Spotlights

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Joseph Schirripa, NELSON Worldwide

In the last 12 months what was one of the biggest challenges you faced as a leader and how did you overcome it? One of my greatest challenges was leading in a highly reactive environment. Shifts in project timelines and changing market dynamics meant we needed

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Charles Russell, Harris Beach PLLC

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? I have worked collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team of attorneys to close on two distressed mall transactions. It is rewarding to see everyone use their time and talents in different and

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Samantha Wallack, Blank Rome LLP

In the last 12 months what was one of the biggest challenges you faced as a leader and how did you overcome it? Currently, and I hope this to be a short-lived challenge, it’s the volatility in the real estate market due to increasing interest

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Matthew Colantonio, Schuckman Realty Inc.

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? With our team all at different points in their careers, some having seen swings in transaction volume and rates and some haven’t, I’m proud of the work ethic and perseverance of each team member in this difficult market.

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Alan Stenson, Brax Realty

In the last 12 months what was one of the biggest challenges you faced as a leader and how did you overcome it? One recent challenge I faced as a leader has been a multi-faceted deal that also highlights the beauty that is New York City and its multinational landscape.

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Ryan Severino, BGO

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? I have refocused the economics and research team at BGO, given our firm’s commitment to data science. Today, every member of our team writes code, practices higher-order mathematics,

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Mateusz Slapinski, Montroy DeMarco Architecture

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? One of my most interesting recent projects was the 5,000 s/f rooftop garden and 6,200 s/f Le Jardin sur Madison Lounge atop SL Green’s One Madison in Manhattan, for which

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Michael Shkreli, Winick Realty Group

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? In the past twelve months, my most significant business accomplishment has been my promotion to executive vice president and partner at Winick Realty Group, a prominent full-service real estate

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Howard Stein, Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? In the last 12 months I have battled and beaten pancreatic cancer while continuing to practice real estate law and serve as managing partner of my law firm. During that period my partners

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Anthony Mann, E-J Electric Installation Co.

strong>In the last 12 months what was one of the biggest challenges you faced as a leader and how did you overcome it? Safety is #1, and E-J is proud that safety is embedded into everything we do. We have created a culture of safety, and our employees