMBERS MARC MARGULIES Margulies Perruzzi Architects (Co-Chair) CHRISTINE WEINER Officeworks, Inc. (Co-Chair) LAURIE BOEHL PES Associates DIANNE DUNNELL Enterprise Real Estate Services
CHRISTINE WALKER Haworth
The Community Reinvestment Committee su p p o r t s C ha p te r p h i la nth ro p i c and volunteer initiatives to create opportunities for development and networking for the CREs and general membership.
KRISTIN ENRIGHT Thermo Fisher Scientific MARISA FAVA Humanscale CAROLYN GORDEN MIT Lincoln Laboratory HUGH PELTZ Citizens Bank ELVIS RODRIGUES John Hancock 2 02 1 - 2 02 2
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EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The Education Committee creates learning opportunities for the New England Chapter community. Made up of professionals from all facets of the CRE industry, this committee develops diverse program offerings focused on industry trends, technology, best practices, and professional/personal development. This year’s January event was the most well-attended webinar since virtual programs began almost two years ago.
PROGRAMS APRIL 2021 – MARCH 2022 APRIL 2021 The Digital Toolbox: Creating a Seamless Experience in the Post-Pandemic Work Environment MAY 2021 What's Next for Workplace Wellness? JUNE 2021 I s Flexibility a Stretch? How Companies Can Leverage Flex Space Within Their Post-Pandemic Portfolio
JANUARY 2022 MARCH 2022
Company Culture, Employee Retention and Collaboration in the Age of Hybrid Work BRECC State of the Union
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ANN-MARIE DIGREGORIO, National Grid (Co-Chair)
JONATHAN KEEFE, The Steele Group AMY LALEZARI, Environments at Work
SANDRA GUCCIARDI, STV (Co-Chair) BRITTANY LANE, WeWork VARUNEE BETTS-KOSOWAN, Contract Sources (Co-Board Liaison) DENISE PIED, STV (Co-Board Liaison) PAUL ASMAR, Nan Fung Life Science Real Estate GABLE CLARKE, SGA ANNAMARIE COYNE, Geiger JASON HELMER, Haworth
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SUZANNE LEBLANC, Hobbs Brook Management KEVIN LOOS, CrowdComfort SARA ROSS, Dyer Brown Architects JANE SULLIVAN, Linea 5, Inc. ASHLEY WILLIAMS, CreativeOfficeResources
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EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND DIVERSITY COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS TARAN GRIGSBY Fidelity Investments (Co-Chair) SANDRA GUCCIARDI STV (Co-Chair) CERISE MARCELA CBRE (Co-Chair) MARK WATKINS Thermo Fisher (Chair) MARKOS ALEMU Liberty Mutual Insurance
2021-2022 Milestones & Achievements: In its second full year as a committee, we executed 1 in-person event and 8 virtual events. CoreNet New England's Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (EID) Committee is dedicated to raising awareness, providing education, and delivering programs to our members that promote and support equity, inclusion, and diversity in our community and within our Chapter. Our goals and objectives are to: • • • • • • •
Align Promote Raise Awareness Create Empower Identify, Attract, Retain Educate
As CRE professionals, we influence design decisions around space, which can distinctly impact how and where people see themselves living and working in their space. We also manage access to space and are tasked with creating a "place" where people want to succeed and thrive. We represent a diverse yet significant portion of jobs in America, which should be reflected in the workplace. We have the ability and power to influence decisions on the supply chain, where diversity spending is possible, and we impact and support company culture through the spaces we deliver. We are excited to lead many engaging and necessary conversations in the CRE world and to grow our impact within CoreNet New England.
