FY25-26 Annual Report Report

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.

CONNECTED

We bring our members together to network, build friendships, and expand their relationships through every program, event, and opportunity we host.

LEARNED

Our committees develop educational programming across a broad range of industry topics for our members and prospective members alike.

• Leadership 2.0: 15 Member Participants in the 2025-2026 Cohort

• George M Conti Young Leaders Professional Development Program: 11 Member Participants in the 2025 Cohort

• CREST Interns: 38 Student & Mentor Member Pairings in the Summer 2025 Cohort

• 50+ Panelists & Speakers

GREW

Our programs and initiatives aim to help our members and our industry continue to reach new heights.

• 134 New Members

• 178 Emerging Leaders & Students

• Achieved the #1 Ranking in the Membership Retention Drive for Large/Mega Chapters

• Awarded Top 3 Finalist for Large/Mega Chapter of the Year at the 2025 CoreNet Global Summit North America in Anaheim, CA.

GAVE BACK

• $14K+ Raised for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston at our annual golf tournament

• Nearly 100 toys collected for Toys for Tots at the Chapter's Holiday Party

CoreNet Global is a non-profit association, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, representing nearly 10,000 members 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.

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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.

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 these CRE professionals represent one of the highest ratios of end users to service providers in the country.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

ADAM FANDREY Middlesex Savings Bank President

JACQUELINE FALLA AMCON President-Elect

KRISTIN POULIN Structure Tone Chief Talent Officer

KEN PAPETTI Iron Mountain Treasurer

GABRIELLE HARVEY Cushman & Wakefield Secretary DIRECTORS

RICH BETTINA Fresenius Medical Care

LAURIE BOEHL PES Associates

MAGGIE BLAKE Citizens Bank

DIANE CURRIER* Oracle

KRISTIN ENRIGHT Thermo Fisher Scientific

ELIZABETH EROMIN** Fidelity

CORENET GLOBAL NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER FY2025-2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MARISA FAVA Humanscale

ANDREW FEIBELMAN JLL

TARAN GRIGSBY* Fidelity

SANDRA GUCCIARDI

KATHRYN HESTER InterSystems Corporation

ALAN KOCHER** Boston Consulting Group

VARUNEE BETTS-KOSOWAN ClearSpace Design

DENISE PIED Northstar Project & Real Estate Services

KATHERINE SANFORD

LAURA WALSH Rapid7

CHRISTINE WEINER Officeworks, Inc.

ADVISORY COUNCIL

SARAH ABRAMS Iron Mountain

SUZANNE COOPER Booking Holdings, Inc.

STEVEN DOBEN

KEVIN P. HEFFERNAN*

CHRIS HORBLIT TJX Companies

CYNTHIA KELIHER McCarter & English

BRUCE SHICK

Special thanks to our departing Directors:

Thank you to Varunee Betts-Kosowan, Diane Currier, Taran Grigsby, Kevin Herrernan, and Denise Pied *Director elected

conclude term

A MESSAGE FROM

ADAM FANDREY

PRESIDENT APRIL 2024-MARCH 2026

As I close out my term as President of the New England Chapter of CoreNet Global, I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished as a chapter. This year has been defined by momentum, driven by the strength of our community, the dedication of our volunteer leaders, and our shared commitment to advancing the corporate real estate profession.

Serving in this role has been both a privilege and a deeply rewarding experience. Our chapter’s success is a direct result of the time, talent, and energy contributed by our officers, board members, committee co-chairs, and volunteers. Their leadership continues to elevate our programming, strengthen our connections at the regional and global levels, and position our chapter for long-term success. That collective impact is reflected in the outstanding work happening across our community, and I look forward to celebrating these achievements together at the 2026 Awards of Excellence on May 6 at the New England Aquarium, followed by a reception at The Palm.

What makes this chapter truly exceptional is its culture of engagement and opportunity. Volunteering here is more than a commitment, it’s a catalyst for growth. Our

members step forward not only to give back, but to learn, lead, and build lasting relationships that extend well beyond any single event or initiative. I encourage you to take full advantage of these opportunities, whether by joining a committee, registering for the Eastern Regional Symposium in Boston this June 22–23, or contributing your thought leadership to CoreNet Global.

