Progress Capital Gets Full Page Feature in NYREJ’s Professional Profile Section
New York Real Estate Journal (NYREJ) is the commercial real estate media source for the NY area. In their latest issue, 4 of our Managing Directors (Brian Anderson, David May, Will McKenna and Gabby Cali) are featured in the Professional Profile section which includes professionals who are up and coming in commercial real estate. Click HERE for full issue and read their Q&As below!
BRIAN ANDERSON
First job in real estate or allied field:
Mortgage Broker
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future?:
I am currently positioned as a commercial real estate loan originator and manage a team internally. Since joining Progress Capital, the business has generated a three (3x) growth year over year and my plan is to continue on that upward trajectory.
How do you unwind from a busy day?:
My downtime is comprised of spending time with my 6-month-old son or swinging a golf club!
Favorite book or author:
“The Art of Impossible” by Steven Kolter
Favorite movie:
“Ace Ventura: Pet Detective”
Favorite Streaming Series:
“The Witcher”
One word to describe your work environment:
Perfect.
Rules to live by in business:
If you say you’re going to do something…do it!
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead, but NOT related to you) who would it be and where would you go?
I would dine at Augusta National with Tiger Woods.
What is your DREAM job? (NOT your current job):
I’d have to say that at one time, my dream job was becoming a veterinarian.
DAVID MAY
First job in real estate or allied field:
Credit analyst with Oritani Bank
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future?:
I am currently a commercial mortgage broker with Progress Capital. I plan on continuing to grow my client relationships with Progress and hope to create my own real estate portfolio.
How do you unwind from a busy day?:
Depending on the day, spend time with family and friends, working out or watching TV.
Favorite book or author:
Lee Childs – “Reacher” series
Favorite movie:
“Step Brothers”
Favorite Streaming Series:
“Cobra Kai” or “Ozark”
One word to describe your work environment:
Fun
Rules to live by in business:
Get it done!
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead, but NOT related to you) who would it be and where would you go?
I would invite Derek Jeter to dinner. In case he’s reading this, I would be open to going to whichever is his favorite restaurant in Tampa.
What is your DREAM job? (NOT your current job):
My dream job would be team president of the New York Yankees.
WILL MCKENNA
First job in real estate or allied field:
Analyst, Alternative Asset Desk, Auriga USA.
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future?:
I am a commercial mortgage broker with Progress Capital. As a smaller shop, we have the freedom to work across all asset classes and deal sizes, which I love. I plan to continue doing this for the long term, and hopefully purchase a few income-producing assets along the way.
How do you unwind from a busy day?:
Hit golf balls or get my butt kicked at a spin class.
Favorite book or author:
My guilty pleasure is getting lost in epic fantasy fiction. Anything Tolkein, G.R.R. Martin (just finish the series already, man!), Brandon Sanderson, Robin Hobb, etc.
Favorite movie:
“Miracle”
Favorite Streaming Series:
“Peaky Blinders”
One word to describe your work environment:
Energetic
Rules to live by in business:
Be transparent; own your mistakes early; manage expectations.
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead, but NOT related to you) who would it be and where would you go?
Anthony Bourdain and you let him pick.
What is your DREAM job? (NOT your current job):
Professional golfer…just don’t check my handicap.
GABBY CALI
First job in real estate or allied field:
Financial services intern.
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future?:
I’m currently a commercial mortgage broker and plan to continue growing in my role, building more relationships and helping as many clients arrange financing for their commercial real estate investments as I can!
How do you unwind from a busy day?:
Hit golf balls or get my butt kicked at a spin class.
Favorite book or author:
“The Alchemist”
Favorite movie:
“Wolf of Wall Street”
Favorite Streaming Series:
“Succession”
One word to describe your work environment:
Dynamic
Rules to live by in business:
Give before you take. Set your mind on adding value, not extracting value. The rest will follow if you work hard and uphold the best of intentions for the client.
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead, but NOT related to you) who would it be and where would you go?
Elon Musk, In & Out Burger.
What is your DREAM job? (NOT your current job):
My dream is to own, operate and develop my own real estate portfolio.
