Keynote Interview: Harold Brown, The Hamilton Company

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  Harold Brown

  After serving in both World War II and the Korean Conflict, Harold Brown converted his MIT degree in Engineering into a senior officer position at Walworth Value Co. of NY, managing annual sales of $170 million. Thereafter, Mr. Brown returned to his hometown of Boston, where he acquired his first six-unit apartment building in 1954. Recognizing the long-term stability of the residential real estate industry, Harold Brown leveraged his contractor and brokerage licenses and began to acquire and develop over 10,000 residential units during his 50 plus-year real estate career. Today, as Chairman and sole stockholder of The Hamilton Company, Inc., Mr. Brown works with seven senior officers and 130 full-time Property Managers, brokers, accountants, architectural, maintenance and legal staff supporting the day-to-day activities of over 4,100 apartment units and 2,500,000 SF of commercial real estate. Harold Brown established the Hamilton Charitable Corporation in 1985. Hamilton Charitable was formed to encourage the growth, education and rejuvenation of community-based private and public institutions. The Corporation contributes $500,000 annually to medical research, educational scholarships, area community groups, local and private projects and arts organizations. Recipients of funds include Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, West End House, Allston Main Streets and the Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation. In addition to Harold Brown's personal accomplishments, he has also successfully restructured New England Realty Associates (NERA), the only Massachusetts Limited Partnership actively traded on The American Stock Exchange (AMEX®). Prior to taking on the responsibility of managing general partner in the mid 1970's this company was insolvent. Today it enjoys close to a 25 year history of dividend payments and profitability.

  The Hamilton Company

  Chairman Emeritus

  Keynote

  Harold Brown

  Chairman Emeritus

  The Hamilton Company

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  Ronald Brown

  Owner of R Brown Partners, Inc, a real estate property management company in Boston since 1985. Management portfolio currently totals 1,040 condominiums and apartments. President of NewReal, Inc. General Partner of New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership which is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and traded on the New York Stock Exchange. There are 3,203 apartments in the partnership, which owns, manages and develops over $340,000,000 worth of apartments, condominiums and shopping centers. Associated with and presently a consultant for The Hamilton Company since 1967, a major Boston real estate owner, manager and developer of residential and commercial property. Graduate of Northeastern University, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering 1958 and M.S. Engineering Management 1965. Licensed Real Estate Broker No. 2899 since 1960, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Certified Manager of Community Associations, (CMCA)-National Board of Certification for Community Associations. Member and former Director of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. Director and Treasurer of the Brookline Greenspace Alliance and Founding Member of the Brookline High School 21st Century Fund. Board member of the Waterworks Museum. President of the Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation. Former Director of the Brookline Music School, Brookline Symphony Orchestra and Director and former President and Chairman of the Board of the Brookline Chamber of Commerce. Formerly on the Board of The Opera Company of Boston, the Boston Camerata (President), the Brookline Hospital, the Castle Hill Foundation and the Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation. Competitive master swimmer and bicycle rider. I am a 23 year participant in the Pan Mass Challenge, a 192 mile bicycle ride from Sturbridge to Provincetown, MA to raise money for the Jimmy Fund. A life long resident of Brookline residing in the Pill Hill neighborhood with my wife, Ellen Brown.

  R Brown Partners

  Owner

  Moderator

  Ronald Brown

  Owner

  R Brown Partners

Development & Construction Innovation and Trends

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  Abe Menzin

  An expert in all aspects of complex, mixed-use urban development, Abe Menzin is fascinated by the interdisciplinary nature of the field. “I love complex projects,” he notes, “early in my career I managed the construction of large projects, but having a hand in shaping the direction of the project is what drew me to development.” Abe arrived at Samuels & Associates in 2010 with the desire to, in his words, “work with the best people in the industry.” He’s passionate about working on projects, like the Van Ness, Landmark Center and Parcel 12, which make a positive impact on the community. He’s especially fond of those ventures that require large teams, many moving parts and meticulous planning. While not building communities for thousands of Boston residents, Abe can be found spending time with his four kids and, in the winter, perfecting his backyard skating rink. Abe holds an undergraduate degree from Tufts University and two master’s degrees, one in real estate development and the other in civil engineering, from MIT. He has served as co-Chair of the CJP’s Real Estate team and was a pro bono real estate advisor for Cradles to Crayons.

