Category: Spotlight Content

Buzz Riley, AECOM

Buzz Riley, AECOM

May 24, 2022
What led you to your current profession? Looking back over the years, I can point to many influences that drove my career path. I grew up in a historic town abundant with iconic examples of
Nicholas DeSarno, NYCAN Builders LLC

Nicholas DeSarno, NYCAN Builders LLC

May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? In New York, the ability to keep each other going in real estate becomes a necessity. At NYCAN, the business-to-business relationships power the network community of
Ellie Kimmes, Jafri Capital

Ellie Kimmes, Jafri Capital

May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? When I started my career at Jafri Capital, the Jafri Journal was merely an idea to transform the way we consume media in the real estate world. With big
Lori Anne De Iulio Casdia, LDC Strategies

Lori Anne De Iulio Casdia, LDC Strategies

May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? The most recent accomplishment I am most proud of is the transformation of one of my clients from having a vision and not being able to communicate this
Stephen Pfund, LERA Consulting Structural Engineers

Stephen Pfund, LERA Consulting Structural Engineers

May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I have recently been working with AI SpaceFactory who engaged LERA to collaborate with AISF and NASA Kennedy Space Center on the “REACT ACO.” On this
Eli Yusupov, Alpha Realty Investment Sales

Eli Yusupov, Alpha Realty Investment Sales

May 24, 2022
Who was/is your mentor and how did s/he influence/help you in your career? This is a tough one since I work alongside a great mentor like my boss Lev Mavashev, But I think the accolade goes to my father. He came to this
Jais Kwon, FXCollaborative Architects

Jais Kwon, FXCollaborative Architects

May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Playing a big part in the design of our own office in Brooklyn is what I consider my biggest recent achievement. Our team created a truly sustainable
Michael Mulia, Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti, LLP

Michael Mulia, Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti, LLP

May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? My firm recently handled a challenging mixed-use development transaction where we helped our client successfully navigate its way through several
Nicholas Alexiades, Bohler

Nicholas Alexiades, Bohler

May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am proud of my team’s accomplishments with Corporate Commons Three, a highly visible, eight-story class A office development. As a
Anazette Ray, Zetlin & De Chiara LLP

Anazette Ray, Zetlin & De Chiara LLP

May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? The most recent project I am most proud of is the article I authored which provided guidance to design and construction firms which have been doing business
Tyler Fox, JM2 Architecture, PC

Tyler Fox, JM2 Architecture, PC

May 24, 2022
How do you contribute to your community or your profession? As an architect, I have the unique opportunity to design and create spaces for our community. Whether it’s a growing family moving to the suburbs, or
James Ricca, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

James Ricca, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

May 24, 2022
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? My colleague, Lindsay Mesh Lotito, and I negotiated and closed a $40.275 million first mortgage acquisition loan, with subordinate mezzanine financing, on