2020 Ones to Watch: Dave Carswell, Largo Capital

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
Prior to opening Largo’s NYC office, I asset managed a 2.5 million s/f portfolio and championed development projects in Upstate NY.

2020 Ones to Watch: Maurizio Anglani, Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti LLP

What led you to your current profession?
When I first moved to the U.S., at the age of 12, my family introduced me to an older gentleman who was born in the same small town in southern Italy as me. He told

2020 Ones to Watch: Joel Thottam, ME Engineers

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
One of my very first projects as an engineer was a high-rise residential and retail mixed-use renovation project in Philadelphia. This project gave me exposure to many aspects of commercial MEP design,

2020 Ones to Watch: Gustavo Rodriguez, FXCollaborative

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
In 2006 I started working at FXCollaborative as job captain for the SAP Americas Headquarters expansion, our first LEED platinum building.

2020 Ones to Watch: Eddie Keda, Tri State Commercial Realty

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
85 Quay St. I leased 3,000 s/f in Greenpoint to Wild Alaskan Inc. The crazy part is I met the owner while walking down the street of the

2020 Ones to Watch: Yehuda Leser, Alpha Realty

What do you like most about your job? 
What I like most about my job as a broker is how every single day is different from each other and presents its own unique challenges.

2020 Ones to Watch: Paul Jaffe, Metropolitan Realty Associates

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
It was a co-GP platform investment I was part of at The Berkshire Group prior to joining MRA. Through a JV with LCB Senior Living,

2020 Ones to Watch: Lane Matalon, Meridian Investment Sales

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career?
In my previous career in the residential market, a great day was working with five different clients on rental deals—obviously all small transactions.

2020 Ones to Watch: Lindsey Judge, LERA Consulting Engineers

How do you contribute to your community or your profession?
At LERA, I was a captain for our Canstruction team, we built my design of a pair of ballet shoes (inspired by my own experience as a dancer) out of 2,500 cans, and our

2020 Ones to Watch: Swain Weiner, Greiner Maltz Investment Properties

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career? 
I once sold an office building on one of the most culturally diverse corners in the U.S. I made the deal and learned a lot about myself and other cultures.