Sam is a real estate and construction specialist who has been committed to New York City’s urban environment since 2007.
Sam grew up in Los Angeles and earned his BA in philosophy at UC Berkeley (2003). After spending years in the construction industry in NYC, Sam earned a master’s degree in real estate development from Columbia University (2013). Sam founded Tankhouse that same year.
Sam has served as an adjunct professor at Columbia University and has been actively involved in graduate student mentorship. He currently serves on the board of the Fort Greene Park Conservancy, the Myrtle Avenue BID and co-chairs the Steering Committee for the Gowanus Improvement District.