What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2013?
The greatest professional accomplishment in 2013 was the announcement that our Bank will be acquiring the First National Bank of New York. This acquisition will enable Bridgehampton National Bank (BNB) to have Offices in Manhattan as well as parts of Nassau County in 2014.
Our financing of the acquisition of Gurney's Inn in Montauk which will help propel what is already a high profile property into an international resort destination.
What are your predictions for commercial real estate in 2014?
Commercial real estate should continue to enjoy solid performance in terms of both return and appreciation.
What are your resolutions for 2014?
Resolutions for 2014 include opening our first full service branch in Manhattan along with BNB continuing to viewed as an exceptional resource for banking and financing for real estate professionals in the markets we serve.
What leadership lesson has made the greatest impact on your career? Leadership isn’t about being the smartest person in the room; it’s about creating an environment where the best ideas win.
Adaptive reuse has become one of the most important conversations in commercial real estate today. Long Island has a large inventory of aging retail, office and industrial
The Long Island Board of Realtors (LIBOR) Commercial Network continues to play a key role in advancing opportunities and strengthening the commercial real estate landscape across Queens. Through targeted programming and global outreach
Many attorneys operating within the construction space are familiar with the provisions of New York Lien Law, which allow for the discharge of a Mechanic’s Lien in the event the lienor does not commence an action to enforce following the service of a “Section 59 Demand”.
Merritt Environmental Consulting Corp. (MECC) was established in June of 2009 after being part of a larger engineering firm for almost 20 years. The focus of the company is to assist lending institutions, attorneys, real estate investors, and property owners with environmental concerns. Today, MECC has offices in New York, Florida, and Vermont and has grown into a regional consulting firm serving clients along the East Coast.