Spotlights
2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Jake Canale, AKF
Beyond your professional achievements, what are some of your passions or hobbies? Cooking is my favorite. From a young age I spent hours in the kitchen with my dad understanding how to use a knife and the basic methods of what goes well together, which nowadays is a2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Al Spinelli, Henderson Engineers
How do you balance your rising career with your personal life? Work-life balance is crucial since I became a dad in 2023, making my personal life much busier. Henderson Engineers is a flexible workplace, so I’ve transitioned into fatherhood without2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Anthony Forzaglia, Esq., Schroder & Strom, LLP
Beyond your professional achievements, what are some of your passions or hobbies? My main passion is being a good dad to my two daughters. I also love music and love jamming with friends, usually on the bass guitar or drums.
2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Joseph Lutz, Grassi
Who are the key people in your life that have contributed to your success? I attribute my strong work ethic and love of learning to my parents, who instilled the values of education and integrity. My wife, AnnMarie is supportive and encouraging through the late nights and busy seasons.
2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Jonathan Cheng, Mojo Stumer Associates
“In the past year, Jonny has played a pivotal role in Mojo Stumer’s design team, translating client visions into reality. By being involved in the design of our most thrilling commercial and multi-family projects, Jonny has been instrumental in fueling the growth and expansion of Long Island as our portfolio2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: T.J. Wilkinson, P.E, Bohler
How do you balance your rising career with your personal life? Technology has made it challenging to separate work and personal time. I am very intentional with my time, and fully commit to my work while at the office and my personal life when outside of the office. This approach allows2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Barry Gibson, Emtec Consulting Engineers
“Within the past year Barry Gibson has passed his PE exam, officially making him a licensed engineer in the state of New York which was an incredible achievement.” - Andrew Solano, Managing Partner at Emtec2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Gene Bove, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.
Who are the key people in your life that have contributed to your success? My professional mentor has been instrumental in pointing my career in the right direction. His trust in me and advocacy for me as a young professional within the firm has allowed me to reimagine the firm’s noise and2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: E.J. Moawad, Levin Management Corp.
Beyond your professional achievements, what are some of your passions or hobbies? I’m an avid mountain biker, fisherman, cook and DIY’er. As a husband and proud father of two, I enjoy family time and supporting my children’s activities.
2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Rebecca Davies Adams, Belveron Partners
How do you balance your rising career with your personal life? Keep everything in perspective, celebrate the small wins, and find joy in chaos.Beyond your professional achievements, what are some of your passions or hobbies? I’m an avid reader – I’m in two book clubs
