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JAMES M. KARAM

CO-MANAGING CEO

James M. Karam (Jamie) is First Bristol Corporation’s Co-Managing CEO. In this role, Jamie has provided financial and development leadership for more than sixteen years with responsibilities including site selection, contractual negotiations, financing, development, and management of First Bristol’s current and future projects. Jamie has been actively involved in the development and oversight of over two million square feet of office, retail and hotel projects during his tenure at First Bristol. Recent projects include a 350,000 retail development in Fall River, MA and site acquisition and permitting for a 177 room hotel in
Boston, MA.

After graduating from Providence College with a dual concentration in Economics and Finance, Jamie was selected for the Fleet Financial Group’s Financial Analyst Training Program. This intensive program led to a Commercial Real Estate Finance position at Fleet Financial underwriting and managing real estate transactions from $5 million to $125 million in value within all asset classes.

Jamie is active in numerous civic, professional, and charitable organizations. Jamie currently serves as the President of the Fall River Boys and Girls Club, Vice President of the Fall River Office of Economic Development, Board Member of the Massachusetts State College Building Authority, Board Member of Saint Anne’s Hospital as part of the Steward Health Care System, and an incorporator of Bristol County Savings Bank. Previously, Jamie served as Board Member of the Fall River Chamber of Commerce. Jamie is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers.

Testimonials

What Our Clients Have to Say

 

Richard Boschwitz

“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) | BAYADA Home Health Care

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Karen Whitman

“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 | Hilton Worldwide

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John Fish

“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 | Suffolk

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Bradford Dimeo

“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 | Dimeo

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