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2022 Women in Professional Services: Michelle Galindez, Syska Hennessy Group
October 25, 2022
In the last 12 months, what ONE award were you most proud to receive? I received an award from the Women’s Builders Council for my work and contributions to my firm and team. The award is given to women in the industry who display commitment to increasing diversity and the role of women in the construction and professional services industries.
2022 Women in Professional Services: Michelle Samaroo, BEB Capital
October 25, 2022
In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? I was recently promoted to accounting director in 2022. This was an incredibly great honor to me because I’ve been at BEB Capital since 2002. I started in the accounts payable and receivable department and have grown with the firm over the past 20 years.
2022 Women in Professional Services: Maysa Vahidi, Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.
October 25, 2022
In the last 12 months, what was your TOP career highlight? Joining the executive team of Arbor Realty, Trust, Inc. (Arbor) as EVP, general counsel. As general counsel, I oversee Arbor’s corporate legal matters. Arbor is a nationwide real estate investment trust
2022 Industry Leaders: Matthew Isaacs, Radiator Labs
September 27, 2022
Describe what you would consider to be ONE of your top career highlights:
There are many areas of the work that I do with Radiator Labs that I’m proud of but none more so than decarbonizing 2,000 NYCHA apartments and providing room-level heating
2022 Industry Leaders: Steven Charno, Douglaston Development
September 27, 2022
Describe what you would consider to be ONE of your top career highlights:
Against all obstacles, including COVID, a difficult rezoning process and countless other hurdles, Douglaston Development recently announced the launch of leasing at
2022 Industry Leaders: Grant Greenspan, Kaufman Organization
September 27, 2022
Describe what you would consider to be ONE of your top career highlights:
One of my top career highlights is the acquisition of 100 Fifth Ave. in 2010. I worked to reposition this building and within a two-year time frame was able to sell the
2022 Industry Leaders: Mark Fogel, ACRES Capital
September 27, 2022
What was the most difficult experience you have encountered as a leader?
During the pandemic, we made the decision to take over the management of Exantas, a publicly traded REIT. Conducting due diligence of a $2 billion in assets while
2022 Industry Leaders: David Curry, Farrell Fritz, P.C.
September 27, 2022
Describe what you would consider to be ONE of your top career highlights:
Last year, Farrell Fritz represented TD Bank in two large financings with Steel Equities. One was a permanent loan on the movie and television production studio in
2022 Industry Leaders: Arsenio Minondo, EW Howell Construction Group
September 27, 2022
What aspect of your position do you find most challenging?
As a leader, I find it most challenging to balance my projects’ everyday demands while ensuring my team knows that I am always available to them. My team must know they
2022 Industry Leaders: Richard Maltz, Maltz Auctions
September 27, 2022
What was the most difficult experience you have encountered as a leader?
The most difficult experience I ever had to navigate as a leader was sharing the news that my father had been diagnosed with leukemia and was going to pass away quickly. Being personally
2022 Industry Leaders: David Grosvenor, Senné
September 27, 2022
What aspect of your position do you find most challenging?
Property management is often more challenging than development which has the benefit of starting from scratch. When addressing necessary, major work for a building, we must
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