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2025

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

OCEAN OF OPPORTUNITY: REAL ESTATE IN THE MODERN WORLD

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025 NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM

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CONTENTS Chapter President Welcome Adam Fandrey Senior Vice President - Director of Corporate Real Estate Middlesex Savings Bank ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 Event Program + 2025 Awards of Excellence Judges �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5 Young Leaders Professional Development Program - 2025 Cohort Graduates �������������������������������6 Event Sponsors ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 CoreNet Global - New England Partners and Sponsors �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9, 11 Executive Committee, Advisory Council, Board of Directors ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 14 Committee Leadership �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15 Leadership 2.0 - 2025 Cohort ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������19 2025 Awards of Excellence Winners Leadership Awards ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������16 Workplace Awards ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������21 Awards Committee ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 25

WELCOME TO THE 2025 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE Thank you for joining us at our annual Awards of Excellence, where we come together to recognize and celebrate the very best in our industry. This event is a meaningful reminder of the power of connection and community—and how much we value the opportunity to gather, honor achievements, and strengthen the relationships that make the CoreNet Global – New England Chapter truly exceptional.

This year, we introduced some exciting changes to our Awards Program, and what better way to reflect our theme—Ocean of Opportunity: Real Estate in the Modern World—than by hosting this special evening at the New England Aquarium.

The theme speaks to the vast, dynamic, and everevolving landscape of Corporate Real Estate. As we continue to navigate transformation and discover new possibilities, it’s the passion, innovation, and collaboration of our leaders, volunteers,

members, and sponsors that help steer us forward.

Your commitment is the driving force behind our Chapter’s continued success and our shared mission to Connect, Learn, Grow, and Belong.

A heartfelt thank you to the Awards Committee and volunteers for bringing this celebration to life, and to all our Chapter Leaders for your invaluable contributions. Congratulations once again to our award winners—your accomplishments inspire us all. We hope you enjoy the evening and leave energized by the boundless opportunities that await us in this Ocean of Opportunity.

Adam Fandrey Adam Fandrey

Chapter President CoreNet Global - New England Chapter SVP, Director, Corporate Real Estate Middlesex Savings Bank

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CBRE is proud to support the 2025 CoreNet Global New England Awards of Excellence

Congrats to this year’s honorees, including CBRE’s Paul Kern for graduating from the Young Leaders Professional Development Program.

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PROGRAM *Times are approximate Registration Lobby inside Simons Theater Auditorium ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5:45PM-6:00PM Awards Program Inside Simons Theater Auditorium �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6:00pm-7:15pm Video Welcome - Scott Wiley, CoreNet Global CEO President’s Welcome - Adam Fandrey Special Recognition - 2024 Cohort Graduation, George M. Conti Young Leaders Professional Development Program Leadership Awards Workplace Awards Post-Awards Program Cocktails, Aquarium Exhibits, Buffet Dinner + Networking ������������������������������������������������������������������7:15PM-9:00PM

RELATIONSHIPS + BUILDINGS THAT LAST

2025 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE JUDGES DOUG BERRY

VP Global Project Delivery Iron Mountain

RENAE BRADSHAW

Senior Director Real Estate & Workplace Strategy Kirkland & Ellis LLP

KIRSTIN BROWN

Principal|President Northstar Project & Real Estate Services

ANDREW FEIBELMAN

Vice President, Project Management & Development Services JLL

TARAN GRIGSBY

Global Delivery Lead for Transactions and Leasing Fidelity Investments

EMILY WADMAN

Director, Workplace Experience & Facilities Toast, Inc.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 COHORT GRADUATES OF

DREW CHRETIEN Citizens

NEAL HORAN

ROBERT ELLIOTT

ALLISON HOFFMAN

Haworth

Citizens

STV/AstraZeneca

LORINA IMAMI

JIM JANSON

PAUL KERN

HARRY PERRAULT

SAMANTHA ROKICSAK

CORA VISNICK

MAGGIE WALSH

STEPHAN WHITE JR.

