W&S is pleased to announce that Suffolk University MSA & MST Programs awarded its first annual Alumni Award for Significant Contributions to the Profession to Angela Parziale, CPA, MST, a 2000 undergrad alum as well as a 2009 alum of the Masters in Tax Program. Angela was chosen for her industry leadership as a partner of Walter & Shuffain, PC, member of the Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy and advocate for future of the profession. https://www.wscpa.com/news/ws-shareholder-angela-parziale-awarded-alumni-award-for-significant-contrib

Over the course of the last number of months I have decided to retire from the practice of law. I realized I had accomplished all my career goals for my legal profession and wanted to switch gears and learn something new. Based on my love for the built environment and historical preservation, I trained to be an historical interpreter and have received national certification. I am working with the Newport Preservation Society, the Rhode Island Historical Society, the Cocumscussoc Association and the Center for Reconciliation. Most of this work is on a volunteer basis. I will be interpreting historical sites and working with others on creating style and usage publications for interpreting racial history as well as doing the research to write women back into the telling of our history. My deepest thanks to everyone in the legal and real estate community who helped me walk through this process-- the CREW Boston network is invaluable! I am excited about this next chapter in my life.

Rich May is pleased to announce that Danielle (Dani) Justo has been elected as co-Chair of the Commercial Real Estate Practice Group where she has expanded the practice from acquisitions/dispositions, financing, development and leasing into lending, succession planning and tax abatements.

Megan Mulcahy, Chief Credit Officer with MHP and Sara Barcan, Director of Housing Development with CEDAC participated in Bisnow's Boston Affordable Housing Conference on April 9th. Megan talked about MHP's new green & healthy lending programs and Sara moderated a panel on buying and developing affordable assets and how to make them work.

In recognition of their commitment to collaboration and the advancement of the AEC industry, Chairman and CEO Lisa Brothers, PE, ENV SP, LEED AP BD+C, and Founding Principal Judy Nitsch, PE, LEED AP BD+C, were recognized by the Boston Society of Architects (BSA) with Honorary Membership. They were honored for their leadership of Nitsch Engineering, but also for their contributions to countless industry organizations. Learn more about Lisa’s and Judy’s accomplishment, https://t.e2ma.net/click/1fdvwc/564p1cb/h46yfx

Dain Torpy is pleased to announce that Kate Moran Carter has become a Shareholder of the firm. Kate provides advice, litigation, and litigation avoidance services to clients in connection with zoning litigation, landlord/tenant leasing disputes, buyer/seller real estate transaction disputes, owner/contractor construction disputes, broker/client commission disputes, easement construction, forged deeds and mortgage discharges, boundary line disputes, claims against escrow agents, including defalcation claims, tax liens, foreclosure disputes, adverse possession, and beach rights. Additionally, Kate’s practice has a particular focus on advising condominium associations in connection with a full range of issues including interpretation of condominium documents, the initial transition from developer control, governance questions, construction litigation, and disputes with unit owners.

We are proud to announce that Liz von Goeler, NCIDQ, has been promoted to principal in our architecture and interior design practice. With over 25 years of industry experience, von Goeler's unique experiences and approaches simultaneously expand our practice and bring together multiple Sasaki disciplines. Von Goeler’s background is in corporate workplace repositioning, corporate interiors, hospitality and multifamily housing. Some of her notable local projects include 125 Summer Street Repositioning and Fish & Richardson (completed at a previous firm). She is currently working with Fidelity Investments, Cambridge Biomarketing, and the State Room with Oxford. "I am incredibly excited about providing leadership and mentoring a great interior design group," von Goeler says. "They have done so many amazing projects, written great thought leadership pieces, and utilized tools in ways I didn’t know was possible. I am looking forward to learning more from them as well."

Eighteen CREW Network members, including CREW Boston member, Jackie Henke with TD Bank, have been recognized as 2018 Connect Media Women in Real Estate. The women were among 50 individuals selected by Connect Media from more than 300 nominations based on their leadership, talent, drive and fresh ideas. Ten leaders were selected from the California, Texas, Chicago and New York regions, plus 10 national winners outside of those areas. Click on the link below for the 18 CREW Network members named winners of 2018 Connect Media Women in Real Estate Awards, listed with their companies and chapters. https://crewnetwork.org/about/newsroom/2018/11-november/18-crew-network-members-win-2018-connect-media-wom?utm_source=bluehornet&utm_medium=connections-enewsletter

A partnership between Alta Properties LLC, Grander Capital Partners, and Boston Andes Capital recently announced the acquisition of 180 Admiral Cochrane Drive in Annapolis, Maryland. The 125,728-square-foot, Class A office building is strategically located in the sought-after Riva Road corridor of Annapolis. The location offers tremendous access to the area’s major roadways, and proximity to Washington DC, Baltimore, and Maryland’s top employer Ft. Meade. This investment offered the opportunity to acquire a recently renovated office property in what has historically been a tight office market.

