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10 Wilson Road At The Quad

10 Wilson Road At The Quad

The Quad is a 508,051-square-foot, 8.6-acre transitioning life science campus in the high-demand life sciences market of Cambridge, MA.

Situated in the West Cambridge sub-market in the city’s Inner Suburbs, The Quad encompasses four warehouse and R&D buildings with the addresses of 10 Wilson Road, 40 Smith Place, 101 Smith Place, as well as 75 Moulton Street, a 36,715 square foot laboratory and R&D facility Davis developed in 2017.

10 Wilson will bring to the market 75,688 SF of Class-A lab-ready space beginning in December of 2019.

For more information on The Quad and 10 Wilson, visit thequadcambridge.com

Speakers and Panels

Lisa Hemmerle

Lisa Hemmerle

Director Economic Development

City of Cambridge

Lisa Hemmerle

Director Economic Development

City of Cambridge

Lisa Hemmerle is the Director of Economic Development at the City of Cambridge, a city with over 5,000 businesses and over 122,000 workers. Lisa oversees policy development that supports major economic sectors and plays a pivotal role in creating and implementing strategies that improve economic conditions regionally. In 2014, Lisa created and launched the Life Sciences Corridor (LSC) in partnership with 4 other cities to focus on regional economic development efforts. In 2018, the LSC partnered with BIO International Convention to host area biotech ecosystem tours, partnering directly with MIT and MIT Koch Institute, LabCentral, as well as developer/property owners Biomed Realty Trust, DivcoWest, and MITIMCO. Prior to working for the CDD, Lisa worked as the Deputy Director of Economic Initiatives at the Boston Redevelopment Authority, developing, promoting, and implementing strategies to attract and retain Boston businesses. Lisa also founded and was the executive director of a New Hampshire nonprofit and worked for KPMG LLP as a consultant on trillion-dollar international banking clients. Lisa graduated summa cum laude from both Northeastern University in 1996 and Harvard Kennedy School in 2007. Lisa is a 2007 Lucius N. Littauer Fellow, recognizing academic achievement at Harvard Kennedy School, and a 2010 Boston Business Journal “40 Under 40” Honoree, recognizing emerging leaders in Boston. Her programs have also been recognized by the Harvard Kennedy Ash Center for Innovations in American Government and the International Downtown Association.

Competing in the World's Most Competitive Lab Market

How & Where are Developers Adding to the City's Life Science Stock?

Eric Schlager

Eric Schlager

CEO

The Bulfinch Companies

Duncan Gilkey

Duncan Gilkey

SVP Asset Management & Director of Leasing

The Davis Companies

Jamie Peschel

Jamie Peschel

Managing Partner

Longfellow Real Estate Partners

Chrissy Gabriel

Chrissy Gabriel

Director, Life Sciences

Siena Construction

Mark Allen

Mark Allen

Principal

Wilson HGA

Thomas Joyner
Moderator

Thomas Joyner

Partner

AHA Consulting Engineers

Eric Schlager

CEO

The Bulfinch Companies

As Chief Executive Officer, Eric oversees strategy, acquisitions, asset management, finance and general oversight of the company. With over 30 years of experience in real estate, Eric has helped Bulfinch emerge as one of Greater Boston’s leading commercial real estate firms by delivering on the company’s “vision to value” mission through innovative investment and acquisition strategies. He is a passionate supporter and advocate of several philanthropic organizations and actively involved with numerous business and civic organizations.

EDUCATION

University of Pennsylvania, BA in International Relations & Minor in Economics

AFFILIATIONS

NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association, Board of Directors, previously served as Chairman & President

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Board of Trustees

Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Board of Trustees

Atlantic Charter Insurance Co., Board of Directors & Investment Committee

University of Pennsylvania, Zell/Lurie Real Estate Center, Member & Research Sponsor

Real Estate Finance Association

Urban Land Institute

Real Estate Investment Advisory Council

Duncan Gilkey

SVP Asset Management & Director of Leasing

The Davis Companies

As Senior Vice President, Leasing and Asset Management, Duncan is responsible for developing and implementing leasing and asset management strategies for the firm.

Duncan has 18+ years of experience in the management, marketing and leasing of commercial real estate. Prior to assuming his current position as Senior Vice President with TDC in 1999, Duncan was Vice President and General Manager of Merchandise Mart Properties, a division of Vornado Realty Trust, responsible for their newly-acquired asset, the Boston Design Center. Prior to the acquisition by Vornado, he was President of the Boston Design Center for a TDC-affiliated company. Formerly, Duncan was President of the Washington Design Center, VP of Sales & Marketing for furniture manufacturer Doxey Furniture in North Carolina and previously Assistant Treasurer for Bankers Trust Company in New York City. He has a Bachelor’s Degree from Washington College, Maryland

Mr. Gilkey is a member of NAIOP and in 2014 was appointed to the National Marketing & Leasing Forum.

