2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT
ABOUT CORENET GLOBAL CoreNet Global is a non-profit association, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, representing more than 11,000 executives 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 OUR MISSION. 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. CONNECT. We bring our members together to network, build friendships, and expand their relationships through every program, event, and opportunity we host. •
25+ networking events
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3,000+ event registrants
About CoreNet Global............... 1 President’s Message.................. 2 Board of Directors & Board Development................... 3 Corporate Partners & Founders Circle Sponsors.......... 5 Committees ............................... 8 Chapter Initiatives...................... 15 Membership Development........ 17
LEARN. Our committees develop educational programming across a broad range of industry topics for our members and prospective members alike. •
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Eastern Regional Symposium & Global Summit ....................... 18 Awards of Excellence................. 19
40+ thought leadership programs yearly
• 2
professional development programs focused on the fundamentals of corporate real estate and leadership development
GROW. Our programs and initiatives aim to help our members and our industry continue to reach new heights. •
200+ volunteers
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61 Young Leader Professional Development Program graduates since 2015
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56 Leadership 2.0 graduates since 2016
BELONG.
600+ Members
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44
Founders Circle Sponsors
23
Corporate Partners
12 Committees
75%
Membership Retention
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Congratulations on another incredible year! Again this year I am overwhelmed with pride and gratitude at how much this volunteer organization is able to accomplish. This year not only did our Chapter offer a full slate of informative and entertaining sessions and panels, but we also played host again to the Eastern Regional Symposium and had a tremendous showing of members at the CoreNet Global Summit in Orange County. We also made excellent progress on achieving the goals we set out in our 2017 strategic planning session. As you’ll read in the pages of this report, we have continued to enhance our use of technology, refine our governance protocols and processes, and update our marketing and communications tools. We also made great strides in our Diversity & Inclusion initiative, from hosting D&I-focused workshops to partnering with CREST to access a more diverse pool of talent for internships and co-op students. But most importantly, we have had a LOT of fun! As I wrap up my term as President of our Chapter, I am most proud of the incredible network we have all continued to build and nurture in the last few years. Our social and networking events—the annual golf tournament, ski trip, lobster bake, Real Advantage sessions, sponsor reception, awards gala, and a multitude of other Chapter events—are second to none and truly make our Chapter such a vital part of New England’s corporate real estate community. We have a number of Board members stepping back from their responsibilities this year, and I can’t thank them enough for their leadership, vision, and support in continuing to make our Chapter a leader throughout CoreNet Global. I’m also thrilled to introduce a new slate of directors to our Board, all of whom have already dedicated countless hours to our Chapter and will undoubtedly continue to raise the bar on what we can accomplish. Finally, I’m delighted to welcome Steven Doben to the President’s role. Steven has proven himself a leader in our Chapter for years, both as a CoreNet Global member for over ten years and by serving on our Chapter’s Board of Directors for seven. I am thrilled to leave our Chapter in such great hands. Let me conclude by saying how privileged I feel to have had the opportunity to serve as President of the CoreNet Global New England Chapter. Thank you again for your continued dedication, support, and friendship. Our efforts these past two years have laid a foundation upon which this great organization can thrive, grow, and expand in the years to come. Thank you for your trust and for allowing me to serve.
Sincerely,
Suzanne Cooper Senior Director, Corporate Real Estate, CIEE President, New England Chapter of CoreNet Global
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CORENET GLOBAL NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXPERIENCE. DIVERSITY. RELEVANCE. 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.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Suzanne Cooper CIEE President Cynthia Keliher McCarter & English Immediate Past President Erica Wagner PepsiCo Executive Vice President Steven Doben National Grid President Elect Paul Asmar Nan Fung Life Sciences Real Estate Treasurer Stephan White PES Associates Assistant Treasurer Kevin Heffernan Liberty Mutual Secretary/Clerk
Sarah Abrams Iron Mountain Jack Burns Cresa Cathy Guilbeault Nike Chris Horblit TJX Companies Bruce Shick
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DIRECTORS Brigitte Beltran Saltmine Rich Bettina Fresenius Medical Care Kirstin Brown Northstar Real Estate & Project Services Brendan Callahan JLL Aurora Cammarata NELSON Stephen Elias Citizens Bank
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 the seven CRE professionals represent one of the highest ratios of end users to service providers in the country.
