Jay Ash serves as the Secretary of Housing and Economic Development for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Secretary Ash is responsible for directing and executing Governor Charlie Baker’s agenda on housing and community development, job creation, business development, consumer affairs, and business regulation. Since joining the Baker-Polito Administration, Secretary Ash has prioritized efforts t

Pamela J. Herbst is an AEW Principal and Head of the Direct Investment Group, one of the firm's three business lines which is responsible for all of the firm's investment activities on behalf of core and value-added clients. She is also a member of the firm's Management Committee, Investment Committee and Investment Policy Group. Founded in 1981, AEW is one of the nation's leading real estate in