Jamie Peschel

Managing Partner

Longfellow Real Estate Partners

Jamie is a Managing Partner of Longfellow Real Estate Partners and jointly oversees all development, investment and operational activities at Longfellow. Since co-founding Longfellow in 2009, he has been responsible for growing the company through the execution of value-add and development projects in excess of 1,700,000 SF for institutional and commercial tenants. Under Jamie’s leadership, Longfellow has invested more than $250 million on behalf of institutional investors. In addition, Jamie has played an active role in the leasing activities of the firm, including work with companies ranging from newly-formed VC portfolio companies to major pharmaceutical companies and academic institutions. Jamie is a member of Longfellow’s investment committee.

Prior to forming Longfellow, Jamie held positions with the following organizations: RREEF Global Opportunity Funds, Accenture Strategy Practice

Jamie received his MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and an AB from Dartmouth College, where he was a member of the men’s varsity rowing team. He was also a 3-time member of the US National Rowing team. Jamie is a member of ULI and NAIOP. Outside of Longfellow, Jamie enjoys spending time with his wife, Courtney, and three children; playing golf; fly fishing and skiing in Montana.

Chrissy Gabriel

Director, Life Sciences

Siena Construction

Chrissy Gabriel is the Director of Life Sciences at Siena Construction, a Cambridge-based construction management firm. Chrissy provides leadership and supervision within all aspects of Siena’s life science construction projects, including preconstruction, estimating, scheduling, scope, workforce and site organization, and client services. Chrissy brings fifteen years of professional construction industry experience to her executive management role, with a strong background managing complex projects for biotechnology firms in Cambridge and throughout greater Boston. Her previous experience – overseeing Capital Projects for a Cambridge biotechnology firm, and as an owner’s project manager – providesunderstanding and insight into client perspectives and facilities requirementsof the growing life sciences industry. Chrissy received a bachelor’s degree from Wentworth Institute of Technology, and is an active member of the Professional Women in Construction Boston Chapter.

Mark Allen

Principal

Wilson HGA

Mark is an architect and Principal of Wilson HGA, where he leads biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device

projects for local and national clients. He draws on extensive experience in programming, design, and

permitting complex projects in and around Kendall Square. Mark is known for his collaborative approach to

thoughtful, creative, and sustainable laboratory buildings and spaces. He believes that cultivating a shared

sense of investment with clients in the design of their Life Science projects is the foundation of successful

architecture.

East to Alewife: Navigating Density, Community Growth, & The Future of Cambridge

How can Cambridge Continue to Sustain Increased Office, Lab and Tech development?

C.A. Webb

C.A. Webb

President

Kendall Square Association

Patrick Rowe

Patrick Rowe

Managing Director, Real Estate

MITIMCo

Jay Doherty

Jay Doherty

CEO

Cabot, Cabot & Forbes

Kevin Nice

Kevin Nice

Program Manager, RA, Architecture & Engineering

EBI Consulting

Jonathan Eisenberg

Jonathan Eisenberg

Associate Principal

Arup

Steven Kelly
Moderator

Steven Kelly

CEO

Timberline Construction

C.A. Webb

President

Kendall Square Association

C. A. Webb designs and builds platforms that enable communities to thrive. At her core, C.A. is a creator. She has co-founded a foundation (Trinity Boston Foundation), launched a venture capital fund (Underscore), and has built numerous tech and consumer products at companies including Whole Foods Market, Preserve, Care.com, the New England Venture Capital Association, and Fast Company magazine. C.A.'s passions include urban living, public transit, social and economic equity, food, and her two young daughters. She is a graduate of Wellesley College and serves on the boards of The Boston Foundation, the Alliance for Business Leadership, T4MA, and MassRobotics. C.A. has been named "one of the 100 Most Influential People in Boston" by Boston Magazine and an "Innovation All Star" by the Boston Business Journal.

C.A. and her team at the Kendall Square Association create systems, products, and campaigns to drive connectivity, learning, and social impact for the world's epicenter for innovation.

Patrick Rowe

Managing Director, Real Estate

MITIMCo

Patrick Rowe is a Managing Director for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Investment Management Company.

Patrick Rowe joined MITIMCo in 2007. He leads the portfolio and asset management functions within the Cambridge Real Estate group. His responsibilities including developing and implementing the investment strategy, long-term business planning, and near-term execution. He serves as a member of the real estate management committee that is responsible for establishing

investment strategy and making all investment recommendations.

Prior to joining MITIMCo, he was with KSS Realty Partners in the development group. Patrick graduated from MIT with a Master of Science in Real Estate Development and earned a Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College.

