Jared Zolna is Senior Vice President of Asset Management at Charney Companies, where he oversees portfolio operations, strategic initiatives, leasing performance, and capital execution across the firm’s portfolio. With more than 15 years of experience managing national real estate platforms, he brings full-cycle expertise in asset management, investments, and operational leadership. Over the course of his career, Jared has overseen more than 30 million square feet across family office, private equity, and institutional environments, driving initiatives that strengthen cash flow, optimize portfolio positioning, and enhance long-term asset value.
Prior to joining Charney, Jared held senior roles at SkyREM, Faropoint, and CenterPoint Properties (a CalPERS-owned REIT), including oversight of a 16 million square foot, $2.5 billion national industrial portfolio. He led more than $300 million in financings, executed over $480 million in dispositions, and negotiated leasing across multi-market portfolios. Earlier in his career, he managed multifamily assets, building a strong foundation in property-level operations, capital project execution, and value creation.

Jared holds a Master of Science in Real Estate Finance & Investment from New York University and a Bachelor of Science in Consumer Science and Personal Finance from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Matt Harnett is the Regional Director, Strategic Accounts – NY Metro at Parity, an HVAC Optimization as a Service company focused on multifamily residential buildings and hotels. He works with owners, operators, and asset managers to reduce operating expenses and emissions by optimizing HVAC systems through automated control strategies to deliver guaranteed energy savings.

Matt brings over 15 years’ experience spanning commercial real estate, building technology, and energy management. At Partiy, he advises owners and investors on how to reduce operating costs, support decarbonization goals, and translate operational data into improved NOI, reduced risk, and stronger long-term asset performance. Earlier at Altus Group, he worked with institutional investors, REITs, and private equity firms deploying ARGUS software for real estate valuation and asset management, and later advised clients at Schneider Electric and Demex on smart building technology and climate risk.

Matt holds an MBA from Cornell and an MFA from School of Visual Arts.

Yoni is a results-oriented leader driving revenue growth and expanding market reach. With a strong focus on cultivating client relationships and delivering customized solutions, he spearheads sales strategies that fuel long-term success and business growth for TULU.

Under Hal’s direction, Fetner Properties has become one of the most well-respected

real estate companies in New York. Always on the forefront of the residential real estate

industry, Hal has earned the reputation as one of the most sustainable builders in the

city, with multiple LEED® Gold residential buildings to his name. Hal focuses on mixed-

used residential housing with an emphasis of affordable and market rate homes and

has been very active building their portfolio across New York City.

A proud alumnus of Syracuse University, Hal serves on the Executive Board of

Syracuse University’s Board of Trustees, is Chair of the Facilities Committee at the

University, and a member of the University’s Whitman School of Management Advisory

Council and the Whitman Real Estate Advisory Board. Dedicated to providing

opportunities for future generations of Syracuse students, Hal established the Fetner

Program fund, a scholarship at the Whitman School for students pursuing sustainability,

and created the Fetner Sustainability Series as well as the Fetner Prize in Sustainable

Enterprise. Hal sits on the Board of Governors and the Executive Board of the Real

Estate Board of New York (REBNY) and is on the Board of Trustees of the Citizens

Budget Commission — a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization pursuing constructive

change in the finances and services of New York City and State.

Hal graduated from the Whitman School of Management, and subsequently earned a

Juris Doctor from New York Law School. In 1988 Hal took on the role of CEO at Fetner

Properties as the third generation to take the helm. Prior to joining the firm, he served

as a law clerk for the Honorable Joe Hynes, special prosecutor of the State of New

York.

He and his family reside in Sag Harbor, New York.

Brian Ray is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Alchemy-ABR Investment Partners as well as ABR Partners, LLC, a New York based real estate investment & development company. Brian is responsible for sourcing, equity raising, financing, deal structuring, and asset management for the company’s acquisition and development activities. Throughout his twenty-year career, Brian has acquired, developed, and managed properties with a value exceeding $3 Billion. Recent projects include 211 East 43rd Street, 4200-4400 Northcorp Parkway in Palm Beach Gardens, 429 East 75th Street, L.I. City Lofts, Co-Op City Retail, 318 West 47th Street Condominium, 287 Park Avenue South Condominium, 555 West End Avenue Condominium and Bacalar Beach Resort in Ambergris Caye, Belize. Prior to founding ABR Partners in 2006, Brian spent

Andrew Staniforth is Co-Head of Development at MAG Partners, where he leads development across the firm’s growing portfolio of projects in New York and other major markets.

Staniforth brings deep experience managing large-scale, complex urban development projects across the real estate, technology, and construction sectors. Prior to joining MAG Partners, he served as CEO of Assembly OSM, the modular construction company spun out of SHoP Architects focused on bringing advanced manufacturing techniques to high-rise housing.

Before Assembly OSM, Staniforth led the 1.2-million-square-foot redevelopment of Terminal Warehouse at L&L Holding Company and worked on Sidewalk Toronto at Sidewalk Labs, one of the most ambitious urban innovation initiatives in North America.

