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Maggie McFarland Joins Berkadia as Direction of Multifamily Investment Sales in Boston, MA
Berkadia is pleased to announce the addition Director Maggie McFarland to its investment sales platform in Boston, Massachusetts. McFarland specializes in the origination and execution of multifamily investment sales and capitalizations across the New England region and has successfully been a part of more than $15 billion in volume across property sales and capitalizations.
by Maggie McFarland, Berkadia
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Leslie Cohen Launches Ops Alchemy
Congratulations to CREW Boston member Leslie Cohen on launching Ops Alchemy, a fractional COO advisory practice for small to mid-size, entrepreneurial real estate firms. After 30 years as a real estate developer and COO, Leslie is looking forward to helping founder-led firms build the process, structure, and team development they need to scale, so leaders can work on the business instead of just in it. As an active CREW member, Leslie has served as CREW President, on numerous committees and is proud to be a CREW member for over 20 years. We are excited to celebrate this new chapter. Congratulations, Leslie!
by Sarah Davies, CREW Boston
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Melanie Kido joins FNF Family of Companies as Vice President and Northeast Underwriting Counsel
Congratulations to CREW Boston member Melanie Kido on her new role as Vice President and Northeast Underwriting Counsel at the FNF Family of Companies! In this position, Melanie will continue to focus on underwriting commercial and residential transactions, bringing her wealth of knowledge, expertise and dedication to one of the industry’s leading national title insurance companies. An active member of CREW Boston for over 20 years, she looks forward to many more. We are thrilled to celebrate this new chapter in her career! Congratulations, Melanie!
by Melanie Kido, FNF Family of Companies
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CREW Boston Members Named 2026 Bisnow Boston Power Women
Congratulations to the CREW Boston members named among Bisnow’s 2026 Boston Power Women! This year’s honorees represent leaders across Boston’s CRE industry who are making an impact through their leadership, expertise, and contributions to the industry. Development, Design & Construction Leaders: Lisa Serafin, Athena Real Estate Development LLC; Amy Korté, Arrowstreet; and Erin Murphy Rafferty, Suffolk Construction Company. Capital Markets, Portfolio & Strategy Leaders: Lisa Strope, TA Realty; and Kerry Hawkins, Hobbs Brook Real Estate. Advisory, Transaction & Marketing Leaders: Cynthia Keliher, McCarter & English, LLP; Kate Moran Carter, Dain, Torpy, Le Ray, Wiest & Garner, P.C.; Karen O'Malley, Goulston & Storrs, P.C.; Andrea Simpson, Davis; Jill Sharif, Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company National Commercial Services; and Barbara Trachtenberg, Polsinelli. Congratulations to all of our members on this well-deserved recognition!
by Sarah Davies, CREW Boston
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Gina Garten joins The Vertex Companies, LLC
Congratulations to CREW Boston member Gina Garten on her new role as Senior Environmental Project Manager with the Vertex Companies, LLC. In this new role, Gina looks forward to continuing to help clients solve complex environmental challenges and collaborating with new colleagues. As an active CREW member, Gina was involved in the Mentor program in 2026. We are excited to celebrate this new chapter, congratulations Gina!
by Gina Garten , The Vertex Companies, LLC
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Diane Donaghey joins Chapman Costruction/Design
I’m excited to announce that I’ve joined the team at Chapman Construction/Design as their Director of Business Development! I look forward to building new relationships and helping drive sustainable construction management projects across New England.
by Diane Donaghey, Chapman Construction
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Ashley Myslinski joins National Development as Vice President, Development
Congratulations to Crew Boston member Ashley Myslinski on her new role as Vice President at National Development! In this position, Ashley will focus on various development opportunities across New England. As an active Crew member, Ashley is involved in the Mentor Program and completed the Crew Boston Leadership Academy in 2024. We're excited to celebrate this exciting new chapter, congratulations Ashley!
by Ashley Myslinski, National Development
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ELIZABETH WRIGHT ELEVATED TO DIRECTOR AT MIT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Congratulations to CREW Boston member Elizabeth Wright on her promotion to Director, Real Estate at MIT Investment Management Company. Elizabeth has been a CREW Boston member since 2013 and serves as one of the chairs of our Member Committee. Congratulations, Elizabeth! We look forward to your continued success.
by Sarah Davies, CREW Boston
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MENINA KOCHER JOINS COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY AS ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, COMMERCIAL COUNSEL
Congratulations to CREW Boston member Menina Kocher on her new role as Assistant Vice President and Commercial Counsel at Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company, part of Fidelity National Financial! In this position, Menina will focus on underwriting commercial title transactions, bringing her expertise and dedication to one of the industry’s leading national title insurance companies. An active CREW Boston member for over 4 years, Menina is involved in the Mentor Program and recently completed the CREW Boston Leadership Academy as part of last year’s cohort. We’re thrilled to celebrate this exciting new chapter in her career. Congratulations, Menina!
by Menina Kocher, Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company