Spotlights
NYREJ’s 35th Anniversary: Bob Knakal, BKREA
How has NYREJ helped you, your firm or your industry? As someone who strongly believes “it’s not who you know, but who knows you”, being in the NYREJ 540 times means that we were working on our market presence and NYREJ helped us get the word out about what we were doing and how we were doing it.
NYREJ’s 35th Anniversary: John Finamore, EW Howell
When did you discover NYREJ, and what was your title and company name? I can’t pinpoint the exact year. EW Howell has had a long-term relationship with NYREJ, and this was underway when I joined EW Howell Construction Group as director of business development.
IREON celebrates nine years of business development success Q&A with Steve Kirschner, COO and Founder, IREON
Q: What milestone achievement would you consider the “game-changer” in advancing your career? A: Founding IREON was most certainly a game-changer in my career. I started this organization because I only wanted to work among “trusted, caring friends” who are motivated to help each other expand their business opportunities.
NYREJ’s 35th Anniversary: Thomas Grzebinski II, Gantry Inc.
When did you discover NYREJ and what was your title and company name at that time? Two decades ago when I started in the commercial mortgage finance industry as an associate producer with GMAC Commercial Mortgage.
NYREJ’s 35th Anniversary: Mark Stumer, Mojo Stumer Associates
When did you discover NYREJ and what was your title and company name at that time? We first discovered NYREJ 35 years ago as Mojo Stumer Associates.
How has NYREJ helped you, your firm or your industry? NYREJ has kept us informed about community developments and achievements while providing a platform
NYREJ’s 35th Anniversary: Thomas Kearns, Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP
How has NYREJ helped you, your firm or your industry? NYREJ has given me a platform to share some experiences in the industry and practical ways to resolve legal issues that arise. I am continually surprised by people in the industry who mention to me that they saw some of my columns.
NYREJ’s 35th Anniversary: Dane Wisher, Relevance International
When did you discover NYREJ and what was your title and company name at that time? It was 2014 and I had just made the move from teaching to my first marketing and communications role at Lendlease. How has NYREJ helped you, your firm or your industry? NYREJ is a longstanding champion of the built environment and the people who make it.
NYREJ’s 35th Anniversary: Pierre Debbas, Esq., Romer Debbas, LLP
Most memorable “15 minutes of fame” in NYREJ: Back in 2014, our firm brought on a large group of professionals from a firm called Hofheimer Gartlir & Gross. After over 100 years in existence, Hofheimer dissolved that summer. This was the first big expansion of Romer Debbas, LLP and was the start of the rapid growth
NYREJ’s 35th Anniversary: Joseph Schirripa, NELSON Worldwide
When did you discover NYREJ and what was your title and company name at that time? I discovered NYREJ in the mid-2000s while serving as an architectural consultant for multiple landlords such as Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (formerly W&H Properties). I was a young PM and wanted to understand the market’s dynamics
NYREJ’s 35th Anniversary: Rodney Nassimian, Highcap Group
Most memorable “15 minutes of fame” in NYREJ: My most memorable 15 minutes of fame came in March of 2022 when NYREJ had highlighted my sale of two lots on 27th St. in Hunters Point, prime Long Island City. I had sold the lots for $10.5 million with a quick closing