GRETCHEN BARRON CreativeOfficeResources BRIGITTE BELTRAN Space Matrix SETH BUTLER Takeda AURORA CAMMARATA Iron Mountain STACY CHAMBERS Suffolk Construction RUSSELL CHIN Liberty Mutual JULIA FARBER Eastman AMY HILL Workflow MEREDITH MCCARTHY Sasaki JIM RYAN Pitney Bowes CHARISSE SMITH Dyer Brown CARINE TAMASANG National Grid JENNIFER TARANTO STO Building Group JORDAN YARBORO JLL
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GOLF COMMITTEE
The main goal of the Golf Committee is to plan, promote, and execute a successful golf tournament with ample opportunity for networking and member entertainment. The committee also works in tandem with the Community Reinvestment Committee to support the designated charitable fundraising efforts of the Chapter. The Golf Committee celebrated a successful golf tournament on October 6, 2021 at Pinehills Golf Club and please SAVE THE DATE for our next golf tournament on October 6, 2022 also at Pinehills Golf Club.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS SEAN MURPHY Liberty Mutual (Co-Chair)
COURTNEY HICKEY Humanscale
CHRIS CURRIE Currie Project Management (Co-Chair)
SARAH HORTON Poblocki Sign Company
KRISTIN POULIN Structure Tone (Board Liaison)
KATHY HUNT Mathworks
CORY BAILEY Block Builders
GREG KLEMMER Colliers International
MEAGAN CHARBONNEAU Leftfield PM
DAN LOREAUX Donnegan Systems
ADRIANNA CONLON CBRE
HUGH MACDONALD CBRE
DIANNE DUNNELL Enterprise Real Estate Services
MATT MALLETTE Planful
KRISTIN ENRIGHT Thermo Fisher Scientific
KENNETH PAPETTI Iron Mountain
CODY GREENWALD CBRE
TRISTAN ROCK Sasaki
STEVE HASSELL SGA
ANDREW ROLLINS Environment at Work
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CHRISTINE WEINER Officeworks, Inc.
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MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE 2021-2022 MILESTONES & ACHIEVEMENTS: Welcomed 125+ new members. Finished in 1st Place for chapter retention and 2nd Place for chapter engagement within CoreNet Global’s Mega Chapter category.
GOALS
The Membership Committee is responsible for maintaining and growing our New England Chapter’s membership and engagement. The core focus of the committee is to raise awareness to CoreNet members and potential members of all the benefits that CoreNet has to offer. The committee works closely with our Board of Directors and other Chapter committees to enlist their support in ensuring that membership engagement is integrated into all Chapter activities and efforts.
BILL CALLAHAN, Seismic
FRANK CANTWELL, William B. Meyer, Inc
AMANDA CLARK, Liberty Mutual
Awareness: Welcome new members and make sure that all new, existing, and potential members stay informed Engagement: Ensure the highest levels of membership attendance and participation for all events and activities Experience: Continuously survey the Chapter to make sure that we are consistently delivering a top-notch membership experience Retention: Maximize membership renewals with a goal of retaining 70-80% Growth: Target and recruit new members by inviting prospects to Chapter programs and events Initiatives for 2022-2023: Conduct new member orientations quarterly as well as highlight new members within Chapter newsletters.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
SUZANNE COOPER, Booking Holdings, Inc.
