2026 Awards of Excellence Program

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AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

SIMONS THEATRE NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM | THE PALM

PROGRAM LEADERSHIP & WORKPLACE AWARDS

CBRE is proud to support the 2026 CoreNet Global New England Awards of Excellence

Congrats to this year’s honorees, including CBRE’s Margaret Fee for participating in the George M. Conti Young Leaders Professional Development Program and Rob Kinlin for participating in the Leadership 2.0 Program.

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CONTENTS Chapter President Welcome

Jacquline Falla, Client Relations Director, AMCON �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 Event Program Schedule + 2026 Awards of Excellence Judges ���������������������������������������������������������������������������5 Event Sponsors �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8 CoreNet Global - New England Chapter Partners and Sponsors ������������������������������������������������������������10&11 Executive Committee, Advisory Council, Board of Directors �������������������������������������������������������������������������������13 George M. Conti Young Leaders Professional Development Program 2025 Cohort Graduates ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 14 Leadership 2.0 2025/2026 Cohort Graduates �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15 2026 Awards of Excellence Winners Leadership Awards ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������18 Workplace Awards ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������21 Awards Committee ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������27

WELCOME TO THE 2026 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE Thank you for joining us at our annual CoreNet Global – New England Chapter 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 of Excellence program; tonight, we will also graduate our esteemed Leadership 2.0 2025/2026 Cohort, in addition to the graduation of the George M. Conti Young Leaders Professional Development Program 2025 Cohort, and we have also introduced a People’s Choice Award this year – please be sure to vote tonight before we close the voting. I would also like to thank CoreNet Global Interim CEO Jeri Ballard for making the trip to Boston to join us tonight!

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 inspires us all. We hope you enjoy the evening and leave energized by the boundless opportunities that await.

Jacqueline Fallay Jacqueline Falla

Chapter President CoreNet Global - New England Chapter President AMCON

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Nikita, Scientist, Waltham, MA _US

We never settle Sanofi is an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth.

We apply our deep understanding of the immune system to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world, with an innovative pipeline that could benefit millions more. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives; this inspires

us to drive progress and deliver positive impact for our people and the communities we serve, by addressing the most urgent healthcare, environmental, and societal challenges of our time.

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EVENT PROGRAM SCHEDULE *Times are approximate

Registration Lobby inside Simons Theatre Auditorium ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5:45PM-6:00PM Awards Program Inside Simons Theatre Auditorium �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6:00pm-7:15pm Video Welcome - Jeri Ballard, CoreNet Global Interim CEO President’s Welcome - Jacqueline Falla Special Recognition - 2025 Cohort Graduation, George M. Conti Young Leaders Professional Development Program Leadership 2.0 2025/2026 Cohort Graduation Doug Noonan President's Award Leadership Awards Workplace Awards People's Choice Award Post-Awards Reception at The Palm Cocktails, Buffet Dinner + Networking ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7:15PM-9:30PM

2026 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

JUDGES

RICH BETTINA

Vice President of Global Real Estate Fresenius Medical Care

VARUNEE BETTS-KOSOWAN

Vice President of Strategic Partnerships ClearSpace Design

JASPER GONDHI

Director VVA – Part of Drees & Sommer

COURTNEY HICKEY (LOMBARDO) Global Sales Project Manager Humanscale

CHRISTOPHER KUBALA Workplace Services Program Lead Google

*Northern California Chapter of CoreNet Global Guest Judge

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2026

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

Bain & Co Boston HQ

Blue Sky Center

BXP Boston Regional Office

Fintech Workplace Revitalization

GENESIS: 55 Summer

HarbourVest, One Lincoln

Hasbro East Coast Headquarters

InvoiceCloud

IstoBiologics

Company Living Room View 1

Lobby/Reception

Lupoli Companies

Company Living Room View 2

Lyrik Back Bay

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Executive Conference

Hallway Highlighting Community Values

Seismic Boston

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SharkNinja NYC

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD NOMINEES

VOTE NOW!

