Name: Lino DiLascio Title: Managing Director Company: Johnson Capital Location: 286 Madison Ave., Ste. 1700, New York, NY 10017 Birthplace and year: Bronx, N.Y., 1956 Family: Wife College: Iona College, BBA, Accounting; New York University, Masters in Real Estate First job outside of finance: Ernst & Ernst, Jr., accountant First job in finance or allied field: My first job in my current field was at Dean Witter. I was an auditor/due diligence officer who specialized in real estate tax shelters. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Johnson Capital specializes in real estate investment, banking, structuring debt and equity financing for real estate projects nationally. Our projects include new developments or acquisitions of existing properties. We plan to expand our platform globally and increase our direct lending programs through partnerships and developing sources of additional capital. Hobbies: My hobbies include golf, skiing, cooking and wine making Favorite book: "The Alienist" by Caleb Carr Favorite movie: "Star Wars" (the original) Person you admire most (outside of family): John F. Kennedy Key to success: I think that anyone can go far in life by working hard and thinking outside the box. The key is to blaze your own trail and take things in your own direction. If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Medical research (terminal illnesses)