ENR New England has selected Jennifer Pinck, founder of Pinck & Co. Inc., as its 2018 Legacy Award Winner. Chosen by ENR editors, the Legacy Award is “given annually to an individual in the region who has established a solid ‘legacy’ of lifetime service to the construction industry, their colleagues and to their community,” according to the publication, which covers industry news across all New England states. Pinck will receive her award during the ENR New England Best Project’s awards event on Dec. 12 in Boston. She will also be featured in the May/June 2019 issue of ENR New England.

Bisnow 2018 Boston Power Woman honors woman who are an accomplished mentor, top innovator, a major dealmaker in the Commercial Real Estate community, and/or contributes in other ways. CREW Boston is proud to have several members receiving this award on December 4th; including, Nancy McCafferty of Massachusetts Housing Partnership, Judith Nitsch of Nitsch Engineering, Barbara Oddo of Lincoln Property Company, Kristin Blount of Colliers International, Lisa Serafin of Redgate, Karen Hurd of SVN International Corp., Leslie Cohen of Samuels & Associates, Jennifer Francis of Senior Housing Properties Trust , Liz Berthelette of NAI Hunneman, Erin Harvey of NB Development Group, Andrea Simpson of Federal Realty Investment Trust, Carolyn Sidor of Cushman and Wakefield and Sara Myerson of Boston Planning and Development Agency.

Emily Paparella AIA was recently named Vice President at Elkus Manfredi Architects. “The promotion of two new Principals and eight new Vice Presidents reflects our growth as a firm and the diversity of our work, our expertise and our ambitions to deliver places and environments that build community,” explains David Manfredi. “The individuals we are promoting are valued members of Elkus Manfredi Architects who contribute greatly to our clients’ success.” Elkus Manfredi Architects is a multidisciplinary design firm providing architecture, master planning, interior architecture, and workplace engagement. Founded in 1988, it continues to be a privately owned, global design firm headquartered in Boston and is recognized for design excellence for corporate, hospitality, science and technology, higher education, residential, and retail-entertainment. www.elkus-manfredi.com

Margulies Perruzzi Architects is pleased to announce that Associate Partner Cynthia Gibson Murphy has joined the adjunct faculty at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island. This fall she will be teaching to both graduate and undergraduate architecture students in the School of Architecture, Art, and Historic Preservation. Her classes include Professional Practice and Computer Applications in Professional Practice. Cyndy’s natural skill as a teacher and mentor is evident in the number of staff she has helped develop over the years. She has been one of MPA’s driving forces in ensuring the firm-wide usage of the most current software for both design and construction management, making her uniquely suited to instruct these classes. Cyndy is a 2003 graduate from Roger Williams University, and was one of the first to graduate from the Masters of Architecture program when it was founded. We are excited for her to share her skills and knowledge with her alma-mater.

Lisa Serafin, Principal with Redgate will be a guest speaker at the REBA Women's Networking Group's Market Overview of Residential and Commercial Real Estate in Greater Boston in the evening on Thursday, September 20th

Karen Hurd, CCIM and Senior Vice President of SVN International Corp. in Boston will serve as the 2019 President of the New England CCIM Chapter starting on Jan. 1, 2019. Karen has been actively involved with the CCIM Institute on a national and local level for the past 8 years and earned her pin in March 2018. She uses her 25 years of industry experience to help build and protect enterprise value of a long list of entrusted clients. As part of SVN’s leadership team, Karen plays a vital role in SVN’s brand development and strategic growth as they continue to expand in New England and globally. “I am appreciative of the opportunity to lend my talents and skills to help advance the New England CCIM Chapter and its members. I intend to expand CCIM’s educational outreach and collaboration to NAR, IREM, SIOR, CREW Network and other industry organizations.”

Boston law firm Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster announces that Kerry A. Hurley has joined the firm as the new executive director. With 20 years of real estate industry experience, Hurley has handled a wide range of property management matters during her career, including contract negotiation, building management, and financial reporting. Previously, she served as general manager for Boston-based Oxford Properties.