Mitch Evans Deb Evans & Associates Jackie Falla Elaine Construction Marisa Fava Humanscale Chuck Fuller Salem State University Monica Juan CBRE Jonathan Keefe Cushman & Wakefield Lisa Killaby Perkins and Will Suzanne Leblanc Mercury Systems Tricia Lenehan Staples Irene Mitsuhashi Netflix Kristin Poulin Structure Tone Maureen Rystrom J. Calnan & Associates Laura Walsh Avid Technology Mark Watkins Thermo Fisher Scientific
A NOTE FROM STEVEN DOBEN, PRESIDENT ELECT This year was incredible for our Chapter! I would like to thank our Board for their enduring support and many hours of dedication and, especially, our President, Suzanne Cooper. I am extremely grateful for her leadership and guidance—and nervous about what big shoes I have to fill! In the next two years, I would like to focus on two areas as we work toward our goals and initiatives: engaging the unengaged and highlighting the path of leadership within our organization. I look forward to working with all of you to continue raising the bar for our Chapter!
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.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR REAPPOINTED AND NEW DIRECTORS FOR A 3-YEAR TERM BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2020
INCOMING FY20-21 OFFICERS AND ADVISORY COUNCIL
Varunee Betts-Kosowan Mohawk Group
Denise Pied STV | DPM
Beth Choulas* Toast
Mark Watkins Thermo Fisher Scientific
Rick Cleveland* Cushman & Wakefield
Christine Weiner* OfficeWorks
*
Diane Currier* Oracle Adam Fandrey Middlesex Bank
*
*New Director
Special thanks to our departing Directors:
*
Association management services provided by Trish Fields, Kate Johnson, and Debbie Crooks of Fields Associates.
Steven Doben National Grid President
Kevin Heffernan Liberty Mutual Secretary/Clerk
Suzanne Cooper CIEE Immediate Past President
Advisory Council:
Maureen Rystrom J. Calnan & Associates President Elect Paul Asmar Nan Fung Life Sciences Real Estate Treasurer
Sarah Abrams Iron Mountain Chris Horblit TJX Companies Cynthia Keliher McCarter & English Bruce Shick
Mitch Evans Deb Evans & Associates
Lisa Killaby Perkins and Will
Irene Mitsuhashi Netflix
Jonathan Keefe Cushman & Wakefield
Chuck Fuller Salem State University
Suzanne Leblanc Mercury Systems
Erica Wagner PepsiCo
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SPONSORS CORPORATE PARTNERS
FOUNDERS CIRCLE Platinum
Economic Development Platinum
Gold
CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS | EST. 1996
Silver Avison Young
Dacon Corporation
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McCall & Almy
Timberline Construction Corporation
Turner Construction Company
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS GLOBAL ACCESS, LOCAL ENGAGEMENT
Professional Development
Publications, Research & Knowledge
Member Rate/Early Registration to CoreNet Global Summits Three Summits held per year in North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe. Members benefit from exclusive discounted registration and early registration savings.
The LEADER Magazine Quarterly professional journal for CRE estate news, trends, developments, and analysis. Offered as a mobile/tablet friendly online magazine.
Member Rates CoreNet Global Conferences One-day regional events focused on exploring corporate real estate market trends and realities within and around the host country and region. Access to Professional Development Programs • MCR, SLCR and/or QPCR Designation • CoreNet New England Young Leaders Professional Development Program • CoreNet New England Leadership 2.0 Professional Development Program
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 about a specific aspect of the profession. Access to CoreNet Global Knowledge Center An online repository of the latest corporate real estate 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 Throughout the year, CoreNet Global produces research relevant to the needs of corporate real estate professionals around the world.
Networking Chapter Events Dozens of events on corporate real estate educational topics, best practices, career strategies, and professional development, as well as tours of New England's leading corporate real estate projects. Regional and Global Career Opportunities • CoreNet Global’s Online Career Center searchable database • CoreNet New England’s weekly listing of local regional job opportunities Access to CoreNet Global Member Directory of 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 energizing group of young professionals. Mentor Match Mentors and Mentees can connect with other like-minded professionals.
