Women Leaders Reflect Increasing Diversification of Industry
Sara Cassidy
NAIOP Massachusetts, The Commercial Real Estate Development Association, today announced its 2019 volunteer leadership slate – led by incoming president Sara Cassidy of AEW. Joining NAIOP’s new executive team of CEO Tamara Small and Executive Director Reesa Fischer, Cassidy will be followed by President-elect Leslie Cohen of Samuels & Associates. This female-driven team is reflective of the increasing role of women in commercial real estate and the importance of diversity and inclusion to the organization.
“It is truly exciting to have Sara beginning her term as president while Reesa and I begin our tenure leading the organization,” said Small. “As more women excel in our industry, it is only appropriate that our leadership reflects our membership.”
Chairman: Ed Marsteiner, National Development
President: Sara Cassidy, AEW
President-Elect: Leslie Cohen, Samuels & Associates
Treasurer: Charley Leatherbee, Skanska U.S. Commercial Development
Secretary:Tom Andrews, Alexandria Real Estate
Vice President Chapter Affairs: Michael Wilcox, The Bulfinch Companies, Inc.
V.P. Developing Leaders: Alex Shultz, Davis Companies
Asst. V.P. Developing Leaders: Sam Campbell, HFF
V.P. Diversity & Inclusion: Taidgh McClory, CBRE
Asst. V.P. Diversity & Inclusion: Amanda Strong, MITIMCO
V.P. Government Affairs: Kathleen Brill, Foley Hoag LLP
Asst. V.P. Government Affairs: Bryan Connolly, DLA Piper
V.P. Membership & Marketing: Marsha Miller, Vanderweil Engineers
Asst. V.P. Membership &
Marketing: Tina Snyder, DivcoWest
V.P. Programs: Allen Breed, MITIMCO
Asst. V.P. Programs: Robert Borden, JLL
Asst. V.P. Programs Abby Middleton, Oxford Properties
Special Chair, Communications: Wendy Goldstein Pierce, Goldstein Pierce PR
Special Chair, Golf Tournament: Kerry Hawkins, HFF
Strategic Development Chairs:
- Dan McGrath, Berkeley Investments
- Kathy McMahon, National Development
- Lauren O’Neil, HFF
- Adam Weisenberg, Sullivan & Worcester LLP
About NAIOP
NAIOP Massachusetts, The Commercial Real Estate Development Association, represents the interests of companies involved with the development, ownership, management, and financing of commercial properties. NAIOP’s over 1,700 members are involved with 240 million plus square feet of office, research & development, industrial, mixed use, retail and institutional space and more than 50,000 apartment units in the Commonwealth, valued at around $40 billion. In addition to providing outstanding education and networking opportunities, NAIOP advances the interests of the industry and advocates for effective public policy. For more information, visit www.naiopma.org.
