Spotlights
2022 Industry Leaders: Jamie Katcher, Raise Commercial Real Estate
What is your management style?Approachable. I try my best to show up as a mentor rather than just a manager. Nurturing a trusting relationship with your colleagues is invaluable, and I strive to be someone my
2022 Industry Leaders: Ian Bel, Olive Tree Holdings
What is your management style?I believe in having a mentor-approach to management, focusing on autonomy, coaching, and empowering my team. I do not micromanage, and I strive to embody Olive Tree’s core
2022 Industry Leaders: Jennifer Djurkovic, Djurkovic Investment Properties
What leadership role outside of the workplace is most rewarding to you?As one of the three founding partners of “College Cribs,” which is a data base of academic-focused neighborhoods apartment rentals within close proximity of college campuses. We are
2022 Industry Leaders: Nancy Colella, NYS Sustainable Corp.
What is your management style?My management style is directly interested and always involved, from the finite details at the point of introduction for a renewable project to the completion and delivery of
2022 Industry Leaders: Akram Khalis, MHT Lighting
What is your management style?Lead by example and with empathy; for example, if an employee isn’t performing to their potential or is displaying a lack of urgency, it’s better to ask
2022 Industry Leaders: David Wilkes, Herman Katz Cangemi Wilkes & Clyne, LLP
What is your management style?I manage based on trust and a love for the people I work with. If I know that an employee or partner understands the assignment and is capable, I prefer not to micromanage
2022 Industry Leaders: Nicoletta Pagnotta, Meridian Capital Group
Describe what you would consider to be ONE of your top career highlights:Having had the opportunity to work on the financing for some of New York’s most iconic properties, many stand out as highlights. That said, the most memorable project my team
2022 Industry Leaders: Ryan Bieber, Urbahn Architects
What is your management style?I manage my projects and teams to achieve the clients’ expectations for the end product of built environment. This starts with the staff—I believe in
2022 Industry Leaders: Gregory DeMarco, Rock Brook
What is your management style?My management style can be described as total open and honest communication. I believe in teamwork and inclusion of all, and I encourage everyone to be
2022 Industry Leaders: Amber Holycross, Wendel
What is your management style?Growing up, my father worked two jobs to provide for my family. From his example of tireless dedication, I learned the importance of servant leadership. I place