Category: Spotlight Content

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Christopher Byrnes, Esq., Schroder & Strom, LLP

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Christopher Byrnes, Esq., Schroder & Strom, LLP

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? In the past year, my partner and I successfully reduced the assessment of a Buffalo-area office building by over 50%, saving our client more than $700,000 annually. This achievement highlights our firm’s growth
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: James Byrne, Wesbuilt Construction Managers

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: James Byrne, Wesbuilt Construction Managers

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Wesbuilt’s latest project in the industrial market segment is the redevelopment of the 260,000 s/f 32-02 Queens Blvd. property in Queens. Our estimating department continuously advised the client on pricing and technical options
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Greg Corbin, Northgate Real Estate Group

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Greg Corbin, Northgate Real Estate Group

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? It’s been almost a year since my team and I started Northgate, and looking back, I’m both proud and grateful that everyone wholeheartedly got behind the decision and opted to open the new shop with me. We’ve built a great business model over the past 15 years, but doing
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Ben Khakshoor, Rosewood

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Ben Khakshoor, Rosewood

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? In the last 12 months, I’m most proud of Rosewood Realty Group’s negotiation of the $36.5 million sale of 159-161 West 54th St., a 15-story, mixed-use property. This accomplishment showcases our team’s expertise and effectiveness in navigating
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Moshe Bloorian, Greyhill Group

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Moshe Bloorian, Greyhill Group

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? In the past year, I’m particularly proud of our firm’s accomplishment in acquiring over $100 million worth of assets and successfully managing all properties in-house. Our steadfast commitment to vertical integration, a core value since our inception, has fueled our
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Ben Biberaj, Meridian Retail Leasing

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Ben Biberaj, Meridian Retail Leasing

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what was one of the biggest challenges you faced as a leader and how did you overcome it? The commercial real estate market has experienced challenges over the last few years, and it is important to stay optimistic and allow difficult markets to motivate you instead of bog you down. As a Senior Director on Meridian’s Retail Leasing team
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Diane Cahill, Cahill Strategies

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Diane Cahill, Cahill Strategies

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Over the past 12 months, I’m incredibly proud of how my firm has grown and evolved. We’ve become one of New York’s most sought-after consultants, covering a wide range of expertise in the real estate industry. After reviewing my company’s progress,
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Jared Epstein, Aurora Capital Associates

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Jared Epstein, Aurora Capital Associates

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what was one of the biggest challenges you faced as a leader and how did you overcome it? The largest challenges I faced over the past twelve months were focus and execution. Leading business development, acquisitions, and leasing
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Jaime Sikorski, AKAM

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Jaime Sikorski, AKAM

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m proud of the team I’ve built at AKAM, our collective achievements, and the support we provide each other. Investing in team growth through training and team outings pays dividends.
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Konrad Sklodowski, GAMCO Corp.

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Konrad Sklodowski, GAMCO Corp.

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m most proud of overseeing the successful implementation of complex manufacturing ERP and configurator software, integrating newly available AI tools, and fortifying our
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Amanda Clevinger, Bright Power

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Amanda Clevinger, Bright Power

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what was one of the biggest challenges you faced as a leader and how did you overcome it? LL97 is the most challenging compliance requirement we’ve seen to date. We are excited to see the emissions reductions, but the
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Robert Heicklen, Stonegate Real Estate

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Robert Heicklen, Stonegate Real Estate

May 28, 2024
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