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2026 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Desi Avidane, IPRG Retail Leasing
June 30, 2026
What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? My inspiration for retail leasing came directly from NYC itself. Few places are defined so
2026 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Joanna Pawlowska, Max Security USA
June 30, 2026
What accomplishment or project so far in your career are you most proud of? As chief marketing officer, contracts and compliance at Max Security USA, I lead growth,
2026 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Garvin Lee, Greystone
June 30, 2026
What accomplishment or project so far in your career are you most proud of? I’m tasked with arranging financing for workforce and affordable housing. The country
2026 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Talia Horwich, The Berman Group
June 30, 2026
What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? My path into real estate communications was anything but traditional. I originally studied music
2026 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Anna Bock, Chaves Perlowitz Luftig LLP
June 30, 2026
What accomplishment or project so far in your career are you most proud of? The accomplishment I am most proud of is carrying my first commercial real estate transaction
2026 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Shannon Bahnsen, Westerman Ball Ederer Miller Zucker & Sharfstein...
June 30, 2026
What trends or opportunities do you see shaping the future of your industry? see retail leasing continuing to evolve around flexibility, experiential retail, and mixed-use
2026 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Anazette Ray, Zetlin & DeChiara LLP
June 30, 2026
Who has been a mentor or influential figure in your career, and what is the most valuable advice they have shared with you? My mentors would be all the women in this field who have come before me. When I started in this
2026 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Arjun Sheth, Besen Partners
June 30, 2026
What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? My family has been involved in real estate development in India, so I grew up around the
2026 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Mark Neelman, SAB Capital
June 30, 2026
What trends or opportunities do you see shaping the future of your industry? A renewed focus on fundamentals is reshaping CRE. Investors are prioritizing well-located assets in markets with
2026 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Blake Jenkins, Peapack Private Bank & Trust
June 30, 2026
What accomplishment or project so far in your career are you most proud of? One accomplishment I am particularly proud of is being recognized as a Gold Ambassador at
2026 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Douglas Elsbeck, King & Spalding LLP
June 30, 2026
What trends or opportunities do you see shaping the future of your industry? Two trends stand out. First, experienced institutional investors are increasingly seeking bespoke investment opportunities through co-investments, club deals and other structures to allow more precise allocation of capital and higher level
2026 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Matthew Terracciano, Goldman Copeland
June 30, 2026
What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? I earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering from NYU Tandon, where I published multiple research papers on heat transfer in power cables.
2026 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Grace Belisle, VHB
June 30, 2026
What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? I’ve always been drawn to sustainability and how engineering can directly improve communities. At SUNY College of
2026 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Hugo Donath, North Bridge
June 30, 2026
What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? I came to New York from Australia at 18, drawn to real estate because it’s a physical asset, not a ticker on a screen. I wanted to help build the places people call home, work, and play.
2026 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Thomas Kelly, Douglas Elliman Commercial Division
June 30, 2026
>What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? The competitive nature of the business truly drove me to pursue this as a career! As a former professional lacrosse player and Division I coach, I’ve always thrived in competitive, relationship-driven environments.
2026 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Billy Diakakis, SABRE
June 30, 2026
What accomplishment or project so far in your career are you most proud of? Rather than a single transaction, I’m most proud of building long-term relationships and becoming a trusted resource for clients as they grow. Representing brands across the fitness, medical, wellness, food, and beauty sectors has allowed me to help shape communities throughout Long Island and the tri-state area.
2026 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Tom O'Meara, Concept Construction Services Inc.
June 30, 2026
What trends or opportunities do you see shaping the future of your industry?
The construction sector is at an exciting, transformative stage. Digital tools like BIM, drone
2026 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Julia Lee, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP
June 30, 2026
What accomplishment or project so far in your career are you most proud of? I’m most proud of helping CRE owners, developers and REITs achieve meaningful reductions in their real estate tax burden. These savings can improve asset performance, increase value and create opportunities for reinvestment.
2026 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Heena Shah, DIG Architecture
June 30, 2026
“For all projects, especially complex assignments, Heena expertly balances the needs of clients, design teams, governing-authority stakeholders and contractors. Her uncanny sharp
2026 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Avery Boxell, Katz, Sapper & Miller
June 30, 2026
What accomplishment or project so far in your career are you most proud of? I am heavily involved with developments in Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs) across the country. The QOZ program was created through tax reform in 2017 and was recently extended and made permanent.