New York construction, in the right room.

NYBN is an invitation-only network for builders and trusted industry partners who want smaller rooms, better conversations, and relationships that compound beyond the event.

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Founded in New York

A different kind of room.

NYBN was created for the conversations that rarely happen at large industry events. We bring together a curated group of New York GCs, subcontractors, and category-leading partners in smaller settings built around trust, usefulness, and long-term relationships.

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Curated by category

Partner seats are filled by invitation and intentionally limited by discipline. The result is a room of providers members can actually trust to be useful.

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Small by design

Gatherings are kept intentionally intimate. Real conversation, considered introductions, and the kind of context you only get face to face.

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Built around trust

Members and partners show up to be helpful, not to sell. Discretion is the default, and relationships are designed to compound well past the event.

Founding Members

A hand-selected group of operators across the disciplines every builder in New York leans on - tech, banking, insurance, accounting, legal, and advisory. Selected for fit, reputation, and a willingness to show up the right way.

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Accounting & Advisory
Brian Nuzio
Managing Director, NY Metro Construction Co-Leader, CBIZ
Brian co-leads CBIZ's New York Metro construction practice. CPA, CCIFP, and a 2022 CFMA Rising Star, he advises GCs and subcontractors on audit, tax, and operational profitability.
JL
Accounting & Advisory
John Licata
CBIZ
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MZ
Construction Law
Mark Zelko
Partner & East Coast Chair, Construction Practice, Leech Tishman
Mark chairs Leech Tishman's East Coast construction practice. 25+ years counseling developers, owners, GCs, and subs on contracts, change orders, lien claims, defective work, and project close-out.
GG
Fractional CFO
Geri Gregor
Founder & Managing Partner, Geri A. Gregor, CPA, PLLC
Geri provides fractional CFO and accounting services to NY-area construction subcontractors with revenue from $15M to $150M. 20+ years in the industry; past board member and treasurer of the ACE Mentor Program of Greater New York.
AG
Construction Tech
Anwar Ghauche
CEO & Co-Founder, Constrafor
Anwar leads Constrafor, a procurement and embedded-finance platform now serving roughly a quarter of US construction firms. Stanford MBA with a master's in civil engineering and operations research.
TR
Construction Tech
Tommy Rosenkranz
VP of Product, Constrafor
Tommy leads product and design at Constrafor, where he's building Cru, the first AI-native ERP for construction subcontractors. Previously a product lead at LinkedIn, where he launched the platform's first generative AI consumer product and its first AI agent, Hiring Assistant. Stanford MBA, Yale BA.
JS
Insurance & Risk
Joe Siringo
CEO, Cornerstone Risk Advisors
Joe is CEO of Cornerstone Risk Advisors. With more than a decade of construction-insurance experience, he focuses on building tailored coverage and risk programs for builders operating in the New York market.
JB
Insurance & Risk
James Baranello
President, Cornerstone Risk Advisors
James co-leads Cornerstone Risk Advisors, a New York-based brokerage specializing in construction, nonprofit, and commercial property coverage. Long-time construction risk specialist focused on tailored programs for GCs and subs.
AS
ESOP & M&A
Ashley Sarokhan
Managing Director & NY Metro Market Leader, Lazear Capital
Ashley leads Lazear's tri-state ESOP and M&A advisory practice, helping owners structure ownership transitions. NYU Stern MBA. Prior leadership roles at KeyBank, Capital One, and M&T Bank.
MG
Banking
Matthew Gallo
EVP & Managing Director, Corporate Banking, BankUnited
Matt leads BankUnited's New York Metro corporate banking team, providing middle-market lending and capital solutions. Joined BankUnited in 2023 from First Republic.
KW
Surety & Construction Insurance
Kevin Walsh
President, NJ & Mid-Atlantic, American Global
Kevin leads American Global's New Jersey office and oversees Mid-Atlantic and metro-New York operations. 20+ years in surety, construction insurance, and risk management, with deep experience in complex co-surety, shared-account, and bond programs for major GCs.
NE
Wealth & Exit Planning
Noah Ennis
Executive Director & Financial Advisor, The McGee and Ennis Group, Morgan Stanley
Noah co-leads The McGee and Ennis Group at Morgan Stanley. CFP and Certified Exit Planning Advisor focused on liquidity strategies and wealth structuring for business owners and founders. Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisor (2022-2024).
TG
Construction Tech
Tony Guarascio
Chief Revenue Officer, Constrafor
Tony is Chief Revenue Officer at Constrafor, where he leads go-to-market across the platform's procurement and embedded-finance products. Background as a sales leader and franchise operator, with prior experience at MetLife and Citi.

Who belongs in the room.

NYBN is small on purpose. Membership is built around three groups - all active, all curated, all focused on doing right by each other.

GC

General Contractors

Active general contractors building in New York.

Sub

Subcontractors

Subcontractors building across NYC and the tri-state area.

Partner

Category Partners

Trusted partners in finance, insurance, accounting, legal, technology, and advisory.

Request to Join NYBN

Membership is by invitation. If you build in New York, or you lead a category-defining firm that supports those who do, tell us a bit about yourself and we'll be in touch.