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Metro AI Leadership Profiles: Eric Lewis, 2nd Vice President

Name: Eric Lewis, MAI, MRICS Title: Executive Managing Director/National Practice Leader, Hospitality & Gaming Group; Valuation & Advisory Company: Cushman & Wakefield Location: 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10104 Family: Wife and three daughters, ages 13, 16 and 20 College: Lehigh University, BS, and New York University, MS First job outside of real estate: Arthur Young & Co., New York, N.Y. First job in real estate or allied field: Mason Helmstetter, Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? C&W is the preeminent global real estate services firm which constantly strives to better serve our clients around the world. Hobbies: Skiing, cooking, exercise Favorite book: "Catch 22" Favorite movie: "Animal House" Person you admire most (outside of family): John Busi, executive vice president Co-Global Head - Valuation & Advisory, Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. I've never met a person who does so much so well - both in and out of the office. Keys to success: Focus on client service, hard work, being a team player If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Football coach at a school in an underprivileged area
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