Spotlights

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Joseph Ragusa, Fuoco Group/TFG Accounting and Tax

Beyond your professional achievements, what are some of your passions or hobbies? I like adventure! I enjoy beach volleyball, hiking, and riding my motorcycle, a 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan. I read books ranging from philosophy to science fiction. Moreover, I look for opportunities

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Joe Maranino, CM&B

Who are the key people in your life that have contributed to your success? Having been in the construction industry for 15 years, there are so many people who have played a crucial role in my career. However, core values and a good work ethic were instilled in me at an early age

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Stephen Rodriguez, ROK Financial

How do you balance your rising career with your personal life? Balancing my career with my personal life requires me to stay focused on my priorities and be aware of my goals. Ensuring that I dedicate time to my wife and family, for my physical fitness, and to enjoy some rest & relaxation

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Stephanie Wilson, Dansker Capital Group

Beyond your professional achievements, what are some of your passions or hobbies? I ran the 2023 NYC marathon to raise awareness and money for Tunnel to Towers Foundation. While the training and marathon themselves were difficult, it was an honor to support 9/11 first responders, military

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Hemangi Agarwa, LERA Consulting Structural Engineers

How do you balance your rising career with your personal life? Growing up, I saw my mom manage both in a remarkable manner which inspires me to maintain a healthy work-life integration. I try to find a balance that works for me by coordinating my personal responsibilities with

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Christian Landauro, SPECTOR Companies

Beyond your professional achievements, what are some of your passions or hobbies? Beyond my professional endeavors, I get great enjoyment from exploring various musical artists and trying my hand at playing their most renowned songs on the guitar. Immersing myself in music provides

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Jamie Rubin, Unity Capital, LLC

How do you balance your rising career with your personal life? In the background throughout a given day, I try to live with mindfulness and being “present within the present.” This in turn gives me the ability to focus my attention on what is immediately required

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Peter Yousef, Silverstein Properties

How do you balance your rising career with your personal life? I am able to balance my career with my personal life by prioritizing tasks and time management. Additionally, my passion for my career enhances this balance, as I’m motivated to excel

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Brittany Milas, MdeAS Architects

How do you balance your rising career with your personal life? It’s a constant ebb and flow. Pursuing physical, emotional and spiritual activities regulate my headspace and allow me to feel balanced. Having sport as an outlet has been particularly grounding. I frequently

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Nick Baxter, Silverstein Properties

Beyond your professional achievements, what are some of your passions or hobbies? I come from a family of avid skiers and try to head to the mountains as much as I can during the winter. Once the snow melts, I trade the ski boots for running shoes to compete