CBRE

Visnick & Caufield

JLL

UG2

GEORGE M. CONTI 6

Cresa

Staples

Deloitte

PES Associates

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES OUR

EVENT SPONSORS

BIG SCREEN SPONSOR

IMAX THEATER SHARKCUTERIE SPONSOR

PHOTOGRAPHY SPONSOR

CENTERPIECE SPONSOR

BAR SPONSOR

DESSERT SPONSORS

WARM & COZY SPONSOR

ESPRESSO BAR SPONSOR

MOBILE PHOTOBOOTH SPONSOR

EXPO EXHIBIT LIGHT BOX SPONSORS

LOUNGE SPONSOR

SIGNAGE SPONSOR

MEDIA SPONSOR

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Gilbane Building Company is proud to sponsor the CoreNet New England Awards Building More Than Buildings ®

www.gilbaneco.com

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THANK YOU TO

CORENET GLOBAL - NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER CORPORATE PARTNERS

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WE BUILD...® RELATIONSHIPS

WE BUILD...® RELATIONSHIPS. JC&A is proud of the relationships we have developed over the past 29 years with so many corporate partners and service providers.

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners!

Gensler is proud to support 2025to Genslerthe is proud CoreNet New England support the 2025 Awards ofNew Excellence CoreNet England Awards of Excellence

FOUNDATION MEDICINE FOUNDATION MEDICINE

Congratulations to our clients, Congratulations to our and clients, Foundation Medicine Foundation Medicine and Income Research + Management, Research Management, andIncome to all the winners+for inspiring and to all the winners for inspiring innovation and excellence across innovation and excellence across ourour industry! industry!

INCOME RESEARCH + MANAGEMENT INCOME RESEARCH + MANAGEMENT

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THANK YOU TO

CORENET GLOBAL - NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER FOUNDERS CIRCLE SPONSORS

PLATINUM SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

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CORENET GLOBAL - NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, ADVISORY COUNCIL AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS FY2024-2026 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ADAM FANDREY

KEN PAPETTI

JACQUELINE FALLA

GABRIELLE HARVEY

President Senior Vice-President, Director, Corporate Real Estate Middlesex Savings Bank

President Elect Director of Client Services Elaine Construction

Treasurer Sr. Director, Global Transactions & Lease Administration Iron Mountain

Secretary Executive Managing Director JLL

KRISTIN POULIN

Chief Talent Officer Vice-President, Client Development Structure Tone

FY2025-2026 ADVISORY COUNCIL MAUREEN RYSTROM

Vice President of Marketing | Partner J.Calnan & Associates

CHRISTOPHER HORBLIT

Senior Vice President, Workplace Services TJX Companies

BRUCE SHICK

KEVIN P. HEFFERNAN

SUZANNE COOPER

Endicott College

VP, Global Real Estate

Booking Holdings, Inc.

SARAH ABRAMS

STEVEN DOBEN

Senior Vice President, Global Real Estate Iron Mountain

CYNTHIA KELIHER Partner McCarter & English

FY2025-2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS RICH BETTINA

Vice President, Global Real Estate

Sales Director Humanscale

MAGGIE BLAKE

ANDREW FEIBELMAN

Vice President, Interior Design & Exterior Signage Manager Citizens

VARUNEE BETTS-KOSOWAN VP of Strategic Partnerships ClearSpace Design

LAURIE BOEHL

Director of Due Diligence PES Associates

DIANE CURRIER

Senior Director, Canada & East Facilities Oracle

KRISTIN ENRIGHT Senior Manager, Real Estate & Construction Thermo Fisher Scientific

