Jerry Welkis, Welco Realty, Inc.

Name: Jerry Welkis Title: President Company: Welco Realty, Inc. Location: 2525 Palmer Ave., New Rochelle, NY 10801 Birthplace: New York City Family: Wife, Susan; daughter, Pam; grandson, Michael College: Fashion Institute of Technology First job outside of real estate: Executive Training Program, Orbach's Department Store First job in real estate or allied field: Real estate manager, Baskin Robbins Northeast Division What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? President, Welco Realty, specializing in retail site selection for retail chains, shopping center developers and landlords, management consulting & development. Also a member of a leading national network comprised of retail brokerage offices with local market expertise in over 45 major markets throughout the U.S. and Canada - XTeam International. For the future: Expanding the business and hopefully taking some more time off to enjoy the family and our Florida retreat. Hobbies: Pets, theater, long walks, meditation and racquet ball Favorite book: "The Invisible Bridge" Favorite movie: "Blindside" Person you admire most (outside of family): Mother Teresa Key to success: Tenacity If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Veterinarian