Professional Profile: Bob Stella, 2015

Name: Bob Stella Title: Principal Company: Cresa New York Location: 450 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10017 Birthplace: Fort Smith, Arkansas Education: University of Arkansas First job outside of real estate: For my first job, I worked for Braniff Airways, unloading cargo First job in real estate or allied field: I started at CBRE in 1983 as a junior broker What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I am a principal at Cresa New York and I have also taken on added responsibilities as the finance manager for the office. Looking ahead to the future, I will continue to develop that role, while representing a variety of tenants in real estate transactions across New York City. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? I enjoy working out, golfing and taking my boat out on Candlewood Lake in Connecticut. Favorite book or author: "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway Favorite movie: "The Shawshank Redemption" Last song you downloaded? "With a Little Help from my Friends" by Joe Cocker One word to describe your work environment: Collaborative Rules to live by in business: Work hard and smart, never give up, and lead. If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? JFK at the Four Seasons What is your dream job? Astronaut