I
n the heart of New England, a vibrant community of corporate real estate professionals is thriving. The New England Chapter of CoreNet Global has just announced its 2025 Board of Directors and celebrated the graduation of its Leadership 2.0 program.

    At the helm of this dynamic chapter are dedicated leaders who pour their hearts into creating unparalleled value for members. "Their tireless dedication is the secret sauce that drives our success," says Adam Fandrey, President of CoreNet Global – New England Chapter. "They invest countless hours in strategic planning, innovative programming, and leadership development, empowering our members to excel."

    Meet the 2025 Executive Leaders of the Board:

    * Adam Fandrey: President of CoreNet Global – New England Chapter and Senior Vice President, Director of Corporate Real Estate at Middlesex Savings Bank

    * Jacqueline Falla: President-Elect of CoreNet Global – New England Chapter and Director of Client Services at Elaine Construction

    * Kristin Poulin: Chief Talent Officer of CoreNet Global – New England Chapter and Vice President, Client Development at Structure Tone

    * Kenneth Papetti: Treasurer of CoreNet Global – New England Chapter and Senior Director, Transactions & Global Lease Administration at Iron Mountain

    * Gabrielle Harvey: Secretary of the CoreNet Global New England Chapter and Executive Managing Director at JLL

    The chapter is also proud to welcome new and renewed Board members:

    * Rich Bettina: Vice President, Global Real Estate, Fresenius Medical Care

    * Maggie Blake: Vice President, Interior Design & Exterior Signage Manager, Citizens

    * Andrew Feibelman: Vice President, Project Management & Development Services, JLL

    * Kathryn Hester: Director of Corporate Office Development & Facilities, InterSystems Corporation

    * Alison McCormack: VP Strategy & Insights, Real Estate Services, Liberty Mutual

    * Holyn Nickerson: Managing Principal, Business Development, Creative Office Resources

    * Marisa Fava: Sales Director, Humanscale

    * Taran Grigsby: Global Delivery Lead for Transactions and Leasing, Fidelity

    * Katherine Sanford

    * Laura Walsh

    The chapter's Leadership 2.0 program has been a game-changer since its inception in 2017. This year's cohort celebrated their graduation, equipped with advanced leadership skills to drive meaningful change within their organizations and communities.

    "We've seen firsthand how this program transforms participants, giving them the confidence to lead their teams into the future of work," says Holyn Nickerson, co-chair of the Leadership 2.0 Committee.

    Meet the 2024/2025 Leadership 2.0 Cohort:

    * Sonja Adams: Director Amenities and Program Management, Fidelity Investments

    * Daniel Annaccone: Global Senior Project Manager, Biogen

    * Brittany Corbett: Senior Project Manager, Columbia Construction

    * Jennifer Defreest: Principal, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Operations, Cresa

    * Robert Jangro: Managing Director, JLL

    * Daniela Maher: Principal, Visnick & Caulfield Associates, Inc.

    * Noah Manacas: Regional Lead, New England – Director Project Management, VVA Project & Cost Managers, part of Drees & Sommer

    * Michelle Mase: Senior Estimator, Structure Tone

    * Zoe Nemetz: Associate | Interior Design, Stantec

    * Nicole Perona: Director, Digital Strategy, John Hancock

    * Jennifer Phan: Associate | Senior Designer, OTJ Architects

    * Steven Smith: Vice President, Northstar Project & Real Estate Services

    * Nicole Solera: Senior Project Manager, Cushman & Wakefield

    * Glenn Yarris: Regional Sales Manager, Humanscale

    The chapter is now gearing up for the 2025-2026 Leadership 2.0 cohort, with applications set to open in early June 2025. As the industry evolves, CoreNet Global New England remains committed to empowering its members and shaping the future of corporate real estate in the region.