The Giamo Group advises clients on the best use of commercial property to enhance the return on investment, offering a wide range of services including the pre-development approval process, design, marketing, sales, leasing and negotiation. The company acts as the owner's representative throughout the development of new or re-positioned property and the leasing and/or renewal process for both office and industrial clients to fast track the process and save the client valuable time and money. I am the former senior vice president and director of corporate and community development for Reckson Realty Corp., a New York Stock Exchange Real Estate Investment Trust. Kathleen Giamo is president & CEO of The Giamo Group, Melville, N.Y.