Professional Profile: Darell Handler 2018

Darell Handler - 2018

Name: Darell Handler - 2018

Title: Executive Vice President

Company: Handler Real Estate Organizatio

Location: 561 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY

Birthplace: New York, NY

Education: University of Rhode Island (URI)

First job: Camp counselor at a sleep away camp

First job in real estate or allied field: Manual freight elevator operator, 263 West 38th St.

What do you do now and what are you planning for the future?: I oversee the leasing of the Handler Organization owned properties as well as the third-party tenant representation division of Handler Real Estate Services. Additionally, I am involved in many other aspects of the Handler Organization, including operations, acquisition analysis, and marketing. 

How do you unwind from a busy day?: Spend time with friends and family, exercise and try new restaurants throughout the city

Favorite book or author: Ladies & Gentlemen, The Bronx Is Burning

Favorite movie: Usual Suspects

Last song/album that you purchased/downloaded?: Congratulations by Post Malone

One word to describe your work environment: Entrepreneurial 

Rules to live by in business: Fortune favors the bold 

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?: Theodore Roosevelt, 4 Charles Prime

What is your DREAM job? (something other than your current job): Redevelop/reposition boutique office buildings in major cities throughout the U.S.