The path to success is not a straight line. EDITORS' NOTE Rob Hale is Co-Founder and President of Granite Telecommunications, a communica-tions company headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts. 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. Through a variety of giving channels, the Hale family has pledged or donated more than $300 million to a broad range of worthy causes. I think Conn. is the right combination of intellectual curiosity and compassion, said Hale, a member of the colleges board of trustees. "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. PDF Making a Difference - LEADERS Mag 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. 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. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. 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. That's the part I loved the most. 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. "I am deeply grateful that the Hale Family has chosen to directly respond to the crucial needs of young people through this generous gift to McLean. He is also an owner of FoxRock Properties, a Boston-based commercial real . Hale, president of Granite Telecommunications, purchased an undisclosed share of the NBA team at the end of January. Q: You do have a lot of irons in the fire. 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. Coronavirus: Business and technology in a pandemic, Rob and Karen Hale donated $100 million to two Boston hospitals, watch the passionate and emotional conversation, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Additionally, Partners Healthcare saluted the Hales with the Jack Connors Philanthropic Leadership Award. I asked Hale about the program. Hale talked about his prior company growing to $150 million in annual revenues from 1990-1998. Granite was recognized in 2019 as the most philanthropic company in Massachusetts after donating $25M to community organizations. Fox Rock Foundation Makes Major Gifts to Manatee Protection ", 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. I consider Granite to be a SalesforceTrailblazer, based on their expansive use of CRM. Granite CANDID is led by a steering committee made up of Granite teammates focused on four areas: Community Programs, Educational Programs, Equality Programs and Developmental Programs. His cubicle, the same one everyone else has, is covered in yellowed artwork and notes from his daughter and two sons, now 21, 23 and 25 years old. "I'd really love to see the Masonic Temple shine again," she said. Each week Granite teammates donate on average $5,000 for Granite Gives Back to give to local charities. QUINCYCEO Rob Hale gets to work at 5:50 every morning, just as he has for nearly two decades. 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. Friendship Home Receives $1 Million Gift from Karen and Rob Hale Rob received his bachelors degree from Connecticut College. . Reach Mary Whitfill at mwhitfill@patriotledger.com. In fact Hale himself sits in a cubical, not corner CEO office, so that he can be as accessible as possible to his teammates. Granite Telecommunications was recognized by Forbes as one of the country's Best Employers for Diversity in 2019. 2023 www.patriotledger.com. 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. Erin Fredette, the project's traffic engineer, said the project is expected to add a total of 100 new vehicle trips per day, counting retail and residential traffic. 951 on a list of 2,578 people with an estimated. 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. 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. And it's all in my father's name and all designed to help brilliant researchers focus on this insidious disease. Hale is an owner and director of theBoston Celtics of theNational Basketball Association and the owner of theBoston CannonsofMajor League Lacrosse. Looking back to 2002, we failed but we didn't cheat. It ravaged our family and we hope it won't ravage others. There are a lot of people out there chasing the same rainbows I am, and I intend to work hard and create more profits, but I don't need them personally. I want to make Quincy proud. Those scars, they heal, but they're permanent and at the end of the day, thatfailurewas one of the most defining moments. Hale talked about facing decisions regarding accounting practices with respect to financial decisions and accounting. Trevor graduated from Connecticut College in 2020, where he studied studio art, elementary education, and human development. Lesson 7: Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. Copley Equity Partners Rob Hale, Tom Brady (former New England Patriots quarterback) and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and 2,500 Granite teammates, family members and friends shave their head to benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. All rights reserved. That seed was planted at a very early age. The school instructs you really well in how to learn. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. He helped bring the Academy to life in partnership with Dr. Mark Stonkus. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Rob Hale, a member of the Boston Cannons' Members Operating Group since August of 2008, has joined the Boston Celtics ownership group as well. Rob Hale has been repeatedly recognized by Boston Business Journal's Power 50, which salutes the 50 most powerful people in Boston. When we were successful, (The Boston Globe) used to call me "The Boy Billionaire." All rights reserved. Karen is the Executive Director of Fox Rock Foundation. Especially in the wake of the stunning defeats that I encountered in 2002, to then turn around June 1 of2002 and start another company, I think I've got someentrepreneurial moxie. Hale, who is actually aNorth Andover native despite often being called the pride of Quincy, recently sat down with a Patriot Ledger reporter to talk about where he comes from, what drives him and what's next. Rob Hale, a Boston Cannons Owner, Joins Celtics Investor Group I loved it. ", What is ChatGPT and why does it matter? I didn't know much about it, but we bought 12 or 13 businesses and we have two talented, professional guys who lead that. I asked Hale about what the coronavirus pandemic had taught him with respect to business, leadership, technology, giving back and the future of work and business? "Patience has run out from my perspective for FoxRock's development on the Ross Lot," Palmucci said. The solutions included rapid overnight shipping, easy self-installation, and low monthly pricing to help companies protect their employees as well as their bottom lines. QUINCY - CEO Rob Hale gets to work at 5:50 every morning, just as he has for nearly two decades. Hale ownsFoxRock Properties, a Boston-based real estate firm with over 4 million square feet of commercial space.Hale founded Copley Equity Partners, a private equity firm that invests in small and middle market businesses with significant growth prospects. Additionally, Partners Healthcare saluted the Hales with the Jack Connors Philanthropic Leadership Award. Our mission: Rob Hale 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. Do you need one? Half of all mental illness presents by age 14 and 75% by 24 years of age. That matters the most. She attended the Fidelity Foundation Freedom School for Young Philanthropists and is currently working in the Boston area. Trust and the right talent at the right places is at the core of Hale's management philosophy. Thomas currently works at an investment banking firm in Boston, MA. The $30 million gift will be split equally among three priorities at the 1,800-student college in New London, Conn.: $10 million for financial aid, $10 million for athletics, and $10 million for immediate improvements to the campus infrastructure. Hale believes that if you don't make mistakes, it means you are not pushing hard enough. Lesson 4: Think long-term when defining a roadmap to success. Through a variety of giving channels, the Hale family has pledged or donated more than $300 million to a broad range of worthy causes. "We currently have multiple locations throughout the greater Boston area where our youth programs are located," said Rauch. . City Councilor Dave McCarthy, a Whitney Road resident, said he's excited about theproposal to fix up the temple, which he said has been an "eyesore" since the 2014 fire. South Shore Stars Receives Transformative $1 Million Gift from Karen But through all of that, what is your guiding principle? He recognizes that there are so many people in America that lack the opportunities that he has had. Mr. Robert Hale is a Co-Founder and serves as President and Chief Executive Officer at Granite. FoxRock Properties and the City of Quincy entered into a complicated land disposition agreement in 2019.