Mark Damico 2009

Name: Mark Damico Title: President Company: The Workplace Group Address: 18 Commerce Dr., Hauppauge, NY 11788 Birthplace and year: Erie, Penn., 1960 Family: Wife, Jennifer; son, Ryan (11); daughter, Courtney (9) College: Penn State First job outside of real estate: Selling office equipment in Erie, Penn., just out of college First job in real estate or allied field: In 1986 in response to the demand for home office furniture that could accommodate the Commodore 64 computers in residences, The Computer Furniture Center was launched. 10 years later The Workplace Group was formed. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? We design and furnish interiors for healthcare, corporate, realty and technology firms. Through our in-house CAD and installations departments we can facilitate projects and minimize anxiety associated with a major office design project, relocation or expansion. Favorite movie: "The Godfather" Person you admire most (outside of family): Joe Paterno, Penn. State's head football coach. At 82 years of age he continues to demonstrate relentless energy, commitment and loyalty to his team. Keys to success: Loyalty to customers and employees, putting customer needs first and surrounding myself with people who share similar values and goals. If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? A coach