Learn More About the Nominees

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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES OUR

EVENT SPONSORS PREMIER SPONSORS

SIMONS THEATER SIGNATURE BAR SPONSOR

THE PALM SIGNATURE BAR SPONSOR

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR

REGISTRATION SPONSOR

PHOTOGRAPHY SPONSOR

VALET SPONSOR

RAW BAR SPONSOR

RIDE SHARE SPONSOR

DESSERT SPONSOR

CARICATURE ARTIST SPONSORS

LIGHT BOX SPONSORS

SIGNAGE SPONSOR

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MEDIA SPONSOR

www.gilbaneco.com

We are proud to sponsor the 2026 CoreNet New England Awards

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THANK YOU TO

CORENET GLOBAL - NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER CORPORATE PARTNERS

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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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See where your real estate spend can go further Learn more

Northstar Celebrates Leadership & Excellence Katherine Kenney – Emerging Leader of the Year Denise Pied – Doug Noonan President’s Award Ipsitha Bayapu – Young Leader Program Graduate Award-winning projects, proudly supported as owners’ project managers: 75 Broadway, Biogen Global HQ Deal of the Year Takeda Global Learning Center Best New Workplace, Small Project Sanofi M Station Best New Workplace, Outside New England northstar-pres.com 12

CORENET GLOBAL - NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, ADVISORY COUNCIL AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE JACQUELINE FALLA

ALAN KOCHER

KEN PAPETTI

CHRISTINE WEINER

President AMCON

Treasurer Boston Consulting Group

President Elect Iron Mountain

Secretary Officeworks, Inc.

KRISTIN POULIN Chief Talent Officer Structure Tone

ADVISORY COUNCIL SARAH ABRAMS

ADAM FANDREY

MAUREEN RYSTROM

SUZANNE COOPER

CHRISTOPHER HORBLIT

BRUCE SHICK

STEVEN DOBEN

CYNTHIA KELIHER

Iron Mountain

Booking Holdings, Inc.

First Citizens Bank

Middlesex Savings Bank

TJX Companies

J.Calnan & Associates

McCarter & English

BOARD OF DIRECTORS RICH BETTINA

MARISA FAVA

CERISE MARCELA

Fresenius Medical Care

Humanscale

CBRE

Vice President, Global Real Estate

MAGGIE BLAKE

Vice President, Interior Design & Exterior Signage Manager Citizens

LAURIE BOEHL

Sales Director

ANDREW FEIBELMAN

Vice President, Project Management & Development Services JLL

Director of Due Diligence

SANDRA GUCCIARDI

STEFANIE COMEAU

GABRIELLE HARVEY

KRISTIN ENRIGHT

KATHRYN HESTER

PES Associates

Principal, Workplace Market Leader Stantec

Executive Vice Chair Cushman & Wakefield

& Construction Thermo Fisher Scientific

Director of Corporate Office Development & Facilities InterSystems Corporation

ELIZABETH EROMIN

KATHERINE KENNEY

Senior Manager, Real Estate

Lead, Leasing & Transactions Fidelity

Senior Vice President

ALISON MCCORMACK VP Strategy & Insights

- Real Estate Services Liberty Mutual Insurance

HOLYN NICKERSON Managing Principal,

Business Development COR

KATHERINE SANFORD LAURA WALSH

Director, Global Real Estate & Workplace Experience Operations Rapid 7

Senior Project Manager Northstar Project & Real Estate Services

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2025 COHORT GRADUATES OF

ALAN KOCHER

CLARE HOLLAND Senior Advisor Cresa

Business Development & Digital Marketing Lee Kennedy Co.

