J. Hilary Rockett, Jr.
President
Hilary has been actively involved in real estate development for over 25 years. Throughout his career, he has consistently focused on value-added projects that benefit the communities in which they exist.
A recent example of his commitment is Brunswick Station in Brunswick, Maine. JHR Development took a 5-acre Brownfield site and transformed it into a mixed-use, multi-modal destination. A stop on the Amtrak Downeaster line, Brunswick Station is adjacent to Bowdoin College and is home to 40,000 square feet of modernly equipped space housing medical, office, retail, and restaurant uses, and the Brunswick Visitors Center.
Each project in which Hilary has been involved illustrates his belief that integrating redevelopment into the community requires inclusiveness. Consequently, he makes it a priority to build relationships and hear the voices of neighborhood groups, town officials, town planners, historic commissions, and others.
Hilary is well versed in all aspects of the redevelopment process, including conservation issues, specialized financing, and complex permitting requirements. His extensive experience and uncompromising work ethic have led to proven success in residential, hotel, and industrial venues.
Hilary is an Attorney and an active alumnus of Bowdoin College.
Neil Geary
Chief Financial Officer
Neil is responsible for the financial management of JHR Development and its holdings, and also for the oversight of selected development projects. He has been actively involved in financial management and real estate development since 1992, and has a wide array of experience spanning multiple classes of real estate.
Neil received his MBA from Babson College and is a member of The Urban Land Institute (ULI) and the Real Estate Finance Association of Greater Boston (REFA).
Susan Griffin
Office/Project Manager
Sue has been with JHR Development since its founding. As Project Manager, she is responsible for ensuring processes and timelines are efficiently managed with a focus on clear communication with all team members. She collaborates daily with general contractors, consultants, architects, engineers, legal, real estate brokers, and finance. Sue earned a Bachelor’s degree from Boston University’s School of Public Communication and spent the early part of her professional life as an Associate Creative Director for a large advertising firm.
Project Management
- Michael Barton – Congress Group of Maine, LLC | Portland, Maine
- Group 1 Management, Project Management Consulting | North Reading, Massachusetts
- William Luster | Salem, Massachusetts