Hale actively participates in being a mentor and sponsor who champions equality across his companies and communities. Haijing Lu, a nearby resident, said the project would be a nice addition to the neighborhood. Rob founded Granite in 2002 and has grown the company into one of the largest privately held telecommunications services companies in the U.S., with revenues exceeding $1 billion. Rob has held or holds leadership roles at Boston Childrens Hospital, The Massachusetts Soldiers Legacy Fund, Deerfield Academy, Connecticut College, and Brigham and Womens Hospital. No matter how educated, talented or rich you are, how you treat people ultimately tells all. Quite frankly, it's just longpast time for FoxRock to pick a plan and put a shovel in the ground already, or step aside and let a competent developer take over.". QUINCYResidents say a proposal to renovate the Masonic Temple and a nearby building on Hancock Street could bring problems with on-street parking andrush hour traffic, as well as cast shadows over neighbors' homes. Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. Fox Rock (as first named by the Hales children and visible in the photo above) is a large rock at the Hales home visited by wildlife, including foxes. NORWELL, Mass., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Karen and Rob Hale have donated $1 million to NVNA and Hospice through their family foundation, Fox Rock Foundation. Join to edit. "We currently have multiple locations throughout the greater Boston area where our youth programs are located," said Rauch. I thought that we would be successful, I thought that we would find some nice opportunities to acquire and fix up nice buildings and have an active role in the community, but not like when we are building the biggest buildings in Quincy. For Robert Hale, chief executive of Quincy-based Granite Telecommunications and owner of FoxRock Properties, the latest gift is a chance to give back at a time when many colleges are struggling amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Do you need one? For more than five years, Trevor has spent his summers working with Jose Abreu, founder of Cambiando Vidas in the Dominican Republic, building houses for members of the San Juan community. Rob Hale and Granite Telecommunications quickly mobilized in March of 2020 to help their government and enterprise customers deliver robust work from home solutions. Granite was recognized in 2019 as the most philanthropic company in Massachusetts after donating $25M to community organizations. Thomas graduated from Brown University in 2021, where he majored in English and played lacrosse. Reach Mary Whitfill at mwhitfill@patriotledger.com. My dad used to run sales meetings in our living room and I would sit on the floor and listen. ", A tale of two Quincys:Unbridled growth in a city rich with history, Reel world:Off the Hook restaurant pays homage to Houghs Neck fishing history, Ward co-founded FoxRockin 2007 with Granite Telecommunications CEO and billionaire Rob Hale. Hale bounced back because he has no fear of failure. A business newsletter from Globe Columnist Larry Edelman covering the trends shaping business and the economy in Boston and beyond. Through a variety of giving channels, the Hale family has pledged or donated more than $300 million to a broad range of worthy causes. Q: One of your other ventures,FoxRock properties, is quickly becoming a household namewith developments planned for Hospital Hill, downtown Quincy and the former Masonic Temple. Additionally, Partners Healthcare saluted the Hale's with the Jack Connors Philanthropic Leadership Award. "They have made multiple public commitments and backed away from them repeatedly. Hale has also received the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award and has been saluted as one of the 25 most influential people in American telecom multiple times. I asked Hale about the program. Hale was very emotional talking about giving. Last month, you gave $1,000 to every Quincy College graduate and spoke a lot about the joy of giving. Recognizing the unique needs of young people and the importance of early intervention with evidence-based treatments, McLean has invested heavily in expanding services for children, adolescents, and their families over the past two decades. I want to make Quincy proud. Lesson 2: Hire the best people and get out of their way. Rob is the founder and board chair of Fox Rock Capital, a single-family office based in Boston, founding owner of FoxRock Properties, a commercial real estate firm, and is co-owner of the NBA's . Karen received her bachelors degree from the University of Colorado. So my mother, my wife and I decided we would support Dana in my father's name, hoping, and I believe this, that we are going to help Dana find some early detection procedures so that no family has to deal with that again. I believe we may have seen five years worth of digital and cultural transformation in the past five months alone. I recently had a fireside chat with Rob Hale about a wide variety of topics, including the health crisis, economic crisis, race crisis, the importance of diversity and inclusion, giving and life and leadership lessons from one of the most successful