Mashpee Commons - About Mashpee Commons LP

Company Profile

Mashpee Commons is comprised of a group of land-use practitioners who share the common goal of creating exemplary mixed use, commercial, residential, and conservation-oriented development projects based upon traditional architectural and land-use principles. Unwavering attention to this goal, combined with an acute level of attention to detail in every aspect of the project, from design through financing and construction has resulted in Mashpee Commons becoming a nationally and internationally recognized example of smart growth and traditional town center development.

The principals of Mashpee Commons LP have assisted a broad range of investors and land owners in identifying, coordinating and implementing their goals through the creation of mixed-use and conservation-oriented development programs for a variety of sites. It‘s affiliate company, Cornish Associates, has an extensive portfolio of award winning projects representing both new construction and a significant portfolio of residential units in historic buildings that they have renovated in Providence Rhode Island. While the ownership may vary the goals are invariably the same -- providing a successful development program based upon traditional land use planning principals while meeting the unique financial and personal goals of the parties involved.

Project Team

Arnold B. Chace, Jr., Managing Partner
Buff has 25 years' experience as an investor, financial advisor, and urban planner and real estate developer. He is the Managing General Partner and majority owner of Mashpee Commons, L.P. In addition he is a joint owner of the Providence Biltmore and Vanderbilt Hall Hotel in Newport and a General Partner in 7 buildings that make up the Westminster Street Lofts in Providence.

Buff is the Chairman of the Board of Trinity Repertory Company in Providence. He serves as a Trustee for The Providence Foundation and is a Board member for Grow Smart Rhode Island and The Providence Plan and a member of the Congress for New Urbanism.

Douglas S. Storrs, Senior Vice President
Douglas has over 25 years' experience in all aspects of land use planning and real estate development involving both new construction projects and the restorations of existing structures. Douglas serves as the Senior Vice President of Mashpee Commons, L.P. and, since its inception in 1985, oversees the permitting, planning, design, construction and operations of Mashpee Commons and North Market Street.

Douglas serves on the Executive Committee of the Cape Cod Business Roundtable is a member of the Brown University Community Working Committee and is a member of the Congress for New Urbanism.

A. John Renz Vice President
John has over 25 years of real estate experience, 19 of which have been with Mashpee Commons. As Project Manager and Vice President John oversees all aspects of the shopping center operations including maintenance, marketing, security and tenant relations. In addition John is principally responsible for retail and office leasing including finding new tenants and working with all existing tenants.

John holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire’s, Whittemore School of Business and a MBA from Babson College. He has his real estate brokers licenses in both MA. and R I.

Rosemary Fahey-Burlingame, Controller
Rosemary has been associated with the Mashpee Commons project for over twenty years. As Controller of Mashpee Commons LP, Rose is responsible for all financial reporting, accounting functions, cash management, development, construction and operating budgets, payroll and benefits administration, bank loan
administration and liaison, network and administrative operations. Prior to joining the company in the early 1980's, she spent several years in public accounting working for both national and local firms and attained certification during this period.

Russell Preston, Architectural Designer
Russ is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame School of Architecture as well as the University of Miami master’s program in Town Planning, He currently serves as in house architectural and urban designer with a primary focus on the planning and design of Mashpee Commons.

He is a member of the Congress for the New Urbanism and currently sits on the Board of Directors for the New England Chapter. As a Knight Scholar at the University of Miami he has taught several undergraduate design and drawing studios. Russ is an active artist producing work in watercolor, ink and oil.

Lissa L. Daly, Marketing Director
Lissa joined Mashpee Commons in early 2003. As marketing director, Lissa coordinates the advertising, marketing and special events for Mashpee Commons. She manages the company website, organizes merchant meetings and focus groups, acts as tenant liaison and administers the gift card program.

Lissa is active in the community; serving on the board of the Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod, working with the Mashpee Chamber of Commerce & Mashpee Special Events Committee and volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod..

Lissa holds a BS in Communication & Journalism with a minor in Public Relations from Suffolk University and is currently pursuing her MA in Communication.

Tom Feronti, Construction Manager
Tom Feronti has been with Mashpee Commons since 2003. His primary responsibilities including overseeing all construction projects serving as the Owner's representative. Tom's responsibilities also include are facility maintenance and rehabilitation; Wastewater Treatment Plant operations; building life-cycle analyses; as well as planning and budgeting for the planned future development of Mashpee Commons.

Tom has a BA in Education from the University of Vermont and a Master's Degree in Building Construction from the University of Florida. Both during his time in school at UF and after graduation, Tom worked for a Construction Management firm in Gainesville, FL.