Recognition & Visibility Local Chapter Leadership Opportunities • Leadership opportunities through CoreNet New England’s 12 Committees • 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 Award • CRE Executive of the Year
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CORPORATE PARTNER AND FOUNDERS CIRCLE SPONSOR BENEFITS THOUGHT LEADERSHIP, RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT, INDUSTRY RECOGNITION Founders Corporate Circle Partner Sponsor Sponsor* Platinum
Founders Circle Sponsor Gold
Founders Circle Sponsor Silver
$3,500
$10,000
$7,500
$5,000
Invitations to “Real Advantage” Program Executive Roundtable Dinners (12-15 / year)
Yes
8 Dinners Per Year
4 Dinners Per Year
No
Invitations to “Real Advantage” Program Lunch and Learn Workshops (15+ / year)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Exclusive Invitation to End User-Only Convenings
Yes
No
No
No
Invitation to Sponsor Appreciation Reception
Yes
5 Tickets
4 Tickets
2 Tickets
Complimentary Attendance at Chapter Events**
Yes
5 Per Event
4 Per Event
2 Per Event
Discounted Sponsorship of Site Tour Events
$500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
Logo in Weekly Newsletter and on Chapter Website
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Early Invitation and Discounted Pricing*** for Annual Awards of Excellence Gala and Golf Tournament
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Logo on Signage and Slides at Chapter Events
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ability to List Jobs and Internships in Weekly Chapter Newsletter
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
* Must be an individual member of CoreNet Global to receive Corporate Partner benefits. ** Includes events hosted by the following Chapter Committees: Career Strategies + Development, Education, Programs. Does not include Young Leaders Committee-hosted events. ***Discounted pricing opportunities subject to change dependent on costs associated with producing individual events.
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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!
AWARDS Kirstin Brown, Northstar Project & Real Estate Services (Co-Chair, Board Liaison) Jessica Pernicone, JLL (Co-Chair)
The Awards Committee brings the New England corporate real estate community together to celebrate the best of our industry at our annual Awards of Excellence gala, which in 2019 hosted 460+ attendees. From engaging members to submit nominations, to planning the details of the event itself, this team helps showcase the people and projects that define our Chapter and industry.
Sarah McGillicuddy, BR+A (Incoming Co-Chair)
IN 2019, THE AWARDS COMMITTEE:
Sabrina Bauer, VHB
• Launched
Kristin Blount, Colliers Meagan Charbonneau, Gilbane
two new award categories: The first recognizes projects outside of New England but led by our New England Chapter members, and the second recognizes an outstanding Young Leader
• Collected
over 45 nominations for 8 people and project awards
Dina DiTommaso, Creative Office Pavilion
• Hosted
Pam Friedman, Liberty Mutual
• Continued
Alison Smith, Structure Tone
a best-in-class industry event for our membership and the regional CRE community to look for opportunities to improve the event and process based on feedback from attendees, including a continued focus on streamlining the submission process
• Listened
to member feedback to return to our former venue for the 2019 gala
More photos & details on this year's Awards can be found further in the Annual Report
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CAREER STRATEGIES + DEVELOPMENT Katherine Sanford, Liberty Mutual (Co-Chair) Erin Miller, SmithGroup (Co-Chair) Karen Bretagne, Black Rock Mary Carlson, Boston Private Matt Cataldo, Haworth Tracey Jabs, bluebird bio Christina Meneghini, VVA Jonathan Merin, SMMA Janet Morra, Margulies Perruzzi Architects Jim Noonan Christina Smith, Keller Augusta Stephan White, PES Associates
Thank you to Mitch Evans for your longtime leadership, service, and commitment to this committee as Board Liaison. We wish you all the best in your retirement and know you’ll continue to stay close.
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. We emphasize a shift in thinking away from “jobs and employment” or simply “transition” to a more deliberate focus on strategies to advance a career, no matter what stage you are in. Career Strategies + Development is about helping the New England Chapter members grow and develop both personally and professionally, while simultaneously building a rewarding support network of peers and partners.
