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Metro AI Leadership Profiles: Jerry Sanders, Treasurer

Name: Jerry Sanders, MAI, MRICS Title: Managing Director - New York Region Company: Grubb & Ellis Landauer Valuation Consulting Services Location: One Grand Central, 60 East 42nd St., Ste. 450, New York, NY 10165 Birthplace: Flushing, N.Y. Family: Single, two sons (8 and 15 years old) College: Southern Illinois University, BS, Industrial Engineering Technology First job outside of real estate: U.S. Air Force - Special Actions First job in real estate or allied field: Real estate broker What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? We are trusted advisors providing real estate solutions that matter to clients demanding the highest level of experience and sophistication. Our plan for the future is constant and never-ending improvement of the services that we provide to our clients and the positive impact that we have on their organizations. Hobbies: Brazilian ju-jitsu, poker, song writing and recording, motorcycles Favorite book: "Atlas Shrugged," "The Precious Present" Favorite movie: "Citizen Kane" Person you admire most (outside of family): Martin Luther King Keys to success: Building long-lasting relationships and creating a clearing for others to accomplish If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Author, coach
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