2024 Year in Review: Donald Gelestino, Champion Elevator

What noteworthy transactions or deals from this year best exemplified key market trends or shifts? In 2024, Champion Elevator’s ability to close out major modernization projects as well as secure maintenance agreements with major clients, while simultaneously expanding our expertise in elevator and escalator testing

2024 Year in Review: Kenny Eisman, HUB International

What was your greatest professional accomplishment or most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2024? My most notable accomplishment this year was securing the insurance for a hotel that is converting from an office building to a hotel. This was a complicated deal because this is one of the first to be approved under the new NY rules.

2024 Year in Review: AJ Sonnick, ONE18

What was your greatest professional accomplishment or most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2024? Our greatest professional accomplishments in 2024 were launching two innovative offerings at ONE18MEDIA to better support our clients and deepen our partnerships.

2024 Year in Review: Justin Hermann, smartIT LLC

What noteworthy transactions or deals from this year best exemplified key market trends or shifts? In 2024, we completed multiple IT office projects for our clients which showed continued interest in hybrid work. Expansion into larger office and industrial spaces, throughout the NY Metro area, show promising economic growth and expansion of NY-based companies.

2024 Year in Review: Alex Guttmann, Acejan Capital LLC

What was your greatest professional accomplishment or most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2024?  My most significant professional achievement in 2024 was leading the launch of an innovative line of biodegradable floor cleaning products, complemented by on-site disinfectant production and strategic partnerships with software companies.

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2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Michael Eng, Cullen and Dykman LLP

New York-based commercial real estate attorney focusing on office and retail leasing, ground leasing, acquisition and disposition of real property, construction access agreements and ancillary matters related thereto. Michael Eng has been at the firm for over six years.

2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Jimmy Carchietta, The Cotocon Group

As the founder and CEO of The Cotocon Group, Jimmy Carchietta has led the company for over 15 years, driving innovation in energy benchmarking, audits, and compliance for commercial real estate. Carchietta is responsible for overseeing strategic direction, business development,

2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Sammy Chu, Edgewise Energy + Community Power Long Island

Sammy Chu is the founder and CEO of Edgewise Energy (established in 2019) and Community Power Long Island (founded in 2021), leading both in the development of clean energy solutions like Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Community Fuel Cell Farms. He oversees

2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE:
Rachel Scelfo, Farrell Fritz

Rachel Scelfo is a partner in Farrell Fritz’ land use, zoning, municipal litigation group. She rejoined the firm in September, having previously worked at the firm for eleven years.  Prior to rejoining the firm, Scelfo was most recently a member of the Town of Babylon team