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What 3 skills do you consider the most important to be successful in your industry? 1. Flexibility: There are often multiple ways to close a deal. It’s important to stay flexible as the client or another party on the transaction may insist on going about the deal in a particular way. You need to be able to adjust your initial gameplan.

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I recently helped a friend structure his first agency deal, a collection of small apartment complexes in Connecticut that we initially tried to place under one loan.

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? In 2022, I’ve managed environmental risks for $700 million in transactions, begun leading Offit Kurman’s Environmental and Sustainability Group, and been recognized on the 2022 Waste360 40 under 40, the 2022 NJBiz Law Power 50, and received other industry awards, but I’m most proud of my work supporting the circular economy.

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.