Spotlights

2022 Industry Leaders: Matthew Lamstein, Bond, Schoeneck & King

What is your management style?

To give as much responsibility as early as possible to those who work with me. I am a big believer in allowing others to learn and become independent thinkers and workers, with proper

2022 Industry Leaders: Ivan Petrovic, Ariel Property Advisors

What is your management style?

Since Ariel is designed to operate as one team, I like to involve and empower my staff in the decision-making process. In doing so, I’m able to vet decisions better, bring

2022 Industry Leaders: James Wacht, Lee & Associates NYC

What is your management style?

As a manger, it is my priority to always be present with my team and to ensure that all of my team members succeed in their professional goals. I am naturally an

2022 Industry Leaders: Jonathan Adelsberg, Herrick, Feinstein LLP

What is your management style?

Collaboration is the most important, along with leading by example. My aim is to foster creative outcomes both with internal conversations and when I partner with

2022 Industry Leaders: Andrew Pearl, Swinerton

What is your management style?

To foster an exciting, cohesive, and team-oriented work environment in the home office and on our project sites where the team has a strong sense of

2022 Industry Leaders: Jamie Katcher, Raise Commercial Real Estate

What is your management style?

Approachable. I try my best to show up as a mentor rather than just a manager. Nurturing a trusting relationship with your colleagues is invaluable, and I strive to be someone my

2022 Industry Leaders: Ian Bel, Olive Tree Holdings

What is your management style?

I believe in having a mentor-approach to management, focusing on autonomy, coaching, and empowering my team. I do not micromanage, and I strive to embody Olive Tree’s core

2022 Industry Leaders: Jennifer Djurkovic, Djurkovic Investment Properties

What leadership role outside of the workplace is most rewarding to you?

As one of the three founding partners of “College Cribs,” which is a data base of academic-focused neighborhoods apartment rentals within close proximity of college campuses. We are

2022 Industry Leaders: Nancy Colella, NYS Sustainable Corp.

What is your management style?

My management style is directly interested and always involved, from the finite details at the point of introduction for a renewable project to the completion and delivery of

2022 Industry Leaders: Akram Khalis, MHT Lighting

What is your management style?

Lead by example and with empathy; for example, if an employee isn’t performing to their potential or is displaying a lack of urgency, it’s better to ask