  Samuels & Associates

  EVP, Development

  Abe Menzin

  EVP, Development

  Samuels & Associates

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  Angus Leary

  Angus Leary is the President and General Manager of Suffolk’s Northeast region. In this role, he is responsible for providing strategic direction; aligning business, financial, service, and operations initiatives with company goals; overseeing the management of projects and client relationships; and leading marketing and work acquisition efforts in the Northeast. Angus has a wealth of construction management knowledge and experience, having served in every key position of a building construction project team. Beginning his career as a carpenter, he then continued his development in various roles, including Estimator, Preconstruction Manager, Project Engineer, Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Executive, and Vice President. Previously as Chief Operating Officer of the Northeast, he was responsible for overseeing day-to- day operations in support of Suffolk’s mission and vision, and enhancing internal organization processes and infrastructure in the Northeast headquarters office to ensure continuous growth. He was also responsible for managing work acquisition, client relationships, and projects for Suffolk’s commercial, government and education sectors. Angus is also actively involved in the local community. He serves as the Chairman of the Building/Facilities Master Plan Committee at Tabor Academy in Marion, Massachusetts and is also on the board of the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC). Serving on the board for the Dover-Sherborn Education Fund (DSEF), he helps to provide the public schools of Dover and Sherborn the resources necessary to improve curriculum, programs, and services beyond what is supported by the annual school budgets. He also works directly with the Red & Blue Foundation, Suffolk’s charitable arm, to support initiatives and programs that are important to his clients and partners. Angus graduated Magna Cum Laude from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.

  Suffolk

  Northeast President and General Manager

  Angus Leary

  Northeast President and General Manager

  Suffolk

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  David Bois

  David Bois, AIA, LEED AP, is a Principal at Arrowstreet with a broad range of architectural experience gained during his 20+ years of practice. David developed specialties in residential, hospitality and mixed-use projects and has also integrated multi-mode transit hubs into vibrant developments. He has led complex public/private development partnerships with multiple city and state agencies. David has a keen eye for maximizing the potential of each site and customizing the design to fit within the context of the neighborhood whether it be densely urban, uniquely suburban, market rate or affordable housing. David is intimately involved in Congress Square, Parcel K Seaport, Avalon Bay projects and several residential projects that are part of Arrowstreet’s master plan for the revitalization of the Revere waterfront. David looks at the changing way people are working, socializing and incorporating technology into their daily lives and develops living environments that make a “home” rather than a random collection of materials. He balances constructability and building performance with innovative and affordable solutions including passive house principles and material optimization to address the growing need for workforce housing.

  Arrowstreet

  Principal

  David Bois

  Principal

  Arrowstreet

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  John Cannistraro

  John C. Cannistraro, Jr. is president of J.C. Cannistraro, LLC, a family-owned mechanical contractor specializing in plumbing, fire protection, HVAC piping and sheet metal services for commercial and institutional projects in the Greater Boston area. John is responsible for establishing the long-term vision for this 700-person business, now in its second generation of family leadership, and emphasizing a culture of community outreach and collaboration. Cannistraro was recently named a top contractor in the Boston Business Journal Book of Lists and a Top Place to Work according to the Boston Globe. John is a past president of the Massachusetts Building Congress and the Greater Boston Plumbing Contractors Association. John has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tufts University, holds a Master Plumber’s License in Massachusetts, and is a graduate of the Owner/President Management Program at Harvard Business School.

  Cannistraro ​

  President

  Moderator

  John Cannistraro

  President

  Cannistraro ​

Boston's Biggest Projects of 2018

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  Adelaide Grady

  As a Senior Vice President, Addie is responsible for the firm’s multifamily and mixed-use investments. Over the course of her career, she has been responsible for nearly $1B in multifamily ground-up development activity in the Boston market, performing all aspects of the development process including sourcing, permitting, financing, design and construction oversight, marketing and leasing oversight, and disposition. Prior to rejoining Leggat McCall, Addie was a Senior Vice President with Pritzker Realty Group (PRG), where she was responsible for the execution of $370M of ground-up development, including a 28-story high rise in the Back Bay. Prior to PRG, she was a Director with Wood Partners, a national multifamily development company, where over the course of eight years she was responsible for the development of ten projects totaling over 1,800 units and over $500M in total cost. Addie began her career in real estate as a sustainability consultant. She originally joined LMP in 2004 in a development management role. Education: M.B.A., The Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan A.B., Architectural Studies, Russian Language and Literature, Brown University

