Professional Profile: Jim Peet 2016

Jim Peet - 2016

Name: Jim Peet - 2016

Title: Managing Partner

Company: Fairfield Investments

Location: New York, NY

Birthplace: Fort Dix, NJ

Education:  BA Dartmouth College, MBA Harvard Business School

First job outside of real estate:  Design engineer in computer industry

First job in real estate or allied field: Renovating buildings in Boston’s South End

What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Currently we are helping finance retrofit projects, especially lighting.  Future plans are to expand this into other areas to financially support construction and energy conservation. 

How do you unwind from a busy day? Crossfit

Favorite book or author: “Once an Eagle” by Anton Myrer

Favorite movie: “Avatar”

Last song you purchased/downloaded? Multiple Bruce Springsteen songs

One word to describe your work environment: Focused on creating value for all participants

Rules to live by in business: Find opportunity

What is your dream job? What I am doing.