2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Nathan Kropp, Newmark

Number of years at firm: 5  One thing on my bucket list: I want to travel on a safari to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. When I am not working, I am: spending time with friends and family, preferably at an Italian restaurant

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Ryan Kaddah, Rochester’s Cornerstone Group

Number of years at firm: 2  One thing on my bucket list: Experience every culture in the world.  When I am not working, I am: Traveling, volunteering, and reading.  What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Marketplace Senior Apartments, a 150-unit senior housing affordable apartment project.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Nicole Youngs, Rochester’s Cornerstone Group

Number of years at firm: 3.5 One thing on my bucket list: The thrill-seeking experience of skydiving! When I am not working, I am: Spending time with my two loyal dogs. Additionally, this spring I’ve had the privilege of participating in the Buffalo Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Citizens Academy Program with other prominent business and community leaders.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Vin Krstic, The Raisner Group

Number of years at firm: 3 One thing on my bucket list: Keep developing relationship with local vendors, supplier and talent in order to deepen our company’s involvement in North Central Brooklyn. When I am not working, I am: in the gym

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Danielle Volpe, Cornerstone Land Abstract

Number of years at firm: 9 One thing on my bucket list: I have so many bucket list items not yet completed that are related to travel, but Safari in Africa is top of my list! When I am not working, I am: Traveling, hiking, reading, working out and spending time with my husband and three children. 

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Noah Kagan, AKF

Number of years at firm: 6 When I am not working, I am: Spending time with friends, family, and our cat Cashew. One thing on my bucket list: Hiking all the high peaks in the Catskill Mountains.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Ellie Kimmes, Jafri Capital

Number of years at firm: 2.5 One thing on my bucket list: Be on Shark Tank! When I am not working, I am: Traveling! My family and friends live all across the US, so I try to visit them whenever possible. What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Through my role at Jafri Capital, I have been given the opportunity to lead the development of the Jafri Journal.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Jason Mink, Olive Tree Holdings

Number of years at firm: 2.5 One thing on my bucket list: Travel to every continent When I am not working, I am: Golfing, skiing, playing basketball, traveling, having a nice meal with friends. What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? In late 2021, I sourced 745 units off market in Northwest Arkansas.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Christopher Pratt, JLL

Number of years at firm: 2 One thing on my bucket list: I want to do a cross country US road trip. America is such a large country, I think it’s important to experience its diverse landscapes, cultures, people and history and what better way than a road trip with friends.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Adrielle Slaugh, STUDIOS Architecture

Number of years at firm: 6 One thing on my bucket list: Personally, the item that stands out most on my bucket list is the desire to travel – I have a list of over 50 countries that I’m still interested in visiting. Learning their unique cultural insights, exports, and nuances while experimenting with language is a personal passion of mine, and I’m fascinated by the process of learning about different cultures in truly authentic ways.