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The New York Real Estate Journal is pleased to present Industry Leaders, a special feature recognizing exceptional professionals whose leadership, innovation, and vision are shaping the future of New York's commercial real estate industry.

What is one major challenge you’ve overcome as a leader, and what did it teach you? One of the biggest challenges I’ve had to overcome has been establishing authority and trust in high-stakes environments where I’m expected to lead negotiations and protect the organization’s interests – often under pressure and strict deadlines.

Reidy Contracting Group 

Meridian Capital Group

Outsource Consultants, Inc.

What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? I am most proud of the sustained, positive impact our employee ownership structure continues to have on our clients and people. Since implementing our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in 2023, we have further strengthened our client relationships

What recent accomplishment or initiative are you most proud of, and what impact did it have on your firm, clients, or community? One initiative I am proud of was rolling out a standardized approach to cost forecasting and variance tracking across multiple projects. I worked closely with project management, finance, and operations to align everyone on a consistent method, tighten assumptions and benchmarks, and set up regular check-ins to stay ahead of issues.

b>What advice would you share with emerging professionals striving to become future leaders in commercial real estate? Leadership is about solving problems, so it is important to create a supportive environment where people feel comfortable bringing them to you. Don’t cut corners by making things look right — actually make them right. Put in the work, take responsibility