Thomas Donovan 2011

Name: Thomas Donovan Title: Managing Director, Partner Company: Massey Knakal Realty Services Location: Queens/Long Island, New York Birthplace: Queens, N.Y. Family: Single College: St. Johns University First job outside of real estate: NYC police office First job in real estate or allied field: Title closer for Ridge Abstract Corp. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? We sell commercial/investment real estate in the New York Metro area. We are venturing into retail leasing (Massey Knakal Retail Leasing Services) and commercial mortgage (Massey Knakal Capital Services). Hobbies: Visiting wine vineyards and collecting cigars Favorite book: "The Gold Coast" by Nelson Demille Favorite movie: "The Godfather" Favorite website: howardstern.com Person you admire most (outside of family): Pope John Paul II Keys to success: Listening twice as much as I speak and putting the client's best interest first If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Actor/comedian.

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