business leaders in all of New England. Our mission: Fox Rock Foundation is the private family foundation established by Karen and Rob Hale to inspire health in our communities and our environment, with more opportunity for all. How did FoxRock come about? She also worked as an intern for Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey, and Massachusetts State Representative Tricia Farley Bouvier. You've also donated millions to Brigham and Women's and Boston Children's Hospital. Granite teammates volunteered 11,000 hours to support their communities. Now he has Alice, who has leukemia, and a mission. "I'm committed to being a part of the continued excellence of both the Celtics and Cannons franchises.". But now is the perfect time. For 2019, The Chronicle of Philanthropy listed the Hales as one of the top 15 most generous Philanthropists in America. Cision Distribution 888-776-0942 Here's what you need to know, Apple sets June date for its biggest conference of 2023, with headset launch expected. "Patience has run out from my perspective for FoxRock's development on the Ross Lot," Palmucci said. FoxRock, the development company owned by Granite Telecommunications CEO Rob Hale,presented to theplanning board Wednesday a proposalto renovate the Masonic Temple building on Hancock Street, build a six-story residential addition and replace the Citizens Bank building with a six-story, 135-unit apartment complex. I will never forget that. Trustee at Connecticut College. The endowed gift will support. Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. Granite continues to be a Salesforce Trailblazer, digitally transforming every line of business with the mission of truly earning the future business and partnerships of their stakeholders - employees, customers, partners and most importantly their communities. This substantial gift will support McLean's plans to enhance and centralize its environments for children and adolescents, in particular, its specialized residential and educational services for individuals ages 6 to 22 years old. She also worked as an intern for Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey, and Massachusetts State Representative Tricia Farley Bouvier. Lesson 5: Always maintain your integrity. BOSTON, MA - Rob Hale, a member of the Boston Cannons' Members Operating Group since August of 2008, has joined the Boston Celtics ownership group as well. Brett has held internships with Zoo New England, New England Wildlife Center, DOVE, Inc. and Boston Childrens Hospital. He sits at his desk atGranite Telecommunications, puts on a headset and starts taking calls. Hale advises his leaders to think about developing a long-term strategy. It's just become a way of life, and I relish that opportunity. Fox Rock Foundation builds on the philanthropy of Granite Telecommunications, where Rob is founder and CEO, Granite Gives Back, FoxRock Cares, and other personal giving by the Hales. He is also an owner of FoxRock Properties, a Boston-based commercial real . Fox Rock Foundation builds on the philanthropy of Granite Telecommunications, where Rob is founder and CEO, Granite Gives Back, FoxRock Cares, and other personal giving by the Hales. Q: Whatentrepreneurial advice would you give someone just starting out? Q: People have certainlyheard of you, but I don't think people really know you. Rob is also an owner and Director of the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association. Hale also owns FoxRock Properties, a Boston . Q: You've talked about your own work ethic, but what do you expect from the people you work with? If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Hale and Granite started with great teammates and significant blessings, according to Hale. She said she expects residents of the new buildings to travel in much the same wayexisting Quincy Center residents do, with 41 percent of residents using cars as their main mode of transportation, 50 percent using public transit and 9 percent using bicycles or other modes. from 8 AM - 9 PM ET. His cube is the first thing you see when you step off the elevator, and it's a startling contrast to the man often in the news for donatingmillions of dollars to local hospitals, reshaping Quincy's skyline,running one of thecountry's most successful telecom companiesor sharing the wisdom gained fromhis fall from grace 20 years agoas Boston's"boy billionaire.". You asked earlier about what's next for philanthropy and I don't really know. "Early intervention and treatment are critical to ensuring that youth facing mental health conditions receive the support and tools they need to lead healthy and fulfilling lives," said the Rose-Marie and Eijk van Otterloo Chair of Psychiatry and the President and Psychiatrist in Chief for McLean Hospital Scott L. Rauch, MD. Those scars, they heal, but they're permanent and at the end of the day, thatfailurewas one of the most defining moments. Karen and Rob believe deeply in supporting local communities through philanthropy, and do so through Fox Rock Foundation, Granite Telecommunications, Granite Gives Back, FoxRock Cares, and other personal giving. "They've gotten two lots in this, and we've gotten nothing.". Now that were exiting the pandemic, I wanted