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2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Naheem Harris, Akerman LLP
November 26, 2024
Naheem Harris focuses his practice on representing domestic and international real estate companies, institutional lenders, REITs, funds, and other real estate investors and operators on a wide range of real estate matters, including bespoke financings (mortgage, mezzanine and preferred equity investments, and both borrower and lender representations), dispositions and acquisitions, development
2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Robert Fuller, Gensler
November 26, 2024
Robert Fuller is a global leader of Gensler’s residential practice area and based in the New York office. With 26 years of experience in architectural design, city and regional planning, Fuller specializes in large, complex projects. These include new buildings, building repositioning, office-to-residential conversions, and mixed-use developments.
2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Christopher Sameth, JLL
November 26, 2024
Christopher Sameth joined JLL in 2021 after helping build Skyline AI, a start-up company developing advanced AI for commercial real estate investment. Skyline AI was acquired by JLL and Sameth joined the global real estate services company as head of innovation and capital markets quantitative investments where he now oversees a team of 20 employees.
2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE:
Rachel Scelfo, Farrell Fritz
November 26, 2024
Rachel Scelfo is a partner in Farrell Fritz’ land use, zoning, municipal litigation group. She rejoined the firm in September, having previously worked at the firm for eleven years. Prior to rejoining the firm, Scelfo was most recently a member of the Town of Babylon team
2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Richard Maltz, Maltz Auctions
November 26, 2024
For the past twelve years, Richard Maltz has led a team of seventeen dedicated professionals, most of whom have been with Maltz Auctions for well over twenty years. His primary responsibilities include strengthening client relationships, strategic planning, fostering an inclusive and motivated work environment, and steering the company towards continuous growth during uncertain times.
2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Christopher Albanese, Albanese Organization, Inc.
November 26, 2024
Christopher Albanese is president of the Albanese Organization (Albanese), a full-service real estate development and management firm with 75 years of experience in all facets of real estate. Albanese has built over seven million s/f of real estate in the greater New York metropolitan area, including pioneering multifamily rentals in partnership with New York State and Battery Park City Authority
2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Seth Samowitz, BKREA
November 26, 2024
Seth Samowitz, COO of BKREA, has led the company’s operations and technology since it was founded seven years ago. He oversees a team of eight and hundreds of AI agents, managing daily operational efficiency and implementing innovative tech solutions to streamline workflows. Samowitz’s responsibilities include automating outreach, optimizing processes
2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Andrew Solano, Emtec Consulting Engineers
November 26, 2024
With over 15 years in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, Andrew Solano has built Emtec Consulting Engineers into a trusted partner across diverse sectors. As managing partner, he has led Emtec’s expansion from New York to markets in NJ, MA, PA, and MO, with plans for further growth. His leadership blends strategic vision with technical expertise
2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Robyn Reiss, Reiss Strategies
November 26, 2024
As the founder of Reiss Strategies, Robyn Reiss is responsible for driving the firm’s strategic vision and business development for real estate professionals. With nearly two decades of experience, Reiss has spent her time in her current position leading a dedicated team of professionals. Under her management, the team comprises skilled professionals from media,
2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Rose Fathers, Building Skills NY
November 26, 2024
Rose Fathers joined BSNY in January 2024 to advance the organization’s mission of preparing local job seekers for construction careers while helping employers find a ready, willing, and able workforce. She manages relationships with a network of about 100 employers to build and sustain a healthy job pipeline. She presents job opportunities to her team of two direct reports
2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Michael Mark, AIA, Mark Design Studios Architecture, PC
November 26, 2024
Michael Mark, AIA is principal of Mark Design Studios Architecture, PC which was founded in 2003. As president of the firm Michael manages a team of 16 employees and is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of projects and overall delivery to the end client. He manages internal operations, fostering a positive and dedicated workforce, while also consistently advancing relationships with new and existing clientele.
2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Jennifer Djurkovic, Djurkovic Investment Properties
November 26, 2024
Jennifer Djurkovic is founder and CEO of Djurkovic Investment Properties, a commercial real estate firm she started in 2019. With over 14 years of experience in the industry, she specializes in brokering high-value deals across New York, Pennsylvania, South Florida, and more. She manages a talented team of analysts, marketing experts, and real estate professionals, working together to drive innovation and ensure operational efficiency.
2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Daniel Evans, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
November 26, 2024
Daniel Evans co-chairs Seyfarth’s 70-lawyer Real Estate Finance practice. He represents lenders and borrowers across all aspects of commercial real estate finance, from loan originations and loan sales, to workouts and restructurings. He has handled a wide range of transactions - from small conduit deals to billion dollar credit facilities.
2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Ira Zlotowitz, GPARENCY
November 26, 2024
Ira Zlotowitz serves as founder and president of GPARENCY, the first and only brokerage in the commercial mortgage industry to offer a transparent, fixed-fee service. In this capacity, he oversees the origination, shopping and closing of loans.
2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Yaakov Zar, Lev
November 26, 2024
Yaakov Zar is the founder and CEO of Lev. Zar started the company in 2019, and manages a team of more than 50 people across product and technology, sales and marketing, and operations. Zar has built the vision for the company and led the initiatives to get the product to market successfully, as well as the incredible fundraising
2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Robert Ioanna, PE, LEED AP, Syska Hennessy Group
November 26, 2024
Robert Ioanna is the chief technical officer and executive principal at Syska Hennessy, where he’s worked since 2000. Starting as an HVAC engineer, he rose through almost every engineering role to now where he co-leads firmwide operations for a team of over 330.
2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Thomas Donovan, Meridian Capital Group
November 26, 2024
Thomas Donovan joined Meridian in 2023 and currently serves as the president of Queens investment sales, where he led a team of four. Donovan specializes in the sale of multifamily, mixed-use, retail, industrial, and development properties throughout New York City.
2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Jimmy Carchietta, The Cotocon Group
November 26, 2024
As the founder and CEO of The Cotocon Group, Jimmy Carchietta has led the company for over 15 years, driving innovation in energy benchmarking, audits, and compliance for commercial real estate. Carchietta is responsible for overseeing strategic direction, business development,
2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Michael Eng, Cullen and Dykman LLP
November 26, 2024
New York-based commercial real estate attorney focusing on office and retail leasing, ground leasing, acquisition and disposition of real property, construction access agreements and ancillary matters related thereto. Michael Eng has been at the firm for over six years.
2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: David Friedman, Arbor Realty Trust
November 26, 2024
David Friedman joined Arbor in February 2022, responsible for leading Arbor’s loan syndicated lending platform, as well as developing strategic partnerships for loan origination to access new sources of capital. In May 2024, Friedman took on expanded roles of chief credit officer of all of Arbor’s non-agency lending products
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