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By Marcy Gross, President, Sheldon Gross Realty When I began working for Sheldon Gross Realty back in 1988, being a woman in the commercial real estate field made me something of an outlier. But that was almost four decades ago. In 2025, there’s far more diversity in our industry. Which means that lots more people – women and men alike – may feel like outliers because of their appearance, beliefs, lifestyle, or whatever else. With this in mind, and given that I’ve learned a f

Birdia Chambers Advisor eXp Commercial Years with company/firm: 4 Years in field: 18 Years in CRE industry: 18 Real estate organizations/affiliations: CREW NJ What is your current position? I am an Advisor at eXp Commercial, where I guide companies across the Greater Metropolitan area to achieve strategic growth and success in the sale and lease of all asset types. In addition, I’m the Founder and CEO of Epic Transformation, a results-driven social media agency that helps com

Helping clients bridge the gap between policy, finance, and community growth Amanda Brady, CPA Shareholder Years with company/firm: 26 Years in field: 26 Years in real estate industry: 26 Real estate organizations/affiliations: New Jersey Builders Association, NAIOP What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2024? In 2024, I became a shareholder at the firm and was named co-practice leader of our real estate department. It was a meaningful milestone for me and a re

Sarah Finney Miller, Senior Vice President at NAI Summit Tell us how and when you began your career in the profession you are in: I began my career in real estate through the property management sector, where I served as the Director of Property Management and Broker of Record for a boutique firm in the Lehigh Valley. This role gave me a strong foundation in operational oversight, client relations, and asset management. In 2015, I was recruited by NAI Summit to join their sal

Montclair, NJ — Kennedy Funding has announced the closing of a refinancing loan for 40-46 Church St. in Montclair, a 2-story, 3-building mixed-use property offering both retail and office space in the heart of downtown. Located in one of Montclair’s most vibrant corridors, the property—known locally as The Hall Building—is positioned for long-term growth. However, when it came time to secure financing, other lenders hesitated. That’s where Kennedy Funding stepped in. “We see

Joni Sweetwood Executive VP Years with company/firm: 29 Years in field: 29 Years in CRE industry: 29 Real estate organizations/affiliations: NJAA Tell us how and when you began your career in the profession you are in: I fell into commercial real estate brokerage. I had been handling REO (real estate owned) for Midlantic Bank (now PNC) when I was approached by the then President of Kislak. At first, I didn’t like the business. However, over time it became an excellent choice

Setting New Benchmarks for Success in Northern & Central NJ Jennifer Harrison Vice President Years with the company/firm: 1 Years in real estate industry: 25 Real estate organizations/affiliations: ICSC, The Pipeline What helped you not just break in, but truly establish yourself as a top performer? My father’s mentorship was foundational to my growth. From a young age, he gave me real responsibility and included me in key decisions, exposing me early to the industry’s inner

Magdalena Krejza, Architecture Department Head at Redcom Design & Construction Years with company/firm: 14 Years in field: 25 Tell us how and when you began your career in the profession you are in: I began my career shortly after college, interning at a design-build firm in NYC where I learned the fundamentals of project design, construction, and client relations. That early hands-on experience helped me understand how design, budgeting, and coordination come together to del