Category: Spotlight Content

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Joe DiPompeo, PE, Structural Workshop

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Joe DiPompeo, PE, Structural Workshop

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what was one of the biggest challenges you faced as a leader and how did you overcome it? We had a dramatic slowdown in new development work as interest rates and construction costs rose rapidly.
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Anthony Vogel, Esq., Robinson+Cole LLP

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Anthony Vogel, Esq., Robinson+Cole LLP

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months, what accomplishment are you most proud of? A client was in a payment default on its loan for a ~$230 million office building and at risk of losing the asset. The workout and loan modification involved simultaneous agreements with lender, a preferred equity investor and a tenant negotiating a lease termination.
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Rex Hakimian, EIGHT WEST, affiliate of The Hakimian Org.

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Rex Hakimian, EIGHT WEST, affiliate of The Hakimian Org.

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? To develop Sola, a rental building in Woodside, Queens, set to commence leasing this summer, we were mindful of escalating construction expenses. Anticipating these challenges, we proactively procured materials well in advance,
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Kathryn Redican, Marcus & Millichap

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Kathryn Redican, Marcus & Millichap

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Last year, I successfully implemented several new ideas aimed at enhancing internal agent services and bolstering the company’s brand recognition across digital platforms. One accomplishment I’m proud of is developing and building a team
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Pietro Barberi, GTL Construction NJ

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Pietro Barberi, GTL Construction NJ

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud that together as a team we were able to stay dedicated and implement the EOS process. Change is never easy, and most people are reluctant to change, but instead stick with what is easy or comfortable.
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Liliana Torres, Urbahn Architects

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Liliana Torres, Urbahn Architects

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Last year, at 29, I became a New York State-licensed architect. This has allowed me to take on more senior roles on Urbahn’s projects, in particular the on-going accessibility improvements program for MTA’s New York City subway system.
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Akram Khalis, MHT Technologies

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Akram Khalis, MHT Technologies

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? In January of this year, we announced that the MHT Lighting line of our business is now building its intelligent lighting fixtures with a 100% onshore operation. The move restored our manufacturing operation to full U.S. production
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Shlomo Banbahji, CORE Consultants

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Shlomo Banbahji, CORE Consultants

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? I recently obtained a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) for a 155-unit, luxury residential development in the Bronx, designed by CORE Consultant’s affiliated firm IMC Architecture. This complex, large project required a continuous support
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Matthew Harding, CCIM, Levin Management Corp.

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Matthew Harding, CCIM, Levin Management Corp.

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Our team’s strategic retenanting initiative at Mayfair Shopping Center in Commack has seen notable progress in the past year. The latest additions at the 222,000 s/f, open-air property include anchor PGA TOUR Superstore and Sephora;
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Lev Mavashev, Alpha Realty

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Lev Mavashev, Alpha Realty

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? I would say winning the 2023 CoStar Power Broker Award and earning the “Deal of the Year-2023” during such a low activity market. I think receiving these honors, despite challenging market conditions, highlight my expertise, success, and leadership
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Michael Jean-Pierre, M&T Realty Capital Corp.

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Michael Jean-Pierre, M&T Realty Capital Corp.

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Over the past year, I am most proud of the resilience and performance of the entire RCC team in a challenging deal environment. We have continued to grow our platform and expand our reach by fostering new relationships
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Jennifer Djurkovic, Djurkovic Investment Properties

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Jennifer Djurkovic, Djurkovic Investment Properties

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what was one of the biggest challenges you faced as a leader and how did you overcome it? My team at Djurkovic Investment Properties “DIP” puts a high priority in the implementation of technology in the traditional commercial brokerage way, but with an edge.