2021 Ones to Watch: Samuel Biele-Fisher, Bright Power

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Our work on a new affordable housing property in Brooklyn called Vital Brookdale. We worked with the development team from the initial RFP through

2021 Ones to Watch: Ami Eller, Eastern Union

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I’m most proud of my current position and project, Eastern Union’s Multi-Family Group. To have brokers starting from

2021 Ones to Watch: Shai Egison, Alpha Realty

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
The most recent transaction I am proud of is 78-80 Christopher St., which proved a few important methods that are required in order to be a successful

2021 Ones to Watch: Daniel Tropp, AEBOV

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I am most proud of the Interactive Property Valuation portal that AEBOV created. Traditionally, brokers deliver a printed and bound valuation book to

2021 Ones to Watch: Steven Dubb, The Beechwood Organization

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
The Latch Southampton Village. In 2016, we bought the historic Village Latch Inn. From 2017-2019, during the application process to convert the 67-unit

2021 Ones to Watch: Andy Weiss, Dansker Capital Group

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
In January of 2020 I was a founding member of the Dansker Capital Group. 60 days later, by March of 2020, I was at home looking at an empty pipeline (and empty stores and streets out my window).

2021 Ones to Watch: Justin Conway, Besen Partners

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
The most recent transaction I am most proud of was 235 Pacific St. in the Boerum Hill section of Brooklyn. After 36-years of ownership, the was

2021 Ones to Watch: Pauline Vieira, SWBR Architecture, Engineering & Landscape Architecture, D.P.C.

How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles?
Understanding a team members’ strengths, supporting and challenging them to try new things, cross-training and sharing responsibilities has allowed

2021 Ones to Watch: Michael Picard, SWBR Architecture, Engineering & Landscape Architecture, D.P.C.

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I took the lead on the firm’s acquisition of 3T Architects in Troy, N.Y. It was a very lengthy and complicated process which started prior to the pandemic. However, not only was it

2021 Ones to Watch: Christine Chipurnoi, USI Insurance Services

Who was/is your mentor and how did s/he influence/help you in your career?
I have been lucky and have had many mentors. My most recent mentor was Judy Robinson, she taught me more than I can ever write in this column but mostly to