Over the past year, we have continued to evolve in meaningful ways. From strengthening our leadership pipeline and expanding professional development offerings, to refining our committee structure and enhancing the member experience, we have remained focused on creating value and staying responsive to the needs of our industry.

As I hand off the title of Chapter President, I do so with great confidence in the future of this organization. The foundation is strong, the leadership is committed, and the opportunities ahead are exciting.

Adam Fandrey

Adam Fandrey Middlesex Savings Bank

THANK YOU TO TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS

CORPORATE PARTNERS

FOUNDERS CIRCLE PLATINUM SPONSORS

FOUNDERS CIRCLE GOLD SPONSORS

FOUNDERS CIRCLE SILVER SPONSORS

BOARD DEVELOPMENT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS IDEATION SESSION – December 4, 2025

On December 4, 2025, the Board of Directors met for a mid-term Ideation Session at Cushman & Wakefield’s Boston office.

Three areas of focus outlined at the Ideation Session were Chapter Sponsorship, the merger of the Education and Career Strategies + Development Committees, and Board of Directors and Advisory Council roles and responsibilities.

Group

#1

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Sponsorship Alignment - Sponsor satisfaction and engagement, and End User/Corporate Partner sponsor development

At the December 4, 2025, Ideation Session, Group #1 began a deep dive into chapter sponsor attraction, satisfaction, retention, and engagement. The group also focused on how the organization approaches sponsor activation and partnership value. Specifically related to growing our Corporate Partner sponsors, a focus continues to be on aligning with the priorities of our end-user sponsors, while creating meaningful opportunities for connection. The goal is to elevate sponsorships beyond visibility and continue to position them as strategic partnerships that deliver measurable value to both sponsors and the broader CRE community. Newly appointed Board Member Stefanie Comeau has joined Group #1 and will continue in the future planning and strategic work.

Rich Bettina

Stefanie Comeau

Steven Doben

Jackie Falla

Andrew Feibelman

Gabrielle Harvey

Alison McCormack

Maureen Rystrom

Christine Weiner

Group #2 - Board of Directors and Advisory Council Roles & Responsibilities

Since its formation at the December 4, 2025, Board of Directors Ideation Session, Group #2 has focused on strengthening the Chapter’s governance by clarifying roles, improving communication, and building sustainable frameworks for long-term success. The group has collaboratively defined the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of Board members and Committee Board Liaisons, emphasizing accountability, consistency, and alignment with the Chapter's goals. The group has also evaluated Board meeting structure and cadence, reinforcing the importance of regular engagement and in-person collaboration. Looking ahead, the group will continue building on this foundation by finalizing the Board Retreat’s schedule and purpose and advancing discussions around financial governance to strengthen oversight and accountability. This includes exploring a formal financial oversight structure and further defining the roles of Financial Liaisons, Executive Committee members, and Advisory Council participants. Collectively, these efforts aim to establish a clear, scalable framework to guide the Chapter into FY26–27 and beyond, supporting effective leadership, informed decision-making, and sustained success. Newly appointed Board Member Katherine Kenney has joined Group #2 for future planning work.

