AUTUMN ANNOUNCEMENTS
NOVEMBER 2025
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Hello Chapter Members and Sponsors:
As we move into the final stretch of the year, I’m energized by all that our Chapter has accomplished and excited for what lies ahead.
This fall, we celebrated another outstanding Golf Tournament, bringing together members, sponsors, and industry partners for a day of connection, community, and impact. Thanks to the generosity of our Chapter and supporters, we raised nearly $15,000 for The Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, an inspiring reminder of what we can achieve when we come together.
Our Education Committee also delivered an exceptional and forward-thinking 4-part AI Workshop Series from SeptemberNovember, equipping CRE professionals with timely tools and insights to navigate a rapidly evolving landscape. This innovative programming truly reflects our Chapter’s commitment to leadership and learning as the industry continues to transform.
I am also pleased to recognize the 2025 George M. Conti Young Leaders Professional Development Program cohort, who recently completed the program with an impressive final presentation. Their growth and engagement this year have been remarkable, and we look forward to welcoming the incoming cohort as they begin their journey early next year. At the same time, our Leadership 2.0 cohort is gaining strong momentum as participants continue to deepen their executive leadership capabilities.
In addition, I’m proud to share that The New England Chapter of CoreNet Global had a very impressive showing at the CoreNet Global Summit North America in Anaheim, CA, from October 27-29, 2025, which welcomed CoreNet Global members from around the world. Not only did several of our Chapter members
lead incredible discussions and seminars at the Summit, but the successes of our Chapter culminated in our Chapter being named a top-three finalist for Large/Mega Chapter of the Year!
As we look ahead, we have several exciting opportunities to connect before we close out the year and into early 2026. The Emerging Leaders Committee will once again host our muchanticipated Holiday Party and Ski Trip. We’re also gearing up for our January 27-29, 2025 Membership Speed Networking event, which is bound to be an energizing way to kick off the new year and expand your Chapter connections. I hope to see you there!
Lastly, I am pleased to share that the Call for Nominations for the Board of Directors is now open. I encourage you to review the information Key Board Member Attributes and Expectations included in this newsletter and consider applying before the January 6, 2026, deadline.
President, CoreNet Global - New England Chapter Senior Vice President, Director of Corporate Real Estate Middlesex Savings Bank
FALL POLL
THE 2025 CORENET GLOBAL SUMMIT | NORTH AMERICA TOOK US TO ANAHEIM, CA THIS OCTOBER 27-29, 2025, AND WE COULDN’T RESIST BRINGING A LITTLE DISNEY MAGIC BACK TO NEW ENGLAND THIS FALL THROUGH OUR AUTUMN ANNOUNCEMENTS POLL.
You voted — and here are the results! What’s Your Disneyland Ride Personality?
Thank you for your continued engagement, support, and enthusiasm for our CoreNet community. I look forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming events. 0% Rise of the Resistance 14% Space Mountain
43% Mad Tea Party 43% It's a Small World
2025 CORENET GLOBAL SUMMIT NORTH AMERICA
ANAHEIM, CA. | OCTOBER 27-29, 2025
More than 50 New England Chapter Members joined CoreNet Global members from around the world for three days of CRE learning and networking, all based on this year's theme which was "Innovate to Thrive: Creating Meaningful Change, Leading with Purpose." Several of our Chapter Members led either a keynote address, or panel discussion, please see the impressive list below.
The 2026 Global Summit North America location and dates have been announced - The Chicago Chapter of CoreNet Global will be hosting the 2026 Global Summit from November 3-5, 2026 in Chicago, IL!
