Real Estate Leadership Awards 03-01-2023

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These real estate leaders are recognized for their professionalism, knowledge, and community contributions. We are so proud of their stellar achievements and wish them continued success in 2023.

Senior Executive Manager of Sales Franklin Square, Great Neck

Helena Veloso

Tiffany Balanoff

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson ABR, PSA, RENE, SRES, SRS

Donna O’Reilly Einemann Branch Manager, Rockville Centre

Congratulations to the Winners of the Long Island R.E.A.L. Awards Gala

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TRAILBLAZER

DEIRDRE O’CONNELL CEO

Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty

Deirdre O’Connell, CEO of Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, plays a leading role in both the day-to-day successes and the development of strategic initiatives and goals for the future of this highly innovative organization.

Professionals

Meet Long Island’s Outstanding Real Estate Industry

The annual Real Estate Achievement + Leadership Awards Gala Gala highlights industry leaders, innovators and communityvested powerhouses of Long Island real estate. The R.E.A.L. Awards represent the top brokers and salespeople, architects and engineers, developers and lenders, who are not merely responding to change but leading it. From revitalizing downtowns, mixed-use developments, cool office environments and prime rental and multi-family developments — these winners are people who are transforming the industry to better meet the needs of a resurgent Long Island.

Join us in honoring the winners as we further their charitable efforts by donating a portion of ticket proceeds to Habitat for Humanity of Long Island — a nonprofit that aids in building and improving family homes. Every one of these R.E.A.L. winners is a “real” winner, in every sense of the term.

Let this guide serve as a reference for all your Real Estate needs.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

KEVIN S. LAW

Partner & E VP, TRITEC Real Estate Chairman, Empire State Development

Kevin S. Law joined TRITEC Real Estate Company in April 2021 as Executive Vice President and Partner, where he has become an integral part of the TRITEC development team and chairs the TRITEC Affordable Housing Team.

Prior to TRITEC, Kevin served a 10-year tenure as President and CEO of the Long Island Association (LIA), where he made the LIA one of the most respected business organizations in New York State. His efforts helped shape public policy locally and throughout the state. In this role, Kevin helped secure more than $5 billion to the Long Island region for infrastructure investments.

Kevin continues to serve our region and state in several capacities and remains passionate about the growth of Long Island and its affordable housing opportunities. He is the Chairman of the Stony Brook University Council and Chairman of the Long Island Housing Partnership. Most recently, Kevin was confirmed by the New York State Senate as a Director of the Empire State Development Corporation and has been designated as Chairman of Empire State Development by Governor Kathy Hochul.

Kevin received an Associate of Arts from Suffolk County Community College; a Bachelor of Arts from SUNY, Stony Brook University; a Master of Science from the Graduate School of Urban Affairs and Planning at CUNY, Hunter College; a Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law; and he completed a Leadership Program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Kevin recently received an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from Molloy University. He is admitted to the Bar of the State of New York and before the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

She oversees sales management for a $4.07 billion dollar organization with nearly 1,000 sales associates and over 100 employees across 29 offices in Long Island, Brooklyn, and Queens. Under her leadership, the company has expanded into new markets, including Park Slope, Williamsburg, and Cobble Hill in Brooklyn, as well as Bay Shore on Long Island.

Deirdre has excelled as an agent and as a broker owner throughout her career and today is recognized as one of the top residential real estate executives in the nation. She enjoys a longstanding reputation for exceptional customer service, unparalleled local knowledge and strong managerial skills that result in positive outcomes for Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty sales agents, customers and clients.

After a career in public and employee communications for an insurance company, Deirdre founded Deirdre O'Connell Realty Inc. in Manhasset in 2002 and expanded to the North Fork with a Cutchogue office in 2005. Her successful business was acquired by Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty in 2007, where she took on a sales management position that later expanded to overseeing sales for the entire organization. She was appointed CEO in 2018.

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Ceo & Founder SERHANT.

Ryan Serhant is founder and CEO of SERHANT.—a multidimensional real estate brokerage that sits at the intersection of media, entertainment, education, and technology. He is also an innovator, entrepreneur, producer, author, podcast host, public speaker, educator, content creator, and star of multiple Bravo TV shows, including the two time Emmy-nominated Million Dollar Listing New York.

For more than a decade, Ryan led the # 1-ranked residential real estate sales team in New York City. In September 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and amid uncertain market conditions, Ryan decided to strike out on his own and launch his own brokerage; SERHANT. is a content-to-commerce real estate ecosystem that is mobile first, with a first-of-its-kind in-house film studio for organic lead generation, creating customer acquisition for its two core businesses: brokerage and education. In its first year of business, the firm solidified its position as one of the top real estate companies in New York City and became the most followed real estate brand in the world, amassing over 5 million followers across all social platforms.

Ryan is on a mission to revolutionize and modernize the real estate industry, give back, and share his formula for success to enable and motivate others. He is the author of two best-selling books, Sell It Like Serhant: How to Sell More, Earn More, and Become the Ultimate Sales Machine and Big Money Energy: How to Rule at Work, Dominate Life, and Make Millions.

Jane Hicks

Lisa Fava

Dorothy Hall

Sarah-Jane Richardson

Mary Kennedy

Greg Becker

John Scalzo

Carol Mueller

Amanda Muldowney

Liz Liguori

Meet Long Island’s

Michael W. Stanco Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker

Stanco Misiti Team at Compass

Gina Marie Bettenhauser

Associate Real Estate Broker, Coldwell Banker Distinctive Homes

President, Long Island Board of REALTORS

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Outstanding Real Estate Industry

Professionals

Michael W. Stanco, licensed associate real estate broker with the Stanco Misiti Team at Compass, brings professionalism and passion to every property and deal. Having grown up around real estate development his whole life, the business is in his blood. Since 2003, he has been an integral part of some of the most prestigious property, land and home sales on the North Shore of Long Island and Queens, in all price ranges.

The Stanco Misiti Team at Compass, with 15 agents, is growing and expanding constantly pushing the boundaries of technology and marketing.  Building long term relationships has always been a focus for the team and is considered one of the finest one-stop shops for all facets of real estate.