Sarah Abrams

Laurie Boehl

Maggie Blake

Adam Fandrey

Marisa Fava

Chris Horblit

Cynthia Keliher

Katherine Kenney

Holyn Nickerson

Ken Papetti

Kristin Poulin

Group #3: Merge of Education & Career Strategies + Development Committees

The Education and Career Strategies + Development committees have recently completed a series of collaborative activities aimed at laying the groundwork for their merger. Key accomplishments include a thorough investigation to confirm content sources, a focus group feedback loop highlighted by Real Advantage End User participants, and an upcoming End User survey. Initial synergies were explored with YLDP/L2.0, and efforts to strengthen connections to CoreNet Global learning and communications were made, with anticipation of marketing ERS Professional Certification Programs. The team compiled past program topics and initiated outreach to other chapters, such as New York/New Jersey, Washington DC, and Philadelphia, to foster future collaborations. Additionally, work has been completed to solidify the new committee structure and assemble a leadership team. Looking ahead, focus on confirming member participation, reconvening committee activities, and evolving the transition plan toward a fully merged committee, including launching and marketing the rebrand. In addition, a new professional development framework will be introduced. Insights to define the curriculum structure and determine initial program offerings will also be completed. Options to share content may feature white papers, benchmark studies, skills workshops, and industry-focused deep dives or podcasts. In addition, newly appointed Board Member Cerise Marcela has joined the group.

Varunee Betts-Kosowan

Suzanne Cooper

Kristin Enright

Sandra Gucciardi

Kathryn Hester

Alan Kocher

Cerise Marcela

Denise Pied

Katherine Sanford

Bruce Shick

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP 2025 BENEFITS

Join The New England Chapter of CoreNet Global to become a part of a thriving regional group of leaders in the New England corporate real estate community. Membership in CoreNet Global provides you with opportunities to connect, learn, grow and belong—locally, globally, and virtually—through people, networks, knowledge-sharing, and professional development. Join today.

Professional Development Publications, Research & Knowledge

Access to Professional Development Programs

• CoreNet Global - New England Chapter George M. Conti Young Leaders Professional Development Program

• CoreNet Global - New England Chapter Leadership 2.0 Professional Development Program

• Qualified Professional of Corporate Real Estate (QPCR) (Scholarships available)

• Master of Corporate Real Estate (MCR) (Scholarships available)

• CoreNet Global Certificate Program: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

• CoreNet Global Certificate Program: Employee Experience (EX)

• CoreNet Global Certificate Program: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

• Access to the CoreNet Global Learning Center

Access to Professional Development Programs

Three per year held inNorth America, Asia Pacific and Europe convene the corporate real estate (CRE) profession in Asia, Europe, and North America. Members benefit from exclusive discounted registration and early registration savings.

The LEADER Magazine

Weekly eLEADER email newsletter for CRE news, trends, developments, and analysis.

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 of a specifc aspect of the profession.

Research & Knowledge

Throughout the year, CoreNet Global produces research relevant to the needs of CRE professionals around the world.

Access to CoreNet

Global’s The Source App

An online repository of thelatest CRE research news and best practices, featuring more than 7,000 documents, all in one place. Access white papers, survey reports, research, and more. Download today!

Networking

Chapter Events

More than 40 in-person and virtual events on CRE educational topics, best practices, career strategies, personal and professional development, thought leadership, and tours of New England’s leading corporate real estate projects, all with networking opportunities.

Global and Regional Career Opportunities

CoreNet Global - New England Chapter listing of local and regional job opportunities.

Access to CoreNetGlobal

Member Directory

Access to 10,000+ members worldwide.

Young

Leaders

Members aged 35 years and under are eligible to particiapte in the Young Leaders Special Interest Group. Education programs and networking opportunities are planned for and by this energized group of young professionals.

Mentor Match

Opportunities to Mentor students interested in CRE careers and Young Leader CRE professionals.

Recognition & Visibility

Local Chapter Leadership Opportunities

• Leadership opportunities through CoreNet GlobalNew England Chapter

• Opportunity to serve on the CoreNet Global - New England Chapter Board of Directors

Global Volunteer Opportunities

• Global Board of Directors

• Editorial Advisory Group

• Article contribution for the eLEADER newsletter

• MCR/QPCR Faculty

• Global Summit Presenter

• Global Summit Peer Reviewer

• Sponsorship

• Exhibiting

CoreNet Global - New England Chapter 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 AwardSustainable Leadership AwardGlobal Innovator’s Award

• CRE Executive of the Year Award

• Young Leader of the Year Award

• Distinguished Leaders Circle

CORPORATE PARTNER AND FOUNDERS CIRCLE 2025 SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS

