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What accomplishment or project so far in your career are you most proud of? I’m most proud of building Findigs’ finance function from scratch. When I first joined the company, there was a lot to juggle, such as reporting infrastructure, financial models, and forecasting processes

What accomplishment or project so far in your career are you most proud of? My proudest achievement at LMJ is my work on the Ares project, the largest contract our firm has ever secured. When you break it down

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? I’ve always believed the universe responds to effort. I was drawn to commercial real estate because it’s an industry where there are no shortcuts—success is dependent on your willingness to learn and your work ethic.

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? I didn’t intend to land in insurance, but it was the way things worked out for me. What I thought would be a corporate stepping stone to get in as a receptionist, turned into an insurance career almost 15 years since then.

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? Real estate provides a frictionless, flexible barrier to entry, with virtually limitless potential that surrounds you with hungry people who have a leverageable capacity for creative investment that surpasses people who like to day trade.

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? My career path began with a lifelong fascination with cities, shaped by growing up between New York and Tokyo. I’ve always loved riding transit, walking around neighborhoods

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? My journey into commercial real estate began the summer before my senior year of high school. When I secured an internship at a well-established and highly respected brokerage firm my father recommended.

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? I was initially drawn to transactional law for its pace and problem‑solving, but I gravitated toward commercial real estate finance because of how directly legal structuring impacts deal outcomes.

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? Playing with Legos was an early creative outlet for me. I never followed the instructions on the kits, instead opting to design my own structures.

What accomplishment or project so far in your career are you most proud of? Throughout my career, whether in tenant organizing, community development, or cooperative preservation, my focus has remained the same: helping people stay in their homes and communities. One accomplishment I am particularly proud of is helping expand Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester’s post-purchase and preservation work.

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? From a young age, I was drawn to art and design. I was naturally curious and loved traveling, which sparked a unique appreciation for the built environment.

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? There is something special about family business, and I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to continue one that stretches four generations of architects.