The Residences at Glen Harbor is a new boutique 48-condo luxury waterfront resort style residential community on the North Shore of Long Island developed and built by Racanelli Construction Co. Inc. Residents have access to a wide range of building amenities, including an outdoor pool, pool pavilion with full kitchen, two modern fitness centers, a clubhouse lounge, sundeck with BBQs and fire pits plus 24-hour concierge services and doorman, private garage parking and a quarter-mile boardwalk overlooking Hempstead Harbor and the Long Island Sound.

Their special focus is on Glen Head and Locust Valley, including Old Brookville, Upper Brookville, Brookville, Muttontown, Lattingtown, Matinecock, Mill Neck, Sea Cliff, Roslyn Harbor, Glenwood Landing and Glen Cove.

BROKER

President & Licensed Broker

Becker Realty Services, Inc.

Hilary H. Becker, CPM, is president and founder of Becker Real Property Services, Inc, and also president of Becker Realty Services, Inc. and Becker Real Estate Appraisals, Inc. Prior to this, Hilary was an assistant vice president for J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. In this capacity, he was directly responsible for a portfolio of more than $250 million in the Asset Management Division of the Real Estate Investment Group, and he specialized in asset turnaround, repositioning, and new technology implementations.

A native Long Islander, Hilary is a graduate of Pace University where he majored in public accounting, and is a graduate of the Real Estate Diploma Program at NYU. Hilary is married with four children, and resides in Lynbrook, NY, where he is the president of the Lynbrook Youth Athletic Association. Hilary is the head coach and program director of the Lynbrook Titans Kid Wrestling team for the past 40 years. He was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, in March 2016 for his service and contributions to the sport of wrestling.

As a REALTOR®, Gina Marie Bettenhauser has had the unique opportunity to unite her two passions together – real estate and advocacy.

Gina's dedication to her profession and her clients has awarded her many accolades within her company, Coldwell Banker Distinctive Homes, located in Shoreham, NY, including most recently as a member of the International President’s Circle, which recognizes the top 7% of all Coldwell Banker sales associates worldwide.

Through her years in servant leadership, Gina has experience serving at every level on numerous state, local, and national committees, as well on local board task forces. These positions enabled her to demonstrate her steadfast commitment to helping the Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR), where she is currently the president, fulfill its role of maintaining professional standards within the industry.

As a REALTOR® Party advocate, is a loyal Major Investor in the REALTOR® Political Action Party (RPAC), as well as a member of the President’s Circle. RPAC’s Major Investors are an elite and passionate group of REALTORS® whose investments shape the political future of the real estate industry.

Gina, married proud mom of two – Alexander and Nicholas — is also vested in her community of Shoreham Wading River. One of her most memorable achievements as a community volunteer has been the honor of receiving the SCOPE Education Services Community Service Award for her service to the district and the community at large. She also serves as the President of the Wildcat Athletic Booster Club.

BROKER

Owner & Licensed Broker Branch Real Estate Group

Molly Deegan, owner and broker of Branch Real Estate Group,   is a veteran real estate investor and businesswoman, with homes on both the North Shore and North Fork of Long Island. Professionally,  Molly  combines a passion for real estate and business with over 25 years of experience in marketing, sales and management.  Prior to founding Branch Real Estate Group, her most recent positions were as executive events marketing director for AOL Time Warner and executive vice president, marketing and wine club director for Bedell Cellars. She has held significant executive positions in public relations, client relations and has produced major multi-media events for The Hearst Corporation (O, The Oprah Magazine, Town & Country, Cosmopolitan),  Saatchi & Saatchi, Condé Nast’s House & Garden Magazine, and the Robert Mondavi Winery.

Molly  is an Award Winner of the 2019 LI Press Power Women in Business, 2020 Long Island Business News 50 Most Influential Women in Business and the 2022 Long Island Herald Premier Business Woman Award. Molly  resides in Sea Cliff with her husband John, and their daughter, Francis, and son, James.

Hilary H. Becker

Molly Deegan

DEVELOPER

Christopher Capece President

Heatherwood

Christopher Capece is the President of Heatherwood Luxury Rentals, a 70-year-old privately owned real estate organization committed to building best-in-class multifamily and mixed-use communities throughout the New York Metro Region and beyond. Heatherwood has been a pioneer in the apartment sector on Long Island developing its first apartment communities in the early 1960’s and expanding its footprint into NYC in the 2000’s. Prior to joining Heatherwood, Christopher was the Vice President of Development responsible for acquisition and development activity on Long Island, Westchester and Connecticut for AvalonBay Communities, a Real Estate Investment Trust in the business of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing high quality apartment communities in high-barrier-to-entry submarkets in the United States. Christopher’s career with AvalonBay spanned from 2004 to 2019 before joining Heatherwood.

Christopher is an active member of several non-profit organizations and housing advocacy groups. He is a Board and Executive Committee Member at The George Washington University Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis as well as a Board and Executive Committee member at the Long Island Builder’s Institute (LIBI). He sits on the corporate board of the YMCA of Long Island where he serves as the Chairman of the Nominating Committee, is an active board member of Community Housing Innovations (CHI), and previously served on the board of Harlem RBI’s All-Star Committee (now DREAM) in NYC. Christopher is a Board Member and previous graduate of The Energeia Partnership at Molloy College and has been an active member of Habitat for Humanity where he helped to coordinate the construction of several homes for deserving families on Long Island. In 2009 he was named as one of Long Island Business News Forty Under 40. Christopher holds dual MBA degrees from Columbia University and London Business School and graduated from The George Washington University with a BA in Finance.

Kevin Leatherman Owner & Licensed Broker

Leatherman Homes

Kevin Leatherman, Leatherman Homes, is a well-respected real estate professional with years of local expert experience, savvy negotiation skills, immense referral resources and frequent effective communication which are essential ingredients for facilitating a smooth transaction that is tailored to the client’s specific needs.

Kevin was raised in Commack and graduated from Hofstra University with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Banking & Finance. While having a successful career selling & trading Foreign Exchange for top Wall Street firms, he pursued his true passion by attending a real estate broker licensing course at New York University. Upon receiving my real estate broker’s license he opened his real estate agency. Shortly afterward, business flourished, and he was able to resign from his full-time position on Wall Street.