Why become a sponsor of the CoreNet Global - New England Chapter? Sponsorship aligns your organization with the ideas and conversations that matter most to the corporate real estate industry. Whether as a Corporate Partner or a Founders Circle sponsor, sponsorship gives you the opportunity to mark your organization as an invested member of the CRE community and the access to make even deeper connections throughout our Chapter network. For questions on anything below, or to coordinate details, please reach out to Karyn Houde, Executive Director, at khoude@bermangrp.com

One, one-time-only complimentary CoreNet Global End User membership for the first year of Corporate Partner sponsorship for new Corporate Partners

Invitations to ‘Real Advantage’ Executive Roundtable Dinners and Networking Events (11-12 total dinners/mixers per calendar year)

Invitations to “Real Advantage” Program Workshops

Exclusive Invitation to End User-Only Programs/Dinners/Events

Logo in Chapter Newsletters and Hyperlinked on Chapter Website

Logo Recognition on Signage & Slides at all Chapter In-Person and Virtual Events

Opportunity to post a reel/video highlighting your organization on the CoreNet Global - New England Chapter Instagram and LinkedIn page (subject to review before posting/to be scheduled in advance on an agreed upon date/time. Not to conflict with other Chapter initatives)

Ability to List Jobs and Internships in Biweekly Chapter Newsletter and on the Chapter Website

Verbal Recognition at Annual Meeting

Discounted Sponsorship of Programs Committee Evening Site Tour Eventsb

Opportunities Per Calendar Year

Early access to secure sponsorships to the Chapter’s major special events before opportunities open to General Membership

Two extra complimentary tickets to the post-golf reception at the Annual Golf Tournament

One time Primary Sponsorship at a $2000 discount ($1000 total) OR One time Secondary Sponsorship at $1500 discount ($500 total)unlimited complimentary tickets

One time Primary Sponsorship at a $2000 discount ($1000 total) and 2 complimentary tickets OR One time Secondary Sponsorship at $1500 discount ($500 total) and 1 complimentary ticket One time Primary Sponsorship at a $1500 discount ($1,500 total) and 2 complimentary tickets OR

One time Secondary Sponsorship at $1000 discount ($1,000 total ) and 1 complimentary ticket

a. Includes events hosted by the following Chapter Committees: Career Strategies & Development, DE&I, Education, Programs and Real Advantage (Workshops).

Does not include events hosted by the Young Leaders Committee, Golf Committee, or Awards Committee. Events subject to change due to public health & safety guidelines.

b. Discounted pricing opportunities subject to change dependent on costs associated with producing individual events.

c. Subject to change

To join or become a sponsor of The New England Chapter of CoreNet Global, please contact newengland@corenetglobalne.org.

COMMITTEES MAKE THE CHAPTER

GET INVOLVED. BE INSPIRED. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Volunteering provides members of The New England Chapter of CoreNet Global with an opportunity to interact and connect with the most successful corporate real estate professionals in the world, expand their network, and grow both personally and professionally! If you are a current member of The New England Chapter of CoreNet Global and you are interested in getting more involved and joining a committee, please CLICK HERE to complete and submit the Volunteer Interest Form online via Google Forms.

If you are not able to access the Google Volunteer Form, please email newengland@corenetglobalne.org.

The Awards of Excellence Committee brings the New England corporate real estate community together to celebrate the key members and innovative workplaces in our industry. From engaging members to submit award nominations, to planning the details of the event itself, this team helps showcase the people and projects that define our Chapter and industry.

We celebrated our winners at the May 14, 2025, Awards of Excellence at th e Ne w England Aquarium.

CLICK HERE for 2025 Awards of Excellence Photo Album.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

HEATHER BRUNINI Teknion

STEVEN DOBEN

JACKIE FALLA AMCON

MARISA FAVA Humanscale

SANDRA GUCCIARDI

BRITTANY LANE CBRE

FY2025-2026

AWARDS COMMITTEE

FRAN NOVAL Gensler

SAM O'NEIL SmithGroup

KRISTIN POULIN Structure Tone

BLAKE REYNOLDS Verrill

MAUREEN RYSTROM J. Calnan & Associates

ALISON SMITH Structure Tone

CORA VISNICK Visnick & Caulfield Associates

CHRISTINE WEINER Officeworks, Inc.

