2022 Industry Leaders: James Wacht, Lee & Associates NYC

As a manger, it is my priority to always be present with my team and to ensure that all of my team members succeed in their professional goals. I am naturally an

2022 Industry Leaders: Jonathan Adelsberg, Herrick, Feinstein LLP

Collaboration is the most important, along with leading by example. My aim is to foster creative outcomes both with internal conversations and when I partner with

2022 Industry Leaders: Andrew Pearl, Swinerton

To foster an exciting, cohesive, and team-oriented work environment in the home office and on our project sites where the team has a strong sense of

2022 Industry Leaders: Jamie Katcher, Raise Commercial Real Estate

Approachable. I try my best to show up as a mentor rather than just a manager. Nurturing a trusting relationship with your colleagues is invaluable, and I strive to be someone my

2022 Industry Leaders: Ian Bel, Olive Tree Holdings

I believe in having a mentor-approach to management, focusing on autonomy, coaching, and empowering my team. I do not micromanage, and I strive to embody Olive Tree’s core

2022 Industry Leaders: Jennifer Djurkovic, Djurkovic Investment Properties

As one of the three founding partners of “College Cribs,” which is a data base of academic-focused neighborhoods apartment rentals within close proximity of college campuses. We are

2022 Industry Leaders: Nancy Colella, NYS Sustainable Corp.

My management style is directly interested and always involved, from the finite details at the point of introduction for a renewable project to the completion and delivery of

2022 Industry Leaders: Akram Khalis, MHT Lighting

Lead by example and with empathy; for example, if an employee isn’t performing to their potential or is displaying a lack of urgency, it’s better to ask

2022 Industry Leaders: David Wilkes, Herman Katz Cangemi Wilkes & Clyne, LLP

I manage based on trust and a love for the people I work with. If I know that an employee or partner understands the assignment and is capable, I prefer not to micromanage

2022 Industry Leaders: Nicoletta Pagnotta, Meridian Capital Group

Having had the opportunity to work on the financing for some of New York’s most iconic properties, many stand out as highlights. That said, the most memorable project my team