APR 1 Working “Well”
MAY 13
Work-Life Strategies – a Balancing Act
NOV 18 DEC 3 The Power of Negotiation
Annual CoreNet New England Holiday Party
JULY 11
SEPT 24
JAN 21
FEB 10
Summer in the City - Annual Roof Deck Social
Annual CS+D Alumni Panel
The Art of Presenting
Mergers and Acquisitions: Navigating Personal Change Successfully
COMMUNICATIONS Marisa Fava, Humanscale (Co-Chair)
Jackie Falla, Elaine Construction (Board Liaison)
Members of the New England Chapter of CoreNet Global learn about and are involved in local CRE industry news via so many different avenues—it is the task of the Communications Committee to help them stay connected and up-to-date with newsletters, on the Chapter website, and on platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Our committee members are skilled writers and editors, plus have social media savvy and know-how to generate click-throughs, likes, and comments.
Maggie Blake, Citizens Bank
#memberengagement
Alison Smith, Structure Tone (Co-Chair)
Michele Bogdan, Chapman Construction Seth Butler, Takeda Kris Esposito, STV | DPM Kimberly Giles, MovePlan Group Meredith McCarthy, Sasaki Steven Smith, Northstar Project & Real Estate Services Nicole Solera, Cushman & Wakefield
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@CoreNetNE
COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT Marc Margulies, Margulies Perruzzi Architects (Co-Chair) Christine Weiner, Officeworks (Co-Chair) Laurie Boehl, PES Associates Dianne Dunnell, Margulies Perruzzi Architects Kristin Enright, Thermo Fisher Scientific Marisa Fava, Humanscale Carolyn Gorden, Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA Hugh Peltz, Citizens Bank Elvis Rodrigues, John Hancock
The goal of the Community Reinvestment Committee is to support the Chapter’s philanthropic and volunteer initiatives to create opportunities for development and networking for CREs and the general membership. This year the committee focused on the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston as the chosen organization. The committee drove the effort to raise funds for the BGCB, tallying $20,000 through the CoreNet Global New England Chapter Golf Tournament and over $500 in gift cards from the Annual Chapter Holiday Party co-hosted by the Young Leaders and Career Strategies + Development committees.
EDUCATION Varunee Betts-Kosowan, Mohawk Group (Co-Chair) Ann-Marie DiGregorio, National Grid (Co-Chair) Sandra Gucciardi, STV | DPM (Incoming Co-Chair) Jonathan Keefe, Cushman & Wakefield (Board Liaison) Suzanne Leblanc, Mercury Systems (Board Liaison) Paul Asmar, Nan Fung LSRE Brigitte Beltran, Saltmine Mike Brucato, CBRE Gable Clarke, SGA Bob Desaulniers, UG2 Dina DiTommaso, Creative Office Pavilion
The Education Committee strives to develop morning educational programs for the CoreNet New England Chapter community. A variety of real estate, industry-focused, technology, and personal development topics are included throughout the committee’s yearly programming.
APR 23
MAY 22
NOV 5
JAN 15
No Room at the Inn: Planning for Boston's Space Shortage
The Rise of the Enterprise Co-Working Phenomenon
Overcoming Bottlenecks to Innovation: The Journey Towards a Digitized Workplace
SEPT 10
Corporate Real Estate and Sustainability: Beyond the Buzzword (Young Leaders Capstone Presentation)
Lessons Learned from the Merrimack Valley Gas Recovery
Robin Dorogusker, Hereva Consultants Jason Helmer, Haworth Molly Keenan, Gensler Amy Lalezari, Environments at Work Kevin Loos, CrowdComfort Michelle Paul, Cummings Properties Denise Pied, STV | DPM Jane Sullivan, Margulies Perruzzi Architects Ashley Williams, Contract Sources
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GOLF Sean Murphy, Liberty Mutual (Co-Chair) Tim Myllykangas, Cresa (Co-Chair) Chris Currie, VVA Project Managers (Incoming Co-Chair) Kristin Poulin, Structure Tone (Board Liaison) Cory Bailey, NE Construction Meagan Charbonneau, Gilbane Adriana Conlon, CBRE Dianne Dunnell, Margulies Perruzzi Architects Kristin Enright, Thermo Fisher Scientific Cody Greenwald, CBRE Steve Hassell, SGA Courtney Hickey, Humanscale Sarah Horton, Poblocki Kathy Hunt, MathWorks Greg Klemmer, Colliers Dan Loreaux, Donnegan Systems Hugh MacDonald, CBRE Tara Martin, Dyer Brown Kenneth Papetti, Iron Mountain Tristan Rock, Sasaki Andrew Rollins, Environments at Work Christine Weiner, Officeworks
Special thanks to Tim Myllykangas, Cresa for his service as Co-Chair, and welcome to Chris Currie, VVA Project Managers in this role.