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MARISA FAVA

Fresenius Medical Care

Vice President, Project Management & Development Services JLL

TARAN GRIGSBY Global Delivery Lead, Transactions and Leasing

DENISE PIED Vice President

Northstar Project & Real Estate Services

HOLYN NICKERSON Managing Principal, Business Development COR

KATHERINE SANFORD

Fidelity Investments

SANDRA GUCCIARDI

Corporate Real Estate & Facilities Advisor

LAURA WALSH

KATHRYN HESTER

CHRISTINE WEINER

Iron Mountain

Director of Corporate Office Development & Facilities InterSystems Corporation

ALISON MCCORMACK VP Strategy & Insights - Real Estate Services Liberty Mutual

VP of Business Development, Boston and New York Officeworks, Inc

COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS CAREER STRATEGIES + DEVELOPMENT

GOLF

Jonathan Merin

Hugh MacDonald

Katherine Sanford

Courtney Hickey

SMMA

CBRE

Humanscale

COMMUNICATIONS

MEMBERSHIP

Michele Bogdan

Derrick Goodwin

Nicole Solera

Christine Walker

Chapman Construction & Design Cushman & Wakefield

Lee Kennedy Co Haworth

COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT

PROGRAMS

Christine Weiner

Katherine Kenney

Officeworks

Northstar Project & Real Estate Services

Joy Shapiro Dacon

EDUCATION Sara Ross

REAL ADVANTAGE Paul Asmar

Dyer Brown

Nan Fung Life Sciences Real Estate

At Work Collaborative

CBRE

Amy Lalezari

Cerise Marcela

EMERGING LEADERS

SPONSORSHIP

Therese Consalvo

Iramis Luz Audet

Amelia Papadakis Red Thread Michael Scott Red Thread

Nick Brown

CBRE

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION Zaw Latt

Intec Group, Inc.

Meredith McCarthy Sasaki

Ci Design

Fidelity Investments

UNIVERSITY RELATIONS Chris Petryshin

VVA Project & Cost Managers - part of Drees & Sommer

Sarah Abrams Iron Mountain

Megan Punzak GEORGE M. CONTI YOUNG LEADERS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Sarah Abrams Iron Mountain

Chris Petryshin

VVA Project & Cost Managers - part of Drees & Sommer

Brynn Lockyer

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LEADERSHIP AWARDS

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GLOBAL END USER LEADERSHIP AWARD RICH BETTINA

Vice President of Global Real Estate Fresenius Medical Care Richard A. Bettina is a Vice President of Global Real Estate Services for Fresenius Medical Care, a global leader in renal care. Bettina has over 35 years of director-level management experience in North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific for companies including Fresenius Medical Care, Dell/EMC, Teradyne and IBM. He has a proven track record in organizational development, process optimization, and governance, driving measurable savings and impacts. A results-oriented leader, Bettina is responsible for more than 46 million square feet for a portfolio of over 4,000 locations including clinics, offices, and industrial sites globally. He oversees a team of direct staff and contracted partners to manage nearly 500 transactions annually, including new builds. He also initiated and leads a space optimization initiative to improve efficiency and reduce costs for Fresenius Medical Care. Before joining Fresenius Medical Care, Bettina served as the Director of Real Estate and Facilities for Latin America at Dell-EMC Corporation, where he played a key role in the business transformation following the largest acquisition in high-tech industry history at that time. He is an active member of CoreNet New England and on the Board of Directors.

SERVICE PROVIDER LEADERSHIP AWARD VARUNEE BETTS-KOSOWAN

Vice President of Strategic Partnerships ClearSpace Design As the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at ClearSpace Design, Varunee Betts-Kosowan plays a pivotal role in driving client success

through a comprehensive approach to product information, industry

trends, financial insights, and contract management. Supported by her

dedicated team, Betts-Kosowan ensures that every account is managed with meticulous attention to detail, offering innovative solutions

tailored to meet clients’ unique needs and budget requirements,

all while adhering to their timelines. In addition to her professional

accomplishments, Betts-Kosowan is an active leader within the CoreNet Global – New England Chapter, where she previously served as co-chair of the Education Committee for over four years. Currently, she serves as the liaison to that committee on the Chapter’s Board of Directors.

Betts-Kosowan is also a proud graduate of the CoreNet Global New

England Chapter’s Leadership 2.0 Program. Her expertise, leadership, and commitment to client success make her distinguished in her field.

