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What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? With over three decades practicing tax assessment review law, I do not have just one rewarding case as I have saved taxpayers millions of dollars over the years.

If you could change one thing about the CRE industry, what would it be and why? Integrating ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) metrics into property evaluations and title underwriting, which will help meet investor and regulatory expectations while future-proofing assets.

What skill or quality do you believe is essential for success in your field today? Adaptability. Commercial real estate is evolving faster than ever — with shifting market trends, new technologies, and changing client expectations. Being adaptable means more than just reacting;

What skill or quality do you believe is essential for success in your field today? Adaptability is essential in today’s CRE landscape. We’re seeing more office buildings converting to residential, AI becoming not just a tool but a necessity, and brands like Sage pioneering a “flagging” model — borrowed from the hotel industry

What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? Shortly after I came to Arbor 10 years ago, we kicked off a transformative deal in which Arbor’s public mortgage REIT acquired the Agency and servicing platform from Arbor Commercial Mortgage to create one fully integrated franchise.

What skill or quality do you believe is essential for success in your field today? I believe that vision and determination are essential for success today. It starts with understanding the purpose and goals for a given project. Becoming tenacious in achieving the big picture, while implementing the fine details,

What skill or quality do you believe is essential for success in your field today? Success in construction today means being both a strategist and connector – seeing the big picture, building strong relationships, and listening deeply to deliver smart, collaborative solutions that help people navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.

What inspired you to start your firm, and how has your vision evolved over the years? I founded SkyQueen Realty to bridge the two worlds I know well — real estate and aviation. Early on, my vision focused on connecting aviation companies with properties tailored to their operational needs. Over time, that vision expanded to include creating developments that transform underutilized assets into vibrant hubs.

What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? A project we’re especially excited to be involved in is the Haverstraw Brick Museum. The Museum will bring together a wide collection of sustainable technologies and design ideas, such as geothermal integration, rainwater harvesting,

What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? The proposed QDOBA in Lindenhurst has been one of my most rewarding projects. This relatively small site required careful consideration through many iterations of concept plans to best accommodate the project’s needs.

What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? The most rewarding project I’ve worked on is coordinating high school summer internship programs at Ariel by partnering with a local girls’ school and a nonprofit that helps students from underserved NYC neighborhoods attend top colleges/universities.