Spotlights

2020 Ones to Watch: Justin Myers, Lee & Associates NYC

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
In 2014, I was appointed the lead broker for ClassPass—the world’s largest multi-studio fitness membership—which has rapidly expanded within

2020 Ones to Watch: Kyle Lawrence, Sahn Ward Coschignano, PLLC

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career? "
In 2011, my mentor and I closed the sale of a national manufacturer, wholesaler and distributor of tomato sauce and Italian food products. It was the

2020 Ones to Watch: Toby Waring, Bestreich Realty Group

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
The sale of 871 Park Pl., was a “game-changing” moment in my real estate career. Although it was a small deal in terms of

2020 Ones to Watch: Adrianna Bosco, AKRF, Inc.

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
Managing the environmental remediation for Douglaston Development’s new residential tower on West 29th St. has been the signature project of my career. This is a complex New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program site with a

2020 Ones to Watch: Brian Whelan, B6 Real Estate

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career? 
The first commercial property I sold was a hotel in Pennsylvania–navigating the deal to the finish line gave me

2020 Ones to Watch: Hakeem Lecky, Bestreich Realty Group

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
Being a problem solver is very helpful in this business. One of my more memorable deals involved helping a client who needed to scale down from

2020 Ones to Watch: Nathan Abraham, JRT Realty Group

How do you contribute to your community or your profession?
Contributing to this profession is about creating an indispensable need for our services and knowledge base. To this end, I try to bring to

2020 Ones to Watch: Matthew Weber, SWBR

How do you contribute to your community or your profession?  
I am a volunteer soccer coach for two of my children’s teams and also a den leader for my son’s Cub Scout pack.

2020 Ones to Watch: Nicholas Battaglia, Stonegate Real Estate

What led you to your current profession?
I opened my first business, a fitness facility, when I was 18 years old. I ran that open to close for the first two years before having a

2020 Ones to Watch: Kristin Purdy, SWBR

How do you contribute to your community or your profession?
I enjoy mentoring emerging professionals and students interested in architecture to help grow and promote the profession. As SWBR’s sustainable design manager, I