Name: John Brod Title: Principal and Co-Founding Partner Company: PBS Real Estate Location: New York, N.Y. Birthplace: New York City Family: Married with 2 children College: George Washington University First job outside of real estate: President/Hammarplast, Inc. First job in real estate or allied field: Sales broker - ­Edward S. Gordon Company What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Commercial office and retail brokerage, and real estate equity syndication Hobbies: Golf Favorite book: "The Great Gatsby" Favorite movie: "As Good As It Gets" Person you admire most (outside of family): Leonard Stern, Michael Bloomberg and Edward S. Gordon Key to success: Having a good partner and colleagues who share the same vision If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Investment banking