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Frank Fortino 2012

Name: Frank Fortino Title: President Company: Metropolis Group, Inc. Location: 22 Cortlandt St., New York, NY 10007 Birthplace: Bari, Italy Family: Wife, Camille; daughters: Kristin and Marissa; son: Gregory College: NYIT First job outside of real estate: Pumping gas First job in real estate or allied field: Expediter for Charles Rizzo & Associates What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Zoning and Code Consulting Specialists, guiding Building and Developers and Owners through the process of achieving and retaining compliance for their properties since 1988. We have plans to expand and move to a larger space in the building this summer. Hobbies: Exercising, weightlifting, golf Favorite book: "The Great Gatsby" Favorite movie: "The Patriot" Person you admire most (outside of family): Ronald Reagan Keys to success: I believe that the key ingredients to a successful firm are satisfied clients and productive employees. The end result, enhanced by our technical knowledge and proficiency in total project coordination, is projects of the highest quality and unparalleled attention to detail. At Metropolis Group we build enduring relationships based on honesty, integrity and mutual respect. If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Doctor/physical therapist
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