FRANK KELLY

GREY GETTLEMAN

IPSITHA BAYAPU

JENNY LOUGHLIN

OLIVIA FINOCCHIARO

Global Real Estate Program Delivery Sr. Manager Boston Consulting Group

Senior Project Manager Structure Tone

CLARE KENNEDY

Senior Associate, Brokerage Cushman & Wakefield

Project Manager Liberty Mutual Insurance

Project Manager Northstar Project & Real Estate Services

Chief of Staff HelmsBNB

SHANNON BENOIT

Manager Accounting & Controls John Hancock

STEVEN GIBREE

Manager of Workplace Design & Space Planning TJX Companies

GEORGE M. CONTI 14

RYAN LEVESQUE

Sr. Real Estate Coordinator Fresenius Medical Care

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2025-2026 COHORT OF LEADERSHIP 2.0

REBECCA BERGSTROM Sun Life

JENNIFER FOLEY

CAROLINE BISHOP

KATIE BUTLER

CARLI CABANA

PTC

Akamai Technologies

VVA Project & Cost Managers part of Drees & Sommer

Manulife | John Hancock

Creative Office Resources

STEVE GMINSKI

WALTER HOWELL

ELIZABETH JACKSON

ROBERT KINLIN

HEATHER LONG

SAMANTHA O’NEIL

ISHAN RAVAL

CBRE

Red Thread

ELVIS RODRIGUES

Manulife | John Hancock

McCarter & English, LLP

MANNY VENUTI

SmithGroup

Columbia Construction Company

Gilbane Building Company

Cumming Group

MICHAEL ZAHORNACKY IV Liberty Mutual Insurance

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 2026-2027 Cohort of Leadership 2.0 open on June 1, 2026, and close at 5:00 PM on July 17, 2026.

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 10, 2026,

and Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM, from 8:30–9:00 AM. To register, please email Claire Olsen at colsen@bermangrp.com.

LEADERSHIP 2.0 PROGRAM LEADERS:

MATT ARSENAULT Director of Interiors Columbia Construction Co-Chair

BOBBY JANGRO Managing Director JLL Co-Chair

HOLYN NICKERSON Managing Principal, Strategic Partnerships Creative Office Resources Co-Chair

DENISE PIED Vice President Northstar Project & Real Estate Services Co-Chair

LAURA WALSH Director, Global Real Estate & Workplace Experience Operations Rapid7 Board Liaison

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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS OPEN RATES INCREASE AFTER JULY 15

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LEADERSHIP AWARDS

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GLOBAL END USER LEADERSHIP AWARD KEN PAPETTI

Senior Director of Global Transactions & Lease Administration Iron Mountain Ken Papetti, Head of Global Transactions and Lease Administration, leads the team responsible for Iron Mountain's real estate transactions around the world as well as the administration of its leases. Ken serves as a key partner to Iron Mountain business leaders by overseeing M&A due diligence and providing expertise on 90 million square feet of leases, acquisitions, dispositions, and other transactions in over 60 countries. In addition, Ken oversees Iron Mountain's centralized global lease payment process that distributes over $535M annually in over 50 countries. Prior to joining Iron Mountain in 2013, Ken spent 7 years in increasingly senior corporate real estate positions at Fidelity Real Estate Company (the corporate real estate division of Fidelity Investments), JLL and Cigna Corporation. He began his career in accounting and financial analysis before making the move to corporate real estate.

Ken received an MBA from Babson College and also holds a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. He is an active member of the New England chapter of CoreNet Global, serving on the executive committee as Chapter treasurer since 2023 and on the golf committee for five years.

SERVICE PROVIDER LEADERSHIP AWARD KRISTIN BLOUNT

Executive Vice President Colliers Kristin Blount is a Shareholder and Executive Vice President on Colliers’ Urban Brokerage team, with more than 30 years of experience in commercial real estate. She represents companies, institutions,

developers, and property owners in leasing transactions and has

completed over $4 billion in lease deals across a wide range of asset types. Kristin’s practice is centered on advising and representing corporate clients on their real estate needs. She is known for her

thoughtful, creative approach and her ability to develop strategic

solutions that align real estate decisions with business objectives. Earlier in her career, Kristin worked in property and asset management, where

she managed an extensive portfolio of commercial, industrial, and retail properties. Kristin is an active member in the New England Chapter of

CoreNet Global where she sits on the Real Advantage Committee. Kristin also serves planning committee for the Eastern Regional Symposium, a multi‑chapter CoreNet Global symposium.

