How many years have you been in the industry? 

• 10 years now, which is crazy to think about. I started my career a few months before completing my undergrad studies at BU, working 3 days a week with the company I’d join fulltime after graduation (a hotel asset manager and developer in Rhode Island). 

What motivates you?

•  I love the concept of creating new places and spaces. Being able to drive by a building or site and say ‘I worked on that’ or ‘we’re going to build this here’ is so special to me. 

What’s one piece of advice you’d give to someone entering CRE?

• Learn multiple perspectives within this industry, especially if you already know where you want to end up. I’ve always valued the ability to see a situation from multiple angles and understand where someone else is coming from, both professionally and personally. Having that ability will always provide benefits to everyone involved.

What’s your favorite thing about real estate?

• As I started to touch on previously, I really appreciate the unique ability we have in our industry to influence a community for better, or sometimes for worse. When you think about it, we’re impacting how people live, work, eat, shop, travel, and play, and I take that responsibility very seriously.

What’s your biggest career accomplishment?

• Accepting my most recent offer to join the Development Team at RMR. I always knew I wanted to be in development and for years focused on getting a well-rounded real estate education through time in asset management, construction lending, and a master’s program. I am really proud that I was not only able to be patient enough to execute on that strategy but also that it’s already started to pay dividends well beyond my expectations.

Why do you find ULI valuable? 

• The ability to meet like-minded professionals in major markets around the country, especially as a young professional. I’ve lived in a few different cities in the Northeast and within each, I’ve been able to connect with incredible people through ULI and vastly grow my professional network.

What are you reading, watching, or listening to now?

• I just finished Bob Iger’s autobiography, The Ride of A Lifetime, which was a really interesting look into his career and the lessons he learned through his (initial) tenure as the CEO of Disney. Next up is Happy City by Charles Montgomery, which focuses on urban design and its impact on the people that live within. Multiple people have recently recommended this one so I’m excited to bring it with me on a few upcoming flights.

What are you looking forward to?

• Our upcoming YLG event at the new BU Center for Computation & Data Science building! I’ve attended many professional events over the years, but this will be my first on a panel. I am honored and excited to be representing our group of impressive young leaders here in Boston! Register Here