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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. This year’s tournament was held on July 17, 2019 at Pinehills Golf Club in Plymouth. Over 270 golfers (66 foursomes) participated, and several participated in our second-annual golf clinic, also held at Pinehills. Survey feedback was positive on the venue, networking, and overall event. As a result of the fundraiser, CoreNet New England donated $20,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston.
272 golfers
17 golf clinic participants
22 committee member volunteers
MEMBERSHIP Andrew Feibelman, JLL (Co-Chair) Erin Barcelos, Thermo Fisher Scientific (Co-Chair) Kevin Heffernan, Liberty Mutual (Board Liaison) Frank Cantwell, William B. Meyer, Inc. Amanda Clark, Liberty Mutual
The Membership Committee is responsible for maintaining and increasing our New England Chapter’s membership and raising awareness. The core focus of the committee is on retaining existing members and recruiting new ones. The committee works closely with other Chapter committees to enlist their support and ensure that membership recruitment and retention is integrated into all Chapter activities and efforts.
Tom Colarusso Britt Collins, VVA Project Managers Mike Comtois, WSP PB Tom DeRosa, Columbia Construction Sarah McGillicuddy, BR+A Andrew Rollins, Environments at Work Christine Weiner, Officeworks Corrin Wolf, Bala Samantha Dalias, MovePlan Group Glenn Yarris, Humanscale Jennifer Taranto, Structure Tone
GOALS: Retention: Maximize membership renewals and retain 70-80% of members each renewal cycle. Recruit: Target and recruit new members. Invite prospects to Chapter programs and events and utilize registration lists for prospecting. Invite new CRE and Service Provider prospects to Chapter programs/events; focus on the Life Science and Higher Education sectors. Awareness: Welcome new members to the Chapter: New Members Subcommittee advises new members of upcoming events and meets and greets new members at the next program or event. Continue to understand what is and isn’t working for members. Gain knowledge of reasons why members are not renewing and what would keep them as members. Engagement: Ensure new and existing members are attending and benefiting from events. 2019-2020 MILESTONES & ACHIEVEMENTS
Welcomed 95 new members
Chapter includes over 600 members
PROGRAMS Tricia Lenehan, Staples (Board Liaison/Co-Chair) Joy Shapiro, Dacon (Co-Chair) Monica Audette, Margulies Perruzzi Architects Brenda Boissonnault, Herman Miller Dorrian Cohen Fragola, Jantronics Tiffany Hubanks, Jetty Advisors Kathy Hunt, MathWorks Katherine Kenney, NorthStar Project & Real Estate Services Lisa Killaby, Perkins and Will Dan Lawson, Philips Ethel Macleod, Fidelity Real Estate Company Jeanne Nutt, Gensler Harry Ostrander, Juniper Networks Donna Repko, Geiger Furniture Maureen Rystrom, J. Calnan & Associates
The Programs Committee provides quality business cases and access to work spaces and environments that inspire business productivity and enhance the end user experience.