His education and work experience in the financial markets have afforded him the expertise to assess the current market value and understand its fluctuations. It is by exacting these keen skills that he is proficient at pricing strategies thereby getting his clients the best attainable price in the shortest time with the least

inconvenience and has won him a number of accolades from 2020 Long Island Broker of Realtors “Broker of the Year” to being a 2018 honoree for Long Island Business News “Top Broker/Owner of Nassau County.”

Being a life-long resident of Long Island, he is well-versed and confident in brokering deals with buyers and sellers in Nassau County from the Gold Coast Communities of the North Shore to the South Shore Communities fronting the Atlantic Ocean and also offer a unique familiarity with Western Suffolk County, and Eastern Queens.

Shawn Steinmuller is a well-rounded individual with a diverse range of experiences and accomplishments. Born and raised on Long Island, he is a frequent contributor to local publications and a highly successful luxury broker. He has secured over $800 million dollars in closed residential, land, commercial sales, and rentals since 1998. As a United States Marine, he rose to the rank of NCO and was awarded multiple letters of commendation and meritorious mast.

Shawn believes that education and information are key to empowering his clients; and his ability to interpret real estate data and information, along with his local real estate knowledge, gives his clients a competitive advantage in making informed decisions. He is part of a distinct group of brokers in the Hamptons who hold multiple state and national licenses, designations, and certifications, making him one of the most reputable and highly regarded brokers in the area.

Shawn, his wife, and their daughters live in the Hamptons year-round and are active in supporting the community. They love being a part of it and being able to make a positive impact. With his dedication to education and information, military service, and successful real estate career, Shawn is truly a remarkable individual.

BROKER

DonnaEinemannO’Reilly

Branch Manager

Rockville Centre Office

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

As the Branch Manager of Douglas Elliman's new Rockville Centre Office, and formerly the Sales Manager of Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty's Rockville Centre Office, Donna O’Reilly Einemann brings over 18 years of real estate experience to her team of Real Estate Professionals dedicated to achieving successful results while offering the highest level of professionalism, commitment, diligence, discretion and personal attention.

Donna was born and raised on Long Island and possesses an excellent understanding of the landscape and lifestyle of our local communities. She was born in Rockville Centre, grew up in East Rockaway, resides in Lynbrook with her husband Bob and son Chris, and has lived and worked in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and New York City. Her education was all local, attending St. Raymond Elementary School in East Rockaway, Sacred Heart Academy High School in Hempstead, and St. John's University in Queens where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, was a 4-year collegiate cheerleader, and returned to St. John’s University to be the Cheerleading Coach between 1990 - 2000.

Donna believes her success in real estate has been based on her focus of 5-P’s…Proper Pricing, Preparation, Promotion, Professionalism and People. Donna's years of experience, coupled with her knowledge of the real estate market, genuine caring nature, and positive, inspirational mindset, positions her as a seasoned professional with a wealth of information that can assist, guide and support her team and their clients to achieve an amazing home buying or selling success.

BROKER

Luciane Serifovic CEO & Founder Luxian International Realty

Luciane Serifovic is a luxury real estate powerhouse, investor, thought leader and CEOfounder of Luxian International Realty.

Luxian is the first luxury virtual real estate brokerage utilizing blockchain technology and accepting cryptocurrency. She brings a “have it all” philosophy to her clients and agents, which means securing the homes or investments of their dreams, enjoying t healthy and sustainable lifestyles. Her mission is opening the door to the world’s most prized gems — luxury real estate, elite buyers, renters, and exclusive investments anywhere in the world.

Twenty years ago, Luciane walked into a real estate office in Manhattan and convinced the manager to give “a young woman from Brazil who spoke little English and knew little about New York City,” a chance. Since then she's managed thousands of transactions, multi-millions of dollars of high-end New York real estate, secured properties and investments for clients world-wide, coached hundreds of agents, built the most successful real estate offices in the nation and appeared in many speaking and media engagements.

In addition to being a champion fitness model, Luciane authored the book “Handle It: Get it Together and Finally Have it All," an inspirational view of how women can succeed at work and home while using obstacles as life lessons. Proceeds from the book will be donated to a variety of causes that help break the cycle of poverty for children.

Industry Professionals

Outstanding Real Estate

Meet Long Island’s

Shawn Steinmuller Founder & Licensed Broker Shawn Michael Realty

BROKER

Meet Long Island’s

Professionals

Outstanding Real Estate Industry

BROKER

Helena Veloso

Senior Executive Manager of Sales

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Helena Veloso, senior executive manager of sales at Douglas Elliman Real Estate, has been working in the real estate industry for over 25 years.

As Sales Manager for one of the most prestigious offices in all of Nassau Country, Helena brings a unique understanding of the markets ever changing trends to the table which cannot be surpassed. Over the years, she has developed a well respected reputation in the real estate community for her persistence, professionalism and ability to generate results. Her unrivaled understanding of the business stems from her previous success as a former top-producing broker who first entered the industry in 1984. She is a vibrant, hands-on manager who is always striving to employ new and creative methods to stimulate agents and expand their business potential.

One of the key components which set Helena apart from her constituents is her emphasis on continuing education in her management style. She makes it her top priority to continuously provide her agents with weekly meetings, extensive one on one in office training and classes on the most updated to date technological advances that agents can use to succeed. She also offers a series of coaching and assistant management programs as well. Helena is fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish, and believes in maintaining a well diversified multilingual office in order to better service the whole community across cultures.

BROKERS

John Gandolfo & Barbara Gandolfo

Licensed Associate Brokers

Coldwell Banker American Homes

John and Barbara Gandolfo, The Gandolfo Team, have built a thriving full service brokerage since listing and selling their first home in 1994. Selling over 1000 homes and over $1 Billion in Sales to Date.

As a result of their strong work ethic, negotiating skills and aggressive marketing strategies, the Gandolfos' have successfully emerged as leaders in the industry, with a loyal clientele and winning numerous awards in the process "Thanks to our past clients and their referrals, our business has grown tremendously," Barbara says. "We are selling more homes than our competition."

Waterfront specialists, the Gandolfo's service Nassau, Suffolk and NY Metro areas. Their local expertise and extensive real estate experience will benefit those who are buying or selling a home at this time, or are a returning client checking out the many homeowner resources they offer. "Technology has changed the industry," John explains, "so having a strong internet presence is key."

Paired with Coldwell Banker's brand recognition and reputation for results, the Gandolfo's integrity, knowledge and professionalism will earn your trust and secure your deal!

