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Posted: March 28, 2008
Andrew Costanza Vice President/ Corporate Counsel Costanza Enterprises, Inc.
Name: Andrew Costanza
Title: Vice President/Corporate Counsel
Company: Costanza Enterprises, Inc.
Location: Rochester, N.Y.
Birthplace: Rochester, N.Y.
Family: Wife, Colleen and four children
College: Hamilton College, 1983, BA, Economics; American University Washington College of Law, 1986, J.D.
First job outside of real estate: Associate with Harter Secrest & Emery, Rochester
First job in real estate or allied field: 1988, joined Costanza Enterprises as vice president/corporate counsel
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Rehab old buildings in the Rochester area and attempt to bring back life to them and restore them to their former grandeur.
Hobbies: Flying, skiing
Favorite book: "Bridge of Madison County"
Favorite movie: "Top Gun"
Person you admire most (outside of family): The American soldier
Keys to success: Hard work and a fair amount of good luck!
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Naval fighter pilot
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