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John Kazazis 2009

Name: John Kazazis Title: President Company: A.R.S. Abstract, Ltd. Location: 2900 Westchester Ave., Ste. 102, Purchase, NY 10577 Birth date and location: Nov. 16, 1960, Queens, N.Y. Family: Wife, Sonia, and children: George and Tommy College: Alfred University (BS), Pace University Law (JD) First job outside of real estate: Golf caddy First job in real estate or allied field: Real estate sales (age 16) What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Own and operate a title insurance agency which recently celebrated its 22nd year in business. Continue to keep abreast of recent developments in the industry so as to ensure the company's continual success for the future. Hobbies: Golf, going to son's baseball games and quality family time Key to success: Dedication to customer service and quality performance and not tempted to do what may be profitable in the short term, but rather always remember what is the best course of action for the company in the long term. If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Charter a boat in the Greek Islands
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