MAY 5
Citizens Bank Johnston Campus: Bringing Our Credo to Life
JUNE 5 SharkNinja: A Deep Dive Into Their New HQ
OCT 17 Suburbs to the Seaport: PTC’s Real Estate Strategy
JAN 29 From the Port to the Bay: The Consolidation of John Hancock Business Operations
Matt Scimone, AIS Steve Woodworth, Savills-Studley 2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT | 12
REAL ADVANTAGE Rich Bettina, Fresenius (Co-Chair) Jeanne Nutt, Gensler (Co-Chair) Steven Doben, National Grid (Board Liaison) Laurie Boehl, PES Associates Mike Brucato, CBRE Jack Burns, Cresa Stephen Elias, Citizens Bank Sandra Gucciardi, STV | DPM Gabrielle Harvey, JLL Cerise Marcela, CBRE Bruce Pearson, John Hancock Donna Repko, Geiger Furniture Mark Watkins, Thermo Fisher Scientific
The role of the Real Advantage Committee is to support the professional development of the New England Chapter’s corporate real estate community through exclusive, sponsor-only, qualifying program offerings. These invitationonly workshops and dinners, available to Corporate Partners and Founders Circle Sponsors, focus on timely topics relevant to enhancing corporate real estate professionals’ contributions to their companies and across the industry, as well as provide exclusive and unique opportunities for knowledge sharing via one-on-one networking and relationship development. The Workshops and Industry Leader Panel Discussions introduce new ideas, case studies, and impacts to the industry in an educational, thoughtful environment. Some of this year’s topics include: Structuring Real Estate Transactions in the New Lease Accounting Environment, Workplace Strategy, and Partnering for Success. The Roundtable Dinners explore today’s current challenges and opportunities with leaders in the corporate real estate community. These dinners provide both a social and focused topic event. Some topics over the past year have included Diversity & Inclusion, Transportation & Traffic Congestion, Activity-based Unassigned Seating, Branded Environments, and Generative Design.
SPONSORSHIP Diane Currier, Oracle (Co-Chair)
The Sponsorship Committee works with new and existing sponsors to achieve the following outcomes:
Monica Juan, CBRE (Co-Chair)
• Expand
Stephan White, PES Associates (Board Liaison) Brendan Callahan, JLL Aurora Cammarata, NELSON Beth Choulas, Toast Steven Doben, National Grid Kristin Poulin, Structure Tone Christine Weiner, Officeworks
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knowledge of sponsorship benefits to our professional community and promote the value of CoreNet Global and our award-winning, nationally recognized New England Chapter
• Maintain
regular communications with sponsors and help to promote participation at Chapter and national events
• Review
sponsorship benefits and structure in tandem with other committees to optimize value
• Onboard
new Corporate Partners to the New England Chapter
• Held
our annual sponsorship event attended by over 125 attendees
• Maintained
a 98% retention rate of combined Corporate Partners and Founders Circle sponsors
• R estructured
initial phase of sponsorship levels
UNIVERSITY RELATIONS Sarah Abrams, Iron Mountain (Co-Chair) Chris Petryshin, VVA Project Managers (Co-Chair) James Mandeville, CBRE (Incoming Co-Chair) Aurora Cammarata, NELSON (Board Liaison) Brynn Lockyer, CBRE Megan Punzak, State Street August Russo, Cushman & Wakefield
GOALS:
RESULTS:
rganize student outreach programs • O at 5-7 universities in the Boston region and have 10-20 student members in our Chapter reate a CoreNet New England • C Hiring Database – provide the universities with hiring contacts within CoreNet New England sponsors reate a University Career Database • C – provide CoreNet New England Sponsors with contact information at all universities for intern and permanent hiring rovide opportunities for student • P members to attend our events and CoreNet Summit or Eastern Regional Symposium
niversity Student Engagement • U Program completed in Fall 2019 at Boston College, Boston University, Northeastern University, Tufts University, Suffolk University, and newly added partner Boston Architectural College • CoreNet New England Hiring Database has been distributed to students at events • Provided guidance and influence on the creation of an “Intro to Corporate Real Estate” class as part of Wentworth Institute of Technology’s new Real Estate Concentration
YOUNG LEADERS Kristin Enright, Thermo Fisher Scientific (Co-Chair) Corrin Wolf, Bala Consulting Engineers (Co-Chair) Regina Nealon, Gilbane (Co-Chair) Brendan Callahan, JLL (Board Liaison) Brigitte Beltran, Saltmine (Board Liaison) Maggie Blake, Citizens Bank Mitch Bono, Corporate Care Sarah Curry, JLL Dan Driscoll, Colliers Brittany Freeman, Herman Miller DJ Goldberg, JLL Derrick Goodwin, Lee Kennedy Lauren Hasson, Steelcase Ryan Healy, Colliers Courtney Hickey, Humanscale Joe Mascaro, Habitat Matter Meredith McCarthy, Sasaki Julie Nasser, Margulies Perruzzi Architects
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.
