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What trend or change in commercial real estate do you believe will have the biggest impact over the next five years? Authenticity is already a differentiator, but I believe its next evolution is becoming a meaningful underwriting factor through place identity.

What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? I led an advisory project for a beloved London-based operator entering New York City, an opportunity to bring our home market to life for those who don’t live and breathe it daily.

What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? One of the most rewarding experiences has been leading Maman’s national real estate strategy during its transformation from a six-unit concept to a national brand with more than 60 locations.

What trend or change in commercial real estate do you believe will have the biggest impact over the next five years? The most significant shift will be the continued evolution of commercial real estate from places people visit to destinations they seek out.

What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? The Sky Zone deal at East River Plaza stands out as the most rewarding project of the past year. It required relocating Planet Fitness to the FDR level and working around Ashley Furniture’s planned departure, combining both spaces into a single 36,000 s/f footprint for Sky Zone.

What leadership lesson has made the greatest impact on your career? The leadership lesson that has made the greatest impact on my career is that effective leaders create opportunities for others to learn through observation and experience.

What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? This year, I refinanced a deal that was the catalyst for a family to begin their successful portfolio of shopping centers.

What trend or change in commercial real estate do you believe will have the biggest impact over the next five years? We all have an eye, or two, on AI and how its continued advancement will impact CRE in the short and long term.

What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? I’m currently working on several exciting projects, ranging from corporate interior renovations to base building upgrades for some of New York City’s most prestigious landlords and iconic commercial properties.

What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? Helping Deloitte optimize its New York real estate strategy has been one of the most rewarding projects of my career.

What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? The most rewarding project I worked on in the past 12 months was for NYU Langone Health. Despite an aggressive schedule and numerous challenges

What trend or change in commercial real estate do you believe will have the biggest impact over the next five years? I believe the biggest change over the next five years will be the continued evolution of financing.