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Professional Profile: Francis Marcel-Keyes, 2013

Name: Francis Marcel-Keyes Title: Vice President of Finance Company: Sinatra & Company Location: Buffalo, NY Birthplace: Washington, DC Education: Economics BA - Harvard University First job outside of real estate: Investment Banking First job in real estate or allied field: Sinatra and Company Realty What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I manage finances and investor relations at Sinatra. I hope we continue growing the company and helping to redevelop Buffalo. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Happy hour Favorite book or author: George RR Martin Favorite movie: "No Country for Old Men" Last song you downloaded? "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke One word to describe your work environment: Busy Rules to live by in business: Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Sun Tzu, Per Se What is your dream job? International real estate mogul
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