FEATURED SPEAKERS FROM THE NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER
Sarah Abrams
Senior Vice President and Head of Global Real Estate
Iron Mountain
Session: Building Legacy: Effective Succession Planning in Corporate Real Estate
Josh Lehr
Senior Director, Portfolio Strategy and Financial Operations
Iron Mountain Session: Building Legacy: Effective Succession Planning in Corporate Real Estate
Brigitte Beltran, MCR.w, SLCR
Associate Director, Client Solutions US
VVA Project & Cost Managers - Part of Drees and Sommer
Session: Optimizing Occupancy Through Process Excellence: Why Innovative Processes Matter
Bob Desaulniers
Senior Director
Ernst & Young
Session: Bringing Next-Level Asset Optimization Through Demand-Based Facility Management
Alan Kocher
Global Real Estate Program Delivery Senior Manager
BCG
Sessions: The Future of Workplaces – Lighting Talks on a 2030+ Workplace
Mark Watkins
Senior Director of Global Real Estate
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Session: Master Planning for Industrial Sites
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The call for nominations for the CoreNet GlobalNew England Chapter Board of Directors is now open and closes on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. After the Membership vote, the three-year term of newly approved/appointed members will commence on April 1, 2026.
Nominees can find the Key Board Member Attributes & Expectations at the link below.
Learn More Here
If you would like to learn more and hear from the Executive Committee about qualifications, join the virtual Q&A Session.
VIRTUAL Q&A SESSION - BOARD OF DIRECTORS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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The deadline for nominations/submissions is Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Click the link below to learn more about qualifications and nomination details.
Learn More & Nominate
24TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
OCTOBER 9, 2025
PINEHILLS GOLF CLUB
GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES NEARLY $15K FOR THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BOSTON Check
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 24th Annual CoreNet Global - New England Chapter Golf Tournament on October 9, 2025, at Pinehills Golf Club! From tee-off at the golf clinic to the tournament itself, the excitement of the silent auction, and the post-tournament reception that wrapped it all up, every moment contributed to a day enjoyed by all.
With your support and the generosity of our 2025 Charity Sponsor, Sullivan & McLaughlin Companies, we raised nearly $15,000 for The Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston! Thank you for helping us make a meaningful impact in our community.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORS FOR MAKING IT ALL POSSIBLE! SAVE THE DATE
For the 25th Annual Golf Tournament on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Pinehills Golf Club. Tee off with us in honor of the 25th anniversary of this great event and tradition!
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EDUCATION COMMITTEE
This fall, the Education Committee hosted a highly engaging four-part workshop series, The Big Dig Into AI: Paving the Way to a Future-Proofed Career, designed and led by industry expert Nadine Ezzie, CEO and Founder of ezzie + co. With over 130 attendees participating across the four sessions, the series equipped attendees with practical tools, handson experience, and real-world strategies to integrate AI into their daily work, empowering professionals to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
WORKSHOP 1
Wicked Smart AI
AI as Your Work Assistant
Held on October 1, 2025
WORKSHOP 2
AI for Decision-Making
Your Ultimate Sidekick
Held on October 15, 2025
WORKSHOP 3
Document Dunkin’
Using AI to Whip Up Docs Like a Pro
Held on November 6, 2025
WORKSHOP 4
Future-Proofing Your AI Strategy
Staying Boston Strong for the Future
Held on November 20, 2025
THANK YOU TO BCG FOR HOSTING OUR FOUR IN-PERSON SESSIONS, AND TO OUR EVENT SPONSOR, AT WORK COLLABORATIVE | HAWORTH.
Feedback from series attendees
The AI training was excellent - Nadine was clear, practical, and engaging. The slide deck was especially useful and serves as a great reference tool afterward. I came away with a much better understanding of how to apply AI in daily work and highly recommend attending!
Kathryn K. Hester
Director
of Office Development & Facilities | InterSystems
I learned more in the first session about using AI for corporate real estate than I have from any other source. I immediately encouraged my team and several industry peers to sign up for the remaining sessions given how valuable I found it.
Suzanne Leblanc Director, Corporate Real Estate | FM
Nadine Ezzie’s AI program is a standout – insightful, wellstructured, and focused on a topic that’s essential to our industry’s future.
Mark B. Watkins
Senior
Director of Global Real Estate | Thermo Fisher Scientific
Missed the Live AI Sessions? You Can Still Join In!