FY2025-2026

CAREER STRATEGIES + DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

JONATHAN MERIN MBTA (Co-Chair)

KATHERINE SANFORD (Co-Chair and Board Liaison)

MATTHEW CATALDO

CBRE (Financial Liaison)

ABY BHAT Redgate

Career Strategies + Development (CS+D) is your launchpad for purposeful growth, bold connections, and transformative learning. Our programs are designed to empower you with the tools, insights, and confidence to chart your unique career journey—wherever it may lead. Whether you're just beginning, evolving in a new direction, or reaching for your next summit, CS+D helps you turn every challenge into opportunity and every step into progress. We champion a mindset shift—from simply finding a job to intentionally building a fulfilling, resilient, and ever-evolving career. At its core, CS+D is about unlocking potential, igniting ambition, and cultivating a strong, inspiring community of New England Chapter members who support each other in achieving personal and professional success.

KAREN BRETAGNE Black Rock

DARIA BUKESOVA

VVA Project & Cost Managers - Part of Drees & Sommer

MARY CARLSON Weston & Sampson

SUZANNE COOPER Booking Holdings, Inc

JANET MORRA Margulies Perruzzi Architects

STEVEN SMITH

Northstar Project & Real Estate Services

BRIAN WALSH 52x Consulting

STEPHAN WHITE PES Associates

The Communications Committee plays a vital role in keeping New England CoreNet Global members informed and engaged with both global initiatives and local chapter news. We achieve this through a variety of channels, including newsletters, our Chapter website, and social media platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram. Our committee members are experts in crafting compelling content, driving engagement across all platforms, and supporting other committees in promoting thought leadership. We are also responsible for drafting and submitting award nominations for CoreNet Global recognition.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

MICHELE BOGDAN

Chapman Construction/Design (Co-Chair)

NICOLE SOLERA

Cushman & Wakefield (Co-Chair)

CAROLINE FRANKS

Creative Office Resources (Interim Co-Chair)

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE FY2025-2026

MARISA FAVA

Humanscale (Board Liaison)

PARKER CLERY IA Interior Architects

CORINNA GHILARDI

Creative Office Resources

KIMBERLY GILES

MovePlan Group

MEREDITH MCCARTHY Sasaki

SAMANTHA O’NEIL SmithGroup

KARINA SILVESTER Gensler

ALISON SMITH Structure Tone

FY2025-2026

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

AMY LALEZARI

At Work Collaborative (Co-Chair)

SARA ROSS Corgan (Co-Chair)

DENISE PIED Northstar Project & Real Estate Services (Co-Board Liaison)

VARUNEE BETTS-KOSOWAN ClearSpace Design (Co-Board Liaison)

ALAN KOCHER BCG

ZAW LATT INTEC Group

The Education Committee is dedicated to curating impactful educational workshops, courses, and presentations for the CoreNet Global - New England Chapter community. Each year, the committee offers a diverse range of topics, including real estate, industry trends, technology innovations, and personal development, ensuring a well-rounded and enriching experience for all members.

SUZANNE LEBLANC FM Global

CERISE MARCELA CBRE

PETE MCQUAID CBRE

LOKIN THIRUNATHAN, Student Boston College

DANIELLE WIGGIN Biogen

ARLYN VOGELMANN Gensler

The mission of the Emerging Leaders Committee is to attract and retain future real estate leaders into the Chapter by creating programs designed to encourage emerging 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.

FY2025-2026

EMERGING LEADERS COMMITTEE

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

THERESE CONSALVO (Co-Chair)

AMELIA PAPADAKIS

Red Thread (Co-Chair)

JOHN HUNTINGTON

Creative Office Resources (Financial Coordinator)

KAMALUDDIN SHEIKH

Northstar Project & Real Estate Services (Interim Financial Coordinator)

MAGGIE BLAKE Citizens (Board Liaison)

JAKE BRONSTEIN Elaine Construction

EMMA CAGNEY Cushman & Wakefield

CAROLINE FRANKS Creative Office Resources

GREY GETTLEMAN Cushman & Wakefield

STEVEN GIBREE TJX Companies

ALLISON HOFFMAN Cresa

BRIAN HSIEH

CLARE KENNEDY Lee Kennedy Co.

