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Real Estate & Building Industry Celebration
Built For This Moment
For more than three decades, United Way of Massachusetts Bay and the Real Estate & Building Industry have worked to create safe and stable housing for individuals and families across eastern Massachusetts. At a moment when housing affordability and workforce stability are more critical than ever, this annual industry celebration brings leaders together to invest in solutions, elevate innovation, and reinforce housing as the cornerstone of thriving communities. Stay tuned for the announcement of this year’s honoree!
May 11, 2026
5:00 PM at Eastern Standard
Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres & networking with peers from 50+ of the industry's top firms.
REAL ESTATE EVENT COMMITTEE
Committee:
Matt DeNoble: Greystar
Jen Smith: At Work Collaborative
Dan Gilbane: Gilbane
Rob Borden: Cushman & Wakefield
Maeve Cleary: JLL
Drew Colbert: WinnCompanies
Brittany Gesner: VHB
Tony Hayes: CBRE
Molly Heath: JLL
Xave Jacoby: King Street Properties
Derek Johnson: Perkins & Will
Josh Kay: Longpoint
Connor Kellogg: Webster Bank
Derek Leclerc: AECOM
Chris Legocki: Marcus Partners
Peter Menke: Gilbane
Emily Paparella: Elkus Manfredi Architects
Tara Reilly: Elkus Manfredi Architects
Matthew Stegall: Beacon Capital Partners
JP Weldon: Nemark