Pinck & Co. Inc., a Boston-based comprehensive real estate development and project management services firm, has announced it has expanded its development consulting team. New hires are Lisa Kozol of North Andover, director of development consulting; Andrew Weesner of South Boston, senior project manager; and Caitlin Robillard of Brookline, project manager. Kozol brings to the firm 20 years of experience in the private and public sectors, real estate development and management, project and real estate asset management, and securing a wide variety of complex financing sources. Weesner brings 18 years of analytical development experience in assessing and identifying opportunities for clients’ financial goals and strategy. Robillard has 10 years of experience in project and program management, strategic planning, and oversight of multimillion dollar budgets.

Epsilon is pleased to announce that Managing Principal Peggy Briggs was selected by the Worcester Business Journal as a 2017 Outstanding Women in Business. Outstanding Women in Business winners are selected on their achievements and impact on the community. Peggy has done this in her own way and as such is being recognized for her achievements in and out of the work place. Peggy has been instrumental in growing Epsilon from a company that started with just 7 partners 20 years ago to a 53-employee firm grossing about $12 million annually. With an extensive track record of successfully assisting clients through the regulatory processes combined with her interest in mentoring other women in the field, Peggy is well deserving of this recognition. Find out more about this award and meet each of the outstanding women by visiting the WBJ website at http://www.wbjournal.com/article/20171030/PRINTEDITION/310279996/1002.

The MovePlan Group is celebrating 30 years of change. The journey is charted below. Emerging from an entrepreneurial idea at a London kitchen table, our business has grown to serve clients in over 30 countries across six continents, whilst retaining the same passion and personal level of service since the beginning. Our practices continue to evolve in line with rapidly changing workplace conditions. As our growth continues, we remain committed to ensuring best practice in change and relocation management.

The fifth annual Forty Women to Watch Over 40 list celebrates women who are disrupting industries, starting businesses and creating new pathways to breakdown the systemic barriers that drive women to opt out of the workforce or miss the C-suite altogether. The award is consistent with the CREW Boston and CREW Network focus this year on disruption. The winners of this award were selected based on a rigorous application and judging process that evaluated there criteria - one of those criteria was described as "Reinvention/Momentum: Is she engaged in personal disruption, taking on new challenges and harnessing the power of past experiences to create energy to propel herself and others to new achievements."

Caitlin Bevis is excited to announce the launch of Breakpoint Advisors, an independent, impartial, valuation and consulting company serving the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the U.S. Breakpoint Advisors appraises all primary property types, predominantly for institutional clients and lending institutions. Specialties include the appraisal of complex mixed-use assets, divided property rights, and development/redevelopment projects. Breakpoint also provides commercial real estate advisory services. http://breakpointadvisors.com/

PAM FISHER, Senior Vice President at Construction Coordinators, Inc. named Constructech 2017 Woman in Construction! Construction has seen many changes in recent years, and with that comes the rise of women who are leveraging technology to take the industry in new directions. The Women in Construction award honors women in the industry who have gone above and beyond to transform work on the jobsite and in the office, through the use of technology. Pam was selected with a diverse group of women breaking ground on new processes to improve productivity and efficiency at the jobsite, while opening doors for more women entering the space. Submissions were made to the editorial staff at Constructech magazine who chose the most successful women working within the construction community who are taking advantage of technology and represent some of the most innovative construction companies in the country.

Krokidas & Bluestein LLP, announced today that U.S. News & World Report has recognized six of the firm’s attorneys in its 2018 “Best Lawyers” list. The list includes Managing Partner Robert Griffin, and partners Jennifer Gallop, Paul Holtzman, Samuel Nagler, Kathryn Cochrane Murphy, and Elizabeth Ross. The Krokidas & Bluestein attorneys included in this year’s “Best Lawyers” ranking represents expertise from the firm’s core practice areas: health care, real estate, litigation, labor and employment law. Among the honorees is Kathryn Cochrane Murphy, who has been recognized for her work in Real Estate Law since 2014. She is also a former steering committee member of CREW Boston, and in April was one of 13 women to receive the 2017 Networking Award for her role in the One Greenway Project.