JUSTIN KNEESHAW Steelcase

SAMANTHA ROKICSAK Deloitte

PETER SKERRETT Cushman & Wakefield

OLIVIA WECKWERTH Cresa

FY2025-2026

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION COMMITTEE

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

ZAW LATT

INTEC Group (Co-Chair)

MEREDITH MCCARTHY

Sasaki (Co-Chair)

CHARISSE SMITH

Corgan (Financial Liason)

IRAMIS LUZ AUDET

Cumming Group

ABY BHAT

Redgate

RUSSELL CHIN

Liberty Mutual

SANDRA GUCCIARDI

BRIAN HSIEH

AEW Capital Management

CERISE MARCELA

CBRE

BLAKE REYNOLDS

Verrill

KAMALUDDIN SHEIK

Northstar Project & Real Estate Services

MARK WATKINS

Thermo Fisher Scientific

As CRE professionals, our mission is to continue to promote and support advancing the principles and values that lead to and nurture an equitable, inclusive, and diverse community. CoreNet Global - New England's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) committee is dedicated to raising awareness and implementing strategies and initiatives that aid in fostering a sense of belonging throughout the organization, and in turn, throughout the CRE industry as a whole. By providing insight and perspective to the development of educational programs and resources, we are collectively empowering our organization to bring positive impact to people, spaces, and communities.

We intend to cultivate a culture within CoreNet Global New England of respect, empathy, and humanity. We strive to be an organization that embraces differing perspectives, where people feel empowered to share their opinions and ideas, and where we can accept and acknowledge the various experiences of all our members, consistently learning and evolving and improving together.

COMMITEE MEMBERS

HUGH MACDONALD

CBRE (Co-Chair)

COURTNEY HICKEY (LOMBARDO)

Humanscale (Co-Chair)

TODD BURTCH

JLL (Financial Liason)

KRISTIN ENRIGHT

Thermo Fisher Scientific (Board Liason)

FRAN COFFEY

WB Engineers + Consultants

SABRINA DELLO RUSSO

FM Global

MARK ERBA

SOLID Surface Care, Inc.

CORINNA GHILARDI

RYAN HAMILTON Integrated Builders

SEAN MURPHY

Liberty Mutual

JULIE NASSER

Margulies Perruzzi

Architects

PRADEEP PARDE

Suffolk Construction

NICK PASSIOS

VVA Project & Cost Managers - part of Drees & Sommer

KRISTIN POULIN

Structure Tone

DAVID SALTMAN

Lease Pilot

CHRISTINE WEINER Officeworks Inc.

TED WINSTON

CBRE

FY2025-2026

GOLF COMMITTEE

The Golf Committee is responsible for planning, promoting, and executing the chapter’s Annual Golf Tournament, a community-driven event and one of the Chapter’s largest fundraisers of the year. Designed to bring together professionals from across the corporate real estate industry, the tournament offers opportunities for networking, friendly competition, and charitable impact. In addition to coordinating all aspects of the event, the committee hosts a golf clinic to welcome and support newer golfers, ensuring everyone can engage and participate in an inclusive environment. The committee also works closely with the chapter’s Community Reinvestment Liaison to align the tournament with the Chapter’s charitable giving goals.

The committee successfully planned the 24th Annual Golf Tournament on October 9, 2025

CLICK HERE to view the 2025 Golf Tournament Photo Album

FY2025-2026

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

ANDREW FEIBELMAN JLL

(Director - Membership + Sponsorship Committee and Board Liaison)

CHRISTINE WALKER

Haworth (Co-Chair)

DERRICK GOODWIN

Lee Kennedy (Co-Chair)

GLENN YARRIS

Humanscale ( Financial Coordinator)

JOVANA ABU-ALI

Jacobs

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.

