Spotlights

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Kelly Sposato, Suffolk

Beyond your professional achievements, what are some of your passions or hobbies? I have always found passion in the simple things outside of my professional life. I love going to new restaurants and being active. While these might seem like simple tasks, they help

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Jesse Schwartz, The Doe Fund

Who are the key people in your life that have contributed to your success? Affordable housing isn’t rocket science, but the learning curve is steep – and at least scientists get to dedicate their entire education to their craft. So much of affordable housing development

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Hameed Cornelius, KOW Building Consultants

Beyond your professional achievements, what are some of your passions or hobbies? I have a variety of hobbies. My hobbies include sports (playing, watching, collecting memorabilia), exercising (weights, running), volunteering, drawing, brainteasers, solving puzzles

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Jake Canale, AKF

Beyond your professional achievements, what are some of your passions or hobbies? Cooking is my favorite. From a young age I spent hours in the kitchen with my dad understanding how to use a knife and the basic methods of what goes well together, which nowadays is a

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Al Spinelli, Henderson Engineers

How do you balance your rising career with your personal life? Work-life balance is crucial since I became a dad in 2023, making my personal life much busier. Henderson Engineers is a flexible workplace, so I’ve transitioned into fatherhood without

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Anthony Forzaglia, Esq., Schroder & Strom, LLP

Beyond your professional achievements, what are some of your passions or hobbies? My main passion is being a good dad to my two daughters. I also love music and love jamming with friends, usually on the bass guitar or drums. 

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Joseph Lutz, Grassi

Who are the key people in your life that have contributed to your success? I attribute my strong work ethic and love of learning to my parents, who instilled the values of education and integrity. My wife, AnnMarie is supportive and encouraging through the late nights and busy seasons.

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Jonathan Cheng, Mojo Stumer Associates

“In the past year, Jonny has played a pivotal role in Mojo Stumer’s design team, translating client visions into reality. By being involved in the design of our most thrilling commercial and multi-family projects, Jonny has been instrumental in fueling the growth and expansion of Long Island as our portfolio

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: T.J. Wilkinson, P.E, Bohler

How do you balance your rising career with your personal life? Technology has made it challenging to separate work and personal time. I am very intentional with my time, and fully commit to my work while at the office and my personal life when outside of the office. This approach allows

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Barry Gibson, Emtec Consulting Engineers

“Within the past year Barry Gibson has passed his PE exam, officially making him a licensed engineer in the state of New York which was an incredible achievement.” - Andrew Solano, Managing Partner at Emtec