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Recent goal and impact: A recent goal Alex Badalamenti achieved was guiding BLD Architecture through the successful design and approval of several large-scale projects that will have a lasting impact on the communities we serve. His leadership in modernizing commercial spaces and expanding multi-use developments

Recent goal and impact: Ariel recently expanded the capabilities of our affordable housing practice as it relates to both geographic locations and personnel. This has been on my mind for some time and the progression and growth of several members on our institutional sales team, such as Remi Mandell and Jake Brody

Recent goal and impact: A significant goal I achieved was the partnership and execution of the first ‘Daily Shop’ concept for our long-term client, Whole Foods Market. Through early engagement, pre-construction, and a strong construction management approach, we ensured that the delivery of this concept

Turning problems into opportunities:  Infrastructure limitations in an office tower required an innovative HVAC approach for a 20,000 s/f commercial interior space. Our team’s response solved the issue and created new opportunities. Instead of relying on a single 50-ton, air-cooled, packaged unit, we implemented five 10-ton condensing units with variab

Recent goal and impact: One of the most challenging aspects of my role is balancing the execution of multiple deals, especially while working alongside an industry legend like Bob Knakal, while also carving out time to cultivate my business within the firm. In 2025, I set a goal to prioritize daily prospecting, whether through calls, targeted outreach, or canvassing. Since then, I’ve generated several promising leads

Recent goal and impact:  A recent goal was to identify and train a successor. A younger woman on the team was promoted to the position of “Producing Account Executive.” She is assuming the role and working hard to fulfill the requirements and expectations of the new position.

Recent goal and impact:  Goal: To provide an AI resource to answer real estate licensee’s questions about license law & negotiations while supporting their jobs with a free chatbot that is trained on all the curriculum of our real estate school. Achievement: Rather than answer that question, here is our bot’s take on it: “Real estate licensees

Recent goal and impact: Our goal is to grow our architectural metal and glass fabrication/installation firm in the large-scale project market. We recently completed a very prominent project in this segment: the $2 billion redevelopment of the 1.3-million s/f terminal warehouse at 261 11th Ave.

Recent goal and impact:  I was nominated for the Humanitarian of the year and the entire LMJ team rallied to help raise three-quarters of a million dollars for the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation. It was an incredible moment of unity and purpose.

Recent goal and impact: We’ve long supported clients nationwide from our Nyack office, but I set a goal to expand into the Carolinas — and we’ve made it happen. Not only have we opened a new office in North Carolina, but we’re already working with four clients in the region, including a luxury residential development near

Sharing knowledge and expertise: >I actively share my knowledge and expertise through ongoing collaboration with developer and owner clients, particularly by creating and participating in educational opportunities within various commercial real estate organizations. I focus on practical insights and fostering a deeper understanding of market trends,

Recent goal and impact: When my partner, Jake Torre, and I joined SAB, our goal was to grow our business and our client-facing capabilities. I’m proud to say that, entering our fourth year at SAB, we’ve been able to accomplish that by closing 15 deals in 2024, valued at ~$60m,