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EMERGING LEADER LEADERSHIP OF THE YEAR KATHERINE KENNEY

Senior Project Manager Northstar Project & Real Estate Services Katherine Kenney, Senior Project Manager at Northstar Project & Real Estate Services, brings more than a decade of experience in real

estate and project management, leading projects through all phases of delivery with a focus on ground-up development and tenant

improvements ranging from 10,000 to 1.1 million square feet. With deep expertise in complex, mission-critical research and development

environments, she currently manages the Boston Children’s Hospital

Research Building at 421 Park Drive—a transformative, state-of-the-art facility that will expand BCH’s research capacity in the Fenway and

support more than 3,000 researchers and scientific staff in advancing

pediatric breakthroughs. Katherine holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and Communications from the University of Rhode Island

and a Master of Science in Project Management of Construction from

Northeastern University. She has been an active CoreNet Global - New England Chapter member for over a decade, currently serving as CoChair of the Programs + Properties Committee.

CORENET GLOBAL – NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER VOLUNTEER HALL OF FAME JOY SHAPIRO

Director of Business Development Dacon Corporation Joy Shapiro brings 23 years of experience in the A/E/C industry, with the

last 10 years spent serving as Director of Business Development at Dacon Corporation. An active member of The New England Chapter of CoreNet Global since 2003, Joy has volunteered extensively, including more

than 10 years on the Programs + Properties Committee with eight as the committee’s Co-Chair. Joy has also spent time volunteering with the

Golf Committee, and in 2019, graduated from the Chapter’s prestigious Leadership 2.0 program for professional development. She has also

demonstrated significant industry leadership through the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), serving as Immediate Past

President following terms as President (2020–2022), President-Elect, and Vice President of Special Events, and earning both the Distinguished Associate Member of the Year Award and the President’s Award. In

addition, Joy sits on the board of the MetroWest Life Science Network

and an active member of ULI and NAIOP, where she continues to support membership, networking, and industry events.

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WORKPLACE AWARDS

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BEST NEW SMALL WORKPLACE

(Submitted by Takeda)

TAKEDA GLOBAL LEARNING CENTER CAMBRIDGE Takeda’s Learning Center advances the global biopharmaceutical company’s purpose to create better health for people and a brighter future for the world by establishing a dedicated environment that cultivates curiosity, collaboration, and lifelong learning

through intentional, in-person experiences. Even as virtual learning expanded as more hybrid and remote work was introduced, the desire for in-person courses continued to outpace virtual offerings, reinforcing the need for a centralized hub—particularly

in Massachusetts, where 43% of Takeda’s U.S. in-person learning programs were held

between 2018 and 2022, more than any other region. The Learning Center consolidates previously dispersed programs into a single, purpose-built destination at 500 Kendall Street within Takeda’s Kendall Square campus. Additionally, the design successfully

optimized approximately 5,125-square-foot of underutilized real estate to support the

full spectrum of development, from scientific education and skills training to leadership and executive programming. Distinctly different from the traditional office, yet deeply

connected to Takeda’s culture and community, the highly visible and accessible center serves as a dynamic hub for innovation, growth, and science advancement through a

variety of spaces that enable meaningful connection, collaboration and concentration.

