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Gerald Swartz 2013

Name: Gerald Swartz Title: Founding Partner Company: HKS Capital Partners Location: 127 West 24th Street, New York, NY 10011 Birthplace: Providence, RI Education: Boston University First job outside of real estate: Family fabrication business First job in real estate or allied field: Sonnenblick - Goldman What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Same as I am doing now, CRE financing How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Red wine Favorite book or author: "Winning Through Intimidation" by Robert Ringer Favorite movie: "Animal House" Last song you downloaded? What's downloaded? One word to describe your work environment: Frenetic Rules to live by in business: Same as in life, everyday may be the last one If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? John Belushi, Max's Kansas City What is your dream job? I am in it!!
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