Our strengths are our ability to negotiate, problem solve and understand the unique problems that arise within a real estate transaction.

"Customer relationships are at the heart of what we do. If you feel that We've built a strong relationship with you by the time we've sold your home, then We have done our job."

BROKERS

Category: RESIDENTIAL Malka Asch

Mark Stempel & Jennie Katz CEO/Owner & President/Owner Blue Island Homes

Mark Stempel and Jennie Katz are native Long Island residents who share a passion for embracing their community and its residents. Since creating Blue Island Homes, the owner-partners have created incredible growth in both home sales and residential development.

The Blue Island Homes brand is unique, and includes a strong lifestyle and design component, that stems from its owners 30+ years of experience in both real estate and design. This is evident in their state-of-the-art office and residential home designs.

Mark Stempel, CEO and founding partner, earned his Masters of Architecture at the University of Maryland, and quickly thereafter started his path in real estate and development. Using this experience, Mark has been able to successfully grow the brokerage and residential development companies.

Jennie Katz, president and founding partner, has an incredible passion for selling homes and building lasting relationships with her clients. Her robust passion, boundless energy and inspiration, transcend to the agents and staff at Blue Island Homes. Beginning her career in the apparel industry, Jennie’s strong leadership, business acumen and design skills helped form the foundation of the business strength.

Blue Island Homes is focused on giving back to the community. Philanthropy and support for local charities and schools is a group effort at Blue Island Homes. The company’s most cherished charity is “Sunrise Day Camp” and Mark Stempel is a member of the Corporate Committee. The entire office participates in events to raise funds for these incredible causes.

Malka Asch is a licensed real estate agent with Coach Realtors’ Hewlett office. An extremely dedicated agent, Malka goes above and beyond to achieve the best results possible for her buyers and sellers. Her strong work ethic and determination help her clients obtain their real estate goals. Even throughout recent market conditions, Malka has maintained a strong, successful presence in the area. She is a thoughtful, respectful, and active member of the community and is always ready to assist you.

As a longtime Five Towns resident, Malka came to the United States from Israel in 1985. She is fluent in English, Persian, and Hebrew, helping native speakers feel confident about their transactions. Malka enjoys being able to relieve any fears some customers might have about entering into a real estate purchase or sale in a language they may not be entirely comfortable with.

Coach Realtors is a family-owned agency offering in-house title, mortgage, and relocation departments, for a simpler, seamless process. Malka has constant access to incomparable real estate marketing tools to put your home in front of more qualified buyers, or to bring you homes for sale the moment they come to market. Malka’s local knowledge and experience make her exactly the person you need to guide you through a smooth and successful real estate transaction.

Coach Realtors

LICENSED SALESPERSON

"Everything they touch turns to sold"

LICENSED SALESPERSON

Miriam Hagendorn Licensed Real Estate Salesperson SERHANT.

Miriam Hagendorn, licensed real estate salesperson at SERHANT., is a knowledgeable property expert with over 18 years of sales and marketing experience. She is known for her professionalism and diligence, and she is a poised negotiator with exceptional customer service and social media marketing skills.

As someone who prioritizes client satisfaction, Miriam’s communicative and sociable approach to real estate makes her clients feel comfortable throughout the buying and selling process. Miriam specializes in residential homes on Long Island. She primarily works in and around Nassau County and Suffolk County and is well-versed in assisting first-time home buyers, sellers, investors, and developers.

Her years of experience in branding help her create relatable stories and position homes strategically within the market, and her digital marketing toolbox allows her to tap into a growing demographic of home buyers. While providing top-of-the-line service, Miriam also believes in educating her clients so that they feel confident in their decisions and gain a deeper understanding of real estate in general.

Prior to real estate, she successfully launched a gourmet food company nationally in less than a year. Outside of work, Miriam loves traveling and exploring Long Island’s many hiking trails, beaches, and wineries. Miriam lives in Rockville Centre with her family.

Scott Wallace

Scott Wallace, licensed real estate salesperson at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, is a friendly, trustworthy and dedicated real estate salesperson and is highly qualified to guide his clients in buying or selling a home. As a former SVP at a top 10 U.S. Bank, he believes in using his skills in finance, negotiation, contracts, communication and marketing to his and his clients best advantage.

People trust Scott with their most-valuable asset. It's a responsibility he takes very seriously. He knows that his client’s success is his success. Scott offers local expertise in a home market tailored to meet his client’s needs. As a local professional, he knows the neighborhoods, market conditions and the local economy.

Whether his clients are buying or selling a home, Scott will make the process as pleasurable and stress-free an experience for his client as he possibly can. Scott doesn't measure his success through awards received or achievements, but through the satisfaction of his clients. Scott will provide sound and trustworthy advice to help his clients achieve their real estate goals.

Ricki

Noto

Team Leader, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

New York native Ricki Noto, team leader and licensed real estate salesperson at Coldwell Banker American Homes, has lived in Long Beach for over 30 years. Having resided in The East, West & Central neighborhoods, Ricki’s familiarity with Long Beach and the surrounding towns are unparalleled. Working with buyers and sellers and meeting their needs and requirements is what is most important to her.

Her experience in the corporate world has contributed to her understanding of business and customer service which ensures that all of her client’s interests are met. Before becoming a real estate agent, Ricki owned a printing company in NYC. This experience allowed her to become highly business savvy and proficient in helping her clients find the best possible solution to meet their needs and get the results they wanted.

Ricki’s work ethic, integrity, dedication to clients and superior business skills are what allow her to earn the trust and connection with her clients. Her sense of compassion creates a more peaceful and joyful home renting, buying, or selling experience.

Ricki’s results speak for themselves. She has earned a number of awards for the last five years for outstanding performance including the President's Circle Award, the Masters Ruby Award, the Achievers Club Member Award and the Quality Service Pinnacle Award Service for Superior Performance. She works tirelessly for her clients to get their desired results.

