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In his role as President of Newmark Ciminelli, Mr. Ciminelli oversees a diverse brokerage team powered by a unique alliance with global real estate firm, Newmark, that resulted in the introduction of Newmark Ciminelli in the Western New York market. The alliance delivers the strength of local relationships and market knowledge with the resources of global leader Newmark in commercial real estate. The formation of Newmark Ciminelli was a natural fit for Mr. Ciminelli, after spending 16 years with Newmark in New York City, where he most recently served as Executive Managing Director, providing real estate services to both tenants and landlords.

Throughout his career, he has provided real estate advisory services for numerous high-profile clients, specifically within the technology, media, legal and education sectors. Additionally, Mr. Ciminelli has been a part of an array of leasing teams for some of Manhattan and Brooklyn’s most distinguished buildings, as his team handled over 20 million sq. ft. of assignments. He is the recipient of NKF’s NYC Managing Director of the year, its Aaron Gural award for the broker best representing the firm’s brand as voted on by his peers, and the Rising Star Award, which acknowledges NKF’s top broker with less than seven years of experience. He has also been named as one of Real Estate Forum’s Tomorrow’s Leaders of New York, Real Estate Weekly’s Rising Star, and earned an SL Green Most Significant Lease GreenDeal award for representing Pace University in a complex, 140,000 sq. ft. ground-up development next to the World Trade Center.

Mr. Ciminelli is a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson in New York State, holds a Bachelor’s degree from Fordham University, and a Master’s Degree in Real Estate and Finance from NYU. He is also active in local business and civic groups and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Amherst Chamber of Commerce and St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute.

With over 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, Mr. Malchow’s diverse professional history includes work in finance, leasing, acquisitions, and sales of commercial real estate. His responsibilities include leadership of the sales team, annual departmental budgeting and strategic planning, contract preparation and negotiation, market analyses, and exclusive agency representation. Mr. Malchow is an associate real estate broker in New York State and has a CCIM designation.

Mr. McGinn has over 19 years of commercial real estate experience, and has worked with national, regional and local clients including Computer Task Group, Fiserv, Dunn Tire, Tower Group Insurance, American Steamship Company, Regus, Eric Mower and Associates and Lumsden & McCormick. He is the former Executive Vice President of Jim Kelly Enterprises, and holds his CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Manager) accreditation. Mr. McGinn is also an Associate Broker in New York State and has a background in finance. He presently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Kelly for Kids Foundation and the Board of Directors of the Upstate New York Chapter of CCIM.

In her role as Associate Director at Newmark Ciminelli, Ms. Hernandez focuses on business development efforts that bring new clients to the Western New York region and supports the brokerage team on various special projects. She works as the leasing agent on high profile properties including Seneca One, Fountain Plaza, and Centerpointe Corporate Park. Zoe also works with clients to negotiate leases, renewals, and sales to achieve their personal business and real estate goals. Zoe is a high-touch, energetic real estate professional known for her unmatched dedication to clients. She has quickly earned a reputation for working tirelessly on her clients’ behalf and providing candid analysis and straightforward thinking backed by research. Zoe uses the latest technology to further her market research and stay on top of emerging trends, offering all possible business solutions to her clients.

Jack is a Buffalo, NY native and has been active in the Western New York community his entire life. He joined the Newmark Ciminelli brokerage services team as an Associate Director in 2024 with a focus on developing new clients and supporting special projects. A Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, he possesses valuable market insights and maintains a professional network that makes him a valuable asset when evaluating real estate options throughout the region. Jack’s strengths are revealed through his client interactions where he is diligent and energetic in his approach to addressing their real estate needs. In his career, Jack has enjoyed success focusing on office and retail transactions for clients of all size and is a compliment to the Newmark Ciminelli team. Jack received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in Finance, Economics and Entrepreneurship from John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio.