Spotlights

2023 Women in CRE: Lelina Chang, Gamco Corp.

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? Gamco recently fabricated over 12,000 s/f of aluminum fenestration products for Richmond University Medical Center’s multi-level expansion, housing the hospital’s emergency

2023 Women in CRE: Cara Cronin, Cronin & Cronin Law Firm PLLC

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? The market has changed dramatically for office space in the years since 2020. Tenants are taking less square feet and in some instances, vacating entirely. I was able to move quickly and negotiate property tax reductions for several clients with office locations that have been greatly impacted by this changing market and obtain significant tax relief that they desperately needed. 

2023 Women in CRE: Jennifer Appel, Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP

What recent project, transaction , or accomplishment are you most proud of? I worked on an attainable housing project which was memorable because the project contained both rental and homeownership elements and required the cooperation and creativity of several layers of government, a primary and a subordinate lender, the developer, the not-for-profit and the seller in order to close.

2023 Women in CRE: Courtney Janto, Cook Properties

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? When I joined Cook Properties in 2021, the company was on the brink of a massive acquisition – including 55 manufactured housing communities, commercial real estate, equipment, and most importantly – 75 employees.

2023 Women in CRE: Esther Reizes-Lowenbein, Esther Reizes & Co.

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? The office asset is looked down upon nowadays, as the banks and private investors deem it unstable. I recently facilitated the closing of a class A office building. I was

2023 Women in CRE: Dawne David-Pierre, Moody Nolan

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am incredibly proud of our team’s pro-bono work in the local community. We recently undertook a feasibility study for CHiPS, a food pantry in Brooklyn that

2023 Women in CRE: Joanne Bobb, Bobtek Electrical Corp.

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? Bobtek Electrical Corp. has become a go to for property managers seeking fast responsive high quality work in volume across their portfolios. Our local law electrical

2023 Women in CRE: Linda Merenguelli, HUB International

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of? Negotiating insurance programs for the real estate industry is an important part of my job. This year has proven the most difficult in placing insurance for a variety of reasons forcing extremely difficult discussions

2023 Women in CRE: Kimberly Zar Bloorian, KLOUD Real Estate Marketing

What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? When building your career, consider the firm’s values. Prioritize a firm where you can shape your environment and ask

2023 Women in CRE: Jenny Zhan, The Bromley Companies

What are the most important factors women in your industry should consider when choosing a firm to build their career with? Real estate is a people business. No matter a company’s size, a career-nourishing environment should cultivate diversity in talents