DiCicco, Gulman & Company is proud to announce that four Managers, include CREW Boston member Kara Cefalo, have been promoted to Principal. “These promotions are recognition of the significant contributions they have made, and their commitment to our clients, the firm and the community,” said Cheryl M. Burke, Partner and Chief Operating Officer at DGC. “Our new Principals are integral to the continued growth of the firm, and we congratulate them on their new roles.” To learn more about DGC's new Principal Kara Cefalo and her areas of focus, visit https://www.dgccpa.com/team/kara-cefalo/

The Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly (JCHE) was recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as the first multifamily housing partner to achieve their energy saving goals at the Better Buildings Summit May 15-17, 2017. The award, presented by Maria Vargas, Director of the Better Buildings Challenge, U.S. DOE, recognizes organizations dedicated to improving energy efficiency in their buildings portfolio-wide by 20 percent over ten years. JCHE achieved a utility savings of 24 percent and $167,500 across its portfolio of six properties since joining the Challenge in 2012.

Christine McVay recently joined the Boston Office of Stantec's Consulting Services. In her role as Senior Project Manager, Christine will lead the team's Article 80 filings for private and institutional development projects in the City of Boston, and add to the depth of the team's permitting and planning experience. The first project Christine will manage is the Exchange South End project that will integrate the character and creative culture of the South End with a 1.6 million square foot, vibrant life science and tech community, connected by local retail, new bike trails and dynamic public spaces that will become a neighborhood destination. Feel free to reach our to Christine if you would like to learn more about her new position or what services Stantec may be able to provide to you or your clients. Visit www.stantec.com to learn more about the interdisciplinary consulting and design firm.

RBLA Design LLC has been certified by the Commonwealth's Operational Services Division Supplier Diversity Office as both a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Women-owned Business Enterprise (WBE). This will primarily benefit our multi-family housing clients at this time, but we look forward to exploring additional opportunities through MassDOT and DCAMM. RBLA Design LLC provides Site Planning, Landscape Architecture, Due Diligence Research, and Environmental Permitting Services.

Diane Danielson with SVN International Corp authored an article on 6 millennial trends that are changing the face of our cities that was shared on CREW Network's "News You Can Use" for March 2017. Check it out at https://crewnetwork.org/six-millennial-trends-changing-the-face-of-our-cities.aspx

On March 16, Mintz Levin partner Susan Phillips will be speaking at an open CREW Tucson Luncheon on "Strategies for Developing Contaminated Properties." The invitation to speak resulted from connections made at the 2016 CREW Convention.

Michelle Apigian with ICON Architecture authored an article on energy efficient building design that was shared on CREW Network's "News You Can Use" for February 2017. Check it out at https://crewnetwork.org/building-for-the-future-creating-real-value.aspx

Cambridge Savings Bank announced the appointment of Christine L. Flaherty as Vice President and Commercial Real Estate Loan Officer. Flaherty will be responsible for developing new commercial relationships and deal origination of commercial and construction real estate loans within the bank’s targeted market. She comes to Cambridge Savings Bank with over 20 years of experience in commercial banking, most recently as vice president at Boston Private.

Rich May, P.C. is pleased to announce that Danielle Justo has been promoted to Shareholder. Dani will continue her commercial real estate and estate planning practice. Rich May, P.C., a law firm in Boston, concentrates its practice on corporate, financial, civil litigation, energy, real estate, entertainment and wealth planning matters.

Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc. (Sanborn Head) is proud to announce the promotion of Tricia Pinto, P.E. of North Chelmsford, Mass. “Congratulations are in order,” said President and Chief Operating Officer Barret Cole. “Tricia has contributed to moving Sanborn Head forward and we would like to recognize her for her efforts.” Tricia Pinto, P.E., has been promoted to Senior Vice President. Tricia is the leader of the Developer Client Service Area at Sanborn Head and serves on the firm’s Board of Directors. Under her leadership, the Developer team has seen significant growth in business over the past two years. She is also actively involved with the business community and several industry associations. “Tricia’s leadership is defined by sincerity, integrity and a commitment to the greater good philosophy,” mentioned Cole. Please join us in congratulating Tricia on her accomplishments and well deserved advancement.

DiCicco, Gulman & Company LLP (DGC), a CPA and business consulting firm is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2017 Forman, Itzkowitz, Berenson & LaGreca PC (FIBL), joined DGC. FIBL is a certified public accounting firm which has served Massachusetts companies and individuals since 1928. For almost 90 years, FIBL has specialized in tax, accounting, and consulting services for closely-held businesses and high net-worth individuals. Joining DGC will be Managing Partner, Carl LaGreca and his team of ten audit, tax and operations professionals. With the addition of FIBL, DGC will now have over 140 professionals and offices in Boston, Waltham and Woburn.

