Spotlights

2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: John Finamore of EW Howell Construction Group

John developed a refreshed synergistic vision and approach in forming the BD/marketing team, with our core values of quality, integrity, resiliency, and relationships. This ensures the industry knows what we stand for, not just what we do. These values drive internal communications, brand exposure, networking, and project pursuits, all with client-focused priority.

2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Michael Tortorici of Ariel Property Advisors

In addition to growing Ariel’s presence in Manhattan, Mike is spearheading efforts to expand the firms’ work with diverse faith-based organizations across NYC. He advises such groups on how real estate can be maximized to best serve their missions, be it through ground leases, joint ventures or strategic dispositions.

2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Anthony Kazazis of NYC Real Estate Expo

If you are in some way connected to the real estate industry, chances are you have heard of Anthony Kazazis. As the director of the NYC Real Estate Expo, he has been educating, connecting and motivating all who he comes in contact with. He is a master networker.

2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Gary Kao of Dealpath

As Dealpath’s first hire, Gary played a pivotal role in growing the company’s national footprint, relocating from San Francisco in 2018 to establish and oversee the company’s New York office. Kao has since been instrumental in various milestones, including the $43 million Series C fundraise and Toronto office opening.

2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Thomas Grzebinski II of Gantry Inc.

Grzebinski has had a leadership role in the development and growth of the Gantry Internship Program, geared towards introducing the industry to the next generation of commercial real estate finance professionals. The program has been incredibly successful thus far having helped launch the careers of several young professionals.

2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Jared Epstein of Aurora Capital Associates

Jared is the backbone behind the transformation of the Meatpacking District. Despite the challenges post-Covid, he believed that retail would thrive again. His vision that Meatpacking could become a luxury retail and cultural hub, played a pivotal role in bringing the biggest brands in the world to our doorstep

2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: David Orowitz of L&L Holding Company

David led the $2.5 billion+ development of TSX Broadway featuring a 661-key hotel, retail, a refurbished theatre, signage, and a street-facing stage that is inventing the future of Times Square. David also leads the redevelopment of Terminal Warehouse, the reimagining of an 1890’s warehouse into a 1.3 million s/f office/retail campus.

2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Adrian Vasile of McAlpine Contracting

Adrian has fully digitalized all of McAlpine’s processes. In addition, he continuously supports project management teams with his design and construction expertise. Most recently, Adrian resolved concerns of several medical practices neighboring McAlpine’s interior fit-out for Macklowe Properties by re-routing MEP systems to minimize disruptions outside of the project site.

2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Lee Rosner of NAI Long Island

Lee Rosner revamped NAI Long Island’s commercial real estate brokerage with strategic investments in management, training, and advanced CRE technology. This initiative has yielded a proficient sales team delivering unmatched services and client experiences in Long Island.

Check out NYREJ's 2023 Commercial
Real Estate Visionaries Spotlight

Check out NYREJ's 2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries Spotlight