Marc Gross 2011

Name: Marc Gross Title: Partner Company: BBG-BBGM Location: New York Birthplace: Brooklyn, N.Y. Family: Wife and 3 daughters College: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (BS & BArch.); NYU (Masters in Real Estate Development & Investment) First job outside of real estate: New York City messenger (a great way to learn midtown!) First job in real estate or allied field: Draftsman in Structural Engineering Office in Brooklyn What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? We design large scale projects varying from single use commercial projects (hotels, office buildings, retail, etc.) to large mixed-use complexes, in both urban and resort settings around the world. Continue on this path - helping to realize our clients' visions in new and interesting ways. Hobbies: Running and martial arts Favorite book: "Les Miserables" by Victor Hugo Favorite movie: "2001 A Space Odyssey" Person you admire most (outside of family): At RPI I had a professor who held us accountable for reaching goals that we set for ourselves. He didn't try to "teach us," he taught us how to teach ourselves. Key to success: Listening - but also having a definite point of view to contribute. If you to choose another vocation what would it be? Teacher