DiCicco, Gulman & Company LLP (DGC) a CPA and business consulting firm is pleased to announce that Laura J. Gregoriadis, CPA has been promoted to Partner, effective January 1, 2017. Laura, previously a Principal at DGC, has been with the firm since 2004 and is a member of the Real Estate Practice. She provides financial reporting, tax and consulting services to clients in the real estate and hospitality industries. Laura works with a diverse group of clients with a variety of property types, including multi-use, hotels, commercial, multi-family and retail. Clients rely on Laura’s depth of expertise and breadth of experience, especially when issues arise which aren’t typical textbook matters.

CrowdComfort, a company that builds fast and simple mobile facility management tools, announced that Sarah Abrams has joined their Board of Directors. Sarah is Senior Vice President of Global Real Estate for Iron Mountain, where she leads a team that provides the full range of corporate real estate and facility services for the company’s 80+ million square foot real estate portfolio. "We are really excited to have Sarah join us in our efforts to shake up building management." CrowdComfort has a mobile facilities management platform that is called the "Human Sensor Network". It allows any occupant of a building to submit a maintenance or comfort report from their smartphone in 30 seconds or less.

What you need to know: A Real Estate Guide For Non-profit Leadership and Boards. A conversation with your peers, led by subject matter experts and TBC members: Lisa DonFrancesco, M.B.A., Saint James RE Advisors, LLC., and Leslie Saul, AIA, NCIDQ, LEED AP, BD+C, Leslie Saul & Associates. Also, joining the discussion is Jennifer Pinck, Pinck & Co. This event is geared toward: Senior Leaders of non-profit organizations; Board members of non-profit organizations; People who have or are about to embark on a real estate project. The event will be held on Friday, November 18 at 263 Summer Street, 1st floor (Ver-Tex showroom) from 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. RSVP to ldf@saintjamesrea.com.

On November 11th, South Boston NDC and Caritas Communities will celebrate the Grand Opening of Patriot Homes, affordable apartments for Veterans in South Boston.This project is the redevelopment of the former City of Boston D6 police station into 24 affordable apartments for Veterans. Patriot Homes will provide an important resource to address the housing needs of Boston Veterans. The development received significant support from the City of Boston, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston and several foundations.

Alta Properties LLC, in partnership with Grander Capital Partners, announced the acquisition of 313 Washington Street in Newton, Massachusetts. The property was acquired from Taurus Investment Holdings, LLC for $15 million. Totaling 81,052 square feet, 313 Washington Street is presently 90 percent leased to a diverse mix of analytics, technology, law and software tenants. The property’s complementary street-level retail component includes Buff’s Pub, a popular sports bar. Situated immediately off Interstate 90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) and just 8 miles from Downtown Boston, the property also offers a below-grade parking garage. “The property has experienced exceptional historic occupancy and is consistently more than 90 percent leased," said Kathleen Joyce Kusiak, owner and managing partner at Alta Properties.

Lupoli Companies announced today that Vice President of Real Estate Gerry-Lynn Darcy has been selected by Governor Charlie Baker to be a member of the UMass Building Authority. In this role Gerry-Lynn joins 10 other c-suite executives throughout Massachusetts responsible for the oversight of the organization, which builds facilities on University of Massachusetts campuses. These include student dormitories, dining facilities, parking garages, academic buildings, laboratories, athletic facilities, heating plants, and other facilities, along with renovations and repairs to existing properties. Gerry-Lynn will play an integral role in shaping the future of all five UMass campuses.

DiCicco, Gulman & Company (DGC) is pleased to announce that Laura Gregoriadis, a Principal at the firm, has been selected as a recipient of the Massachusetts Society of CPA’s (MSCPA) Women to Watch award in the Emerging Leader category. This award is given to women who have made a significant contribution to their profession, provided outstanding service to the community, and shown leadership in workplace initiatives. More at https://www.dgccpa.com/lauragwomentowatch/

Each year, the Women of FIRE award is presented by Banker & Tradesman recognizing key female players in the local FIRE (Finance, Insurance and Real Estate) sector. This year the following members will be honored on July 22 at the Courtyard Marriot Boston Downtown: Tina Cassidy with InkHouse, Patricia Cooper with Vinfen and Tricia Pinto with Sanborn Head. For tickets or more information visit http://www.thewarrengroupevents.com/btwof/

Rhino Public Relations (Rhino PR), a specialty public relations and marketing agency, is proud to announce that President and CEO Susan R. Shelby, FSMPS, CPSM, has received the SMPS Boston Chapter 2016 Marketing Professional of the Year Award. Presented at the annual SMPS Boston Awards Gala on June 9th, the Marketing Professional of the Year Award honors an A/E/C marketing professional who has significantly contributed to the success of his/her firm and actively participates as a member in the SMPS Boston Chapter. Since joining the A/E/C industry and SMPS Boston in 2001, Susan has served in numerous leadership capabilities on a local, regional, and national level. In 2012, Susan was named a Fellow of SMPS.