OFFICE MANAGER

David Kasner Branch Manager Coldwell Banker American Homes

David Kasner is an industry veteran having been licensed since 2004 and working full time since 2007. As a full time Agent, David was a top producer for many years and achieved high recognition from The Long Island Board of Realtors and Long Island Business News. In 2018, David decided to make the move to the Manager’s Chair and began focusing on growth for the Long Beach Office of Coldwell Banker American Homes. Since he began his tenure, David has helped double the size of the agent roster while also assisting agents with increasing their personal production. This includes tripling the office GCI to its highest level on record. In addition, David works side by side with Broker/Owners Tom Gallagher and Mike Litzner in an endless quest to achieve greater market positioning for the office and its agents. David also has strong relationships with several different management companies and has secured exclusives on over 14 rental buildings for the Long Beach Office, covering Long Beach, Far Rockaway, Forest Hills, Island Park and Yonkers. This resulted in $1 million in office rental GCI for 2022 and David serving as the head rental trainer for Coldwell Banker American Homes. During his down time, David enjoys lifting weights and spending time with his wife Shanna, his mom Sandi, sons Slade and Jesse and their family dog Luke.

Industry Professionals

Outstanding Real Estate

Meet Long Island’s

Coldwell Banker American Homes

Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty

LICENSED SALESPERSON

Long Island’s Outstanding Real Estate Industry Professionals

Category: COMMERCIAL

Thomas DeLuca Senior Director & Real Estate Broker Cushman & Wakefield of Long Island Inc.

Thomas DeLuca joined Cushman & Wakefield in 2015 and specializes in industrial advisory services with a primary focus throughout Nassau and Suffolk County. Thomas has emerged as one of Long Island’s top industrial advisors, providing an expertise in advanced financial strategies with a dedication to market analytics and his extensive market knowledge. His clients include private and institutional investors, REITs, corporations, and local/regional occupiers.

Thomas’ responsibilities include managing and underwriting investment properties, landlord and tenant advisory, land development, and acquisition and disposition of industrial facilities.

DEVELOPER

Bartone Managing Partner Terwilliger & Bartone Properties, LLC

Anthony Bartone, managing partner of Terwilliger & Bartone Properties, started his career in 1993 at a Long Island-based general contracting firm taking on the field before working his way up to vice president. During his tenure, the firm saw production double and profits swell to the highest level in the company’s 30 years. In 2002, Anthony left the contracting company to form his real estate development and construction management parent firm, Bartone Holdings, the predecessor company to Bartone Properties. In 2015, Bartone Properties entered into a strategic partnership with real estate development icon J. Ronald Terwilliger and Frances Terwilliger to form Terwilliger & Bartone Properties focusing on luxury class ‘A’ multi-family development.

Anthony graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School where he maintained a position on the Superintendent's List; received the National Defense Service Medal; studied as a cadet in the U.S. Air Force Academy; holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business, management, and economics along with a commercial pilot’s license. Anthony sits on the board of directors for Long Island Builders Institute (LIBI), the largest builder trade organization in New York state, and holds a seat on the board of directors with Long Island Home Builders Care, the charitable nonprofit partner of LIBI. He serves as an officer for LIBI and is on the board of directors for Vision Long Island. Additionally, he is a member of the Theodore Roosevelt Boy Scouts of America Executive Advisory Council.

Terwilliger & Bartone Properties is the proud four-time recipient of the Vision Long Island Smart Growth Awards along with the 2019 Regional Leadership Award; 2014, 2016, and 2021 Long Island Business News Awards for Top Smart Growth Projects; 2017 Long Island Builders Institute Diamond Award for Multifamily Development; and the 2019 Theodore Roosevelt Council of the Boy Scouts of America Design/Construction/Real Estate Award.

Kenneth Breslin, Esq. President

Kenneth Breslin, president of Breslin Realty Development Corp. located in Garden City, has held his position for over 10 years. During that time the firm has focused on retail growth across the tri-state area and has represented well over 100 national and regional retail clients, including The Home Depot, Stop & Shop, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Walmart, T.J. Maxx, Trader Joe’s, Orangetheory Fitness, PM Pediatrics and Starbucks, amongst others.

Ken is an attorney and is admitted to the bar in the states of New York and New Jersey. Kenneth Breslin founded Breslin Realty Inc., the brokerage division for Breslin Realty Development Corp, and in 2011 launched and co-founded Sabre Real Estate Group. Mr. Breslin’s professional affiliations include serving as a Director of the Long Island Real Estate Group and the Association for a Better Long Island.

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Rob Gitto Vice President

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Gitto Group

Rob Gitto is the vice president of The Gitto Group. Rob joined his father Tony in the family business soon after graduating from Skidmore College in 2001. As The Gitto Group, they take a comprehensive approach to development with over 1 million SF of retail, multifamily and office space developed on Long Island with an additional 350,000 SF in the development pipeline. From the first transaction for land to the continuing impact on the community, the father-son team manages every aspect of real estate development and management throughout Long Island and the greater New York City area. Real estate investors and developers often consult Rob for his experience and industry insight. With acute development, construction, financial and property management skills, Rob and his team provide streamlined and cost-effective processes for growth across the region.

After college, Rob continued his education earning an MS in Real Estate Development from NYU Schack Real Estate Institute. He is a board member for Vision Long Island, Long Island Real Estate Institute, Stony Brook University’s Real Estate Institute and Vice President for the Port Jefferson Village Business Improvement District. The Gitto Group is the recipient of the Smart Growth Award (2002, 2016 & 2020) and the Long Island Business News Real Estate Development Award (2017 and 2022). The Gitto Group property management division received the Long Island Business News Property Management Award (2022) and is annually ranked by Expertise among the top 20 property management companies in New York City.

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Mark Meisner President & Founder

The Birch Group

Mark Meisner is the President and Founder of The Birch Group, a privately held commercial real estate firm that specializes in creating value for partners, tenants, and investors. With over 7.5 million square feet of value-add office assets in strategic markets, Mark has a proven track record of uncovering opportunities and generating enduring value. He is a creative dealmaker with a methodical approach to real estate investment, having acquired nearly $2 billion in suburban office properties and close to $300 million in multi-family assets. With a long-term perspective and a focus on sound fundamentals and growth potential, Mark is a leader in the industry, driving the success and expansion of The Birch Group.

For over 132 years, EW Howell Construction Group has been providing General Contracting and Construction Management services throughout Long Island and the NYC Metro Area to a variety of clients in multiple sectors, including commercial, retail, education, institutional, government, cultural, and healthcare and senior living.