APR 11
MAY 8
JUNE 11
Masters Golf Networking Event
Access Lunch with Mike Knipper
Golf Clinic at Granite Links
JUNE 27
AUG 22
SEPT 17
Access Lunch with Aurora Cammarata
Summer Social
Young Leaders Mentoring Mixer & Cooking Class
OCT 10
OCT 29
DEC 3
Access Lunch with Erin Miller
Wine Tasting and Social Networking
Annual Holiday Celebration co-hosted with Career Strategies + Development Committee
FEB 7
Annual Ski Trip
Chris Pestana, Fort Point Project Management Andrew Rollins, Environments at Work Nicole Solera, Cushman & Wakefield Colleen Wallace, Gensler 2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT | 14
2018-2020 FOCUS AREAS AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOCUS We are committed to monitoring our operations, tools, and programs with a view towards continuous improvement. We have focused efforts to help us work smarter to ensure consistency and transparency in our communications and improve efficiencies with our event management and overall operations. To date, we rolled out an updated and streamlined website, distribute a weekly newsletter that includes events and a job and internship board, refined our finance and accounting systems, added more discipline to the annual budget development, established more consistent communications platforms and event management processes, launched feedback surveys, and assessed analytics, and we continue with the successful delivery of diverse programs and events in quality and quantity.
GOVERNANCE FOCUS We are committed to improving transparency and diversity of thought at the leadership level. Our goal is to review and make recommendations for change, clarity or improvements to the Chapter’s Bylaws, organizational design, leadership development, and succession planning so that we can continue to advance the Chapter’s mission. We will provide clear guidance and processes for leadership recruitment, development, and commitment including volunteer experience descriptions, prerequisite requirements, and expectations. We expect to complete this work by the end of this fiscal year, but we already held a professionally facilitated Board strategic planning retreat focused on governance improvements, benchmarked other chapters and professional services organizations, engaged CoreNet Global, implemented playbooks and co-chairs for each committee, and have made Board meetings more time-efficient for effective decision-making. And for this fiscal year, we will seat the greatest infusion of new talent leadership with one-third new Directors on the Board!
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MEMBERSHIP EXPERIENCE INITIATIVE We are committed to improving our members’ experience, engagement, and value proposition. At the time of press for this report, we are at an incredible 75% member retention! We will continue to offer quality education programs with industry experts, case studies and workplace tours, marquee events, and networking opportunities throughout the year. We administer real-time event surveys and an annual membership survey so we can assess, refine, and improve our event and program offerings and Chapter focus initiatives based on your feedback. We remain committed to our members with such professional development programs as Young Leaders Professional Development, Leadership 2.0, and Career Strategies and Development. We instituted high-touch check-ins with our new members to help them navigate the Chapter, and will be improving membership marketing materials and featuring member spotlights in the weekly newsletter.
PROFESSIONALIZE MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS INITIATIVE We are committed to creating clear, concise, and professional marketing materials with consistent brand standards in support of our mission. To date, we have consolidated our announcements, standardized event checklists and presentation templates, deployed a sleeker website and weekly newsletters, and produced a Chapter promotional video. We also plan to complete a suite of updated membership, sponsorship, and education programs collateral that will be hosted in a resource and archive library.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION INITIATIVE We are committed to promoting, supporting, and strengthening a welcoming and accepting community for all our members. We have held two D&I focused workshops and two dinners, completed an all-gender benchmarking study, and participated with a coalition of commercial real estate professional organizations at The First Annual Boston Commercial Real Estate Summit on Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. We are also proud to have partnered with and financially supported CREST (Commercial Real Estate Success Training), a non-profit organization that provides meaningful summer internships along with personal and professional skills development to highly motivated and talented college students who have been historically underrepresented in our industry. CREST will work with partner firms to recruit the right intern for your organization and will provide ongoing support and skills development training throughout their internship.
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MEMBERSHIP PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Congratulations to this year’s graduates of the New England Chapter Membership Development Programs!
