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Profile: Glen Weiss, YM/WREA Chairman

Name: Glen Weiss Title: Senior Vice President, Director of Leasing Company: Vornado Realty Trust Location: New York, N.Y. Birthplace: Brooklyn, N.Y. Family: Wife, Staci, 3 daughters: Leah, Emily, Abby College: University of Delaware, BA; Pace University, MBA First job outside of real estate: Began working for Mendik Company (former VNO company) at age 16 as a summer porter First job in real estate or allied field: The Mendik Company (summer porter) What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I plan to continue doing what I am doing and learning every day like I have for the past 23 years with our firm. You never know everything in this business. Hobbies: Spending time with my family, playing basketball and golf Favorite book: "Skyscraper Dreams" Favorite movie: "Shawshank Redemption" Person you admire most (outside of family): Dick Vitale Keys to success: Working hard, attention to detail and dedication to what I do everyday. If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Sportscaster
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