Who has been a mentor or influential figure in your career, and what is the most valuable advice they have shared with you? I’ve had several mentors throughout my 15+ years in the industry and they have all taught me unforgettable lessons in both work and personal life.
What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? My undergraduate degree was in engineering, and my initial plan was to work in the aerospace industry. However, after spending a few years working in that world, I realized that I wasn’t satisfied by what I was doing. I have always had a passion for the natural world.
What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? Construction has always been part of my life. My father owned a welding company, so job sites were familiar to me from a very young age. I have vivid memories of being a kid and hearing him point to buildings and say, “I worked on that.
What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? My career is something that I very luckily fell into. I had a great guidance counselor my senior year of high school who pushed me into attending college.
What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been a creator. From LEGOs to contracting to construction management, there has been nothing I enjoy more than making a vision come to life!
Buffalo, NY Jack Phillips of Largo Real Estate Advisors, Inc. arranged a $24 million non-recourse permanent first mortgage for a 300,000 s/f industrial property. The asset is fully occupied by a single
Yonkers, NY Rand Commercial negotiated the $3.2 million sale of the former St. Mark’s Episcopal Church property. The 12,000 s/f property will become the new home of Predestined for Purpose
Rhinebeck NY Nancy Packes, 80, passed away peacefully, in her home, on June 18th, 2026. Packes held a JD degree from New York University. She practiced trial law for seven years
What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? I was drawn to commercial real estate because it combines finance, entrepreneurship, and relationship building. I began my career in commercial mortgage brokerage while still completing my bachelor’s degree, which gave me early exposure to transactions and client relationships.
What accomplishment or project so far in your career are you most proud of? Building meaningful relationships has always come naturally to me, especially through my work in the food space. I used to host some of the most active commercial real estate professionals in the industry, and transitioning those relationships
What accomplishment or project so far in your career are you most proud of? Across more than $1 billion in closed debt and equity transactions, I am proudest not of any single deal, but of earning the trust to work alongside exceptional teams and counterparties to bring complex business plans to life.
What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? I’ve always had a passion for real estate. At 12 years old, I spent Sundays riding my bike around my Los Angeles neighborhood visiting open houses. I made a point to speak with the sales brokers, ask questions, and even help show prospective buyers around.
Uniondale, NY In 1976, Jeffrey D. Forchelli founded a general practice law firm dedicated to serving local residents and businesses. From the outset, the firm — now known as Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP — was grounded in excellence
Manhattan, NY Professional Women in Construction New York (PWC NY) has officially opened submissions for the second annual Project Award, recognizing an outstanding New York project that exemplifies the leadership, innovation, and impact of women across the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.
This summer, New York City will welcome the world. With the FIFA World Cup bringing visitors from across the globe, the city will once again demonstrate something that when New York is at its best, it doesn’t just attract people; it creates experiences that keep them coming back.
Manhattan, NY The HOPE Program honored IREM NYC’s Randall Powell, CPM and his company, Infinite Horizons at their Empowering Prosperity Gala on May 7th at Tribeca 360
Manhattan, NY The Hudson Companies hired Isaac Henderson as principal and co-head of development, where he’ll oversee Hudson’s mixed-use portfolio, across affordable and market-rate housing. Henderson will be a member of Hudson’s Leadership Committee
Manhattan, NY Rudin made known that Centerbridge Partners will establish its New York City headquarters at 345 Park Ave., Rudin’s 44-story Plaza District office tower. Centerbridge will occupy 75,826 s/f across 345 Park Ave.’s entire 22nd and 23rd floors.
Brooklyn, NY Tredway was named by Affordable Housing Finance as the nation’s 10th most active developer in acquiring and preserving affordable housing in 2025. Tredway acquired 1,917 affordable homes, spanning Coney Island and Rockaway portfolios