Jay Nuss
Commercial Broker
Jay Nuss is the Principal of the firm. He has over 30 years of experience in all facets of commercial real estate brokerage with special emphasis on the selling and leasing of office, industrial, and mixed-use properties in the Greater Boston Area.
He provides support services associated with Massachusetts 21E environmental due diligence in coordination with other professionals such as architects, attorneys, bankers, builders, and engineers. He has extensive support experience with the highest and best use analysis and valuation issues, as well as the various phases of permitting a project through completion and occupancy.
When not helping clients find their ideal commercial space, Jay is actively involved in many organizations including the Knights of Columbus where he is the immediate past Grand Knight, and also serves on the Board of Directors of Worthy Village and In Control, a non-profit organization which offers the nation’s first state-certified crash prevention training program to drivers of all ages. He is also a past chair of the Business Council, past president of the Braintree Rotary Club, and a former member of the Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals. Just recently, Jay completed helping to spearhead the effort to build the South Shore’s first non-profit hospice home through the Campus of Caring organization where he served on the executive committee of the Board of Directors. The home has now officially opened in Hingham, MA. He had been the Vice Chairman of the Work, Inc. Board of Directors for many years and has been a commercial real estate advisor to many other area non-profit organizations. In addition, he has been involved in establishing Advisory Boards for area small businesses.
Jay holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Northeastern University where he graduated summa cum laude and is a member of the school’s graduate honor society. He is also a graduate of the Realtors Institute and has earned the Certified Real Estate Broker Manager (CRB) designation. Jay continually updates his real estate knowledge and has completed commercial real estate courses at MIT, Harvard University, Boston University, and Northeastern University. He is a former Massachusetts Certified General Appraiser. Married and the father of two, Jay has been active in various youth community service projects and sports programs over the years.
Liz Tavares, Esq.
Commercial Broker
Liz Tavares, Esq. joined the team in 2017, previously working as an Office Manager in a boutique real estate office, where she conducted research on commercial properties, and acted as a sales and leasing agent, as well as an advisor, coordinating with lenders and attorneys to negotiate the best terms for her clients. Prior to that, for 30 years in the Massachusetts Trial Court, Liz most recently served as Chief Administrator in Probation Service, developing and negotiating policies across all professional levels, upholding compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines, presiding over disciplinary and grievance hearings, devising workforce reduction strategies and program implementation and overseeing a budget of $118 million.
It is this comprehensive experience that Liz seamlessly applies when guiding and negotiating the best commercial real estate deals for her clients.
Liz graduated first from Fitchburg State University, with a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, and then from Boston University with a master’s degree in Education. In 1991, she earned her law degree from Suffolk University School of Law.
An avid participant in giving back to the community, Liz volunteers her time to several causes that are consistent with her professional pursuits, routinely involving herself in activities that encourage stronger families and promote education. She has offered her time to the Family Access Center in Newton, coordinating grant initiatives that support programs offered by the organization, for the benefit of local families. At the Family Access Center, Liz also volunteered as an instructor in the Child Assaultive Prevention Program (CAP), visiting elementary schools and teaching young students the necessary skills to defend themselves in abusive situations. Additionally, she has volunteered at the Newton Free Public Library, teaching in English as a Second Language (ESL) program, instructing limited English speakers the rules of grammar. Liz participated in the Newton Serves Program, hosted by Newton North High School, which organizes a full day of needed community service. She also was a parent liaison for the Student-Faculty Advisory Committee at Newton North, an initiative for the students to voice concerns to the principal, for the good of the student body.
An active cyclist, Liz, and her spouse participated in the Second Annual Cycle for the Cause, the Northeast AIDS ride. This ride raises funds to fight AIDS. The ride was three days, covering 275 miles, from Boston to New York City.
A Dorchester native, Liz now resides in Newton. Her personal and professional familiarity with the Greater Boston Area, specifically the North and Metro West areas, as well as ongoing relationships with attorneys, lenders, and community officials contributes to her success.
Karen Bunch
Urban Advisor
Karen Bunch, the newest addition to our team, serves as an Urban Advisor as she brings a wealth of experience in the commercial real estate industry specifically in the Boston market. With her unique style, Karen is highly skilled in building and cultivating relationships while working with integral community leaders and stakeholders when proposing the redevelopment of urban space and sites.
Karen not only brings critical “know-how” to the table, but she also has a distinctive pulse on neighborhood nuances and recognizes the importance of garnering support, commitment, and genuine interest from all parties in promoting a comprehensive project development concept. As a member of the Boston community, Karen has established herself as the “go-to” commercial real estate professional for the Mattapan, Roxbury, and Dorchester areas.
As a project consultant, Karen provides advisory services for commercial projects from small to large properties. Karen works to coordinate all phases of the permitting and regulatory process with municipal offices and local community organizations. Where fitting, Karen engages media companies, franchisees, municipalities, and nonprofits for the collective planning and marketing of community initiatives.
