2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Luke MacDougall, Shawmut Design and Construction

Number of years at firm: 11 One thing on my bucket list: I thoroughly enjoy immersing myself in different cultures and getting to know new people, so becoming fluent in Spanish is a personal aspiration of mine. By learning Spanish, my hope is to connect with a wider variety of people, allowing me the opportunity to learn about different cultures and understand different perspectives.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Austin Lan, Ease Hospitality

Number of years at firm: 3.5 One thing on my bucket list: Travel to Yoshino in Japan outside of Osaka to see the cherry blossoms, to Normandy, France to visit the D-Day memorials in Colleville-sur-Mer and to explore the beaches where the Normandy landings took place in 1944.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Harrison Rowen, Urban Standard Capital

Number of years at firm: 1.5 One thing on my bucket list: To be featured in Architectural Digest!  When I am not working, I am: Eating my way through New York.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Joseph Harary, Meridian Capital Group

Number of years at firm: 4 One thing on my bucket list: One thing on my bucket list is to transact internationally. When I am not working, I am: In my free time, you can find me cleaning up animal crackers, my daughters’ favorite snack. 

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Brian Anderson, Progress Capital

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? My most notable transaction took place in January of this year, when I closed a loan that was purchased through TenX. The property is in Southern, NJ and had considerable environmental concerns.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Katherine McDonnell, Bromley Companies

Number of years at firm: 3 One thing on my bucket list: Travel to every continent - 4 down, 3 to go! When I am not working, I am: Taking advantage of the incredible area we live. Food tours around Manhattan, hiking in the Catskills, skiing in the Adirondacks, sailing on the Sound, attending summer concerts at Pier 17 and Little Island.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: John Libretti, Progress Capital

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Last month, I closed my most challenging loan. My client was under contract to purchase a $25 million penthouse in the UES and was being penalized almost $10,000 daily for being past his contractual closing date.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Kara Fragola, Skanska USA Civil

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am currently spearheading the architectural scope of work on Skanska’s Croton-Harmon Shops and Yard Replacement project, a design-build contract valued at over $360 million.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Emily Sappol, Time Equities, Inc.

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I recently completed my first commercial real estate financing as lead attorney. The loan transaction was complex, with post-closing obligations regarding ongoing repairs and escrows.

2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Anthony Flaccomio, ERG Commercial Real Estate

Number of years at firm: 3 One thing on my bucket list: Seeing NY Jets go to Super Bowl. When I am not working, I am: In Del Ray Beach, Florida with my daughter and still working on deals.  What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? During the course of the last 12 months, I originated, serviced and closed four commercial loans for the same borrower totaling in the multi millions.