Jay Doherty

CEO

Cabot, Cabot & Forbes

Jay Doherty began his career at Cabot, Cabot & Forbes in 1981 as a project manager and held a succession of staff and managerial positions, culminating in his promotion to president of the firm in 1998. Jay has served as Chairman of the Massachusetts chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), the leading voice for commercial real estate in Massachusetts, and is currently a Chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of The Massachusetts Business Roundtable (MBR). Jay graduated with an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1981 and with a BA from Middlebury College in 1975.

Kevin Nice

Program Manager, RA, Architecture & Engineering

EBI Consulting

As a Program Manager, Kevin has over 20 years of experience in commercial architecture including award-winning retail, office, and mixed-use projects. He has a strong background in urban design and is well versed in creating projects specific to location, market, and community contexts.

Kevin received a Bachelor of Urban Design from the University of Cincinnati and is a Registered Architect in the state of California. He is also associated with the American Institute of Architects, the International Council of Shopping Centers, and Urban Land Institute.

Jonathan Eisenberg

Associate Principal

Arup

Jonathan Eisenberg is an Associate Principal at Arup, based in the Boston office. He is Arup’s Science Business Leader and Chemical Engineering Skills Leader in the Americas region, and also leads Arup’s process hazards, risk & compliance offering. Jon has 32 years of fire and chemical engineering experience, combined with a chemical processing & operations supervisory background (with ICI and Rohm & Haas). He is a nationally known expert in industrial, chemical, and laboratory fire protection and hazard analysis, and is a frequent speaker on these topics at national conferences. Jon combines his fire and chemical engineering backgrounds to offer a unique blend of expertise to owners, facility managers, tenants and design teams.

Jon holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Lafayette College, and a Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He sits on the technical committees for NFPA 45 (Laboratories) and NFPA 318 (Clean Rooms), as well as the MA Fire Code Hazardous Materials Committee.

Jon is a registered professional engineer (PE) in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Steven Kelly

Moderator

Timberline Construction

Steven has had a lifelong commitment to commercial

construction. He began his construction career at Payton

Construction as a project manager, yet his entrepreneurial

spirit and passion for leadership led him to acquire Timberline

Construction in 2002. Since then, he has built the firm into one

of the Top 20 Construction Firms in Massachusetts, according

to the Boston Business Journal. Under Steven’s leadership,

Timberline distinguishes itself as a best-in-class enterprise with

a dynamic environment and can-do spirit that attracts team

members with high aptitude and clients with high expectations.

Steven’s construction expertise, financial management sense

and sharp interpersonal skills compel him to approach every

client engagement with the utmost attention to detail and

satisfaction. His positive approach, enthusiasm and high ideals

are important assets that inspire effective teamwork among

all Timberline team members. Steven continuously invests

in the company to best serve current and future firm clients.

He is committed to delivering big company experience with

smaller company care and attention. He recruits highly soughtafter industry professionals and prioritizes advancement in technology and training to maintain an exceptional team and to deliver exceptional project work.

Exceptional. No exceptions. That is the position statement of

Timberline Construction. But more importantly, that is the way

Steven conducts his life, professionally and personally.

The Cambridge Alternative: Life Science Boom in the Burbs & Beyond

What's Driving Development Beyond the Cambridge Core?

Michael Diminico

Michael Diminico

Partner, Managing Director

King Street Properties

Greg Karczewski

Greg Karczewski

President

Union Square Station Associates

Hilary Fagan

Hilary Fagan

Executive Vice President

Rhode Island Commerce

Lynne Stein Benzion

Lynne Stein Benzion

Director of Economic Development

Montgomery County EDC

John Sullivan

John Sullivan

President of Architecture, Partner

SGA

Sandy Caroll
Moderator

Sandy Caroll

Senior Project Manager

Jacobs

Greg Karczewski

President

Union Square Station Associates

Greg Karczewski is the President of Union Square Station Associates (US2) and has over 25 years of experience in the real estate industry as a developer, consultant and educator. He is passionate about urban real estate investment and development and its crucial role in the creation of great cities. US2 is the master developer partnered with the City of Somerville on the creation of a 2.4-million-square-foot, mixed-use employment center at the future Union Square MBTA station in Union Square. Greg earned an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management and a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Notre Dame.

Hilary Fagan

Executive Vice President

Rhode Island Commerce

Hilary Fagan serves as Executive Vice President for Rhode Island Commerce where she works with life science, technology and blue economy companies interested in landing or expanding to Rhode Island. Under Hilary's expert guidance, Rhode Island commerce provides these businesses the support and resources they need to deploy innovative ideas in a market well-positioned for sustained growth. Prior to joining Commerce, Hilary worked in a variety of roles in the financial services industry, including as a director in the corporate client group at the NASDAQ stock market, where she worked with the CFO and investor relations officers of NASDAQ-listed companies on trading issues, marketing, and public relations. She also served as a research sales associate at Morgan Stanley in New York, and most recently as director of admissions at the Lincoln School in Providence. Hilary holds a BA from Hobart/William Smith Colleges and has completed graduate coursework in statistics, marketing, and business economics.