In 2025, the committee celebrated having the highest membership renewal rate out of all Large/Mega CoreNet Global Chapters, at 75.8%!

ADAM ARSENAULT

New England Construction

BILL CALLAHAN

Seismic

FRANK CANTWELL

William B. Meyer, Inc

MARI SILIPO COOK

Turning Art

TOM DEROSA

Columbia Construction Company

CAITLIN GREENWOOD

Margulies Perruzzi Architects

SARAH MARACCINI SCB

SARAH MCGILLICUDDY

BR+A Consulting Engineers

KARA MCGUANE Sasaki

ANDREW ROLLINS

Environments at Work

JENNIFER TARANTO

Structure Tone

CHRISTINE WEINER Officeworks, Inc.

The Programs + Properties Committee's mission is to curate high-quality programs that explore the client journey through real-world business cases and access to innovative workspaces. Through storytelling and CRE partnerships, we reveal key challenges, lessons learned, and strategies that drive meaningful workplace transformation.

FY2025-2026

PROGRAMS + PROPERTIES COMMITTEE

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

JOY SHAPIRO Dacon (Co-Chair)

KATHERINE KENNEY Northstar Project & Real Estate Services (Co-Chair)

LAURIE BOEHL PES Associates Inc. (Board Liason)

AMEE DHORIA (Financial Coordinator)

DAVID BERNIER Space Planning Consultants

ANNAMARIE COYNE Format D

SYLVIA BEAULIEU Cumming Group

KRISTEN BLUMETTI CBRE

TRICIA LENEHAN Staples

THOMAS GALLEMORE MovePlan Group

TOM WELBY AIS

FY2025-2026

REAL ADVANTAGE COMMITTEE

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

CERISE MARCELA CBRE (Co-Chair)

PAUL ASMAR

Nan Fung Life Science Real Estate (Co-Chair/Financial Liaison)

GABRIELLE HARVEY

Cushman & Wakefield (Board Liaison)

KRISTIN BLOUNT Colliers

LAURIE BOEHL PES Associates

DOUG BERRY

Iron Mountain

GABLE CLARKE SGA

AMEE DHORIA

STEVEN DOBEN

BETH EROMIN Fidelity

TATIANA FARBEROVA TJX Companies

SANDRA GUCCIARDI Iron Mountain

KATHRYN HESTER InterSystems Corporation

ALISON MCCORMACK Liberty Mutual Insurance

BLAKE REYNOLDS Verrill

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 invitation-only 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.

Through the lunchtime workshops and roundtable dinners with industry leaders and subject matter experts, we introduce new ideas, case studies, and impacts to the industry in an educational, thoughtful environment. Recent 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. Recent topics have included the Impact of AI in CRE, Developing High-Performance Teams, BERDO, State of the Market, and Designing For Neurodiversity.

COMMITEE MEMBERS

ANDREW FEIBELMAN JLL (Director - Membership + Sponsorship Committee)

IRAMIS LUZ AUDET Cumming Group (Co-Chair)

NICK BROWN Fidelity Investments (Co-Chair)

SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE FY2025-2026

The Sponsorship Committee’s main goal is to foster strong relationships with all Chapter sponsors, from longtime partners to new ones. Our key objectives include:

• Promoting the Value of Sponsorship: We actively communicate the benefits of sponsorship to the professional community, highlighting the impact and prestige of CoreNet Global and our award-winning New England Chapter.

• Engaging with Sponsors: We maintain consistent communication with sponsors and encourage their active participation in both Chapter and national events.

Enhancing Sponsorship Offerings: In collaboration with other committees, we regularly review and refine sponsorship structures to ensure maximum value and alignment with sponsor goals.

• Welcoming New Corporate Partners: We provide a thoughtful onboarding experience for new Corporate Partners, helping them integrate into the CoreNet Global – New England Chapter community.

