Category: Spotlight Content

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Joe Maranino, CM&B

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Joe Maranino, CM&B

February 27, 2024
Who are the key people in your life that have contributed to your success? Having been in the construction industry for 15 years, there are so many people who have played a crucial role in my career. However, core values and a good work ethic were instilled in me at an early age
2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Stephen Rodriguez, ROK Financial

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Stephen Rodriguez, ROK Financial

February 27, 2024
How do you balance your rising career with your personal life? Balancing my career with my personal life requires me to stay focused on my priorities and be aware of my goals. Ensuring that I dedicate time to my wife and family, for my physical fitness, and to enjoy some rest & relaxation
2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Stephanie Wilson, Dansker Capital Group

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Stephanie Wilson, Dansker Capital Group

February 27, 2024
Beyond your professional achievements, what are some of your passions or hobbies? I ran the 2023 NYC marathon to raise awareness and money for Tunnel to Towers Foundation. While the training and marathon themselves were difficult, it was an honor to support 9/11 first responders, military
2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Hemangi Agarwa, LERA Consulting Structural Engineers

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Hemangi Agarwa, LERA Consulting Structural Engineers

February 27, 2024
How do you balance your rising career with your personal life? Growing up, I saw my mom manage both in a remarkable manner which inspires me to maintain a healthy work-life integration. I try to find a balance that works for me by coordinating my personal responsibilities with
2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Christian Landauro, SPECTOR Companies

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Christian Landauro, SPECTOR Companies

February 27, 2024
Beyond your professional achievements, what are some of your passions or hobbies? Beyond my professional endeavors, I get great enjoyment from exploring various musical artists and trying my hand at playing their most renowned songs on the guitar. Immersing myself in music provides
2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Jamie Rubin, Unity Capital, LLC

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Jamie Rubin, Unity Capital, LLC

February 27, 2024
How do you balance your rising career with your personal life? In the background throughout a given day, I try to live with mindfulness and being “present within the present.” This in turn gives me the ability to focus my attention on what is immediately required
2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Peter Yousef, Silverstein Properties

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Peter Yousef, Silverstein Properties

February 27, 2024
How do you balance your rising career with your personal life? I am able to balance my career with my personal life by prioritizing tasks and time management. Additionally, my passion for my career enhances this balance, as I’m motivated to excel
2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Brittany Milas, MdeAS Architects

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Brittany Milas, MdeAS Architects

February 27, 2024
How do you balance your rising career with your personal life? It’s a constant ebb and flow. Pursuing physical, emotional and spiritual activities regulate my headspace and allow me to feel balanced. Having sport as an outlet has been particularly grounding. I frequently
2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Nick Baxter, Silverstein Properties

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Nick Baxter, Silverstein Properties

February 27, 2024
Beyond your professional achievements, what are some of your passions or hobbies? I come from a family of avid skiers and try to head to the mountains as much as I can during the winter. Once the snow melts, I trade the ski boots for running shoes to compete
2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Michael Cetta, A-1 Roofing & Siding of L.I. Corp.

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Michael Cetta, A-1 Roofing & Siding of L.I. Corp.

February 27, 2024
How do you balance your rising career with your personal life?  Time management is key. Establishing dedicated time slots for answering emails ensures a tidy inbox. Keeping my work and personal calendars updated and reviewing them side-by-side at the beginning of each week
2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Harris Pergament, Urban Standard Capital

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Harris Pergament, Urban Standard Capital

February 27, 2024
Who are the key people in your life that have contributed to your success? My parents and step-parents instilled the value of hard work and commitment. Additionally, Virginia Pittarelli, formerly the head of retail at Crown Acquisitions, gave me my first job in real estate and
2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Gene Goldstein-Plesser, Denham Wolf Real Estate Services

2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Gene Goldstein-Plesser, Denham Wolf Real Estate Services

February 27, 2024
“This year, Gene spearheaded the analysis of a potential deal structure for a local nonprofit. His work evaluated the viability of a partnership with a nearby community-serving nonprofit, which would allow the organization to provide additional services to the community while creating a