Staniforth began his career at Forest City Ratner Companies in 2011, where he worked on the modular high-rise residential tower at 461 Dean Street adjacent to Barclays Center. He later rose to Vice President of Development, overseeing projects across Pacific Park Brooklyn, Barclays Center, and the Nassau Coliseum renovation.

He is a graduate of the M&T Program at the University of Pennsylvania.

David Shamshovich is a Partner at Belkin · Burden · Goldman, LLP, where he co-leads the firm's Tax Exemptions and Zoning Incentives Group and is a member of the Transactional Department.

David works on development transactions across New York City, helping clients structure their projects around tax exemption and zoning incentive components and guiding them through the approval and completion process under programs including 485-x, 421-a, 467-m, Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH), Universal Affordability Preference (UAP), legacy Voluntary Inclusionary Housing (VIH) and Article XI under HPD's Housing Preservation and Opportunity program.

David counsels clients through all phases of development, from acquisition and financing through closing, including construction and permanent financing arrangements and access agreements for residential and mixed-use projects. He was named Tax Exemptions & Zoning Incentives Attorney of the Year at the 2026 RED Awards and has moderated and been a member on panels for Commercial Observer and City & State on affordability and the housing construction pipeline. David also hosts Ground Rules, his firm's podcast on New York real estate, featuring conversations with industry leaders.

Josh Chittick is Senior Product Manager for Construction Financials at Built Technologies, leading the product strategy for managing and tracking construction project finances across the full stakeholder ecosystem. With a Master's degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from UC Berkeley and years of construction industry experience, Josh brings both technical depth and real-world construction expertise to his product work. He's built a reputation for translating complex construction finance workflows into intuitive products that work for lenders, owners, developers, and contractors alike.

Andrew Barrocas has enjoyed success as a dominant force and respected authority in the New York City

real estate industry for many years. In his accomplished career, he has sold over $10-billion worth of

property, and managed, trained, recruited and collaborated with the city's top agents and brokers. As

CEO and Founder of MNS, Andrew currently oversees more than a billion dollars’ worth of real estate, as

well as an exceptional team of talented agents and project managers focused on providing the utmost

level of client service.

Andrew entered the real estate field after graduating from the WP Carey School of Business at Arizona

State University. He went on to achieve instant success and recognition as one of the "Top 30 Brokers

Under 30", according to The Real Deal. Over the years, Andrew has been a continually sought-after

expert on real estate who has been featured in The New York Times' "The 30-Minute Interview", quoted

in all major New York publications, and spotlighted on The Stoler Report.

Since founding MNS in 2006, Andrew has grown the company substantially in terms of its revenue and its

team, which is now over 125 people. He also serves his industry as a licensed teacher through the State

of New York, passing on his knowledge and array of professional experience of real estate sales to real

estate brokers and salespersons.

Andrew is also an active member of The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), The Community

Housing Improvement Program (CHIP), Young Jewish Professionals (YJP) and Young Presidents

Organization (YPO). He and his wife Rachel are the proud parents of three beautiful girls – Cayden, Ella

and Zoe.

Isaac is a native New Yorker whose love of the city brought him back more than 20 years ago after time on the West Coast. He brings nearly 30 years of real estate development experience, beginning his career at BRIDGE Housing Corporation developing affordable housing and later leading large-scale, mixed-use, and mixed-income projects across New York City as a managing director at L+M Development Partners, Lendlease, and Rockefeller Group. Isaac has a bachelor’s degree from Grinnell College and a master’s degree in urban planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He serves as Head of the Board of Trustees for Friends Seminary. When he is not building housing, Isaac is an avid runner who has completed nine marathons, including eight New York City Marathons; enjoys seeing live music with his family; and spending time with his West Highland Terrier, Toaster.

Jack Sardar has spent over a decade in commercial real estate, with a track record spanning every major asset class, including investment sales, development sites, industrial end users, medical office, and commercial leasing. He began his career at Sotheby’s before joining Tri-State Commercial Realty, where he now serves as Vice President of Sales and Associate Broker.

A Brooklyn native who speaks multiple languages, Jack brings an insider’s understanding of New York real estate and the relationships that drive it. He’s known less for chasing volume than for solving problems—working closely with owners and businesses to navigate whatever challenges stand between them and their next deal, from the first conversation through closing.

A graduate of Baruch College with a degree in Real Estate and a minor in Communications, Jack pairs market knowledge with a genuine interest in each client’s situation, not just the transaction. His work has been recognized by The Wall Street Journal and The Real Deal, but for Jack, the reward has always been in the work itself: building relationships and helping people make smart, well-timed real estate decisions.

Brendan Casey began his career in New York City commercial heating and air conditioning in 1999. In 2010, he transitioned into the rapidly growing heat pump and VRF market, first serving as a Commercial Product Manager and later as a Sales Engineer.

With more than 15 years of experience in the heat pump industry, Brendan has held leadership and technical roles across the sector, most recently serving as Vice President of Sales at INNOVA - a manufacturer of high-efficiency heat pump systems serving hospitality and construction markets across the US and Canada.

Brendan’s background in heat pump technology aligns directly with INNOVA’s core product lines, giving him a rare combination of hands-on technical grounding and sales leadership in the exact systems the company builds.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA in Finance, combining deep technical expertise with strong business and financial acumen.