Our mission is to provide the highest level of construction quality, safety, competitive pricing, and on-time performance through unparalleled customer service and teamwork. Our nationally recognized safety program and ISO 9001:2015 certification support that mission.

We are honored to be the constructor of some exciting transformative projects on Long Island, including Good Samaritan University Hospital –Patient Care Pavilion, Huntington Shopping Center, Brookhaven National Lab’s Science User and Support Center, St Johnland Assisted Living, Emblem Health and the Jones Beach Theater Renovation.

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The Law Offices of Gilbert Balanoff, P.C.

Gil has lectured for the New York State and Nassau County Bar Associations as well as serving on several committees. Tiffany is following right in her father’s footsteps. She was recently elected for a 3-year term to serve on the Board of Directors for NYSAR (New York State Association of REALTORS®); she is a Graduate of the NYSAR ITI Instructor Training Institute so that she can teach real estate classes for continuing education. She also sits on several committees for both NYSAR and LIBOR (Long Island Board of REALTORS®) just like her Dad.

Tiffany also gets her drive to continuously educate herself, from her Dad. She has several accreditations and designations such as ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative), PSA (Pricing Strategy Advisor), RENE (Real Estate Negotiation Expert), SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist), and SRS (Seller Representative Specialist).

Gil has a great rapport with agents and brokers and is always willing to share knowledge and information with them even when he is not the attorney involved in the transaction. His clients know that they can communicate with him throughout the process and even well after the closing.

Gilbert Balanoff has been practicing law for 50 years, representing clients in real estate matters for both commercial and residential transactions.

In 2016, when his daughter, Tiffany Balanoff, decided to get her real estate license they started a collaboration that still exists today. Tiffany credits her father with having provided her an enormous amount of insight and education that not only helped her get ahead in the industry but also allows for smoother transactions with her clients.

Both Father and Daughter are award winners in this family. Gil has recently received the Herald Long Island Top Lawyer Award and is currently a Top 3 Finalist for the Herald’s Long Island Choice Awards. Tiffany has been a #1 agent at Rockville Centre’s Douglas Elliman Real Estate office, a company wide Douglas Elliman Leading Edge Award Winner, and recently received the Top 5 Agent in Nassau County Award for the second year in a row from RateMyAgent.

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REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT / DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR

Michael Maturo President RXR Realty

Michael Maturo is a founding Managing Partner and serves as President of RXR Realty LLC (“RXR”), a multi-billion dollar private real estate company which was formed subsequent to the sale of Reckson Associates Realty Corp (“Reckson”)(NYSE:RA) to SL Green, one of the largest public Real Estate management buyouts in REIT history.  In this capacity, he develops, implements and oversees RXR’s corporate strategy and investment fund and asset management businesses as well as all capital markets activities. Michael is a member of RXR’s Investment Committee and its Board of Directors.  He is also a Principal and member of the Investment Committee of RXR Real Estate Opportunity Fund, RXR Real Estate Value Added Fund, RXR New York Metro Emerging Sub-Market Venture and RXR Real Estate Value Added Fund III.

Prior to the Reckson/SL Green merger, Michael served as President and a member of the Board of Directors at Reckson. Michael was also Chairman of the Investment Committee and had oversight responsibility over the company’s allocation of capital. Michael worked in tandem with the Company’s CEO in developing and implementing Reckson’s corporate and operating strategies. Michael was at Reckson from 1995 until January 2007. During his combined tenure between Reckson and RXR, Michael completed over $50 billion in capital markets transactions.

In addition, Michael serves on a number of outside Boards and Committees including First Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Long Island Association (LIA), as well as a Member of its Executive Committee and Chairman of its Economic Development Committee, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Catholic Foundation of Long Island, Member of the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Board of Directors, and Member of the Real Estate Roundtable. Michael was appointed by Governor Cuomo in December 2012 to the Board of Trustees of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) where he served as Chairman of the Personnel and Compensation Committee and member of the Finance and Audit Committee and the Operations Transition Committee.  Michael completed his tenure on the LIPA board in January 2014.

& Managing Attorney

Michael Ackerman, managing partner at Ackerman Law, PLLC, boasts over 20 years of real estate law experience and oversees the full service firm, which includes three additional and highly experienced attorneys, as well as a support staff of top paralegals and operations/administrative assistants. The firm is highly involved in local Long Island civic and charity organizations, including being represented on the Board of Directors of the Syosset-Woodbury Chamber of Commerce.

Ackerman Law was founded with one simple mission — to not only guide our clients with the knowledge and expertise expected of a top real estate law firm, but to also provide a superior service experience that one might not expect, however, should expect. The process of buying and selling Real Estate can be complicated and stressful, we help simplify it.

A graduate of Hofstra Law, Michael was named a Power Attorney and Power Professional in 2022 by the Long Island Press, and the firm has received Avvo’s prestigious Client’s Choice Award four times since 2017.

John Chillemi is a partner at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek P. C., where he is a member of the firm’s Real Estate Department, Land Use and Environment Practice Group and IDA and Municipal Development Incentives Practice Group.

John’s practice focuses on commercial real estate transactions, including the acquisition, disposition, leasing and financing of commercial properties throughout the United States. Specifically, has experience handling “zero net bond leasing” transactions and 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange transactions. He also represents borrowers and lenders with respect to construction and permanent financing.

John also has experience with land use and zoning transactions, including representation of land developers of various projects ranging from change of zone petitions, variances, municipal hearings and IDA financing.

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Bryan McCrossen, a partner in the Real Estate Practice Group, is an experienced transactional attorney whose practice covers a broad range of commercial real estate matters in the representation of institutional and non-institutional clients, across all commercial property asset classes, with an emphasis on the acquisition, disposition and financing of mixeduse and multi-family properties, office buildings, industrial facilities, shopping centers, hotels, development sites and Section 1031 tax deferred exchanges.

Bryan has significant experience representing clients nationwide, including real estate investment trusts and institutions, and representing owners in the negotiation of construction contracts and agreements with architects.

Prior to joining the firm, Bryan was a partner at a New York City law firm and received his education from Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and Clemson University.

He is an active board member of Vision Long Island, and a proud member of the Long Island Association’s Young Professionals Committee. John is also an adjunct professor at Molloy University, where he teaches a course on Real Property.

