Spotlights
2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Guy Arad, Esq. of Romer Debbas LLP
Guy Arad, Esq. is a commercial real estate expert known for his creative vision and resourceful deal-making skills. Clients value his extensive knowledge and ability to anticipate challenges. Our firm is proud of Mr. Arad’s contributions.2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Greg Corbin of Northgate Real Estate Group
15 years ago, Greg realized there was a distinct lack of real estate brokers who specialized in distressed assets, mainly properties in bankruptcy and foreclosure. To gain the expertise needed to become a top broker in this niche, Greg dedicated a great deal of time to in-depth research and conversations with the most knowledgeable industry professionals. He attended classes, went to networking events, and took on small assignments to gain essential experience.2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: John Halama of Emtec Consulting Engineers
John Halama has been an invaluable employee at Emtec Consulting Engineers contributing to both our office culture and surrounding communities. Mr. Halama specializes in electrical design and his work has been crucial for new developments, existing upgrades and renovations. His skillset in electrical infrastructure and fire alarm systems has been imp2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Jeffrey Levine of The Douglaston Companies
For over 40 years, Jeff has exemplified a record of success across a wide range of development types including affordable and senior housing, market-rate, mixed-income and mixed-use projects. Most recently, Douglaston delivered Manhattan’s largest new multifamily development, 3Eleven, inclusive of 703 market rate and 235 affordable residences to Manhattan’s evolving West Side.2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Dan Bythewood of La Cite Development, LLC
Dan Bythewood is a NYC-based real estate executive. He is a visionary because of the transformative investments he made and continues to make into challenged communities. His work has made a positive impact on communities such as Harlem, Hempstead and the city of Baltimore.2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Zachary Melas of Ciminelli Real Estate Corp.
Zach embodies the leadership journey, with a constant commitment to learning, encouraging peers, and growing through challenges. During his tenure with Ciminelli, Zach has been both a student and a teacher, strengthening his professional skills and using those insights to actively develop and streamline processes that affect meaningful change operationally and in our corporate culture and community.2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Paul Adler, Esq. of Rand Commercial
Throughout Paul’s 45 year career in commercial real estate he has been committed to incorporating a mission of social responsibility into everything he does. The famous quote “To Whom Much is Given, Much is Expected” guides his philosophy.2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Randy Eckers of Reed Smith
Randy is an innovator and market-leader in C-PACE, a non-traditional loan product that provides long-term, low-cost financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements for commercial buildings, making green energy upgrades more accessible.2023 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Jason Breitstone of Hildreth Real Estate Advisors
What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of?Particularly the purchase of five properties that includes laundromats that we will operate.