IRVINE, Calif., July 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The prestigious insider listing of who's who in the Opportunity Zone industry – the Top 25 OZ Influencers – has been released in the latest edition of Opportunity Zone Magazine. The annual tribute showcases the industry's leading and most influential OZ professionals, who inspire and lead through their vision and innovative accomplishments. Through their work and advocacy, the Opportunity Zones continue to change lives by serving as a driving force to revitalize the economy and distressed communities across the country.
New for this year is the ranked Top 25 category, honoring the most powerful OZ professionals who stand out among their peers. The list also revealed the winners in five other categories: attorneys, fund managers/developers, tax specialists, policy influencers and professionals in specialized fields. To see the complete list, visit http://www.opportunityzone.com/magazine.
"We are excited to recognize the best of the best in the Opportunity Zone industry with our Top 25 OZ Influencers' award," said Ali Jahangiri, CEO of OpportunityZone.com. "These professionals are key players in an industry that continue to stimulate economic development across the United States, especially to revitalize needy communities and create jobs post-Covid 19. A win win for all parties involved."
RANKED OVERALL WINNERS:
- Daniel Kowalski, Treasury
- Tim Scott, U.S. Senator (R-SC)
- Scott Turner, White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council
- Margaret Anadu, Goldman Sachs
- Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Capital
- Joseph Scalio, KPMG
- Craig Bernstein, OPZ Capital
- Michael Novogradac, Novogradac & Company
- Jessica Millett, Duval & Stachenfeld, LLP
- Alfonso Costa Jr, Housing and Urban Development
- James Lang, Greenberg Traurig
- Steve Case, Revolution
- Brad Molotsky, Duane Morris
- Steve Glickman, Develop
- Avy Stein, Cresset Capital Management
- David Coelho, Bridge Investment Group
- Daniel Cullen, Baker McKenzie
- Andrew Comiter, Comiter, Singer, Baseman & Braun, LLP
- Shafron "Shay" Hawkins, Opportunity Funds Association
- Kevin Shields, Griffin Capital
- Olivia Byrne, K&L Gates
- Reid Thomas, NES Financial
- John Lettieri, Economic Innovation Group
- Ira Weinstein, CohnReznick
- Blake Christian, Holthouse, Carlin, Van Trigt, LLP
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