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YOUNG LEADER LEADERSHIP AWARD JASPER GONDHI, PE

Director VVA Project & Cost Managers - part of Drees & Sommer Gondhi consistently brings leadership and value to his company by exemplifying a high level of commitment to both his clients and his

team. As a director, he maintains a strong work ethic while fostering a supportive environment for colleagues to grow and develop. His

leadership and value are demonstrated every day by the role he plays as a client-facing lead for very important, complex and multi-million-dollar projects. Gondhi's approach to management focuses on collaboration, ensuring that his team members are not only equipped to handle their

individual responsibilities but also motivated to advance in their careers and at VVA. By supporting the growth of his team while maintaining a

focus on client satisfaction, Gondhi aligns his efforts with the company’s long-term business goals and strategic vision. He has proven to provide a positive impact to VVA’s core business and strategic plan by ensuring that the needs of clients, industry partners and colleagues alike are priorities.

VOLUNTEER HALL OF FAME COURTNEY HICKEY (LOMBARDO) Global Sales Project Manager Humanscale

A member of CoreNet since 2016, Hickey (Lombardo) has become a master of collaborating amongst her CoreNet peers to further the

organization’s goals and objectives. As the former co-chair of the New

England Chapter Young Leaders committee, she was the nexus of many committees within the New England Chapter. She managed to not only

grow the participation of the next generation of CRE professionals within the Chapter with Young Leader-specific events and programming but

also acted as a liaison for her committee to drive engagement, increase visibility and utilize the talent of the Young Leaders for the greater good

of the Chapter. In 2024, she became co-chair of the Golf Committee and

helped execute a premier Chapter event by introducing new sponsorship, engaging members, and helping to raise money for Boys & Girls Club of Boston. As a graduate of CoreNet’s Young Leaders Professional Development Program, Hickey (Lombardo) demonstrates what

succession planning and opportunity can look like at CoreNet Global.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024-2025 COHORT OF LEADERSHIP 2.0 WHO GRADUATED AT OUR ANNUAL MEETING IN MARCH 2025!

Sonja Adams Fidelity Investments

Daniela Maher Visnick & Caulfield Associates, Inc.

Jennifer Phan OTJ Architects

Daniel Annaccone Biogen

Noah Manacas VVA

Corie Smith

Brittany Corbett Columbia Construction

Michelle Mase Structure Tone

Steven Smith Northstar Project & Real Estate Services

Jennifer Defreest Cresa

Zoe Nemetz Stantec

Nicole Solera Cushman & Wakefield

Bobby Jangro JLL

Nicole Perona Manulife / John Hancock

Glenn Yarris Humanscale

Now entering its 10th year, Leadership 2.0 is the New England Chapter of CoreNet Global’s professional development program for mid-career corporate real estate professionals.

Designed to help participants strengthen their leadership skills, broaden their networks, and prepare for the future of work, the program offers a unique opportunity to learn in a small-group setting from premier executive leadership coaches.

Applications for the 2025–2026 Cohort of Leadership 2.9 open on June 2, 2025 and close at 5 PM on July 11, 2025.

Ideal candidates have approximately 10 years of experience in commercial or corporate real estate, currently lead others or are eager to step into leadership, and are committed to ongoing learning and development.

Want to learn more? A virtual information session will be held on Wednesday, June 25, from 8:30–9:00 AM. To register, please email Claire Olsen at colsen@bermangrp.com.

