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Posted: June 6, 2008
Dennis Barr Associate Broker Century 21 Grand
Name: Dennis Barr
Title: Associate Broker
Company: Century 21 Grand
Location: 1227 Rte. 300, Newburgh, N.Y.
Birthplace: Newburgh, N.Y.
Family: Wife, 2 daughters, 2 grandchildren
College: New York University
First job outside of real estate: Research assistant, metallurgical lab
First job in real estate or allied field: Facilities management - IBM
Hobbies: Golf, cars
Favorite book: "The Art of the Deal"
Favorite movie: "Shrek"
Person you admire most (outside of family): Donald Trump
Keys to success: Hard work, attention to detail
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be: Attorney
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