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BEST NEW LARGE WORKPLACE

(Submitted by Structure Tone)

THE LEGO GROUP BOSTON HUB The LEGO Group’s Boston Hub was envisioned as a world-class U.S. headquarters that embodies the company’s mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow”

while supporting long-term growth across the Americas. After more than 50 years in

Enfield, Connecticut, the relocation to Boston marked a strategic investment in accessing a broader talent pool and strengthening research partnerships with local institutions.

Designed to translate the LEGO® brand into the built environment through playful

design, architectural excellence, and thoughtful engineering, the 157,000-square-foot hub balances imaginative expression with high performance to support more than

800 colleagues. The workplace prioritizes connection, creativity, and wellbeing, while

reflecting the company’s global sustainability and accessibility commitments. Pursuing and achieving LEED ID+C v4.1 Gold certification in December 2025, the project integrates energy-efficient systems, biophilic design, natural light access, and rigorous material

standards—ultimately creating a vibrant, inclusive, and human-centered cultural anchor

that strengthens community ties and positions the LEGO Group for continued growth in the U.S. market.

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BEST NEW WORKPLACE OUTSIDE OF NEW ENGLAND

(Submitted by Gensler)

SANOFI M STATION Sanofi M Station in Morristown, NJ was envisioned as a signature workplace that redefines

how employees experience work while strengthening Sanofi’s presence in the community.

Designed as a flagship site, the 260,000-square-foot workplace relocates more than 2,000 employees from a long-established suburban campus to a vibrant, transit-rich downtown setting. The project embodies Sanofi’s global, human-centric workplace strategy with a hospitality-forward environment that prioritizes flexibility, wellbeing, and performance.

Located in the heart of Morristown, the space supports sustainable commuting, provides

immediate access to local amenities, and includes a public-facing destination restaurant, The Morris Proper, serving both employees and the broader community. Created as a

“home away from home” that enables connection and diverse workstyles, this workplace

successfully integrates sustainability, health, and long-term adaptability. M Station quickly exceeded expectations: onsite employee presence surpassed both pre-pandemic levels and projected occupancy, prompting a phased expansion from an initial two workplace

floors to five. Sustained employee demand ultimately required the design and delivery of the full building.

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DEAL OF THE YEAR

(Submitted by JLL)

75 BROADWAY – BIOGEN GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS In March 2025, Biogen, MITIMCo and Blackstone/BioMed announced a landmark 15-year lease for approximately 580,000 square feet at 75 Broadway in Cambridge’s Kendall

Square, positioning Biogen as the first anchor tenant of MITIMCo’s 10-acre Kendall Common development. First established in Kendall Square in the 1980s, Biogen’s move to the new

headquarters—timed with its 50th anniversary in 2028—consolidates its owned and leased

facilities into a centralized hub uniting research, development, operations, and commercial teams under one roof. The deal not only reinforces Kendall Square’s status as a global

biotechnology epicenter, often called the “most innovative square mile on the planet,” but also revitalizes the East Cambridge community, supports continued job creation, and sets a benchmark for large-scale headquarters consolidation strategies in the life sciences sector during a period of industry recalibration.

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Congrats to the 2026 Awards of Excellence winners!

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We are proud to support

The New England Chapter Of CoreNet Global and congratulate Biogen and all the 2026 Awards of Excellence Winners 265 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110 McCarter & English, LLP | www.mccarter.com

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THANK YOU TO

THE AWARDS COMMITTEE!

HEATHER BRUNINI Teknion

BRITTANY LANE CBRE

MARISA FAVA Humanscale

SANDRA GUCCIARDI

Co-Chair

Co-Chair

Board Liaison

Board Liaison

JULIA FRASER CBRE

CLARE KENNEDY Lee Kennedy Co.

EMILY MODOONO SMMA

FRAN NOVAL Gensler

SAMANTHA O’NEIL SmithGroup

ALISON SMITH Structure Tone

COLLEEN WALLACE INTERFACE

CHRISTINE WEINER Officeworks, Inc.

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Is Proud to Sponsor

CORENET NEW ENGLAND’S

2026 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

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