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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