ROI Influencers: Real Estate 2025 — Steve Fulop
Steve Fulop
Mayor
City of Jersey City
A proven leader demonstrating that development can drive social progress, he’s leveraging his gubernatorial candidacy to expand this successful model from the state to a broader, statewide impact.
ROI Influencers: Real Estate 2025 — Gerard J. Fennelly
Gerard J. Fennelly
President
Fennelly Associates
In a challenging market, Fennelly successfully sold a former nuclear reactor and a fully vacant office building within the past year.
ROI Influencers: Real Estate 2025 — Jeff Dunne
Jeff Dunne
Vice chairman
CBRE
Brings over 37 years of experience in real estate investment banking, advising and facilitating transactions across office, apartment, retail, industrial, and new development projects.
ROI Influencers: Real Estate 2025 — Nancy Dougherty
Nancy Dougherty
Principal
Studio 1200
Named 2023 Architect of the Year by AIA New Jersey for her outstanding contributions to architecture, community service, and mentorship of emerging professionals.
ROI Influencers: Real Estate 2025 — Robert Donnelly Jr
Robert Donnelly Jr
Vice chair
Cushman & Wakefield
A legendary industry figure and top global office broker at Cushman & Wakefield, specializing in major corporate advisory, as well as tenant and landlord representation.
ROI Influencers: Real Estate 2025 — Nathaniel Diskint
Nathaniel Diskint
executive director
Cohome
Nate Diskint is a leader in New Jersey’s supportive housing sector, founding Cohome to create inclusive, community-focused living for adults with disabilities through innovative coliving models, affordable housing partnerships, and direct support...
ROI Influencers: Real Estate 2025 — Robert J. DiLeo
Robert J. DiLeo
Principal
NAI DiLeo-Bram& Co.
With nearly 40 years in real estate, he is an expert in lease analysis, property valuation, space planning, mortgage financing, property management, and development, remaining an influential figure in the...
ROI Influencers: Real Estate 2025 — Eugene R. Diaz
Eugene R. Diaz
Principal
Prism Capital Partners
Prism continues to advance its transformative ON3 development in Nutley/Clifton, driving significant impact in the region.
ROI Influencers: Real Estate 2025 — Steven Denholtz
Steven Denholtz
Chairman
Denholtz Properties
Denholtz oversees the strategic refinement of Denholtz Properties’ operations to leverage emerging commercial real estate investment opportunities nationwide.
ROI Influencers: Real Estate 2025 — David DeMatteis
David DeMatteis
Executive managing director
Cushman & Wakefield
Recipient of the NAIOP NJ Office Deal of the Year Award for securing Bank of America’s 550,000-square-foot, 15-year lease in Jersey City.
