If you missed the AI workshops, but would like access to the recorded content, email Claire Olsen to coordinatecolsen@bermangrp.com
-$125 per session for a member ($425 for all four sessions) -$175 per session for a non-member ($595 for all four sessions)
Leadership 2.0 2025-2026 Cohort
LEADERSHIP 2.0
The 2025–2026 Leadership 2.0 Program kicked off this September! Over the next several months, the cohort will engage in a series of immersive sessions designed to sharpen leadership capabilities, deepen strategic insight, and equip them with the tools needed to lead through the evolving future of work.
2025–2026 Program Instructors
Vonda Mills, VKM Consulting
Bill Kahn, Ph.D., Boston University Questrom School of Business
Sacha Thompson, The Equity Equation
Beth Rogers, Point Taken Consulting
Introducing the 2025–2026 Cohort:
Rebecca Bergstrom, Sun Life
Caroline Bishop, PTC
Katie Butler, Akamai Technologies
Carli Cabana, VVA Project & Cost Managers, part of Drees & Sommer
Jennifer Foley
Steve Gminski, Creative Office Resources
Walter Howell, McCarter & English LLP
Elizabeth Jackson, Gilbane Building Company
Robert Kinlin, CBRE
Heather Long, Red Thread
Samantha O'Neil, SmithGroup
Ishan Raval, Cumming Group
Elvis Rodrigues, John Hancock
Manny Venuti, John Hancock
Michael Zahornacky IV, Liberty Mutual
MEMBERSHIP & SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEES
Looking to expand your network in The New England Chapter of CoreNet Global? The Membership Committee invites you to join us for an evening of Speed Networking presented by the Membership & Career Strategies + Development Committee.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM (rescheduled from November 5, 2025)
Haworth | At Work Collaborative Showroom | 101 Arch Street, Boston, MA 02110, Second Floor
Whether you're a brand-new member or have been with The CoreNet Global New England Chapter for years, this dynamic speed networking event is designed to help you build meaningful professional relationships across the Chapter community. Connect with fellow members, committee leaders, and board representatives in a lively, fast-paced format that makes networking fun and impactful.
The evening will kick off with 50 minutes of structured Speed Networking. Participants will be placed into groups of five and engage together in 10-minutes of conversation. At the end of this first round, everyone will rotate into a new group, ensuring that each participant meets four new people. There will be a total of five rounds, offering a dynamic and engaging way to connect with a wide range of fellow members. To help spark conversation, each group will receive fun and thoughtful icebreaker questions.
Don't forget to renew your CoreNet Global membership! Take advantage of a 5% discount if you renew by December 31, 2025!
On Thursday, September 11, 2025, the Sponsorship Committee held its “Cruise into Fall” Sponsor Appreciation Night at One Congress, generously hosted by InterSystems. The event provided an opportunity to thank our Chapter Sponsors for their continued support and partnership in 2025.
In addition to great CRE/CoreNet Networking, the event featured a yacht rock bingo, DIY nautical knot keychains, and a gelato cart.
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PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
On September 4, 2025, the Programs Committee hosted "Invested in Change Management," featuring a thoughtful conversation on HarbourVest’s workplace transition and a tour of their newly relocated headquarters at One Lincoln Street. Panelists shared how the move has positively shaped employee experience and culture.
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The next Programs Committee event will take place on January 22, 2026, featuring a panel discussion and tour of the highly anticipated South Station Tower. Stay tuned for more details and registration opening in December.
EMERGING LEADERS COMMITTEE
The Emerging Leaders Committee is excited to invite you to the 2025 Holiday Party!
Join us on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at a new venue with skyline views - Cushman & Wakefield’s Boston office from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM for an evening of networking, delicious food, festive drinks, and holiday cheer. In the spirit of giving, we are proud to support Toys for Tots. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to help brighten a child’s holiday season. (All toys are welcome; please avoid weapon-themed toys such as Nerf guns.)
Let’s celebrate the season together — we can’t wait to see you there! ALL ARE WELCOME!
Hit the Slopes with the Emerging Leaders Committee!
Join us on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Loon Mountain Resort in Lincoln, NH for our annual ski trip! All are welcome to enjoy a day full of skiing, networking, delicious food, and fun on the mountain.