Yee Cho, PE, LSP, F.EWRI received the 2016 Outstanding Career Achievement Award for Graduate Alumni from Tufts University, School of Engineering. Yee is the Founding President of CDW Consultants, Inc. and received her M.S. and B.S. degrees from Tufts. CDW is a civil and environmental engineering firm founded in 1990.

Mints Levin is pleased to welcome Rebecca A. Lee as a Member in their Real Estate Practice in their Boston office. Rebecca represents corporations, developers, lenders, and nonprofit organizations in a broad range of real estate matters. She has extensive experience providing services related to development permitting and land use, particularly in the Greater Boston area, and handles matters related to financing, leasing, the procurement of entitlements, condominium creation and dispositions, and site acquisitions and assemblages.

Nolan Sheehan Patten is pleased to announce their newest Partner, Danielle J. Kinkel, effective January 1, 2016. Nolan Sheehan Patten LLP is a Boston-based real estate law firm focused on affordable housing and community development.

Governor Charlie Baker has appointed Lisa S. Serafin of Brookline to the MassHousing Board. Ms. Serafin is a Principal of Redgate, a real estate advisory, development, project management and investment firm in Boston. "Lisa is a highly qualified and insightful real estate professional with more than 20 years of experience and she will make an excellent addition to the MassHousing Board," said Governor Baker. Read more at https://www.masshousing.com/portal/server.pt?mode=2&uuID=%7BBA4B77A3-86F8-4CC4-BCE6-E710CDF7D7AA%7D

Rebecca Bachand recently received license reciprocity to practice Landscape Architecture in New Hampshire. UBLA is currently providing site planning and landscape design services to a multifamily proposal in Portsmouth, NH.

The Commonwealth Institute in partnership with The Globe Magazine, named Pinck & Co., Inc. to its highly anticipated annual list of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts. President Jennifer Pinck, CREW Boston Member, has built her company from two employees to 35 and managed over $4 billion in construction projects in Massachusetts and beyond. The honor was announced on October 23rd at an awards breakfast hosted by The Commonwealth Institute (TCI) at the Seaport Hotel in Boston. TCI is a nonprofit, community-based organization that seeks to help its members learn, grow and succeed as women business owners and business leaders.

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Effective August 31, 2015, Lauren left her private practice and became Deputy General Counsel - Real Estate for the MassDOT and the MBTA. Lauren had been outside counsel to these organizations for many years. In keeping with this year's Crew Network convention theme "Activate-Action Creates Transformation" a career in commercial real estate can be transformed over time and Lauren had the opportunity to change her platform to provide better service to these clients.

Four accomplished women in commercial real estate have been named Distinguished Leaders for 2015 by CREW Network, including CREW Boston members Sarah Abrams and Marty Jones. The women will participate in an exclusive roundtable event during the upcoming CREW Network Convention and Marketplace, Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, in Seattle. You can read more at https://crewnetwork.org/2015-distinguished-leaders-announced.aspx

Diane Danielson, Chief Operating Officer, Sperry Van Ness International Corp., has been named a national 2015 “Women of Influence" by Real Estate Forum magazine. The women were selected from a pool of more than 350 nominees based on their achievements in, contributions to, and reputation in the business. The magazine's July/August issue, featuring individual profiles of the women, marks the 22nd anniversary of the annual report, which was first published in 1993.

Each year, the Women of FIRE award is presented by Banker & Tradesman recognizing key female players in the local FIRE (Finance, Insurance and Real Estate) sector. This year the following members were honored on July 28 at the Courtyard Marriot Boston Downtown: Margaret Briggs with Epsilon Associates, Audra Dainora with Ardent Design LLC, Jordanna Ferreira with The Davis Companies, Nancy Ann McCafferty with Massachusetts Housing Partnership, and Lauren Plant with Calare Properties. http://www.thewarrengroupevents.com/btwof/

On Thursday, July 16, 2015, The Davis Companies' Jordanna Ferreira received the Boston Business Journal's CFO of the Year Award in the small company category. The BBJ's CFO of the Year Awards luncheon recognizes CFO's who make a difference in their companies and organizations. Categories include public company, large private company, midsize private company, small company, and nonprofit.