Spotlights

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Ben Biberaj, Meridian Retail Leasing

In the last 12 months what was one of the biggest challenges you faced as a leader and how did you overcome it? The commercial real estate market has experienced challenges over the last few years, and it is important to stay optimistic and allow difficult markets to motivate you instead of bog you down. As a Senior Director on Meridian’s Retail Leasing team

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Diane Cahill, Cahill Strategies

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Over the past 12 months, I’m incredibly proud of how my firm has grown and evolved. We’ve become one of New York’s most sought-after consultants, covering a wide range of expertise in the real estate industry. After reviewing my company’s progress,

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Jared Epstein, Aurora Capital Associates

In the last 12 months what was one of the biggest challenges you faced as a leader and how did you overcome it? The largest challenges I faced over the past twelve months were focus and execution. Leading business development, acquisitions, and leasing

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Jaime Sikorski, AKAM

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m proud of the team I’ve built at AKAM, our collective achievements, and the support we provide each other. Investing in team growth through training and team outings pays dividends.

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Konrad Sklodowski, GAMCO Corp.

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m most proud of overseeing the successful implementation of complex manufacturing ERP and configurator software, integrating newly available AI tools, and fortifying our

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Amanda Clevinger, Bright Power

In the last 12 months what was one of the biggest challenges you faced as a leader and how did you overcome it? LL97 is the most challenging compliance requirement we’ve seen to date. We are excited to see the emissions reductions, but the

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Robert Heicklen, Stonegate Real Estate

Best books, podcasts, or apps for aspiring leaders: I don’t discredit every accomplished author, podcaster, or industry personality, but I believe heavily in education that speaks to you. I suggest reading/watching/listening to all things

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Ronald Cohen, Besen Partners

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Growing and developing our team to 15 strong. In our business, human and intellectual capital is everything, and my goal has been to selectively rebuild ours one at a time, and diversify our

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Jacquelyn Mascetti, Herman Katz

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? After almost a decade of litigation, two trials, and an appeal, we recently received a favorable decision involving golf course valuation from the Appellate Division, which affirmed

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Andrew Borek, Alan Margolin & Associates

In the last 12 months what was one of the biggest challenges you faced as a leader and how did you overcome it? The field is evolving at an unprecedented pace, influenced by new factors that demand swift adaptation. Our success stems from relentless communication