Conn. to come out full steam ahead.. Rob is the CEO of Granite Telecommunications, which he co-founded in 2002. I read in the paper last month they they've yet again changed their plan. BELMONT, Mass., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McLean Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, has received a $1 million gift from Karen and Rob Hale through their family foundation, Fox Rock . He serves on the Board of Trustees for Boston Childrens Hospital, Brigham & Womens Hospital, the South Shore YMCA, and the Massachusetts Soldiers Legacy Fund. $1 Million gift will support McLean's vision for a comprehensive and modern child and adolescent mental health center. Quincy's Dolly Di Pesa wins Christmas parade theme contest for third year. Rob Hale has been repeatedly recognized by Boston Business Journal's Power 50, which salutes the 50 most powerful people in Boston. WEYMOUTH, Mass., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- South Shore Stars, a nonprofit provider of comprehensive early education and youth development programs for the communities south of Boston, announced. "We encourage other companies to have the hard conversations about racial injustice with their teams and to take the next step, invest in programs that will change the hearts, minds and actions of people inside their companies and communities. Rob Hale and his wife Karen were honored by the Breast Cancer Research Foundation with the Inaugural Carolyn Lynch Humanitarian Award. Q:Your family recently donated $50 million to Dana-Farber, and that's just the latest gift. Hale said even though his company has received numerous awards for being the best company to work for, he recognized that there was room to do even better. Granite is recruiting the best talent in Massachusetts because of their reputation of caring and giving. 951 on a list of 2,578 people with an estimated. Most recently Trevor served as Director of 6S Academy in Norwell, which offers specialized educational, developmental, and performance programming for elementary, middle, and high school students. He also founded Copley Equity Partners, a private equity firm that invests in small and middle-market businesses with significant growth prospects. Lesson 3: Do not fear failure. Hale talked about recruiting Ian Frenette, President of the Boston Cannons, as the first and perhaps the important piece of building a championship team. My mother and my father put their nest egg up to back mewe are talking about a change-your-life amount of money that my parents worked their asses off for and they put it all up on a 23-year-old. The win marked the first championship won by a Boston area sports team since the New England Patriots Super Bowl victory in February of 2019. Robert Hale also oversees the Saving by Shaving event, which has spurred the likes of Governor Charlie Baker and football star Tom Brady to shave their heads over the years, raising millions for charities each year. Rob and Karen Hale were also honored by Brigham and Women's Hospital with the Heritage Key Award. The stuff we are doing in Quincy, the stuff that is in the news, is development. Jon Chesto can be reached at jon.chesto@globe.com. Fox Rock Foundation builds on the philanthropy of Hales' other charitable funds, like Granite Gives Back and FoxRock Cares. I can't say, "Oh, our next big gift is going to be X," because I don't know. In 2018, the pair were honored by Brigham and Womens Hospital with the Heritage Key Award. Rob has held or holds leadership roles at Boston Childrens Hospital, The Massachusetts Soldiers Legacy Fund, Deerfield Academy, Connecticut College, and Brigham and Womens Hospital. Karen is the Executive Director of Fox Rock Foundation. "Likewise, he will be a huge asset to the Celtics, and we look forward to following his involvement in the team. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. At the time, FoxRock Principal Jason Ward called the medical offices the anchor of the future Ross Lot development and Mayor Thomas Koch saidbringing more medical facilities to Quincy wasa major goal of his administration. Rob has held or holds leadership roles at Boston Children's Hospital, The Massachusetts Soldiers Legacy Fund, Deerfield Academy, Connecticut College, and Brigham and Women's Hospital. All rights reserved. More: Quincy College graduates surprised with $1,000 gift from Granite CEO Rob Hale. More: Quincy's Hale family donates $50 million to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. [But] I really think some of the best teammates here at Granite, or any other company, are folks who graduate with an open and bright mind.. You think about FoxRock: I didn't know much about commercial real estate, yet it seemed like we had a talented, trustworthy teammate, so we did it. Hale also owns FoxRock Properties, a Boston-based real estate firm with over 4 million square feet of commercial space. All rights reserved. The Hope Street Foundation hosts an annual Lacrosse for Life head-shaving event inviting college lacrosse players from across the country to show support and raise millions for cancer patients and families. Rob Hale Fox Rock Foundation supports a wide variety of organizations within four principal areas of giving: