New York Real Estate Journal

John Reilly Vice President First National Bank of Long Island

December 15, 2008 - Long Island
Name: John Reilly Title: Vice President Company: First National Bank of Long Island Location: Glen Head, N.Y. Birthplace: Teaneck, N.J. Family: Married with two children College: BS, Finance and Management First job outside of real estate: Retail management First job in real estate or allied field: Marine Midland Bank (HSBC) indirect lending What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? The First National Bank of Long Island is a full-service commercial bank with 28 branch locations on Long Island and in Manhattan. We offer commercial mortgage loans for owner occupants and investors for various property types including multi-family, mixed-use, office, warehouse, retail center and light industrial. All mortgage loans are fully amortized with terms up to 30 years. Hobbies: Golf and woodworking Favorite book: "The Winner" by David Baldacci Favorite movie: "The Godfather," Part II and "It's a Wonderful Life" Person you admire most (outside of family): Two career bankers, Jack Lyons and Robert Cotton. Both were very knowledgeable in all aspects of banking and they were always willing to share their information. They taught me to keep the two most important things during my banking career - my pension and my integrity. Keys to success: Always show up. Be prepared for everything. If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Teacher