Led by: Sarah Abrams (Iron Mountain), Brendan Callahan (JLL), Kurt Ochalla (Biogen), Chris Petryshin (VVA Project Manager & Consultants), Maureen Rystrom (J. Calnan & Associates)
CLASS OF 2019 Mitch Bono, Corporate Care Christopher Cotter, VVA Project Managers Courtney Hickey, Humanscale
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Natasha Marcuard, Northstar Real Estate & Project Services
LEADERSHIP 2.0
Meredith McCarthy, Sasaki
Samuel House, CBRE/Iron Mountain
Elvis Rodrigues, John Hancock
Maggie Blake, Citizens Bank
Kathryn Saharnis, Liberty Mutual
Brittany Collins, VVA Project Managers
Lauren Silvia, Cresa/PepsiCo Charisse Smith, Dyer Brown
Therese Consalvo, CBRE/Iron Mountain
Nicole Solera, Cushman & Wakefield
Constantinos Efstratoudakis, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Andrew Rollins, Environments at Work
Esther Yi, Fidelity
Pamela Friedman, Liberty Mutual
Christine Tuccelli, Sonos
Trisha Cieplik, STV | DPM
Brittany Lane, WeWork Christopher Mulrooney, Boston Consulting Group Megan Punzak, State Street
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Hugh McDonald, CBRE/Iron Mountain
CLASS OF 2020
LEADERSHIP 2.0 Brought to You By CoreNet Global New England Chapter
Led by: Maureen Rystrom (J. Calnan & Associates), Laura Walsh (Avid), Denise Pied (STV | DPM), Cynthia Keliher (McCarter & English) CLASS OF 2020 Jason Atwood, Northstar Real Estate & Project Services
Cerise Marcela, CBRE
Heather Brunini, Knoll
Sara Ross, Dyer Brown
Ann-Marie DiGregorio, National Grid
Alison Smith, Structure Tone
Emily Hedeman, Cresa
Katie Williams, Dell
Jacquelyn Lake, Lincoln Property Company
Mark Williams, Oracle
Stephen Mancuso, Phillips
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Steve Rosenthal, Cambridge Associates
Brett Yancey, Fresenius
EASTERN REGIONAL SYMPOSIUM More than 400 CRE professionals attended the 2019 Eastern Regional Symposium on June 3rd and 4th at Boston University. The New England Chapter was out in force with 158 members attending and many of our city's premier projects on display including tours of Boston's Seaport, Kendall Square, and Boston Landing neighborhoods.
Special thanks to our Host Committee volunteers: Sarah Abrams, Iron Mountain Carol Adey Brigitte Beltran, Saltmine Laurie Boehl, PES Associates Kirstin Brown, Northstar Project & Real Estate Services Mike Brucato, CBRE Aurora Cammarata, NELSON Suzanne Cooper, CIEE
Sandra Gucciardi, STV | DPM Chris Horblit, TJX Jonathan Keefe, Cushman & Wakefield Cynthia Keliher, McCarter & English Lisa Killaby, Perkins and Will Kristin Poulin, Structure Tone Stephan White, PES Associates
CORENET GLOBAL SUMMIT Nothing draws New Englanders to a CoreNet Global North American Summit like the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and learn with more than 2,500 other corporate real estate professionals. Add in the beauty and warmth of sunny Southern California, with a conference center right next to Anaheim’s Disneyland, and the result is one of the highest non-host Chapter participation levels at a Global Summit. This Summit was made even more special when Past President Sarah Abrams was inducted into the CoreNet Global Distinguished Leaders Circle.
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2019 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE On November 14, over 460 members, sponsors, and friends of the New England Chapter gathered at the Intercontinental Hotel to honor the leaders and workplaces that rose above the rest during our annual Awards of Excellence gala. It was also an opportunity to recognize the graduates of the 2019 Young Leaders Professional Development Program.
LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNERS Doug Noonan President’s Award
Global Corporate End User
Americas Corporate End User
Kristin Poulin, Vice President of Business Development, Structure Tone
Mark Watkins, Senior Director of Global Real Estate, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Paul Asmar, Director of Development & Asset Management, Nan Fung Life Science Real Estate
Americas Service Provider Leadership
Young Leader Award
Volunteer Hall of Fame
Gabrielle Harvey, Vice President of Integrated Portfolio Services, JLL
Christine Weiner, Senior Director of Marketing and Client Relationships, Officeworks
Best New Small Workplace
Best New Large Workplace
Home Base Veteran & Family Care
Citizens Bank Corporate Campus
Best New Workplace Outside of New England
Marisa Fava, District Manager, Humanscale
WORKPLACE AWARD WINNERS
NETSCOUT Regional Headquarters, Allen, Texas
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