2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Maximilian Blum, Holt Construction

Number of years in CURRENT position: 1 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Scheduling/coordination, interpersonal communication, adaptive Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders:

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Scott Shnay, SK Development

Number of years in CURRENT position: 17 Best advice for new leaders in 10 words or less: Be decisive. You can still succeed with a wrong decision, you can’t if you don’t make a decision.

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Richard Maltz, Maltz Auctions

Number of years in CURRENT position: 8 Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: Think Again by Adam Grant- The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know Best advice for new leaders in 10 words or less: Reputation- a lifetime to build- only a moment to destroy.

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Chuck Merritt, Merritt Environmental Consulting Corp.

Number of years in CURRENT position: 14 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Start the morning with my to do list…and get all items done. Be motivating and positive to our team. Return every client phone call/email by the end of the day.

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Ira Zlotowitz, GPARENCY

Number of years in CURRENT position: 1.5 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Mentorship, delegation, sales Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: Think Like Amazon: 50 1/2 Ideas to Become a Digital Leader by John Rossman

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Christine Cosentino, Cosentino Companies

Number of years in CURRENT position: 8 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Decision making, task management, emotional intelligence/communication Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: 48 laws of power, Ikigai, school of greatness, monday.com

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Sam Eshaghoff, West Egg Development

Number of years in CURRENT position: 6 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Negotiation, research, problem solving. Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: ‘Skycraper Dreams’ will get you high on deal making and development.

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Frank DeLucia, HUB International

Number of years in CURRENT position: 32 Best advice for new leaders in 10 words or less: You must genuinely believe in your company and the services you are offering. When you believe that you are the best, that resonates.

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Ron Fanish, Rainbow Restoration of Westchester

Number of years in CURRENT position: 6 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Creativity, dedication, and professionalism Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: “Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike,” by Phil Knight

2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Connor Lacefield, AKRF

Number of years in CURRENT position: 4.5 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Communication, organization and strategic thinking. Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: “How I Built This” by Guy Raz