The Foundations current focus is a series of grant partnerships with small and mid-sized nonprofits making a difference on a variety of causes in New England and beyond. QUINCY -- Rob Hale, the CEO of Granite Telecommunications and FoxRock Properties, said he hopes to to "restore the luster" of the Quincy Medical Center property, which FoxRock bought in . Hale, who is worth an estimated $5 billion from his controlling stake in Granite Telecommunications, has written checks in the tens of millions of dollars to prominent institutions like Boston. How do you build a championship team and culture of winning? Rob Hale, a member of the Boston Cannons' Members Operating Group since August of 2008, has joined the Boston Celtics ownership group as well. So it seems to me that integrity is the key ingredient. Lesson 6: To whom much is given, much is expected. About the Light . Thomas is a Co-Founder of the Hope Street Foundation, bringing together the lacrosse community to change and save lives. "It's been five years. Based in Quincy, MA and founded in 2002, Granite Communications is a telephone middleware company that services 86 of the Fortune 100 companies. "I don't see why they have to go up six stories when the temple building was only two. Rob Hale, CEO of Granite Telecommunications in Quincy, on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Fox Rock Capital is a single family office and private financial services company founded in 2015. BELMONT, Mass., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McLean Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, has received a $1 million gift from Karen and Rob Hale through their family foundation, Fox Rock Foundation. This Boston Billionaire Is Giving Away $1 Million A Week, These South Shore philanthropists are giving away $1m a week to various charities, Safe House Project Receives Transformative $1 Million Endowment from Rob and Karen Hale, Y2Y Harvard Square, Fenway Healths Youth on Fire granted $1 million for at-risk, LGBTQ+ youth sheltering services, Florida organizations receive $2 million donation to save manatees. All rights reserved. . In 2017, Karen and Rob were honored by the Breast Cancer Research Foundation with the Inaugural Carolyn Lynch Humanitarian Award. #ada-button-frame { He sits at his desk at Granite Telecommunications, puts on a headset and starts taking calls.. And then when I was steering the ship toward the bankruptcy rocks, they called me "The Busted Boy Billionaire." Karen is a member of Boston Childrens Hospitals Trust Board of Directors and is a trustee of Brigham and Womens Hospital, where she also serves on their Cancer Advisory Board, Womens Health Advisory Board, and Committee for Diversity, Inclusion, Health Equity, and Community Health. Through a variety of giving channels, the Hale family has pledged or donated more than $300 million to a broad range of worthy causes. The best teacher is your last mistake. The total net worth of the world's richest dropped by $400 billion between 2021 and 2022, the publication said . FoxRock would then build a six-story addition onto the back of the building, which would be connected on the lower levels, for 66 apartments and 6,500 square feet of retail space. He also noted that we must get better, together. Hale said that he provides some guiding principles to his leaders and then trusts them to make key decisions. Rob Hale, a Boston Cannons Owner, Joins Celtics Investor Group, MLL and HEADstrong Foundation Partner for 2012 All-Star Game, Hounds Announce Groundbreaking Over-The-Air TV Partnership with WMYT, Major League Lacrosse and Premier Lacrosse League Merge, Frank Brown Uses his Platform to Make a Difference, Randy Staats Reflects on the Creator's Game, Lacrosse Helps Integrate Kyle Jackson with Native American Background. He founded Copley Equity Partners, a private equity rm . Another person said, "My mother tends to my father, my father is in a wheelchair and because my mother tends for him she can't really get a job and they're struggling. And other phone company CEOs cheated and they're still in jail. The endowed gift will support. I love getting to share in the excitement of building a business without having to actually do the work. When Carol and I gave $50 million to Children's and $50 million to Brigham, about three years ago, I probably thought at the time "OK. That's it. Hale deeply cares about giving to others. More: FoxRock proposes renovating Masonic Temple, Citizen's Bank buildings, Quincy is booming, as you know. "We want to bring those programs together in a way that will benefit students, patients, and their families, giving them access to all of McLean's expertise and services in a more centralized fashion.". Fox Rock Foundation builds on the philanthropy of Granite Telecommunications, where Rob is founder and CEO, Granite Gives Back, FoxRock Cares, and other personal giving by the Hales. The only universal currency you have is your reputation. Karen and Rob Hale, through their family foundation, Fox Rock Foundation, have made a $1 million contribution to the Light Foundation. with revenues exceeding $1 Billion. The official ranking will be announced on September 10. 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