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Mitchell Ross 2009

Name: Mitchell Ross Title: Senior Associate Company: Ted Moudis Associates Location: 73 Madison Ave., New York, N.Y. Birthplace: Montreal, Canada Family: Wife, Amy daughter, Monique College: Clark University, BA, Psychology; Pratt Institute, MS Interior & Environmental Design; City College, BArch. First job outside of real estate: Family women's wear clothing business First job in real estate or allied field: Designing pre-built spaces for NYC high-rises What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I manage and oversee a variety of high profile corporate projects at TMA, and plan to expand our client base. Hobbies: Furniture and rug design, horseback riding Favorite book: "The Alchemist" Favorite movie: "A Good Year" Persons you admire most (outside of family): People who follow a spiritual path Key to success: Understanding the core intentions and goals of clients and then diplomatically guiding them through the process of completing their selected project. If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Restaurateur or writer (novelist)
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