There are two ticket options - without bus transport and with bus transport.
To make your experience stress-free, we’re once again providing bus transportation to and from the resort. Simply select “Register Now – With Bus Ticket” when signing up to reserve your spot.
Bus Pickup Locations:
• Seaport: Necco St Garage, 10 Necco Street, Boston, MA 02210
• Woburn: Target, 101 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801
A special thank you to our generous event sponsors — VVA Project & Cost Managers, part of Drees & Sommer, Lee Kennedy, and Elaine Construction — for making this exciting day possible!
Don’t miss out on the fun — grab your skis, your friends, and join us on the slopes!
AWARDS COMMITTEE
The 2026 Awards of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Join us for the Awards Presentation at the Simons Theater at the New England Aquarium, followed by dinner and networking at The Palm.
The submission portal for the 2026 awards opens December 1, 2025 and closes January 30, 2026.
THE 2026 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE CATEGORIES ARE AS FOLLOWS
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Corporate Real Estate Executive of the Year
Service Provider of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Young Leader of the Year
President’s Award
PROJECTS
Small Project (<75,000 sq. ft.)
January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
Large Project (>75,000 sq. ft.)
January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
Outside of New England
January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
Deal of the Year
People’s Choice
GEORGE M. CONTI YOUNG LEADERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
ON NOVEMBER 18, 2025, THE 2025 COHORT OF THE GEORGE M. CONTI YOUNG LEADERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DELIVERED AN IMPRESSIVE FINAL PRESENTATION ON “ THE RIPPLE EFFECT – HOW LIFE SCIENCES FUNDING SHAPES MASSACHUSETTS’ ECONOMY & REAL ESTATE. ”
Hosted by the Education Committee, this year’s event examined the evolving life sciences landscape and the implications of shifting federal and NIH funding on research, biotech, hospitals, talent, and real estate. Panelists Rod Motamedi of the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute, John Wu of BCG, and Luca Giani of IIilos Therapeutics shared timely insights and strategies for navigating change in a sector central to Greater Boston’s economy.
Additionally, applications for the 2026 George M. Conti Young Leaders Program close on November 21, 2025. A panel of judges will review applications, and the 2026 cohort will be announced in the coming weeks. We look forward to welcoming the next group of emerging leaders dedicated to shaping the future of corporate real estate!
Thank you to the Program Directors
Sarah Abrams, Iron Mountain
Chris Petryshin, VVA Project & Cost Managers, part of Drees & Sommer
Congratulations to the 2025 Cohort!
Ipsitha Bayapu, Northstar Project & Real Estate Services
Shannon Benoi, John Hancock
Olivia Finocchiaro, HelmsBnB
Grey Gettleman, Cushman & Wakefield
Steven Gibree, The TJX Companies
Clare Holland, Cresa
Frank Kelly, Angus Construction
Clare Kennedy, Lee Kennedy Co
Alan Kocher, Boston Consulting Group
Ryan Levesque, Fresenius Medical Care
Jenny Loughlin, Liberty Mutual Insurance
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UPCOMING EVENTS & SAVE THE DATE
THE CORENET GLOBAL - NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER ANNUAL SKI TRIP
Friday, January 16, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Loon Mountain
2025 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE SUBMISSIONS
Open Monday, December 1, 2025
Close Friday, January 30, 2026
THE CORENET GLOBAL - NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY
Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Cushman & Wakefield Office 125 High Street, Boston, MA
BOARD OF DIRECTORS CALL
FOR NOMINATIONS
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | 7:00 PM
PROGRAMS COMMITTEE TOUR & PANEL AT SOUTH STATION TOWER
Thursday, January 22, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
South Station Tower | 711 Atlantic Ave Boston, MA 02111
SPEED NETWORKING EVENT
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Haworth | At Work Collaborative Showroom | 101 Arch Street, Boston, MA 02110, Second Floor
2026 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Awards held at the New England Aquarium | PostAwards Dinner and Networking held at The Palm
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