First Bristol Corporation

SUBSTANTIAL. INSIGHTFUL. SUCCESSFUL.

Expertise

Services & Specialties

First Bristol Corporation is a regional real estate firm with the knowledge, expertise, and relationships to successfully develop, manage, and make substantial contributions to projects within each of the following sectors.

HOSPITALITY

We have taken our winning formula that has been successful for the past three decades and now transferred it to the hospitality sector. With award winning projects, we were able to bring our concept of quality and service into the hotel market.

RETAIL

The only thing more impressive than the developments built by First Bristol Corporation, are its long-term client relationships which include many of the largest, most successful names in commercial and retail development.

OFFICE

First Bristol has a very successful track record with the development, renovation and management of premier office space in New England. First Bristol provides property and facility management services that maximize the use and capacity of our developments.

RESIDENTIAL

First Bristol Corporation has successfully developed many residential communities. Whether the property is new construction or a historical renovation, we have the experience and track record to provide a successful venture.

Meet the Team

FBC Team

JAMES J. KARAM

Chairman

JAMES M. KARAM

Co-Managing CEO

JEFFREY T. KARAM

Co-Managing CEO

ALYSSA A. KARAM

Senior Portfolio Manager

BRIAN SHERMAN

Chief Financial Officer

BEN GILBERT

Vice President, Construction

JEFF DAY

Vice President, Hotel Operations

LYNN MORLEY

Vice President of Human Resources

ELAINE MURPHY

Corporate Director of Sales

LINDSEY NICKERSON

Director of Revenue Management

ADAM ASAKLI

Regional Director of Hotel Operations

Testimonials

What Our Clients Have to Say

Suffolk

“Our experience working with First Bristol has always been positive because of their strong leadership, hands-on approach, responsiveness and appreciation of the finer details. The First Bristol team members are problem solvers at heart who are always professional, proactive and committed to resolving project issues swiftly and respectfully.”

John Fish
Chairman and CEO

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Dimeo Construction

“From our PX to our PM to our Super, they each had one common theme-if we could do 15 First Bristol projects a year, it would be great! When I challenged them as to why, they responded with: (a) they completely understand that time is money; (b) they make decisions and stand by them; (c) they provide clear direction to the design team; (d) they are fair and reasonable with changes; (e) they process and pay the requisitions in a timely manner; and (f) they create a positive team environment that instills a collaborative mindset.”

Bradford Dimeo
President and CEO

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Justice Resource Institute, Inc.

“The First Bristol team is top notch! They provide excellence in service, high quality space, and are always accessible 24/7. Since we designed our new office in 2016, we have continually been impressed by their professionalism, commitment to quality and attention to our ever changing business and office needs.”

Mia DeMarco
COO

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BAYADA Home Health Care

“First Bristol Corporation was great to work with during the build out of our space as well as the move in. They were and continue to be extremely responsive to all our needs any day of the day/week no matter the issue. The staff is extremely friendly and cooperative, and we know that we made the right decision moving into one of their buildings.”

Richard Boschwitz
Director (RIS)

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Hilton Worldwide

“Over the years, we have developed a strong partnership and relationship with First Bristol in the creation of Homewood Suites, Hampton Inns and Hilton Garden Inn Hotels, and we couldn’t be happier to congratulate Jim Karam and his team on this award and their achievements.”

Karen Whitman
Senior Director of Development

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Thundermist Health Center

“I have had the privilege of working with First Bristol in many aspects of commercial real estate. From being client of their construction management services, a long term tenant and a partial owner, First Bristol always delivers. Their understanding of our organizational needs is their top priority. I look forward to continuing to work with First Bristol in the future.”

Justin Rapoza
Director of Facilities

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