SEAN CURTIN Commodore Builders

STEVEN DOBEN

KRISTIN POULIN Structure Tone

ERIC ROCK TJX Companies

PETER SKERRETT Cushman & Wakefield

MARK WATKINS

Thermo Fisher Scientific

FY2025-2026

UNIVERSITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Each fall, the CoreNet Global New England Chapter's University Relations Committee works to expand the Chapter's reach to Boston's many colleges and universities, exposing students to the possibilities of careers in corporate real estate.

The Committee completed a University Student Engagement Program in the fall of 2025 at UMass Lowell, Boston College, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and Boston University, during which students heard from both senior executives and young leaders about their journeys to becoming corporate real estate professionals.

The Committee also works with human resources and hiring departments at universities, and at our Corporate Partner and Service Provider sponsor companies, to identify opportunities for internships and jobs for students and graduates.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

CHRIS PETRYSHIN

VVA Project & Cost ManagersPart of Drees & Sommer (Chair of the Committee)

SARAH ABRAMS (Co-Chair and Board Liaison)

MEGAN PUNZAK (Co-Chair)

GABRIELLE BOWER

CBRE/Iron Mountain

AURORA CAMMARATA

The Vertex Companies LLC

ALAN KOCHER BCG

PETER SKERRETT Cushman & Wakefield

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

HOLYN NICKERSON

BOBBY JANGRO

The Leadership 2.0 Program provides members of The New England Chapter of CoreNet Global with advanced leadership skills, insights, and tools to lead their respective organizations into the future of work and push their own careers to the next level. The program will expose participants to a range of thought-provoking discussions, self-discovery, and learning opportunities in a small group setting. The Leadership 2.0 Program provides intimate learning and networking opportunities with established corporate real estate executives and bestin-class executive coaches.

Creative Office Resources (Co-Chair)

DENISE PIED

Northstar Project & Real Estate Services (Co-Chair)

LAURA WALSH

Rapid7 (Board Liaison)

JLL

MATT ARSENAULT

Columbia Construction

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024-2025 COHORT!

Rebecca Bergstrom , Sun Life

Caroline Bishop , PTC

Katie Butler , Akamai Technologies

Carli Cabana , VVA Project & Cost Managers

part of Drees & Sommer

Jennifer Foley , John Hancock

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 , Columbia Construction Company

Michael Zahornacky IV , Liberty Mutual

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

The George M. Conti Young Leaders Professional Development Program brings together young professional members of the The New England Chapter of CoreNet Global who spend the year together on a journey of personal and professional enrichment. The Program leverages senior members of the CRE community as faculty as well as outside professionals in the area of professional development.  It focuses on elevating young professionals’ understanding of the various disciplines that make up the corporate real estate field and, through personal one-onone coaching, allows the young leader to better understand his/her strengths and areas for improvement as well as how to enhance their personal brand and leadership skills.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

CHRIS PETRYSHIN

VVA Project & Cost Managers - Part of Drees & Sommer (Co-Chair)

SARAH ABRAMS

Iron Mountain (Co-Chair)

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2025 COHORT

Ipsitha Bayapu , Northstar Project & Real Estate Services

Shannon Benoit , John Hancock

Olivia Finocchiaro , HelmsBnB

Grey Gettleman , Cushman & Wakefield

Steven Gibree , TJX Companies

Clare Holland , Cresa

Frank Kelly , Structure Tone

Clare Kennedy , Lee Kennedy Co Inc.

Alan Kocher , Boston Consulting Group

Ryan Levesque , Fresenius Medical Care

Jenny Loughlin , Liberty Mutual Insurance

BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

BOGDAN Co-Chair Chapman Construction/Design

NICOLE SOLERA Co-Chair Cushman & Wakefield

MEREDITH MCCARTHY Sasaki

KARINA SILVESTER Gensler

MARISA FAVA Board Liaison Humanscale

FRANKS Interim Co-Chair COR

SAMANTHA O’NEIL SmithGroup

PARKER CLERY IA Interior Architects

ALISON SMITH Structure Tone

THOM GALLEMORE MovePlan Group

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