Lynne Stein Benzion

Director of Economic Development

Montgomery County EDC

Lynne Stein Benzion is MCEDC’s Director of Economic Development, charged with helping

businesses locate, grow and expand in the county. For much of her 20-year economic

development career, life sciences has been her main area of focus. She has assisted

companies at every stage including startups (On Demand Pharmaceuticals, Autonomous

Therapeutics), emerging companies (Seraxis, Deka Biosciences), commercial-stage businesses

(REGENXBIO, Vigene Biosciences, Supernus) and global corporations (QIAGEN, Novavax).

Her knowledge in life sciences and the local business community gives her unmatched

expertise. Lynne also initiated and led an MCEDC team that worked with the International

Economic Development Council (IEDC) for a year to develop MCEDC’s Equity Economic

Development Plan, and now leads the team executing the plan.

Previous to MCEDC, Lynne was the Vice President of Strategic Planning for the Business

Development Board in Palm Beach County, Florida, where she was responsible for short-and

long-term planning, special projects, and strategy development. She also served as Deputy

Director for much of her ten years at Rockville Economic Development, Inc. In addition to

retention and redevelopment duties covering a wide range of industries, she orchestrated major

conferences including the Annual Postdoc Conference and Career Fair, and was a public face

of the organization, regularly tapped by media for her business expertise.

A graduate of the University of Virginia, she holds a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD)

designation, earned by only 1,300 people nationwide. It indicates extensive experience and

continuous education in the field. She is active on IEDC’s Higher Education Advisory Committee

and its Redefining Equitable Economic Development Committee and as a CEcD mentor, and

is also a graduate of Leadership Montgomery, Class of 2012.

John Sullivan

President of Architecture, Partner

SGA

John, an equal majority owner of SGA, spearheads the firm’s architecture practice, encompassing the life sciences, academic, commercial, technology, and residential markets. Known as a design innovator and thought leader, John leads many of the firm’s valued client relationships. Using his creativity, knowledge and strong communication skills, he has generated award-winning design concepts and has achieved public approvals for SGA’s largest and complex projects.

With over 16 years at SGA, John oversees the firm’s large-scale projects in both urban and suburban settings. He plays a major role in master planning, conceptual design, and the entitlements process, welcoming opportunities to present the perspective of clients to generate consensus among communities, municipalities and key stakeholders.

John’s talent for placemaking and architectural innovation has broadened recognition for SGA’s approach to design. Within the firm, John is a champion for design and an advocate for SGA’s culture, with an ongoing focus on fostering a supportive environment where people can thrive and grow as design professionals.

John received a Bachelor and Master of Architecture from Virginia Tech. Outside of the office, he spends time with his wife, two sons, and dog Brenna, who is a lab mix. He and his family enjoy traveling, the beach, and sports – they support Boston’s pro teams, his sons’ youth teams, and their alma maters, Virginia Tech and Ohio State.

Summary

  1. In pursuing life science, has Cambridge ceded its tech sector to Boston?

  2. Who's leading the Cambridge office and lab development pipeline?

  3. Is there a transit initiative to connect Kendall Square with Harvard's planned Allston expansion?

  4. Who's driving the thriving life science submarkets?

  5. How architects and designers are raising the bar and keeping up with the insane growth.

Venue

10 Wilson at The Quad
10 Wilson Road, Floor 2
Cambridge, MA 02138


We highly suggest ubering if possible.

Free On-site parking - 10 Wilson Road, Cambridge, MA.
Free Parking Next Door - 75 Smith Place, Cambridge MA

Please refer to the map for parking instructions - all available lots are highlighted in red. Public transportation is also encouraged.

Agenda

Time Activity
12:30 PM
1:30 PM
Breakfast, Registration & Networking
1:30 PM
2:15 PM
Competing In The World’s Most Competitive Lab Market

How & Where are Developers Adding to the City's Life Science Stock?

2:15 PM
2:25 PM
Coffee & Networking Break
2:25 PM
3:10 PM
East to Alewife: Navigating Density, Community Growth, & The Future of Cambridge

How can Cambridge Continue to Sustain Increased Office, Lab and Tech development?

3:10 PM
3:20 PM
Coffee & Networking Break
3:20 PM
4:05 PM
The Cambridge Alternative: Life Science Boom in the Burbs & Beyond

What's Driving Development Beyond the Cambridge Core?

4:05 PM
4:30 PM
Post-Event Networking