Maintaining the Character of the Landscape

About US

Since 1972, The Hastings Companies has created commercial and residential real estate in a manner that is both sensitive to the physical environment and enriching to the surrounding community. We build with community concerns in mind, and that has allowed us to develop exceptional properties which have exceeded expectations and garnered acclaim.

The Hastings Companies is proud of its innovative development projects that maintain the character of the landscape and the integrity of the community. Our attention to detail both inside and outside the home set us apart from other developers and home builders; and our quality is second to none.

Our thirty five years of experience as real estate developers has provided us with a wealth of knowledge and experience to handle a myriad of projects ranging from luxury single –family detached sub-divisions and historical restorations to self- contained seniors communities and High end townhouse developments.

Team Biographies

Tom Hastings

President

Since 1972, Thomas J. Hastings, President of The Hastings Companies, Inc. has been building a real estate development company with a reputation for environmental sensitivity, creative land use and unparalleled success.

The Hastings Companies, Inc. is an ambitious builder with a diverse list of accomplishments that includes both residential and commercial ventures. Staffed with design, construction, sales and management experts, The Hastings Companies, Inc. is a self-contained real estate development firm which manages the various real estate projects in the company portfolio.

As company founder and president, Thomas J. Hastings strives to establish new standards with every project the company embarks on.

Oceanwoods, carefully situated next to a salt marsh on the site of an arboretum in Duxbury overlooking the bay received national acclaim when featured on the cover of BUILDER Magazine; and was the highest-priced townhouse condominium development in southeastern Massachusetts when it was completed in 1990.

Targeting real estate development that meets the needs of the market is one area of expertise for Hastings, but he is also adept at the permit process. Steering a proposal through the increasingly complex maze of regulations and anti-growth hysteria requires that a development company be attuned to community needs.

Demonstrating intelligence and tenacity, Thomas J. Hastings guided a self-contained retirement community known as Leisurewoods in Rockland, for residents 55 years of age and older targeted to seniors living in the southern suburbs of Boston, through the rigors of local regulatory hearings to obtain the permits and approvals for 415 homes on a 100 acre site. The Hastings Companies, Inc. completed this community in 1997. The success of Leisurewoods is evident by the two National Sales Awards and a Builders Association of Greater Boston award for excellence in landscape design in addition to being featured in many national magazines and studied by Harvard's Graduate School of Design.

In 1995 The Hastings Companies, Inc. continued its preeminence as the largest developer and manager of self-contained retirement communities in Massachusetts targeted to seniors with the design, construction and marketing of Leisurewoods at Taunton, the sister community to Leisurewoods a self-contained seniors community in Taunton, Massachusetts on a 100 acre site consisting of a clubhouse specifically designed and targeted to the seniors market with 222 homes sites located a short distance from Taunton Center off of route 44 between Boston and Providence, RI. In late 1997 The Hastings Companies, Inc. sold its Leisurewoods portfolio to Chateau Communities a publicly traded REIT (New York Stock Exchange) for $20,000,000.

The Hastings Companies, Inc. has developed numerous other single family detached, condominium, industrial and office projects throughout southeastern Massachusetts including Southwood Pointe, located in Hingham, Master Planned First Class Office Park of 550,000 square feet on 70 acres. Hingham Commons, Hingham's first cluster town house development on historic Main Street. Fulling Mill Farm a 21 home subdivision between Main Street and Fulling Mill Pond in Hingham. Great Hill a 17 home community featuring authentication and preservation of the worlds largest English Cut Leaf Beech Tree and the restoration of paths, walls and landscape created by Frederick Law Olmsted on the Brewer Estate in Hingham. Braemar a new home community on lower Main Street in the heart of historic Hingham Square featuring 10,000 - 15,000 square foot detached homes with a storm water detention system and integrated landscaping which has gained national acclaim for its innovation and beauty. The town homes at the Langley-Nye Tavern in Hingham Square, this project was the restoration of 4 of Hingham's most important historic buildings with the final creation of 4 detached single family homes and 4 town house condominiums. The restoration of the Chandler Building, a downtown business block in Manchester New Hampshire consisting of retail and office space.

