With 25 years of experience in the Boston construction market, Jim is a hands-on leader who remains involved in his clients’ projects from beginning to end. His experience allows him to navigate his clients through entitlement, preconstruction and construction in the most efficient and predictable way. He has worked notable projects that include Encore Casino, Four Seasons at One Dalton, The Mandarin Oriental Boston, Mass College of Art Tree House Dorm, and Brigham Building of the Future. Jim and his team have delivered over 8,000 residential units, 1,000 dorm rooms and over 1,000,000 square feet of research and clinical space in the Boston market over the past 10 years.

In addition to overseeing the daily executive operations of the organization, Brian is responsible for critical risk management infrastructure, overall strategic direction, and capital resource development at the firm. He brings nearly 25 years of experience in the real estate development, lending, and construction industries. A career entrepreneur Brian has an extensive track record of acquiring, managing, and building commercial and residential development projects throughout the city and during several credit cycles. Born and raised in the Boston area, Brian maintains strong ties to local government and is active in various causes and charitable work throughout the city.

Brian brings over 15 years of experience in the Boston construction market. His experience spans various sectors and includes complex projects such as the Mandarin Oriental Boston, Millennium Place Residences, and Ora Seaport. Brian received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Northeastern University and he has held various leadership roles in the field and project management operations throughout his career. Brian is a team orientated individual that relies on building strong relationships and his vast knowledge in the industry to deliver the best experience to his clients from pre-construction to closeout.

As head of purchasing, Chris is responsible for procuring, analyzing and negotiating materials for each project. His detailed approach ensures that clients are receiving the best quality, value and reliability available. Additionally, Chris leads the efforts in our self-performing division. He has significant experience in supply chain management, subcontracting and construction management. The sum of his 18-year career in the industry has allowed him to see the business as a whole and develop strategies that can best meet client’s needs and deliver successful projects. Chris’ comprehensive understanding of self-performance offers clients the expertise of a true builder on each project, and ensures the project is on schedule while still considering quality, safety & budget.

As head of Development & Acquisition, Eric is responsible for negotiating and implementing purchasing activities to ensure continued growth and profitability within the company. Born and raised in the City of Boston, Eric started his construction career as a carpenter in early 2000. He went on to run his own construction and development company from 2007 to 2019. Eric’s 15 years of experience in both residential and commercial construction, professional expertise and reputation, enabled him to become the preferred GC for Harvard University. He has been involved in the development and construction of upwards of 500 units throughout Boston.

John has spent the last decade expanding his career in the construction industry. As lead project executive, he is responsible for managing and maintaining project goals and project performance. John's prior experience in the field allows him to successfully unitize project strategy and execution. He has developed the skills necessary to rally and align the entire project team. Through learning & development and empowerment, he is able to build a successful project team. John is an effective communicator, highly motivated and detail oriented. His experience includes many substantial projects, including the Encore Boston Harbor project, the largest, private single-phase construction project in the history of Massachusetts.

Jeremy’s role within business development is to work closely with new and existing clients, becoming an extension of their team in navigating throughout the project lifecycle from initial inception to final closeout. Jeremy has nearly 10 years of experience in the construction industry working throughout various roles and sectors across the Northeast Region. Projects included both private and public work as a superintendent, project manager, MEP manager & scheduler. His experience in these various roles and project types make him a versatile and key teammate to any project. Jeremy completed his MS in Civil Engineering and takes immense pride in his work while delivering an exceptional experience to his clients.

Previously, a superintendent, preconstruction manager, and senior project manager with Suffolk Construction, Jon has over 15 years of experience with a deep understanding in logistics and schedule, constructability issues, and budget exposures. Jon holds a Bachelors Degree in Construction Management from Wentworth Institute of Technology and has successfully completed two courses in Executive Education at Harvard Business School.

Lisa is responsible for developing and managing all aspects of design and creative output. By integrating project management and interior design, Lisa works efficiently with vendors, architects and owners to streamline and simplify the design process on both residential and commercial projects. She combines creative solutions, space planning, budget management and on-trend design to streamlines the design process, while also ensuring the RISE brand experience remains true. Her previous projects include model units, high-end residential, retail spaces, residential & commercial lobbies. Lisa’s corporate experience and her ability to develop client relationships based on respect, communication and trust allow her to deliver a professional product with a boutique experience.

Scott brings nearly 15 years of industry experience to his role as CFO. In this role, Scott is responsible for managing the cash flow of the company, identifying financial risks and opportunities, and providing leadership for the finance and accounting team. His deep understanding of construction accounting, financial planning & analysis, and auditing helps to identify the risks associated with both project and corporate accounting. Prior to joining RISE, Scott held various roles in both the subcontracting industry and the large scale general contracting industry, working in the residential, commercial, healthcare, and industrial construction environments.