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BOSTON, MA – October 5, 2021

The Bulfinch Companies, Inc. (Bulfinch) announced today the hiring of Julia Arsenault as the firm’s Senior Vice President, Director of Property Management. The news of Arsenault’s appointment follows Bulfinch’s recent slate of strategic hires across the firm as it maintains strong momentum in alignment with its Drive to 2025 initiative focused on disciplined portfolio expansion, team growth and wellness, tenant experience, and sustainability.

Arsenault comes to Bulfinch with more than 20 years of real estate and property management experience. Most recently, she served as the Regional Accounts Manager for ABM Industries where she was responsible for building value for customers and helping them achieve their business objectives through innovative facility service solutions. Prior to ABM, Arsenault spent nearly 15 years at Boston Properties as a Senior Property Manager where she managed a 2.3 million square foot portfolio consisting of an iconic Class A office tower, as well as oversaw annual operating budgets of more than $50 million. Additionally, Arsenault has held property management positions at Cushman & Wakefield and Paradigm Properties.

“We are excited to welcome Julia to the firm and look forward to leveraging her deep knowledge and significant expertise to further strengthen Bulfinch’s Property Management team,” says Robert Schlager, President of Bulfinch. “We pride ourselves on delivering the best-in-class tenant experience, and with Julia joining the team, our efforts to elevate the workplace environment will continue to grow and attract top-tier customers.”

Arsenault received her Master’s in English, German, Psychology from St. Petersburg Teachers Training University. She is a Certified Property Manager, a LEED Accredited Professional, and a FITWEL Ambassador. Arsenault was awarded BOMA’s 2018 Property Manager of the Year in the High-Rise category for her management of the John Hancock Tower, a 62-story building measuring over 2M square feet and recognized as one of Boston’s most iconic buildings. She was also awarded the 2015-2016 VP Woman of the Year Circle Award from the National Association of Professional Women. Arsenault is committed to community involvement and is a Board Member of Friends of Copley Square, a non-profit organization dedicated to the beautification and preservation of Boston’s art square.

To learn more about Bulfinch’s growing commercial real estate portfolio and career opportunities, visit www.bulfinch.com/who-we-are/.