Susanne Eaton

Administrative Assistant to the President

Susanne has been with Hastings Companies LLC for over 19 years. Susanne began her career in the construction industry, but quickly moved over to the Development side of Real Estate. She has played an integral role in the development of numerous projects, including Leisurewoods® at Rockland, The Ebenezer Gay House, The Langley-Nye Tavern, The Dudley Pavilion and BackRiver Townhomes. Susanne also aided in the establishment of Tech Hatch which is a wholly owned Hi-Tech Incubator for start-up companies. Susanne currently resides in Hanson with her husband, son and Jack Russell terrier.

Brad Soule

Senior Project Manager

Brad comes to the Hastings Companies with over 25 years of professional management and supervisory experience. His extensive background in the construction industry is highlighted by his deft ability for site development, construction methods, and cultivating valuable customer and client relationships. Many of the communities that Brad has developed and managed have been recognized by both The Builders Association of Greater Boston (BAGB) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB); with Platinum and Gold awards for design, landscaping and customer satisfaction. Brad currently oversees the development of BackRiver Townhomes, Hingham’s most prestigious townhome community. He is responsible for job costing, estimating, overseeing all sub contractors, and day to day operations. Brad lives in Plymouth with his wife and 3 sons. Brad is an avid hockey player and he enjoys competing in motocross races across the state.

Lisa Radzevich

Business Development

Lisa brings a myriad of professional experiences to the Hastings Companies. As a former real estate Agent, as well as property manager for both commercial and residential properties, Lisa brings a variety of talents to the Hastings Companies. She understands the importance of managing budgets, deadlines, targeted marketing and research & organizational skills. Also holding a MS in Journalism, Lisa is a valuable member of the Marketing, Advertising and web site development teams. She currently lives in Duxbury with her husband.

Patricia Fanning

Construction Administrator

Pat joined the company to fill a very important role at BackRiver Townhomes. With over 20 years of project-based experience, Pat’s unique blend of accounting expertise and customer relationship skills makes her an irreplaceable member of our team. As a former assistant to the project manager for an Architect, Pat managed commercial tenants and coordinated all of their construction needs. Currently at BackRiver, she solely manages the Selections Process from “start to finish” with all of the new homeowners; as well as coordinating all construction related activities. Pat lives in Kingston with her son and husband.

Cheryl Gleason

Sales Director, BackRiver Townhomes

Cheryl Gleason attended Westfield State College where she received a Bachelors of Science in Business Management. Before coming to Hastings Companies, Cheryl worked for a Boston area commercial real estate company in the marketing department. She also gained experience as a leasing agent for a nationally well known REIT. Cheryl received her MA license in 2001, and has been selling real estate on the South shore ever since. She resides in Kingston with her husband Chris.

Kerry McGaffigan

Controller

Kerry’s background includes over 20 years of accounting, finance and management in the real estate, construction and hospitality industries having been Chief Financial Officer and Controller for development, general contractor, construction manager and subcontractor firms. She brings a variety of professional experience including large and small scale retail, residential and commercial construction, real estate development and operations. Kerry is a graduate of Boston College and lives in Plymouth.

Harry McLellan

Construction Manager

Harry joined The Hastings Companies as Project Construction Manager in 1998. Since that time, McLellan has overseen The Hastings Companies’ historical renovations, restorations, and new construction projects from beginning to end. Prior to joining The Hastings Companies, Mr. McLellan completed a variety of projects as the Director of Project Management for Kenneth Hurd & Associates including the Westin Copley Plaza and Ritz-Carlton in Boston, MA; the Perini Estate in Framingham, MA; the Waldorf Astoria Hotel and the New York Hilton in New York City; the Las Vegas Hilton and Caesars Palace in Las Vegas; the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, the Fontaine Bleau Hotel in Miami, and the Hilton at Short Hills in New Jersey.