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2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Vincent Ryan, JT Magen

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Vincent Ryan, JT Magen

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? I take immense pride in orchestrating the triumph of the Netflix Albuquerque campus expansion. This project stands as a pinnacle of strategic planning, meticulous execution, and collaborative teamwork.
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Alex Badalamenti, bld architecture, dpc

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Alex Badalamenti, bld architecture, dpc

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Creating a culture of accountability. Our team of 20 people handles 50 projects in all stages of design. That requires our team to be nimble and responsive to a wide variety of design needs.
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Robert Grunert-Loud, Rochester’s Cornerstone Group, Ltd.

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Robert Grunert-Loud, Rochester’s Cornerstone Group, Ltd.

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? In the past year, I’m most proud of leading the Silver Lake Meadows Rehabilitation project to completion in a typically underserved rural community. This initiative achieved a 21.9% reduction in energy usage and secured a NYSERDA Multifamily Performance certification, demonstrating our commitment to sustainability.
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Tom Ortinau, GFP Real Estate

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Tom Ortinau, GFP Real Estate

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? We are fortunate to be active on new projects and growing our team at a time when most development firms are burdened with workouts and finding it difficult to raise capital.
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Anthony Pili, Orange Bank & Trust Company

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Anthony Pili, Orange Bank & Trust Company

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? I was recently promoted to Chief Innovation Officer, a newly created position responsible for driving the Bank’s capabilities in leading-edge technology and enhanced client services.
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Cathy Dubas, Pergament Properties

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Cathy Dubas, Pergament Properties

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Being named a Top 5 Retail Leasing Broker on Long Island for 2023, with more than 120,000 s/f leased.
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Ira Zlotowitz, GPARENCY

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Ira Zlotowitz, GPARENCY

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Our biggest achievement was perfecting products that revolutionized the commercial brokerage industry, making us the first capped-fee commercial mortgage broker. Our flexible model allows clients to choose how and when they pay,
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Bob Ryan, DIGroup Architecture

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Bob Ryan, DIGroup Architecture

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? As architect of record for a medical college just outside of New York City, we were tasked with modernizing 18,755 s/f of innovation-center space. The existing research facility was the focus of $6.2 million in enhancements
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Seth Niedermayer, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Seth Niedermayer, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? My representation of long-time client Mitsui Fudosan America, Inc. At a challenging time in the commercial real estate market, over the course of a week, we closed three development deals in three different cities with three different partners.
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Federico Checo, Perfect Wellness Group

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Federico Checo, Perfect Wellness Group

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? The most notable achievement in the last 12 months has been being selected by leading figures in the wellness industry, renowned hotel brands, and prominent architectural firms as their partners in thermal area developments.
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Cory Rosenthal, Matthews Real Estate Investment Services

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Cory Rosenthal, Matthews Real Estate Investment Services

May 28, 2024
Best books, podcasts, or apps for aspiring leaders: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.