John is a graduate of St. John’s University School of Law. During law school, he was a Senior Articles Editor of the St. John’s Law Review, where he published The Need for Speed and Judicial Notice: New York’s Admissibility of LIDAR Technology in Law Enforcement, in 2015. He was the recipient of the Vincent J. Crowe ‘47L and James J. Crowe ‘54CBA Scholarship, as well as Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence in Legal Writing and Analysis Recipient.

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Michael S. Ackerman Founder

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Long Island Herald 2023 Real Estate Achievement and Leadership (R.E.A.L.) Award

Ruskin Moscou Faltischek is one of the premier business law firms in the New York region, with more than 70 attorneys, superior knowledge of the law, polished business acumen and proven credentials The strength of RMF’s resources has earned us a sterling reputation: we don’t just solve problems, we create opportunities

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H. Palmer Managing Partner Cullen and Dykman, LLP

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Christopher H. Palmer is the managing partner of Cullen and Dykman LLP, chair of the Firm’s Banking and Financial Services Practice and serves on the Firm's Executive Committee. Chris has overseen the strong growth of the firm into a major regional powerhouse, a firm with nearly 200 attorneys in seven office locations in New York, New Jersey, and Washington, DC. In his practice, Chris has broad experience in all types of complex financing as the firm represents a wide array of commercial banks and financial institutions in structuring and negotiating financing transactions.

Chris also serves on a multitude of boards, committees, bar associations and professional organizations, including serving on the Board of Trustees for Catholic Charities of Long Island. Chris also is an adjunct professor at St. John’s University School of Law and most importantly, Chris has three wonderful children — Christopher, Meghan and Kate.

Chris earned his J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law, and his B.A. in economics from Binghamton University. Chris also graduated from Chaminade High School in Mineola, and currently serves as co-chairman of the Golf and Tennis Committee.

Ellen N. Savino Partner

Ellen N. Savino is a partner of Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz PLLC, practicing real estate law and transactions. She has represented major institutional lenders and credit unions as well as real estate investors and business owners with her extensive knowledge and experience in handling all aspects of real property law, including institutional financing, real estate sale, acquisition and leasing transactions, as well as foreclosure and real estate litigation.

From 2006 to 2018, Ellen served as Counsel to New York State Senator Carl Marcellino of the Fifth Senate District.

Ellen received numerous accolades — from being named one of the Top 50 Most Influential Women on Long Island by Long Island Business News (LIBN) in 2003 and 2008, named to LIBN’s “Who’s Who in Commercial Real Estate Law” in 2014 and “Who’s Who in Professional Services” in 2017, among others.

Ellen is a member of a wide array of professional and community activities including a former trustee and past president of the Glen Cove Library Board; a former member of Women Economic Developers of Long Island (WEDLI), where she served as a board member for four years; and a member of Columbian Lawyers Association.

Ellen earned her B.A. from Hofstra University — where she serves as an affiliate instructor and mentor, graduated from Hofstra Law School, and is admitted to the New York State Bar, Second Judicial Department. She is also admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

David Pennetta SIOR, LEED GA Co-President

The Commercial Industrial Brokers Society of Long Island (CIBS) was formed in 1992 out of the shared belief among the region’s leading brokers that the region needed a unified voice to advocate on behalf of professionalism, ethics and industry cohesion.

Founders and original board members include Herb Agin, Paul Amoruso, Joe Lagano and Sam Rozzi. From the start, membership was based on individual participation rather than involvement by firms. Since its formation, CIBS has helped upgrade the industry by offering hundreds of educational programs, seminars and presentations; advocated professional standards and offered grievance resolution; provided informal mentoring relationships; raised tens of thousands of dollars for local charities; and created social settings in which colleagues have become friends, and competitors respected peers.

ENGINEERING

Stephen A. Hayduk, P.E. Principal & Chief Engineer Hayduk Engineering LLC

Stephen A. Hayduk, P.E., has over 15 years of experience in consulting engineering. His typical projects include residential, commercial, and industrial development, municipal and privately owned wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations and force mains, sewer collection systems, storm drainage systems, water distribution systems, railroads and railroad facilities, and highways and bridges.  Stephen was an adjunct professor at Stony Brook University for CIV 210 Land Surveying where he was responsible for teaching students the fundamentals of surveying in both lectures and field exercises. Stephen has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology from Rochester Institute of Technology and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the States of New York and Connecticut. Some of his professional honors include receiving the 2018 Young Engineer of the Year Award from NYSSPE – Long Island Chapter and the 2019 Rising Star Award from NYWEA Long Island Chapter. Stephen is an active member in many local professional organizations, including the New York State Society of Professional Engineers Long Island Chapter where he is on the Board of Directors, the Long Island Builders Institute where he is on the Associate Council and many committees, and the New York Water Environment Association Long Island Chapter where he was the Chair of the Young Operators and Professionals Committee from 2017-2019 and is currently a Board Director.

Stephen is a principal of Hayduk Engineering and the chief engineer, responsible for overseeing the engineering and inspection operations of the firm and managing many other aspects of the business.

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LENDER

Nicholas Ceccarini Owner & Broker Weatherstone Mortgage Corp.

Nicholas Ceccarini, president and owner of Weatherstone Mortgage Corp., has altered the Long Island mortgage landscape. His understanding of the ebbs and flows of this volatile market may have extinguished his competitors but it has only allowed for growth within his office. Nick and his company have weathered each and every storm throughout the last 27 years and always managed to come out the other side with a more knowledgeable and dynamic mortgage brokerage for it.

Licensed in New York and Florida, his team supports its clients from beginning to end, consulting with them on how the process works, what to expect, and what questions they should be asking. While Weatherstone assists all clients with their mortgage needs their primary consumer is first time homebuyers. Their steadfast goal has always been to provide their clients with an exceptional mortgage process; all while educating them every step of the way.

As Nick looks towards the future, his sights are set on industry upskilling, building broker relationships and expansion with our company. Weatherstone Mortgage has a lot to offer not only our clients but the future business men and women.

LENDER

Melissa Curtis Sales Manager and Senior Loan Originator Contour Mortgage

Melissa Cutis, sales manager and senior loan originator of Contour Mortgage, is a 20-year mortgage veteran, who started her career in the industry while still attending high school in 2003, quickly working herself up the ranks. While being most recently recognized as Herald’s Premier Business Women of Long Island in 2021, Melissa has been awarded with numerous awards throughout her career for not only production, but also her impact in the community. While running a successful mortgage career, Melissa, currently residing in Nassau County, also volunteers for foundations and charities including CHiPS of Brooklyn & Long Island Cares.

