Name: Edward Walters, Jr.
Title: Founder and Partner
Company: Walters Group
Location: 500 Barnegat Blvd. North, Bldg. 100, Barnegat, NJ 08005
Birthplace: Red Bank. N.J.
Family: Greg Walters, brother; Geraldine Walters, mother; Matthew Walters, son
College: St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Penn.
First job outside of real estate: As a college student, I worked as a commercial clammer during the summer months.
First job in real estate or allied field: At 22, I began building custom beach houses on Long Beach Island in southern Ocean County.
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? A leading developer of diverse properties, including single-family, multifamily, student housing, affordable housing, mixed-use, office and retail. With the advent of LEED certification for commercial and residential buildings, and the integration of sustainable energy components, Walters will continue to work toward building smarter, greener developments.
Hobbies: Surfing and snow boarding
Favorite book: "The Great Gatsby"
Favorite movie: "Shawshank Redemption"
Person you admire most (outside of family): Nelson Mandela
Keys to success: Working hard and being honest
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? A fishing boat captain Tags: