Jason Stevens 2011

Jason Stevens Associate Partner HKS Capital PartnersName: Jason Stevens Title: Associate Partner Company: HKS Capital Partners Location: New York, New York Birthplace: Southern California Family: Wife of 6 years College: Fordham University, Ph.D. in process - expected completion - December 2014. M.Phil, Fordham University, 2008 First job outside of real estate: White-water rafting guide in California leading wilderness white water trips on class IV-V whitewater. First job in real estate or allied field: Associate Partner, HKS Capital Partners What your firm does now and its plans for the future? Despite global concerns, the commercial real estate market in New York is active again. We are focusing on refinancing for multifamily, commercial, and mixed-use properties in the 5 boroughs and Tri-County, as well as being one of the only firms in the city successfully executing construction financing. We're very excited about the future. Our firm is founded on the conviction that a team-orientation is necessary for optimum success. Hobbies: Surfing, rafting, and backpacking. Philosophy, writing, and entrepreneurship. Favorite novel: "A River Runs Through It" Favorite film: "Tombstone" and "The Bourne Identity" Keys to success: An intense amount of 'want-to', always educating myself on people skills and my business, and building my business consistently despite any successes or setbacks that would distract me. Person you most admire (outside of family): Warren Buffett, Benjamin Franklin, Teddy Roosevelt, Tom Hopkins. If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? If forced to decide, I would have to say a teacher, maybe a professor.