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.

Herby has nearly 25 years of experience in the critical infrastructure, real estate development and construction industry working throughout various roles and sectors across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Region. Throughout his career Herby has been involved with projects included both private and public sectors. His leadership and out of-the-box thinking drives teams to act nimbly and overcome any challenge.

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.

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 Bachelor's 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 over 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.