Prior to her work in the commercial real estate industry, Karen worked in the corporate sphere where she used her expertise in fostering partnerships and alliances within the organization. Karen assumed a leadership role while broadening perspective and enhancing growth. As a sales manager for several Fortune 500 companies, Karen’s significant contributions in delivering and maintaining accounts substantially impacted the bottom line. As a marketing representative for a wellness firm, Karen focused on wellness while adopting green technology in assisting client’s transition from traditional chemical-based products to environmentally friendly products. As a team leader for the marketing staff, she created a successful path for clients to reach their personal goals. She embodies this steadfastness when coordinating and negotiating a commercial real estate transaction.
As an avid supporter of the community during the last several years, Karen has served as the President of Grove Hall Main Street and also sits on the Board of Urban Edge, both nonprofit organizations that seek to improve the quality of life for area residents. Karen, a golf enthusiast, operated the Caddy Scholar Program for the City of Boston for several years, and most recently, she participated in the 2019 Mayors Annual Golf Tournament and was recognized for the longest drive for women at the William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park.
Angela Nuss
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
While she has been around real estate her entire life, Angela officially joined the team in August 2018 when she obtained her Real Estate Salesperson License. Her geographical concentration is on the South Shore from Quincy to Plymouth and along and within the Route 95 corridor.
Prior to shifting to commercial real estate, Angela had been in the Property & Casualty Insurance industry specializing in business insurance since January 2007. She earned her license in 2009 and her CISR designation in 2011. Angela frequently provided consultative services regarding insurance aspects of leases for clients.
With a passion for helping others, Angela has been involved in various groups and organizations throughout her life including but not limited to Girl Scouts, South Shore Habitat for Humanity, Braintree Community Food Pantry, Sustainable Braintree, the Braintree Community Youth Center where she sat on the Board for 3 years and served as Volunteer Coordinator for 2 years, and Polka Dot Powerhouse. While she has been part of the Rotary family for her entire life, she officially became a Rotarian and a member of the Braintree Rotary Club in 2018 as part of the Club’s 95th Anniversary Celebration. While at Braintree High School, Angela co-founded the Braintree High School Interact Club which is still going strong to this day, and she chairs the Braintree Rotary Club’s Youth Service Committee. She has been a member of Toastmasters since February 2016 and earned her Distinguished Toastmaster in 2020.
Angela’s Vision Statement is “to leave the world a better place. I believe that women should be able to achieve happiness, health, wealth, love, and acceptance by leading an authentic life.”
Angela holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Bentley University. While at Bentley, she participated in the Emerging Leaders Program and was awarded the Unsung Hero Award her senior year. Angela continues to participate in professional continuing education, and through her avid reading, she focuses on personal development and growth. She enjoys Disney, travel, cultivating friendships, tennis, and biking, and she invests several hours per week in health and wellness programs.
Darryl A. Elow
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Darryl A. Elow has worked off and on in the real estate industry since 1990 as a real
estate sales agent and consultant. He holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from
Northeastern University and an Architectural Engineering degree from North Carolina A&T State
University. He has worked in corporate America as a Senior Financial Analyst as well as a Civil and
Structural Engineer on the Central Artery project.
After Corporate America, he has assisted in creating for profit and nonprofit organizations and am
currently a member on the Board of Directors at Tremont Credit Union and Board member of Grove Hall
Main Street. He has experience community planning and organizing. He served as the President of the
Boston Community Development Collaborative (BCDC), whose mission was to promote and stimulate
the development of personal wealth and community economic development. BCDC provided financial
education programs and families were able to increase their level of assets such as savings and investing.
He was instrumental in BCDC partnering with Tremont Credit Union (TCU) to enhance the financial
well-being of individuals in Boston’s underserved communities. Through BCDC’s Breaking the Chain
youth program, he taught financial literacy classes at Simmons College. He has taught urban business
and economics at Gordon College Boston Campus, the course focused on how business and economics
affects poor and underserved communities as well as how trauma has affected the urban economic
landscape. He also ran a home-based architectural firm (Elowlian Design) that focus on innovated
residential renovation.
Darryl has broad business knowledge obtained over thirty plus years of professional experience in
business and economic development, finance, architectural design, engineering, property management
and real estate sales positions, supplemented by formal business education. He has an innate ability in
managing and organizing community-based efforts while forging collaborations and partnerships amongst
universities, businesses, community, and faith-based organizations, as well as with government agencies.
He is very passionate about enhancing the economic landscape in Boston’s inner city especially in the
underserved communities.
Jason B. Harris
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Bio: Jason brings his dual experience in real estate and business to his role assisting clients at Jay Nuss Realty Group. He represents commercial tenants, buyers, and sellers south of Boston, particularly along Route 24 and in the Fall River and New Bedford regions.
Licensed in Massachusetts and Florida, Jason joined the firm after living in the Sunshine State for two decades, where he worked in residential real estate and land acquisition. In addition to his real estate career, he currently owns and operates a nutrition counseling and personal training
business.
Community & Personal: Jason was born in Lynn, Mass., and attended The Governor’s Academy, the oldest boarding school in New England. He currently serves as a volunteer and mentor for Independent Trust, a non-profit professional network for independent school alumni of color. On a personal note, Jason is a father of two, a PNL2 Certified Nutrition Coach, and an
expert on exotic plants & birds.
Sincerely, Jason B. Harris
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
www.JasonRealEstateHarris.com