Spotlights

2022 Industry Leaders: David Brown, SPACES (a CNY Company)

What aspect of your position do you find most challenging?

One of the most challenging aspects of my role is the daily balance of the many different personalities in our industry. With such a dynamic range of people, it is

2022 Industry Leaders: Greg Corbin, Rosewood Realty Group

Describe what you would consider to be ONE of your top career highlights:

Three years ago, a private equity firm purchased over 20 mortgage loans from traditional banks, collateralized by 31 Brooklyn properties. The PE shop then filed default notices and

2022 Industry Leaders: Jamie Schwartz, Hudson Valley iCampus

What is your management style?

Collaborative. I value and trust my team and encourage everyone to contribute. I believe in treating everyone with respect. Although I am demanding, my

2022 Industry Leaders: Jonathan Iger, Sage Realty

Describe what you would consider to be ONE of your top career highlights:

Becoming president of Sage Realty in December of 2014, as I became only the 4th president in the 90 year history of the company (at that point), as well as

2022 Industry Leaders: John Terrana, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

What is your management style?

I listen and get to know my employees so that I can determine what they need and what is important to them. Then, I try to give them this and all of the other tools they need to be

2022 Industry Leaders: Joshua Seiden, LMJ Management & Construction

Describe what you would consider to be ONE of your top career highlights:

Cultivating strong client relationships is a core value for LMJ. After working on many prior projects with our client Ascent Pharmaceuticals, we were awarded to design and

2022 Industry Leaders: Mason Sleeper, The Praedium Group

What is your management style?

I believe an inclusive and collaborative work environment fosters learning and growth. The whole Praedium team is included on weekly updates, and pipeline and

2022 Industry Leaders: Nicholas Haines, Bromley Companies

What is your management style?

Minimize hierarchy, promote efficient decision making, cross-train employees and try and create culture which combines personal touch of family company with

2022 Industry Leaders: John Nolan, McAlpine Contracting

What is your management style?

Both the strength of our firm and my team’s successes come from teamwork. My management style is based on trust, encouragement, collaborative and

2022 Industry Leaders: Samara Karasyk, Hudson Square Business Improvement District

Describe what you would consider to be ONE of your top career highlights:

In the summer of 2020, I launched and spearheaded a five-borough, small business recovery program with eight partnering organizations and 20+ staff, all hired and managed remotely