Joseph Piraino 2012

Name: Joseph Piraino Title: Executive Vice President Company: HKS Capital Partners LLC. Location: New York, New York 10011 Place of birth: Brooklyn, NY College: St. John's University / New York University First job unrelated to your current field: Harley-Davidson Corporate First job in current field: Bizzi & Partners Development LLC. What your firm does now and its plans for the future? We are a real estate investment banking and commercial finance brokerage firm dedicated to securing capital for commercial interests. Our firm specializes in debt, equity, mezzanine, construction, private, joint venture and sponsor equity. We are committed to delivering the highest level service, and conduct ourselves with integrity and creativity. We advocate on behalf of our clients and represented lenders with unparalleled commitment to excellence. Hobbies: Boating, golf, racquetball, skiing, riding motorcycles, culinary arts and travel. Favorite novel: "The Charterhouse of Parma" by Stendhal Favorite Film: "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" Keys to success: There is no elevator to success, in life one must take the stairs! Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): Benjamin Franklin If had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Sherpa in the Himalayas