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ROI Influencers: Power List 2026 — Real Estate

Location and space shape a company’s future—right site selection fuels growth and talent retention.

This list spotlights the brokers and developers who find the perfect commercial fit.

ROI Influencers

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — Dave Barry; Michael Barry

Dave Barry; Michael Barry President; Co-founder Ironstate Development Co. After closing on a $340 million Jersey City property, they are now focusing on a major 2026 expansion into the South Jersey corridor, specifically targeting transit-oriented sites.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — Reid Brockmeier; Becky Button

Reid Brockmeier; Becky Button Co-managing directors & co-principals, Morristown office Gensler This duo is leading in the creation of innovative office spaces for corporate giants, including Paramount and Sanofi.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — Ed Cohen; Gene Diaz

Ed Cohen; Gene Diaz Principals Prism Capital Partners Their synergy with PSE&G has allowed them to build innovative, mixed-use facilities in New Jersey that support community and business interests.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — Steven Denholtz; Katie Kurtz

Steven Denholtz, Katie Kurtz, Stephen Cassidy Chairman; CEO, Managing Partner Denholtz Industry veterans, they lead Denholtz’s continued expansion, driving investment and development across the region while positioning the firm as a major player in industrial-flex and mixed-use real estate. 

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — Jimmy Hanson; Jon Hanson

Jimmy Hanson; Jon Hanson Jon Hanson The Hampshire Cos. They establish the gold standard in the sector.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — Jeffrey Otteau; Christopher Otteau

Jeffrey Otteau; Christopher Otteau Managing partner & chief economist; Managing partner & chief appraiser Otteau Group They are planning the launch of a new venture, a commercial brokerage arm of Otteau Group, this year.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — David Sanzari; Ryan Sanzari

David Sanzari; Ryan Sanzari CEO; President Alfred Sanzari Enterprises They are maintaining their legacy while modernizing; they recently completed a tech-focused renovation of Glenpointe (Dec 2025) and are currently expanding their medical office footprint in Bergen County.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — Nick Cangelosi

Nick Cangelosi Regional VP Michaels Organization He has led transformative, large-scale affordable housing and community revitalization projects across the Northeast—such as Camden's Ablett Village and Oliver Station—while driving partnerships, innovation, and equitable development that uplift communities and expand access to housing, health, and economic...

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — Lisa Chowansky

Lisa ChowanskyPresidentHC ConstructorsShe is an impactful board member of numerous key organizations.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — Morris Davis

Morris Davis Chief Housing Economist White House Council of Economic Advisers He is a leading housing economist whose influential research, federal policy advising on housing affordability and supply, and high-level roles at both the White House and the Federal Reserve have shaped national housing...

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — Christiana Foglio

Christiana Foglio CEO Community Investment Strategies She is currently working with the new state administration to pilot a "Green Workforce Housing" model focused on sustainable construction for seniors.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — Frank Greek

Frank GreekCEOGreek DevelopmentHe leads one of the family-operated developing firms that keeps business in New Jersey for generations.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — Bill Hanson

Bill HansonPresidentNAI James E. HansonCelebrating a banner year in 2025 for industrial sales. He is currently advising the NJBIA on logistics infrastructure needs to combat rising supply chain costs in the 2026 economy.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — Pradeep Kapoor

Pradeep Kapoor CEO DMR Architects He has emerged as a leading voice in New Jersey's architecture community, guiding DMR Architects' extensive portfolio of public, educational, and municipal projects that touch nearly every corner of the state.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — Ron Ladell

Ron Ladell Senior vice president AvalonBay Communities He's been one of the smartest — and most successful — developers in the state for years.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — Clark Machemer

Clark Machemer Senior managing director Crow Holdings Industrial He's re-setting the bar by creating trophy-level industrial sites.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — Dean Marchetto

Dean Marchetto Founding principal MHS Architecture It's easy to call him the dean of architecture and design in the state.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — Jeff Milanaik

Jeff Milanaik Partner, Northeast region Bridge Industrial He opened Bridge's New Jersey office, which is still a key leader in the still-booming warehouse and logistics market.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — David Minno

David Minno Founding Partner Minno & Wasko Architects and Planners He founded a firm that remains a big-time player in New Jersey — and the Northeast.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — Sam Morreale

Sam Morreale Founder and Managing partner Vision Real Estate Morrealle guides Vision's overall direction and progress - as was evident in the firm's JV deal which brought Avis Budget Group's HQ to a new 155,234-square-foot office at LATITUDE, a 35-acre, two-building campus in Parsippany.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — Marjorie Perry

Marjorie PerryCEOMZM ConstructionShe is a force in an industry that is mostly men and mostly white.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — Billy Procida

Billy ProcidaCEO & presidentProcida Funding and AdvisorsThe veteran developer and financier remains active in Paterson, Union, Cherry Hill and elsewhere.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — Itay Ron

Itay RonSenior vice president and Northeast market leaderFaropointThe Hoboken-based real estate investment fund leader continues to buy up large industrial parks up and down the state.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — Mike Sacro

Mike SacroMarket officer for N.Y. & N.J. regionPrologisHe leads one of the most prolific industrial developers in the region.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — Mark Shearer

Mark Shearer Senior managing director, N.J. & Pa. Rockefeller Group He has led some of the company's largest industrial development projects throughout N.J. (and Pennsylvania) since joining firm in 2018.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — Yuval Shram

Yuval Shram CEO TAY Investments He oversaw the groundbreaking of the firm's latest project: 202 units in Jersey City's Westside neighborhood.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — Calvin Souder

Calvin Souder Founder Souder Law Group The incredibly prominent real estate lawyer is increasingly growing his profile in Newark.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — Peter Sudler

Peter SudlerChairman & CEOSudler Cos.The family-run property management company owns and operates a 9 million-square-foot commercial real estate portfolio.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — Debra Tantleff

Debra TantleffFounding principalTantum Real EstateAn increasingly vocal advocate for legislative reform in housing, she is currently serving on the Governor-elect's transition subcommittee for urban redevelopment and land use.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Real Estate — Ralph Zucker

Ralph ZuckerCEOInspired by SomersetBell Works (Holmdel) remains the gold standard for adaptive reuse. In early 2026, Zucker launched a "Metroburb" incubator program to support small businesses struggling with the 2026 inflationary environment.

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