Spotlights

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.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Jais Kwon, FXCollaborative

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I consider playing a big part in the design of new David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center my biggest recent achievement. The project achieved the highest score as LEED v4 BD+C Platinum project in NY and is on track to achieve Net Zero energy.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Graham Christensen, Douglaston Development

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? A recent project that I am most proud of is 3Eleven, Manhattan’s largest new luxury multifamily building with 938 apartments (703 market rate and 235 affordable units) as well as 60,000 s/f of amenity spaces.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Michael Schattner, Rosewood Realty Group

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? In April of 2022 I closed on The Lakes at Collier Commons in Land O Lakes, FL. This was a beautiful 2004 vintage property consisting of 252 units.