Category: Spotlight Content

2022 Industry Leaders: Michael Lefkowitz, Rosenberg & Estis

2022 Industry Leaders: Michael Lefkowitz, Rosenberg & Estis

September 27, 2022
What advice would you give the next generation of leaders in your industry? Find a firm that feels like “home.” I’m proud and lucky to be part of Rosenberg & Estis. I get to help clients achieve goals, shape New York City’s skyline and
2022 Industry Leaders: Sarah Berman, The Berman Group

2022 Industry Leaders: Sarah Berman, The Berman Group

September 27, 2022
What was the most difficult experience you have encountered as a leader? One of the most difficult experiences was navigating through the pandemic when I wasn’t sure what was next for our agency. We grew by leaps and bounds during the last three years
2022 Industry Leaders: Robert Banner, Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti, LLP

2022 Industry Leaders: Robert Banner, Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti, LLP

September 27, 2022
What was the most difficult experience you have encountered as a leader? The loss of two excellent lawyers from our group over the last ten or so years. For the most part our firm and our group has talented people that stay for a very long
2022 Industry Leaders: Keyvan Ghaytanchi, BEB Capital

2022 Industry Leaders: Keyvan Ghaytanchi, BEB Capital

September 27, 2022
Describe what you would consider to be ONE of your top career highlights: The launch of our debt platform, BEB Lending, is at the top of my list. I have always been passionate about expanding our business, so I put together a plan, pitched the
2022 Industry Leaders: Lev Mavashev, Alpha Realty

2022 Industry Leaders: Lev Mavashev, Alpha Realty

September 27, 2022
What is your management style? I consider myself more of a leader than a manager. We are a boutique firm with a flat organizational structure, so it is definitely an entrepreneurial management style here, but I think
2022 Industry Leaders: William O’Brien, M.C. O’Brien Inc.

2022 Industry Leaders: William O’Brien, M.C. O’Brien Inc.

September 27, 2022
What award were you most proud to receive? Not sure it’s an award but receiving the SIOR designation has always been one of my proudest moments. The ability to collaborate with some of the best commercial real estate brokers
2022 Industry Leaders: Robert Nelson, Nelson Management Group

2022 Industry Leaders: Robert Nelson, Nelson Management Group

September 27, 2022
Describe what you would consider to be ONE of your top career highlights: I’m proud of a transaction I did in 2005 with a building called Cathedral Parkway Towers. I bought, redeveloped, and then sold it to a tenants association so the building could
2022 Industry Leaders: Michael Edelman, M&T Realty Capital Corp.

2022 Industry Leaders: Michael Edelman, M&T Realty Capital Corp.

September 27, 2022
What is your management style? My leadership style is centered on exploration. I prioritize providing employees with the opportunity to learn and eventually thrive outside of their comfort zones. Mastering your
2022 Industry Leaders: Wayne Lawrence, Shawmut Design and Construction

2022 Industry Leaders: Wayne Lawrence, Shawmut Design and Construction

September 27, 2022
What is your management style? Effective collaboration is my overall vision and management style. Having the ability to cater to different work and communication styles among team members, along with recognizing each
2022 Industry Leaders: Danylo Varakuta, The Falcon Group

2022 Industry Leaders: Danylo Varakuta, The Falcon Group

September 27, 2022
What is your management style? My style combines “coach” and “pacesetting” styles as I always set high standards for my team, and I am always concerned about efficiency and quality of the
2022 Industry Leaders: Joseph Martinez, Holt Construction

2022 Industry Leaders: Joseph Martinez, Holt Construction

September 27, 2022
What is your management style? I want to think my management style is more free form. I like collaboration within my team. I will not micromanage anyone unless they perform in a manner that requires that. Everyone is
2022 Industry Leaders: Jaimee Nardiello, Zetlin & De Chiara LLP

2022 Industry Leaders: Jaimee Nardiello, Zetlin & De Chiara LLP

September 27, 2022
What award were you most proud to receive? The CREWNY Founders’ Award. The Founders’ Award recipient represents the finest qualities of CREW New York, consistently supports the organization’s mission and goals