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What 3 skills do you consider the most important to be successful in your industry? 1. Communication, being detail oriented, and interpersonal skills. It is important to be transparent with your clients and communicate every hurdle and success that comes your way.

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? For over 20 years I have practiced civil engineering, working at some of the most notable firms in the industry. I was given the opportunity to take on a leadership role, spearheading Phronesis Engineering.

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? We specialize in hospitality and interior design of condominiums and luxury apartments. Our latest accomplishments have been Flora, a luxury exploration super yacht that navigates in the Galapagos and the Eddy, a waterfront luxury apartment complex in Harrison.

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? This industry has long settled for mediocrity at best, so it’s been fulfilling to be part of a team that is improving the lives of our clients and our own company.

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m wrapping up my first completed/built commercial high-rise tower with Fogarty Finger.

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Over the past year I have been able to curate a collaborative and creative work environment for my team.

Tell us about a mentor or role model that has influenced your career choices? Having grown up watching my father build and grow his art studio continues to be an inspiration. His sense of discipline, encouragement for creative exploration and love for craft undoubtedly lead to my love for architecture and design.

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I assisted the Testing Lab responsible for locating the first Omicron variant in New York City. They opened in a new lab in Long Island City and I coordinated the relocation of all of their lab equipment, office furniture, and employees’ contents, merging three offices into their new headquarters.

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I successfully bought, renovated and fully rented a mixed-use property out here in Long Island.

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I represented a group of Hong Kong and Israeli investors in connection with their investment of 50% of the equity in a ground up mixed-use development project, “The Axel” building, located at Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY, consisting of 284 residential rental units, and commercial spaces.

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of my recent partnership with The Green House Project and both the educational webinar and conference session I was able to develop and present with them that helped to educate the community about designing beautiful and safe environments for seniors.

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Penn 1, for which I am project manager, is a tremendous accomplishment. The repositioning of this 2 million s/f class A office tower in midtown Manhattan serves its tenants and community with three floors of amenities, 1+ acre of public plaza, new storefronts, and high performing triple-pane vision glass.