Elite Leadership Team

Who We Are

The Elite Manhattan Network (EMN) is a group of trusted industry leaders who are connectors within their networks. While EMN features a great diversity of industries, only one expert per profession is admitted to membership in EMN. This exclusivity creates a tremendous opportunity to diversify your network and receive quality referrals to grow your business.

Jay Biss, President

Business Banker RMII, Citizens Bank

Jay Biss helps and guides business owners with their operational needs for banking, treasury management support, foreign risk management, and financing. He seeks to be a more trusted advisor so his clients can succeed at what they do. Whether it's day to day operations, or if it's a loan for helping the business grow, Jay gets to know his clients and his speed to response is legendary. He has worked in the small business space since 1997, and is looking to meet other business owners who can benefit from having a relationship focused banker.

Mindy Stern, Vice President

Real Estate/Trusts & Estates Attorney, Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas LLP

I love helping clients solve problems and achieve goals. The EMN helps me do so more effectively, through the high quality referrals I give and receive, the communication skills I have developed, and the enhanced trust and confidence my clients have in me as a resource as well as their legal adviser. The EMN is an unparalleled business networking group

Ted Sheridan, Treasurer

Architect, Ryall Sheridan Carroll Architects

The Elite Manhattan Network has given me a deep bench of professional support and an active referral network that creates client introductions, broadens project development and generates publicity in the New York region. It’s a great team to be part of.