LEADERSHIP 2.0 PROGRAM LEADERS: CYNTHIA KELIHER

HOLYN NICKERSON

DENISE PIED

McCarter & English

Creative Office Resources

Northstar Project & Real Estate Services

LAURA WALSH

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WORPLACE AWARD

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BEST NEW LARGE WORKPLACE

(Submitted by Gensler)

FOUNDATION MEDICINE Foundation Medicine’s (FMI) new 16-floor headquarters in Boston’s Seaport is a vibrant

vertical campus that unites scientists and administrative teams under one roof. The move from various locations to one centralized campus allows FMI to streamline its operations, meet current and future employee needs, and transform cancer care. Throughout the

600,000-square-foot space, designing for a sense of community and connection was paramount. The campus provides state-of-the-art labs and a dynamic workplace

ecosystem with abundant employee amenities – including a full-service café, winter garden, outdoor terrace, fitness center, and employee art gallery. At the heart of the

campus lies its visual centerpiece: a mural by cancer survivors in which each identified the

shape and color associated with their care team. The result is an emotionally powerful and hopeful installation that establishes a sense of purpose while embracing FMI’s tradition of

connecting with the community. LEED Platinum certified, 100% of the building’s operational electricity will be generated from certified renewable resources. With a strong focus on

health, wellness, and the environment, sustainable strategies were incorporated to meet both LEED and Fitwel certification standards for the interior fit-out.

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BEST NEW SMALL WORKPLACE

(Submitted by Gensler)

INCOME RESEARCH + MANAGEMENT Income Research + Management (IR+M) is a privately owned, independent fixed-income investment management firm that serves institutional and private clients. In embarking on a move to a new office, IR+M’s key driver was the alignment of hybrid policy and

design. Gensler’s proprietary predictive analytics tool enabled the design team to map

assignment and space utilization across teams and develop a hybrid strategy and office design that optimizes business synergies and real estate. The resulting new workplace is a model of efficiency and a catalyst for fostering community, collaboration, and

culture. A neighborhood-based layout supports the unique needs of the business units and environments are tailored to how employees enjoy working. Space types include

individual-focused workspaces, purposefully scaled hybrid collaboration zones, and a

centrally located cafe and lounge that doubles as a venue for gathering and social events.

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BEST NEW WORKPLACE OUTSIDE OF NEW ENGLAND

(Submitted by Biogen)

LA DÉFENSE REIMAGINED: A WORKPLACE TRANSFORMATION BY BIOGEN Biogen France is the fourth largest subsidiary of Biogen worldwide and has been serving French healthcare professionals and patients since 1994. The Biogen France office has

always embodied the path to excellence, with the office being certified as a Great Place to

Work in 2020, 2021 and 2022. It was important to Biogen’s Global Real Estate Team to ensure that the project has a transformative impact to the company – financially, socially, and

environmentally, while ensuring that its corporate culture of co-construction and shared

leadership remains intact. The La Défense project redefined how Biogen employees worked and interacted. It incorporated innovative concepts such as the integration of lab and

office spaces to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing. Biogen’s workplace design team implemented Activity-Based Working (ABW) and neighborhood-based planning

to break down silos and encourage spontaneous interactions. The modular and flexible

design in the furniture and fixtures allows the team to easily adapt to evolving headcounts and uses. The open-plan layout, without enclosed offices, promoted transparency,

engagement, and access to leadership. By optimizing real estate utilization, process

management and design, the team successfully promoted Biogen’s goals of fostering flexibility, collaboration and human-centered approaches within the company.

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THANK YOU TO

THE AWARDS COMMITTEE!

IRAMIS LUZ AUDET

VARUNEE BETTS-KOSOWAN

HEATHER BRUNINI

STEVEN DOBEN

KRIS ESPOSITO

JACQUELINE FALLA

MARISA FAVA

CAROLINE FRANKS

SANDRA GUCCIARDI

BRITTANY LANE

SARAH MCGILLICUDDY

SAMANTHA O'NEIL

KRISTIN POULIN

BLAKE REYNOLDS

MAUREEN RYSTROM

CORA VISNICK

CHRISTINE WEINER

Ci Design

Humanscale

CBRE

Structure Tone

ALISON SMITH Structure Tone

ClearSpace Design

Arc-Com

COR

BR+A Consulting

CBRE

Visnick & Caulfield

Teknion

Elaine Construction

Iron Mountain

SmithGroup

J. Calnan & Associates

Officeworks, Inc.

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