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2026 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Patrick Smith, Orange Bank & Trust
April 28, 2026
How do you inspire, motivate, or mentor others within your organization? Motivation starts with leading by example. If I ask a member of my team to do something, I should also be able to do it myself. I make sure to make people feel heard, letting them share ideas, concerns, and contribute to solutions for our clients.
2026 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Michael Murphy, Douglas Elliman Commercial Division
April 28, 2026
What is one major challenge you’ve overcome as a leader, and what did it teach you? A major challenge I’ve overcome as a leader is learning to move past disappointment and help other agents do the same. Like the song says, “I get knocked down, but I get up again.” In this business, deals will always fall apart, that’s the nature of the game.
2026 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Mike Abuladze, Argo Construction and Development
April 28, 2026
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? Aerie Development is a true reflection of my vision, leadership, and one of my proudest accomplishments — creating a single family community that embodies the pride, quality, and excellence of Argo.
TPG Architecture recognizes Lazarus, Mitcheltree and O’Meara with promotions
April 28, 2026
Manhattan, NY TPG Architecture LLP has promoted Emma Lazarus, Jeffrey Mitcheltree, and Jennifer O’Meara to managing associate. The appointments reflect TPG’s commitment to
2026 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Max Saidman, OakNorth
April 28, 2026
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? Over the past year, I’ve focused on scaling OakNorth’s US originations platform and supporting a growing cohort of leading lending partners, including Oak Funding, Module Five Capital, DAC Developments and Melrose Ascension Capital. Across a range of transactions — from complex office-to-residential
2026 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Tracey Guerin, Kings Capital Construction
April 28, 2026
What is one major challenge you’ve overcome as a leader, and what did it teach you? One of the most significant challenges I’ve overcome as a leader was learning how to effectively delegate and trust others with responsibilities that I once felt only I could handle. Early in my career, I equated leadership with control — believing that being deeply involved
2026 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Mell Goldman, All Boro, Inc.
April 28, 2026
How do you inspire, motivate, or mentor others within your organization? I have created a culture where every employee gets to inspire and compliment one another throughout the course of the work week. I personally coach and support every employee, both personally and professionally.
2026 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Gregg Navins, OMARA Construction
April 28, 2026
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? Learning to have confidence in myself is the biggest challenge I faced as I started my career. Out of college, I was scared. Afraid to fail. But when I started at OMARA in 1992, it dawned on me that I was a pretty bright guy, and I had a natural ability to solve problems and to connect with people – clients, architects, engineers, and tradesmen.
2026 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Joe DiPompeo, Structural Workshop
April 28, 2026
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? We recently began integrating AI into our processes after seeing real value emerge about six months ago. It now supports plan reviews by checking drawings against codes and coordinating across disciplines, improving quality and reducing risk.
2026 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Tyler Culberson, Standard Brokerage Company
April 28, 2026
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? Joining the Center for Economic Growth’s leadership board is something I’m proud of. It’s given me a more direct role in helping attract new companies to the Capital Region while supporting the growth of businesses already here.
2026 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: William Gill, Stav Equities LLC
April 28, 2026
What drives your philosophy on hard work, and how has it evolved over time? I value hard work above everything. My father was a strong influence in my life and career. He ran a small business in West Chicago, IL, and from a young age I understood the type of investment it takes to run a business and the work ethic it takes to succeed in a cutthroat world.
Westchester County honors Abad of Community Housing Innovations with Whitney Young Jr. Award
April 28, 2026
White Plains, NY Ronald Rosado Abad, CEO of Community Housing Innovations, received the Whitney M. Young Jr. Award on Westchester County’s Black History Month celebration.
2026 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Schroder & Strom, LLP
April 28, 2026
Garden City, NY Schroder & Strom, LLP is a real property tax litigation firm known for its depth of experience, technical precision, and consistent success representing commercial and residential property owners across New York State. Founded in 2000 by Michael Schroder and Karen Strom
Society for Marketing Professional Services New York hosts Winter Warm-Up networking event
April 28, 2026
Manhattan, NY The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) New York hosted its annual Winter Warm-Up networking event at the Mohawk Group Showroom, welcoming professionals from the
2026 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: AJ Sonnick, ONE18
April 28, 2026
What recent accomplishments or initiatives are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? Over the past year, as we’ve entered our 12th year, we’ve continued to evolve our role from execution into a more strategy-led partnership with our clients. Strategy has always been a core part of what we do, but we’ve placed a stronger emphasis on leading with it
2026 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Jenna Fantauzzi, Outsource Consultants, Inc.
April 28, 2026
What is one major challenge you’ve overcome as a leader, and what did it teach you? One of the most defining challenges in my career was leading the integration of seven companies in the A/E/C industry into a single operating platform as Chief Operating Officer.
IREON Insights: Research and development tax credit: Very important deadline for amendments is July...
April 28, 2026
If you are a company that either claimed or qualify for the research and development tax credit you need to be aware of the following update resulting from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
2026 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Juan Gomez, Outsource Consultants, Inc.
April 28, 2026
What advice would you share with emerging professionals striving to become future leaders in commercial real estate? Leadership tends to follow people who consistently solve problems, build trust, and make things easier for both clients and teammates. Stay curious, ask questions, and don’t shy away from taking on tough challenges...
2026 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Henry Barnathan, Meridian Capital Group
April 28, 2026
What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? Recently, we represented a first-time client in the sale of an asset that is now under a hard, non-refundable contract above the asking price, marking its first trade in over 25 years.
Arrow Real Estate Advisors secures $29.5 million bridge loan for 260 West 39th St. refinance
April 28, 2026
Manhattan, NY Arrow Real Estate Advisors has secured a $29.5 million loan for the refinance of 260 West 39th St. The loan was arranged on behalf of MJ Orbach Associates and provided by for the refinance of 260 West 39th St. The loan was arranged on behalf of MJ Orbach Associates and provided by Ladder Capital.