TOM DEROSA, Columbia Construction
JOE DWYER, DPR Construction
DERRICK GOODWIN, Lee Kennedy Co., Inc
SARAH MCGILLICUDDY, BR+A
HOLYN NICKERSON, CreativeOfficeResources
ANDREW ROLLINS, Environments at Work
MARI SILIPO COOK, Turning Art
ANDREW FEIBELMAN, JLL (Co-Chair) JENNIFER TARANTO, Structure Tone ERIN BARCELOS, Puma (Co-Chair) CHRISTINE WALKER, Haworth KEVIN HEFFERNAN, Liberty Mutual (Board Liaison) CHRISTINE WEINER, Officeworks, Inc. JOVANA ABU-ALI, Jacobs CORRIN WOLF, Bala ADAM ARSENAULT, J. Calnan & Associates GLENN YARRIS, Humanscale LYNDSAY BENNETT, Nuance Communications 2 02 1 - 2 02 2 A N N UA L R E P O R T | 19
2021-2022
PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
The Program Committee's mission is to present quality business cases and provide early access to work spaces and environments that inspire business productivity and enhance end user experience.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS KATHY HUNT Mathworks (Co-Chair)
BRITTANY LANE WeWork
JOY SHAPIRO Dacon (Co-Chair)
ETHEL MACLEOD Fidelity Investments
TRICIA LENEHAN Staples (Board Liaison)
FRAN NOVAL Gensler
IONA PIELEANU Acentech
HARRY OSTRANDER Launchpad Venture Group
MONICA AUDETTE Margulies Perruzzi Architects
DONNA REPKO
BRENDA BOISSONNAULT
MATT SCIMONE Markforged
KERRIE JULIAN Genesis AEC
MELODEE WAGEN Workspace Strategies
KATHERINE KENNEY NorthStar Project & Real Estate Services
STEVE WOODWORTH Savills North America
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REAL ADVANTAGE COMMITTEE
The Real Advantage Committee offers exclusivity for our Chapter Corporate Partners and Founding Circle Sponsors through invitation-only workshops and dinners focused on topics relevant to enhancing a CRE’s contribution to their company and to the industry.
2021-2022 Milestones & Achievements: This year the committee hosted 10 dinners, 1 Corporate Partners dinner & 1 Founding Circle networking event (in-person where possible) and 10 virtual workshops.
Committee Members JEANNE NUTT Gensler (Co-Chair) KAREN GILL TD Banknorth (Co-Chair) RICH BETTINA Fresenius Medical Care (Board Liaison) LAURIE BOEHL PES Associates MIKE BRUCATO CBRE SUZANNE COOPER Booking Holdings, Inc. TOM COLARUSSO National Grid
STEVEN DOBEN National Grid STEPHAN ELIAS Citizens Bank SANDRA GUCCIARDI STV GABRIELLE HARVEY JLL CERISE MARCELA CBRE BRUCE PEARSON Retired MARK WATKINS Thermo Fisher Scientific
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2021-2022
SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS DIANE CURRIER Oracle (Co-Chair)
MONICA JUAN CBRE (Co-Chair)
STEPHAN WHITE PES Associates (Board Liaison)
BRENDAN CALLAHAN JLL
The Sponsorship Committee works with new and existing sponsors to achieve the following outcomes: •
xpand knowledge of sponsorship benefits to E our professional community and promote the value of CoreNet Global and our award-winning, nationally recognized New England Chapter
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eview sponsorship benefits and structure in R tandem with other committees to optimize value
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nboard new Corporate Partners to the New O England Chapter
AURORA CAMMARATA Iron Mountain
BETH CHOULAS Toast, Inc.
STEVEN DOBEN National Grid
KRISTIN POULIN Structure Tone
CHRISTINE WEINER Officeworks, Inc.
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UNIVERSITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE 2021-2022 MILESTONES & ACHIEVEMENTS: Successfully held 2021 events, in person, at Boston College, Boston University, Suffolk University and Wentworth Institute of Technology.
