Personality Profile: David Sobel 2013

Name: David Sobel Title: Tax Partner Company: Grassi & Co Location: Jericho and New York City Birthplace: Bethpage, N.Y. Education: BBA from Hofstra University First job outside of accounting: I have never worked outside of accounting (unless you count, raking leaves and shoveling snow in the neighborhood) First job in accounting or allied field: Peat Marwick Mitchell and Company (now KPMG) What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? As a Tax Partner at Grassi & Co., I am immersed in many and varied projects problem solving for clients. I find this to be very engaging and hope to continue these responsibilities for many years to come How do you unwind from a busy day in accounting? I read tax publications. Favorite book or author: "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" Favorite movie: Play it Again, Sam (Woody Allen) Last song you purchased/downloaded? What's a download? One word to describe your work environment: Dynamic. Rules to live by in business: There is only one rule, Integrity. If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? My wife...anywhere she wanted to go. What is your dream job? Sorry for the cliché, I have it.