Kathy joined Gravestar in January 2017, after a 38-year career as a commercial real estate lawyer. She oversees the company’s managed portfolio and staff and leads the company’s strategic response to the evolving retail industry. Kathy is a graduate of Dickinson College and New York University Law School and is a member of NAIOP/The Commercial Real Estate Development Association, the International Council of Shopping Centers, and the Boston Bar Association. She is active as a volunteer in non-profit and civic institutions.
Michael joined Gravestar in 2004. As Senior Manager for Development, Construction and Engineering, Mike is responsible for the design, permitting, and development of Gravestar’s existing portfolio and new opportunities. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and has over 30 years of experience in the engineering and construction fields. He holds a chemical engineering degree from the University of New Hampshire and is a member of the Urban Land Institute and the International Council of Shopping Centers.
Susan joined Gravestar after 23 years as a commercial real estate lawyer in private practice and 7 years as an in-house counsel at technology companies. Susan is responsible for leasing and financing transactions involving Gravestar’s portfolio. Susan is a graduate of Bucknell University and Boston College Law School, and is a member of CREW Boston and the International Council of Shopping Centers. Susan is active in charitable organizations that provide education for young women in Lawrence, Massachusetts and rural Kenya.
Carole joined Gravestar in 2000 and manages the company’s real estate portfolio. Carole has more than 30 years of experience in property management, including community relations and affordable housing. Carole holds an Associate’s Degree from Bay State Junior College, has taken additional business courses at UMass Boston, and is currently a candidate with the Institute of Real Estate Management, pursuing accreditation as a Certified Property Manager. Carole is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and the Institute of Real Estate Management.