Category: Spotlight Content

Jeffrey Keitelman, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan

Jeffrey Keitelman, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan

December 22, 2020
What aspects of working from home did you enjoy most?
As the pandemic spread and we all quarantined, it ushered in a new normal—but it wasn’t really all that “new.” It was a
James Ricca, Esq., Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

James Ricca, Esq., Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

December 22, 2020
What was your most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2020?
Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP served as counsel to an institutional lender who provided $54 million in combined mortgage loans for
Leslie Cook, KBE-NY, LLC

Leslie Cook, KBE-NY, LLC

December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
Working during the pandemic was very challenging. Our company was able execute a plan to keep everyone on payroll and not
Ira Zlotowitz, Eastern Union

Ira Zlotowitz, Eastern Union

December 22, 2020
What was your most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2020?
In May, Eastern Union took bold action designed to help reinvigorate a market increasingly hobbled by the COVID-19 pandemic. We launched a financing unit called
Chuck Merritt, Merritt Environmental

Chuck Merritt, Merritt Environmental

December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
As a large portion of our work comes from local and regional banks and credit unions, the pause they experienced with pivoting to the SBA PPP loans for
2020 Year in Review: William O’Brien, M.C. O’Brien, Inc.

2020 Year in Review: William O’Brien, M.C. O’Brien, Inc.

December 22, 2020
What aspects of working from home did you enjoy most?
I spent more time with my core family, exercised and ate better than I typically do, no COVID 15 lbs for me
James Pirot, IREON, Cresa

James Pirot, IREON, Cresa

December 22, 2020
What aspects of working from home did you enjoy most?
The ability to have multiple uninterrupted meetings has been an unexpected benefit of the pandemic. On any given day, I will have six or seven
Peter Vanderpool, Cignature Realty Associates Inc.

Peter Vanderpool, Cignature Realty Associates Inc.

December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
Dealing with the uncertainty and trying to keep our employees engaged and focused, knowing they were in the comfort of their homes and
Janet Bortz, The Kislak Co., Inc.

Janet Bortz, The Kislak Co., Inc.

December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
Working in the face-to-face business of investment real estate brokerage was challenging. Client meetings, site visits, and facilitating deals with
Brian Earley, IREON, Metropolis Group, Inc.

Brian Earley, IREON, Metropolis Group, Inc.

December 22, 2020
What was the most challenging part of working during the pandemic?
Learning what the “new normal” was going to be. Experiencing the “Zoom Boom” with most, if not all meetings going
Steve Kirschner, IREON, Principals Direct Group

Steve Kirschner, IREON, Principals Direct Group

December 22, 2020
What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2020?
In addition to expanding off-market property dispositions as COO of Principals Direct Group, a full-service commercial brokerage, and consultancy firm, I was able to
Andy DiMarino, Jr., IREON, ADM Landscape Corp.

Andy DiMarino, Jr., IREON, ADM Landscape Corp.

December 22, 2020
What are your predictions for commercial real estate in 2021?
From what I’m seeing, 2021 looks bright. I see a lot of new projects coming out. Outdoor space became a valuable asset. Building owners will want to capitalize on