Panel Discussion – January 29, 2026
Jordan Toder – Partner
PDG – Preservation Capital Partners
“Always a plus to gather, cross pollinating with EO group a benefit.Panel was informative and entertaining. Kudos to Rania for delivering perspective on the subtleties of Supreme Court decision and current events. Kathleen Mill’s breakdown of tax changes concise and easy to understand. Richard Levychin, David Mash and Josh Khoo, were engaging.”
Matthew Cosentino Esq. – EVP Sales and Partner
Terra CRG
“As someone who is new to the AI space, I found the discussion regarding the difference between SEO for Google and AI to be fascinating. It is relevant for most businesses to optimize their search engine results and understanding that there is currently a window to do this for AI searches without spending millions of dollars was very eye opening for me.”
Varun Bansal – President
eLTRU Group
“To successfully run a business, an owner needs a strong ecosystem of knowledge understanding market and real estate trends, adapting to AI and new technology tools, and having solid accounting, tax, legal, and financial data expertise. The essence of this event reflects something I strongly believe in: staying continuously updated within the ecosystem is critical, because things are changing rapidly and the ability to adapt is constantly evolving. Events like these are extremely helpful, and I’d love to see more in the future. I would personally like to thank Tara and Steve for their leadership and for continuing to evolve the IREON group into a true ecosystem where members can genuinely benefit from gatherings like this.”
Long Island Breakfast – December 17, 2025
Robert Kuppersmith – Executive Managing Director
Cushman & Wakefield
“Started the day with strong connections and great energy at IREON.”
Adam Weiss – President
Atlantic, Tomorrow’s Office
“I am very excited to be a new member of IREON. I attended the holiday breakfast on Wednesday, and it was great to meet other members face to face. One thing that really struck me was my first impression when walking into the beautiful office of Total Fire Prevention, who hosted the event. It was especially meaningful to learn that the architect for the project was Mark Spector, a fellow IREON member. That truly speaks volumes about how members of the group support one another.”
Nargiza Rakhmonova – Chief Operating Officer
Direct Clean Service Solutions
“I attended the IREON breakfast as a guest and left knowing I wanted to join. The caliber of members and the way everyone supports each other really stood out. This is definitely a community we want to be a part of and our firm has since joined the roster.”
NYC Breakfast – December 9, 2025
Nicole Garcia – Strategic Partnership Development Leader
Atlantic, Tomorrow’s Office
“The NYC Holiday Breakfast was a warm and welcoming experience. It was truly refreshing to connect with such a passionate group of professionals who clearly love what they do. The IREON Network aligns seamlessly with two core values at the heart of Atlantic’s culture – “Obsessed with Excellence” and “Making Business Personal.”
Richard Levychin – Partner
Galleros Robinson, CPA’s
“Wonderful seeing everyone face to face and being able to share some holiday cheer with everyone. And to share a hug with our fearless leader, Steve Kirschner.”
Jimmy Moyen – Founder/ Principal
First Choice Mechanical, Inc.
“I had a wonderful time connecting with our members at this year’s holiday breakfast. It was such a meaningful opportunity to strengthen relationships, share ideas, and explore how we can collaborate more closely. Beyond the conversations, it was simply great to get to know each other better in person. I’m truly looking forward to our next gathering and continuing to build on the connections we’ve made.”
Meet & Mingle – September 10, 2025
Chris Albes – Executive-Workplace Solutions & Sales
eLTRU Group
“As a new member, I was truly impressed by the warmth and professionalism of this networking event. The conversations were meaningful, the connections genuine, and I left feeling both welcomed and inspired. It’s clear this community is committed to helping one another grow.”
Kristine Wolf – Publishing Director
NYREJ
“I really enjoyed meeting so many members in person at Wednesday’s mix and mingle. The Zoom calls are great for staying connected, but meeting face-to-face really reinforced the strength of the IREON network and the caliber of its members.”
Michael Villacres – Principal
H.A. Bader Consultants, Inc.
“Great to put bodies to the faces on Zoom. The Chick-fil-A was an especially down to earth touch. Great evening, looking forward to doing it again.”
What the members are saying
Bob Katz – President
Suma Industries
“As a new member, attending this event took me from a cynic to a believer. I was so glad to see this organization in action. Actively participating in many business organizations, I never experienced anything like this. Everyone was so welcoming and the professionalism of IREON management by making sure I connected with the members with whom I could likely produce new business opportunities was incredible. Steve made a convert out of a cynic!”
Art Forst – President
Dura Architectural Signage
“The meet and mingle was a fabulous opportunity to make new business contacts in a delightful dining environment on the shores of Manhasset Bay. I met a slew of interesting individuals from a wide variety of industries and left with some good potential for future business. It was a success on all counts.”
AJ Sonnick – CEO/Founder
ONE18MEDIA
“The meet and mingle was a great way to get to know everyone in the group on a much more personal level. I think in order to really connect with folks, you need to get to know them in different environments and personally. Seeing everyone come together, meeting in person, at a beautiful venue really is what this group is all about. I was able to connect a little further with some synergies, and create new opportunities. It’s some some rigid process or system. IREON makes is fun and seamless (and the food and drinks are always great too).”
Christopher Michelsen – Founder
Strategic Family Capital, PDG Strategic Partner
“It was a great time at Louie’s catching up with friends and exploring new ideas and opportunities. IREON brings together a dynamic group of professionals who are genuinely focused on synergies and growth.”
