Karen McCready Executive Director NAIOP Upstate N.Y.

Name: Karen McCready Title: Executive Director Company: NAIOP Upstate N.Y. Location: Pittsford, N.Y. Birthplace: Rochester, N.Y. Family: Husband, Colin; one son, Scott (21); one daughter, Colleen (19) College: Alfred College First job outside of real estate: Medical office assistant, University of Rochester Medical Center First job in real estate or allied field: NAIOP Upstate N.Y. Chapter What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? We are a networking association for decision makers of the commercial real estate industry. We are a legislative voice for our members. We are a recognized forum for current issues in our industry. We hold educational and informative programs and social events. Our plans for the future are to build our membership base in the Buffalo and Syracuse and east marketplace. Hobbies: Golf, paddle tennis, photography, gardening, watching my daughter play basketball Favorite book: "The Shining" (at least it is the most memorable) Favorite movie: "The Sound of Music" Person you admire most (outside of family): Mother Theresa Keys to success: Understanding your client's needs, hard work, honesty and dedication If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Counseling