  Leggat McCall

  SVP, Partner

  Adelaide Grady

  SVP, Partner

  Leggat McCall

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  Brad Dumont

  As Managing Director, Brad Dumont leads the Northeast Region and is responsible for executing the strategic plan for growth in the NE corridor through acquisitions, development and redevelopment projects. In his career at EDENS, Brad has completed more than $500 million in development transactions and secured more than one million square feet of anchor tenant leases. Most recently, he led the 2014 land acquisition that paved the way for the on-going South Bay expansion in Dorchester, MA and now oversees the project’s development and construction. The South Bay $300 million expansion, will transform a vacant industrial property and former concrete plant into a 700,000 square foot mixed-use destination, with vibrant retail and restaurants, a 12-screen AMC Theatre, 475 upscale apartments and a 130-room hotel. Dumont joined EDENS in 2003, and had a hand in the development and leasing of over 10 grocery-anchored centers in the company’s robust core portfolio, overseeing 1.5 million square feet of retail development in the DC metro area. In 2007, Dumont led the way on The Shops at Stonefield, a development that ultimately offered 1.2 million square feet of mixed-use space with over 400,000 square feet of retail space, 360 residences, a 135-room Hyatt hotel and a 14-screen Regal Cinema with IMAX. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Brad earned his Bachelor of Arts in Politics from Princeton University and also completed additional executive education programs at Harvard Business School.

  EDENS

  Managing Director

  Brad Dumont

  Managing Director

  EDENS

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  Rosemarie Sansone

  Rosemarie E. Sansone, President & CEO of the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID) Corporation, has focused on business, jobs and community in a career that has spanned the private and public sectors. She has worked in government, community affairs, advertising and fundraising. Rosemarie was twice elected to the Boston City Council, where she served at large, developing a broad understanding of the relationships among city, state and federal agencies. Later she played a pivotal role in attracting businesses, tourism and conventions to the city as the director of the Mayor’s Office of Business and Cultural Development in the Flynn administration. In 1994, she joined Suffolk University as director of public affairs, with responsibilities that included collaborating with public- and private-sector partners on downtown’s ongoing revitalization. In 2007, Rosemarie transitioned to the Downtown Crossing Partnership, the BID’s predecessor organization. As its leader she spearheaded the multi-year campaign that led to the BID’s establishment in 2010. Rosemarie brought a collaborative style built upon teamwork with hundreds of business and property owners as the driving force behind the creation and success of Boston’s first BID. In leading the BID, Rosemarie is committed to serving its members through direct and immediate attention to their needs and those of the district. She works closely with the mayor’s office, the Boston Planning & Development Agency, the Boston Police Department, and a host of other city agencies to ensure the BID achieves the district’s full potential as a premier and vibrant destination. Rosemarie studied liberal arts at Suffolk University and earned a master’s degree in Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the Art Institute of Boston. Rosemarie has served on many boards, including the Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Economic Development Industrial Board. She currently serves on the board of Revolution 250, which commemorates the anniversaries of significant events that led to the outbreak of the American Revolution. In 2013-14, Rosemarie served on Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s transition team, advising the incoming administration about basic city services. In 2016, she served as co-chair of the commission that oversaw the creation of the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park in Boston’s Seaport.

  Boston Business Improvement District

  President & CEO

  Rosemarie Sansone

  President & CEO

  Boston Business Improvement District

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  Elizabeth Krol

  Elizabeth Sherwood Krol, National Client Manager for Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. She has more than 20 years of experience in the environmental and engineering consulting industry. Elizabeth provides comprehensive transactional support services for real estate owners, operators, investors, and developers as well as environmental and real estate attorneys and financial services companies nationwide. Her background in environmental science, in addition to her knowledge of current environmental regulations and the real estate industry, allows her to offer comprehensive environmental consulting services for real estate transactions.

  Partner Engineering and Science

  National Client Manager

  Moderator

  Elizabeth Krol

  National Client Manager

  Partner Engineering and Science