Joseph Packard, Schroder & Strom, LLP

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I recently took over a real property tax appeal from another firm which had been handling it for years with no movement. The case was complex, as it

Tom Latta, Buckingham Properties

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? We recently filled the final commercial vacancy within Tower280. After waiting for the perfect tenant to come along for the 9,799 s/f space, it

Will Telesca, KBE-NY

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? So many of my projects over the years started with a business relationship, a connection I was able to forge with an owner or architect, and

John Parker, Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz PLLC

Who was/is your mentor and how did s/he influence/help you in your career? I have had many profound contributions and guidance during the course of my career. One, a former commissioner of a state agency that I worked

Jordan Yarosh, SAB Capital

Who was/is your mentor and how did s/he influence/help you in your career? My mentor, Miguel Jauregui, has taught me everything I know about net lease financing. Miguel stresses a focus on client motivation and looking at

Victoria Bruno, Kings Capital Construction

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am proud of the milestones reached by my team and I at Kings Capital Construction in the last three years. Kings was chosen by the BCW to be inducted in their

2022 Women in Construction: Kamila Altman, Magnusson Architecture and Planning PC

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
The last 12 months have been productive! I became a Certified Passive House Designer. One of the largest buildings I’ve ever managed completed bringing 121 units of

2022 Women in Construction: Taylor Eccher, EW Howell

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
The most notable project I have been involved in at EW Howell was the core facility revitalization at Brookhaven National Laboratory. The project was substantially complete in

2022 Women in Construction: Melissa Guagenti, LEW Environmental Services, LLC

Who within your own firm has helped you succeed within the construction industry?
The support of a great mentor and overall team of

2022 Women in Construction: Tracey Hunter, EW Howell

Why should women consider a career in construction?
I believe that a woman’s career should not be determined by old-fashioned gender roles. As long as a woman wants to do a job and has the