Spotlights
2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Matthew Isaacs, Kelvin
Matthew Isaacs has served as the vice president of business development at Kelvin since 2019. In his role, Isaacs oversees a team of 10 focused on business development, marketing, and sales geared towards decarbonizing New York City’s legacy buildings. He has played a critical role in forming partnerships with legislative leaders, Local Law 97 supporters, and building owners
2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Marc Hershberg, Topaz Capital
As managing partner and CEO at Topaz Capital, Marc Hershberg leads our strategic vision and operations across our multifamily portfolio. With approximately 10 years in the industry, He oversees a team of 25 professionals, focusing on acquisitions, asset management, and sustainable development. We not only invest in leading Series-A PropTech companies but also integrate these innovations throughout
2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Sam Charney, Charney Companies
Sam Charney founded Charney Companies in 2013, overseeing its growth as principal since then, building a strong team of 30 people and an impressive pipeline of projects. The company operates development, brokerage, and property management branches, with Charney at the helm. Daily responsibilities include sourcing deals and capital, financing and refinancing projects
2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Faizan Zaidi, Spectorgroup
For the past four years, Faizan Zaidi has served as director of design technology for a team of 50 at multidisciplinary design practice Spectorgroup. In his role, Zaidi blends seamless design with building information modeling for efficient project development and delivery solutions. He has specialized in developing tailored design technology & BIM strategies for projects at various
2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Toh Tsun Lim AIA, PEI Architects
“Toh Tsun Lim AIA creates real estate solutions through architectural designs that honor local context and culture while addressing contemporary needs. The rapid development of built environments requires that the essence of local culture and respect for its traditions be understood while building a pathway to the future. This PEI Architects’ design philosophy has developed Waingarten finds and expresses the heart of a project, sets the creative vision, and leads teams to execute at the highest level possible — from concept to delivery and any point in between. Waingarten leads interdisciplinary teams of designers, developers, technologists, architects, fabricators, and integrators to deliver bespoke site-specific interactive environments The Rochester Economic Development Corp. (ROCEDC, formerly known as REDCO) is a not-for-profit local development corporation formed by the city of Rochester in 1983. Originally managed by a volunteer board and city staff, the initial aims of the agency 2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: David Waingarten, Downstream
2024 Ones to Watch - Innovators in CRE: Joe Yacobellis, Mojo Stumer Associates
For nearly two decades, Joe Yacobellis has played a crucial role at Mojo Stumer Associates, leading the team in pushing architecture to the forefront of successful innovations in commercial real estate. As director of design, he manages a team of 20, overseeing allBe part of the NYREJ 2024 Year in Review!
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