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Posted: March 5, 2010
Joseph Sassone 2010
Name: Joseph Sassone, AIA
Title: Architect/Office Manager
Company: JRS Architect, P.C.
Location: Mineola, N.Y.
Birthplace and date: Smithtown, N.Y., July 14, 1967
Family: Wife, son, daughter
College: New York Institute of Technology, class of '90
First job outside of real estate: Clerk at 7-11
First job in real estate or allied field: Apprentice in my father's carpentry business
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Manage the Long Island office of JRS Architect, P.C. Future plans: Continue to develop and grow into the fabric of JRS Architect, P.C.; pursue new markets for business development.
Hobbies: Ice hockey, WWII aircraft and history
Favorite book: "Of Mice and Men"
Favorite movie: "Miracle"
Person you admire most (outside of family): Fleet Admiral William Halsey
Key to success: Developing and maintaining relationships; always seek out and explore new opportunities.
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Law
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