Joseph A. Aquino has spent nearly four decades navigating the upper tiers of commercial real estate, helping shape retail corridors in New York and other major markets
Manhattan, NY The Avenue of the Americas Association (AoA Association) convened at the New York Marriott Marquis for its 99th anniversary gala. Hosted by executive director Sarah Berman, the gala recognized four brokerage firms CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, JLL, and Newmark with
Manhattan, NY The Battery Conservancy has selected Paula Recart to assume the position of president of The Battery Conservancy on November 19, 2025. Recart’s election by the board of trustees follows an exhaustive five-month search in the which the board’s search committee was assisted by search
Latham, NY Sunrise Management & Consulting brought together commercial real estate industry leaders on October 30, 2025, for the return of the Sunrise Multifamily Summit. The program featured a keynote address from renowned economist Hugh Johnson, chairman and chief
Manhattan, NY The Asian Real Estate Professional Association (AREPA) hosted its distinguished guest speaker event at EisnerAmper, featuring Jasper Wu, vice president of ZD Jasper Realty. Jasper shared his expertise on real estate development, career
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I’m an entrepreneur focused on building a sustainable enterprise with a vision and growth mindset. My company provides reused and pre-owned office furniture solutions that promote circular economy principles and reduce environmental impact.
Middletown, NY Vision Hudson Valley has named RJ Smith as the recipient of the 31st annual Ottaway Medal, an honor bestowed upon individuals who exemplify leadership and service in the Hudson Valley. Named after philanthropists Ruth and James Ottaway, the medal celebrates those whose advocacy
Manhattan, NY The Urban Land Institute New York (ULI NY) will honor Scott Rechler, chairman and chief executive officer at RXR, as the recipient of the 2026 Visionary Leadership in Land Use Award. The award will be presented at the 10th Annual Awards for Excellence in Development Gala on April 29
Manhattan, NY Skanska, a global development and construction firm, has begun a leadership transition in its U.S. building operations. Leo Sinicin, chief financial officer of both Skanska USA Building and Skanska USA Inc., will retire effective December 31, 2025. Dan DeRooy will succeed Sinicin as CFO for both
Red Bank, NJ Brand Groupies, a woman-owned strategic communications agency serving the built industry, has hired Olivia Cody as vice president of content strategy. Cody will play a key role in the agency’s growing content division,
Manhattan, NY Syska Hennessy Group has appointed Patricia Dreste as chief human resources officer. She is based in the firm’s New York City headquarters. Previously, Dreste served for 14 years as managing director
Manhattan, NY The Society for Marketing Professional Services New York Chapter (SMPS-NY) has named its 2025-2026 board of directors, representing top talent in architecture, engineering, and construction marketing across New York.