Jones of Eastern Consolidated: Experience gives judgment & resiliency

Name: Marion Jones Title: Director Company Name: Eastern Consolidated Years in Commercial Real Estate: 11 In the last 12 months, which project, transaction, honor or accomplishment are you most proud of and why? Selling 131 Duane St., one of the last large, unconverted, cast-iron buildings in Tribeca, for $18.5 million or $740/ft - effectively a zero percent cap-rate. What were your biggest fears when you started out in your profession? Truthfully, I had very few fears. I was young and confident and a little naïve of all the challenges. Experience has given me both judgment and resiliency, but I hope to always tap into that fearlessness. Ultimately, it is a strength. Who are three women- living or dead - that you would like to have drinks with and why? 1)Christine Lagarde of the IMF- A visionary leader who promotes the idea of women as being vital to economic growth. 2)The "other" Marion Jones - By virture of sharing a name, I've always been intrigued by the former Olympic runner who fell from grace and rebuilt her brand. She is a great redemption story who learned a new sport and gives back to the community. 3)Maria Bartiromo - She is so piercingly smart, and brings such style and panache. Life is too short not to lend a little glamour to your environment. What is your favorite quote? "If everybody is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking." - George S. Patton.