Professional Profile: Craig Waggner 2018

Craig Waggner - 2018

Name: Craig Waggner - 2018

Title: Senior Director, Investment Sales

Company: Cushman & Wakefield

Location: Manhattan, NY

Birthplace: Secaucus, NJ

Education: BS, Finance, Rowan University

First job: Auditor with RGIS

First job in real estate or allied field: Investment sales at Massey Knakal Realty Services

What do you do now and what are you planning for the future?:  I’m a commercial real estate investment sales broker. I represent sellers in the disposition of their properties. I plan to get more listings and sell more properties. 

How do you unwind from a busy day?: Exercise, spend time outdoors, play with my 2.5 year old daughter, have an ice cold beer or glass of wine with my wife and habitually write my ‘to do’ list for the next day which helps me feel productive and unwound before bed. 

Favorite book or author: Dan Brown

Favorite movie: My Cousin Vinny

Last song/album that you purchased/downloaded?: “High Hopes”, Panic! At The Disco

One word to describe your work environment: Collaborative

Rules to live by in business: Work hard, have a plan, prioritize, don’t make excuses, and surround yourself with the right like-minded individuals that will help you succeed.

If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead, but not related to you) who would it be and where would you go?: Vince Lombardi, Angelo’s on Mulberry St.

What is your DREAM job? (something other than your current job): Professional athlete. Golfer, NFL quarterback or short stop for the Yankees.