LENDER

Christine Curiale Mortgage Branch Manager Valley Bank

Christine Curiale-Steinmuller is Valley Bank's Vice President, Long Island, Market Manager, Residential Lending. Christine has been an active member of Long Island’s East End business and social community for over 23 years. She has consistently been recognized as a top mortgage originator and has won numerous awards for her leadership, client service skills and community involvement.

Christine has a passion for education, mentoring and team building. She believes in and promotes a positive culture within her office staff; strategic partners and throughout her contacts in the mortgage/real estate industry. In addition to her professional mortgage skills, Christine is a licensed New York State Real Estate Instructor, giving her a unique perspective on home mortgage purchasing as well as financing, a real asset to her many clients. Her mission is to provide her clients with the best and most current information available.

Well informed clients make well informed decisions.

Martin Lomazow Senior Vice President

Martin Lomazow is a senior vice president of CBRE, with over 35 years of experience in both tenant representation and property sale sectors in the Long Island office of CBRE — the global leader in real estate services. He has been with CBRE and its predecessor company, Insignia/ ESG, focusing on corporate leasing in the office and industrial markets, development advisory, investment sales as well as opportunity and land sales.

Martin is part of the leading Long Island award-winning team specializing in large complex transactions in the greater Tri-State Region, including Nassau County, Suffolk County, Brooklyn and Queens. Year after year, this team has successfully completed some of the most newsworthy transactions on Long Island, utilizing extensive market knowledge, creativity, and their collective experience supported by the resources of CBRE. Together for close to 20 years, the team has a diversified skill set that enables them to execute the most challenging transactions. Clients' needs are met with an eye on ensuring they receive the best possible services during their real estate-related decision-making processes.

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Alex Lipsky Owner

Lipsky Construction

Alex Lipsky is co-owner of Lipsky Construction — an award-winning construction management and general contracting firm based in Suffolk County. He, along with his brother Joel, operate the familyowned business, which is now in its third generation. Alex has extensive experience in the construction industry, having started as an assistant project manager and site superintendent. He later served as the project engineer for the Mayor's NYC Rapid Repair Program in response to Hurricane Sandy, where he was responsible for overseeing the life safety repairs of over 1,466 homes affected by the storm.

Alex is credited with establishing Lipsky Construction's presence in New York City and continues to be active as a member of the AGC NYC Safety Commission. Today, he leads the pre-construction and procurement division of the company and works closely with clients during the early stages of their development projects.

Alex is an avid outdoorsman as a PADI certified SCUBA diving instructor, ski instructor, sailing enthusiast, marathon runner and an adult leader of the Boy Scouts of America. Alex and his wife Michele, were just blessed with their second daughter. The Lipsky Family is always on the lookout for their next adventure and enjoy traveling both domestically and abroad.

RISING STAR Ryan J. Coyne

Chief Technology Officer

Chief Technology Officer Ryan J. Coyne has been the tech strategist for all things SERHANT. since 2014. Known simply as "Coyne," he is responsible for designing and managing the technology stack and special projects that help shape the future of the brokerage and the various departments within SERHANT. including co-founding the SERHANT. ADX platform.

Tech-obsessed since early childhood, Coyne has authored novel content and fresh approaches to cybersecurity, A.I., blockchain tech, cloud infrastructure, mixed reality, and more. He is a family man, corporate culture enthusiast, and public speaker, having presented at IBM, Herman Miller, Google, The Real Deal Showcase, Silicon Slopes, SUNY CUAD, Farmingdale University Business School, and regularly at various conferences around the nation.

In addition to a two-year stint on the local planning committee for the Town of Oyster Bay focused on revitalizing Hicksville, Coyne briefly served as a special technology advisor to the Nassau County Comptroller’s office, and received Federal recognition for authoring unique tech infrastructure innovation plans that underwent Congressional review by members of the Senate and House of Representatives.

TAX CERTIORARI

Sean M. Cronin, Esq. Partner Cronin & Cronin Law Firm, PLLC

Sean M. Cronin, partner at Cronin & Cronin Law Firm, specializes in negotiating tax certiorari matters for prominent developers, national REITs and tenants in Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties, as well as the five boroughs. He is responsible for successfully reducing the assessments, and thereby the real estate taxes, on many of the largest properties in New York State thanks to his expertise in property valuation issues and knowledge of market conditions and demographics. His clients include developers and owners of all property types, including office buildings, industrial buildings, shopping centers and retail locations, restaurants, apartment buildings and condominium complexes, golf courses and assisted living facilities.

Sean is also the former co-president and current executive board member of the Long Island Real Estate Group, Executive Board Member of Vision Long Island, Advisory Board Member of the Viscardi Center and a member of the Energeia Partnership. He is an active member of the Chaminade Lawyer’s Association and Real Estate Group as well as the Washington & Lee University Alumni Association. Sean is featured regularly in the New York Real Estate Journal’s “Ask the Expert” section and has been quoted in various publications, including the Long Island Business News and Newsday.

Vince Soriero, business development manager at PropertyShark, has extensive product knowledge. His core focus is on corporate sales, client relations and networking events.

With a diverse background in real estate sales, investment properties, development property management, Vince is uniquely qualified to understand the needs of PropertyShark’s many various clients.

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Habitat Abstract, LLC is a full-service real estate title abstract company providing top tier customized residential and commercial services in New York State. With over 40 years of title insurance experience, you can rely on our underwriting expertise and unmatched customer service to help you and your team streamline your closing process.

Habitat Abstract offers their clients access to their one of a kind Clear & Close program, because they believe there’s a better way to handle real estate transactions. Habitat Abstract’s Clear and Close program provides seamless, stress-free and faster closings. They clear title issues for their attorneys, freeing them of those tedious and mundane tasks, so they can focus on growing their business. Their Clear & Close proprietary software also facilitates communications with all parties of their real estate transaction, further enhancing efficiency and communication with clients. The result: A more efficient, more profitable real estate practice.

Habitat Abstract: Growing our business, by growing your business.