The University Relations Committee aims to increase awareness of the corporate real estate industry for students in undergraduate and postgraduate programs at Boston-area universities. The committee visits local universities to discuss the industry as a whole, career opportunities within the industry, and the varying career paths each committee member took to get to their current role. Additionally, the committee members actively encourage student participation in CoreNet, through mentorship and connections at local programming events, as well as the Global Summit and Eastern Regional Symposium events.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS JAMES MANDEVILLE CBRE (Co-Chair) CHRIS PETRYSHIN VVA (Co-Chair) SARAH ABRAMS Iron Mountain (Board Liaison) AURORA CAMMARATA Iron Mountain BRYNN LOCKYER CBRE MEGAN PUNZAK BVT AUGUST RUSSO Cushman & Wakefield
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2021-2022
YOUNG LEADERS COMMITTEE 2021-2022 MILESTONES & ACHIEVEMENTS: • T he Next Gen: What Do They Actually Want? (Teamed with the NorCal Young Leaders) • Self-Advocacy in the Age of Hybrid Work (Teamed with the CS&D Committee) • ACCESS Lunch hosted by Jeanne Nutt • Virtual Trivia (Mentor/Mentee Focus) • Virtual Workout Event (Teamed with WWIRE – Wellness for Women in Real Estate) • CREST Program Involvement • Holiday Event (Teamed with CS&D and Community Reinvestment to support Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston)
The mission of the Young Leaders Committee is to attract and retain future real estate leaders into the Chapter by creating programs designed to encourage young professionals to participate and become actively engaged in the corporate real estate industry. The Chapter is committed to ensuring that future corporate real estate leaders have access to educational resources and networking opportunities with their peers as well as senior professionals to support career development and growth. Despite the challenges of COVID, we had a great year connecting with other committees in our Chapter, connected with Young Leaders in other chapters, hosted mentor-focused events, and had a successful Holiday Event that supported Boys and Girls Club of Boston. We want to thank our committee, sponsors, and everyone who took the time to present or host.
TONI DUPELL, DPS Group Global
MICHAEL ERMANN, Saltmine
BRITTANY FREEMAN, MillerKnoll
CAITLIN GREENWOOD, Margulies Perruzzi Architects
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
LAUREN HASSON, JLL
CORRIN WOLF, Bala (Co-Chair) JOHN HUNTINGTON, CreativeOfficeResources COURTNEY HICKEY, Humanscale (Co-Chair) JOE MASCARO, Habitat Matter BRIGITTE BELTRAN, Space Matrix (Board Liaison) JULIE NASSER, Margulies Perruzzi Architects BRENDAN CALLAHAN, JLL (Board Liaison) CHRIS PESTANA, CBRE MAGGIE BLAKE, Citizens Bank ANDREW ROLLINS, Environments at Work MITCH BONO, Corporate Care NICOLE SOLERA, Cushman & Wakefield TOM DEROSA, Columbia Construction COLLEEN WALLACE, Gensler DAN DRISCOLL, Colliers International 24 | 2 02 1 - 2 02 2 A N N UA L R E P O R T
Be the Bridge Influence. Include. Innovate. In November 2021, a small but mighty group of CoreNet New England members attended the CoreNet Global Summit North America in Seattle and enjoyed presentations and breakout sessions that prompted and encouraged us to 'Be the Bridge'. Bridges join and connect us. During the past year, leaders have increasingly stepped up to serve as an invaluable bridge to develop people-centric workplace strategies focusing on diverse talent, workforce flexibility, health, well-being, and the human experience. You are forging the future workplace by working together in business ecosystems in collaboration with colleagues from HR, IT, and more, centering on people-first approaches. You understand that the future of work requires skill sets that include adaptability, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, the abilities to influence, include and innovate. You are leveraging technology and fostering cultures of innovation for competitive advantage and, ultimately, to build bridges to new possibilities.
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AWARDS OF CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2020-2022 AWARDS WINNERS! The pandemic continued to throw curveballs at our Chapter in 2021-2022, including a resurgence of COVID cases as the annual fall awards event approached. The Awards Committee worked with CoreNet New England Chapter leadership to quickly pivot to celebrate our 2020-2021 Awards Winners at a spring event held on May 5, 2022 at Westin Copley Place Boston - thank you to all who attended and celebrated with us! View more photos from our Awards of Excellence here.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
June 23
Past Program Presenters Palooza: How it Started vs. How it is Going Hobbs Brook Real Estate 275 Wyman Street Waltham MA Click here to register
October 6
November 1-3
Golf Tournament Pine Hills Golf Club Click here for details
2022 CoreNet Global Summit North America Chicago Chicago Click here for details
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