Igwe Harvey
Property Manager
“I’ve learned that real estate is a complex business that can be categorized into three phases – acquisition, hold and disposition. Property management takes place during the hold phase, and is when a property manager can create value for the building”
Matt Duthie
SVP, Property Management
“We need to learn every day. From seminars, to continued education, to reading the daily news – knowledge is the best investment you can make is in yourself.”
Diane Fields
VP, Property Management Empire State Building
“Diversity and inclusion are essential within the workplace and industry. We need people from different genders, backgrounds, cultures, and races to provide us with the balance of voices and diversity of thought that we need.”
Ronald S. Zeccardi
SVP, Project Management
“Regardless of where you are in the trajectory of your career, my advice is the same for all. Try to learn something new every day; Never be afraid to ask a question; Take advantage of the experience and knowledge from building engineers and design professionals, as they are all willing to help you grow.”
Peter M. Gorry
Director, Property Operations & Engineering at Rockefeller Center
“Communication and education are the two primary priorities for successful tenant engagement. It’s essential to provide tenants with updates on the latest technologies available in the marketplace, as well as share new R&M strategies; from sanitization of air handling equipment to filter technology.”
Sharon Hart
Account Director, Global Occupier Services
“It is critical to understand the buildings you manage, along with the systems that need to be maintained and operated. The BOMI courses provide a wealth of information and establishes a new level of appreciation for the people who work as Engineers and Mechanics, as well as our valued vendors.”
Bridget Cunningham
VP Operations, New York Division
At Vornado, the focus has always been to polish the diamond in the rough to change the perception of THE PENN DISTRICT. We knew that these assets have excellent bones, which fueled our vision that there is significantly more value in these mistakenly perceived sleepy buildings… We also take the time and respect to make intentional design decisions when integrating modern solutions into the unique aesthetic of each building and its irreplaceable historic architecture.”
Patrick J. Dolan
Property Manager, One World Trade Center
“My message to folks joining the workforce is to get involved. Ask a lot of questions. Be curious. Most importantly, find a mentor. Do this via an official mentorship program, or do it unofficially. Find someone that is phenomenal at what they do, and someone that you respect. Ask them for advice and establish a relationship.”
Andrew L. Hardy
Senior Executive Head of Operations, JEMB Realty
“Opening an office building, one of the first in Brooklyn since 2003 and amid the Pandemic, was an arduous task. However, the public-private-partnerships that JEMB REALTY established and the track record they have attained in the marketplace allowed for the success through construction to open… We created a Clean Building Initiative that incorporates technology such as UV, bipolar, air monitoring applications, increased air filtration, enhanced cleaning programs, air and surface testing, as well as a comprehensive communication campaign informing and engaging our tenants in the process.”