2020 Ones to Watch: Jonathan Wasserstrum, SquareFoot

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
Knot Standard was the first leasing deal I did in NYC. It showed that we at SquareFoot had a viable business to build and that we were able to do

2020 Ones to Watch: Michael Tortorella, ME Engineers

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career? 
Without a doubt, the new Yankee Stadium (which opened in 2009), is the project that still stands out. Having the opportunity to

2020 Ones to Watch: Adrian Edery, Paradigm CRE

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?  
The very first deal I did was when I was 19, while it was a small deal ($1.45 million), It was for a sizeable borrower. It was an acquisition loan with a

2020 Ones to Watch: Ken Blumenthal, Vcheck Global

How do you contribute to your community or your profession? 
I have contributed to my community on a number of different levels. As an avid runner I’ve taken upon myself to work with a

2020 Ones to Watch: Robert Bianco, Hylan

How do you contribute to your community or your profession?
In my role of VP of business development for Hylan, I work hard at developing and closing company sales, liaising with and securing

2020 Ones to Watch: Eddie Laboz, TerraCRG

What led you to your current profession?
During my first internship at a leasing brokerage in high school, I quickly realized that I enjoyed learning about different neighborhood dynamics.

2020 Ones to Watch: Julie Levine, Abrams Fensterman

How do you contribute to your community or your profession?
One way I enjoy contributing to my community is by participating in Cycle for Survival, an indoor cycling event operated by

2020 Ones to Watch: Allen Shayanfekr, Sharestates

How do you contribute to your community or your profession? 
I contribute to my community in a number of ways. I am an active member of many charitable organizations including Sunrise Day Camp. My involvement i

2020 Ones to Watch: Michael Sweeney, AKF Group

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
Building energy modeling is fraught with snags in process and workflow, and it can be very tedious to keep track of all of the components within a

2020 Ones to Watch: Nathalia Bernardo, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
When I first made partner, I negotiated a complex ground lease on behalf of a developer, who turned the property into a