These aren’t buzzwords. These are the six values we operate by—etched into every deal we advise, every client we represent, and every gate we break down.
Grit gets us in. Visibility keeps us relevant. Access builds leverage. Growth keeps us moving. Integrity earns trust. And empowerment? That’s how we leave every client stronger than we found them.
Andrea Mesis-Bruno is the force behind some of NYC’s most quietly influential construction wins. With 25+ years of experience spanning building services, core-and-shell development, emergency construction, and MWBE advisory, she’s made a name for herself helping overlooked firms secure serious market share.
Known as a strategic connector and operator’s operator, Andrea specializes in navigating real estate politics, unlocking developer access, and positioning founders to scale fast without losing control. She’s been featured in Crain’s NY, NYREJ, Mann Report, and LATINA Talks—recognized for her work leveling the playing field for construction entrepreneurs ready to move beyond hustle and into high-leverage growth.
David “DJ” Bruno Jr. is gearing up to inherit the reins—currently earning his stripes from the ground up inside his family’s construction business. He’s gaining firsthand experience in operations, logistics, and project coordination, learning exactly what it takes to build from the field, not just the boardroom.
DJ’s natural instincts for the nuances of this industry, its pressure points, power plays, and unspoken rules, make him a standout among the next generation of construction leadership.
He represents the long game: legacy leadership built on real work, not shortcuts.
