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James Conroy: CIREB President

Name: James Conroy Title: Associate Broker Company: Prudential Blake Atlantic Realtors Location: 8 Airline Dr., Albany, NY 12205 Birthplace and year: Troy, N.Y., 1947 Family: Married for 43 years to Phyllis, 3 grown children: Jacqueline, Jim, Chuck; 4 grandchildren: Madeline, Julia, Sophie, Will College: BA, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y, 1969, and MSPS Sage Colleges, Albany, N.Y., 1978 First job outside of real estate: City planner, administrator and deputy major First job in real estate or allied field: Salesperson with Prudential Blake Atlantic, 1995 What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I am a retired public official who is enjoying a very fulfilling second career in real estate. I plan to continue working for several years. Favorite books: "Americans at Normandy," "Band of Brothers" Favorite movies: "Animal House, "Caddy Shack," "Field of Dreams" Person you admire most (outside of family): A collection of historic and common people I've grown to admire Key to success: Show up every day and do your best. If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Mayor or city manager of a city
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