2021 Ones to Watch: Robert Caravella, AKRF, Inc.

What led you to your current profession?
My path to engineering co-director at AKRF began in construction, where I worked for my father’s construction company throughout high school before

2021 Ones to Watch: Nancy Colella, NYS Sustainable Corp.

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
NYSSC recently contracted a four-prong multifamily garden complex consisting of a community distribution generation (CDG) solar project within the

2021 Ones to Watch: Jared Sobel, Walker & Dunlop

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I recently refinanced a $21 million Hamilton heights portfolio consisting of nine assets. Working for the number-one multifamily finance provider in the

2021 Ones to Watch: Roy Carrasquillo, Carrasquillo Law Group, P.C.

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Throughout much of 2020 into this year, we worked on a client called LoopLand. Currently, they are developing the former U.S. Naval base on

2021 Ones to Watch: Dominic Coluccio, Samanea New York

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Heading up the rebranding and reintroduction of Samanea New York, an iconic Long Island shopping destination, formerly known as “Fortunoff Mall at the

2021 Ones to Watch: Mark Montalvo, McAlpine Contracting

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Two of my recent and current projects are both challenging and very satisfying. The new Manhattan flagship store of the luxury furniture brand Timothy Oulton was just completed on

2021 Ones to Watch: John Roesch, Meridian Capital Group (Retail Leasing)

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I am most proud that along with my partner, Kevin Bisconti, I was able to assist some of New York’s most prolific and homegrown food and

2021 Ones to Watch: Chirag Doshi, Meridian Capital Group

How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
Real estate investment sales is fundamentally composed of problem solving; therefore, it is essential to our development as a team that we use

2021 Ones to Watch: James Murad, Meridian Capital Group

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Our recent closing of a $213 million condominium inventory loan at 1 Clinton St. in Brooklyn Heights was particularly rewarding. The transaction was

2021 Ones to Watch: Mike Packman, Keystone National Properties | KNPRE.com

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
While we’ve successfully closed multiple real estate investment deals with direct investors, we are prepping for the launch of our first 1031 DST offering. It’s been a lot of work for me, and my team, and we are excited to go live!