Category: Spotlight Content

2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Jackie Piccininno, Outsource Consultants, Inc.

2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Jackie Piccininno, Outsource Consultants, Inc.

August 25, 2026
What advice would you give to the next generation of women entering commercial real estate? My advice to the next generation of women would be to believe in yourself, work hard, ask questions and never be afraid to have a voice.
2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Delmy Connor, Outsource Consultants, Inc.

2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Delmy Connor, Outsource Consultants, Inc.

August 25, 2026
What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? Over the past 12–24 months, I have played an active role in resolving more than 100 violations, helping ensure that these properties are positioned for successful ICAP approval.
2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Rina Takeda, Outsource Consultants, Inc.

2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Rina Takeda, Outsource Consultants, Inc.

August 25, 2026
What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? The most rewarding is when a client takes the time to message their appreciation for my work. Whether it may be thanking me for my expediency or the efforts of not just myself, but the whole team to complete and closeout a project.
2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Stacey Romano, Hanna Commercial Real Estate - Syracuse

2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Stacey Romano, Hanna Commercial Real Estate - Syracuse

August 25, 2026
What trend or change in commercial real estate do you believe will have the biggest impact over the next five years? I believe the biggest trend over the next five years will be the integration of technology and artificial intelligence into every aspect of commercial real estate.
2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Ashley McClary, Hanna Commercial Real Estate - Ithaca

2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Ashley McClary, Hanna Commercial Real Estate - Ithaca

August 25, 2026
What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? Landing The Shops at Ithaca Mall as my first commercial listing was the most rewarding work of my year.
2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Evelyn Garcia, Hanna Commercial Real Estate - Rochester

2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Evelyn Garcia, Hanna Commercial Real Estate - Rochester

August 25, 2026
What leadership lesson has made the greatest impact on your career? The biggest leadership lesson I’ve learned is that people don’t care how much you know until they know you genuinely care.
2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Paula Blanchard, Hanna Commercial Real Estate - Buffalo

2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Paula Blanchard, Hanna Commercial Real Estate - Buffalo

August 25, 2026
What advice would you give to the next generation of women entering commercial real estate? The future is bright for women in commercial real estate. Encouragingly, outdated stereotypes are fading, allowing women in brokerage and leadership roles to advance as far as their talent, ambition, and perseverance will take them.
2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Karla Service, Hanna Commercial Real Estate - Binghamton

2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Karla Service, Hanna Commercial Real Estate - Binghamton

August 25, 2026
b>What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? I have learned over the years to notice what is missing in a market, and to fill the gap. I manage properties for Umbrella Properties, of which I am a partner.
2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Karen Wentz , Hanna Commercial Real Estate - Albany

2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Karen Wentz , Hanna Commercial Real Estate - Albany

August 25, 2026
What leadership lesson has made the greatest impact on your career? A mentor once told me, “Your reputation is built in the deals nobody sees you working on.” That stuck with me.
2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Karen Klecar, Hanna Commercial Real Estate - Binghamton

2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Karen Klecar, Hanna Commercial Real Estate - Binghamton

August 25, 2026
What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? An industrial building that had been empty for years and now we have most spaces full. We were able to find unconventional tenants and the owner was willing to do the buildout. He is happy with the outcome and it has been rewarding to see.
2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Emily Cornwell, Hanna Commercial Real Estate - Buffalo

2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Emily Cornwell, Hanna Commercial Real Estate - Buffalo

August 25, 2026
What trend or change in commercial real estate do you believe will have the biggest impact over the next five years?  I expect AI’s expanding role to have the largest impact on CRE over the next 5 years, particularly infrastructure to support power, data, and workplace performance.
2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Taryn Brandes, Brand Urban

2026 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Taryn Brandes, Brand Urban

August 25, 2026
What was the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in the past 12 months, and why? The most rewarding project of my year has been Brand Urban’s real estate partnership with Goop Kitchen.