Spotlights

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Brad Cronin, Cronin & Cronin Law Firm, PLLC

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? We recently obtained an 80% reduction in assessment on behalf of our client for a large former college campus. While the result will provide substantial relief for the owner,

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Vincent Ryan, JT Magen

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? I take immense pride in orchestrating the triumph of the Netflix Albuquerque campus expansion. This project stands as a pinnacle of strategic planning, meticulous execution, and collaborative teamwork.

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Alex Badalamenti, bld architecture, dpc

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Creating a culture of accountability. Our team of 20 people handles 50 projects in all stages of design. That requires our team to be nimble and responsive to a wide variety of design needs.

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Robert Grunert-Loud, Rochester’s Cornerstone Group, Ltd.

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? In the past year, I’m most proud of leading the Silver Lake Meadows Rehabilitation project to completion in a typically underserved rural community. This initiative achieved a 21.9% reduction in energy usage and secured a NYSERDA Multifamily Performance certification, demonstrating our commitment to sustainability.

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Tom Ortinau, GFP Real Estate

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? We are fortunate to be active on new projects and growing our team at a time when most development firms are burdened with workouts and finding it difficult to raise capital.

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Anthony Pili, Orange Bank & Trust Company

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? I was recently promoted to Chief Innovation Officer, a newly created position responsible for driving the Bank’s capabilities in leading-edge technology and enhanced client services.

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2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Cathy Dubas, Pergament Properties

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Being named a Top 5 Retail Leasing Broker on Long Island for 2023, with more than 120,000 s/f leased.

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Ira Zlotowitz, GPARENCY

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Our biggest achievement was perfecting products that revolutionized the commercial brokerage industry, making us the first capped-fee commercial mortgage broker. Our flexible model allows clients to choose how and when they pay,

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Bob Ryan, DIGroup Architecture

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? As architect of record for a medical college just outside of New York City, we were tasked with modernizing 18,755 s/f of innovation-center space. The existing research facility was the focus of $6.2 million in enhancements