Dennis Hennessy, SIOR Vice President, Broker Associate COR Brokerage
Name: Dennis Hennessy, SIOR
Title: Vice President, Broker Associate
Company: COR Brokerage, Inc.
Location: Syracuse, N.Y.
Birthplace: Syracuse, N.Y.
Family: Wife, Carol; sons: Kevin, 16, and Connor, 14
College: Syracuse University
First job outside of real estate: Coaching gymnastics
First job in real estate or allied field: Owned my own apartments
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Involved in every aspect of commercial real estate, including sales and leasing. I look forward to continuing to grow in this area and participate in development projects.
Hobbies: Scuba diving
Favorite book: "The Richest Man in Babylon"
Favorite movie: "Patton"
Person you admire most (outside of family): My college gymnastics coach, Walt Dodge
Keys to success: Work hard and smart. Treat people with sincerity and be honest
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Law enforcement
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