Name: Michael Hoffenberg Title: Senior Account Executive Company: Madison Realty Capital Location: 825 Third Ave., 37th Fl., New York, NY 10022 Birthplace: Chicago, Ill. Family: 3 sisters, 2 nieces and 2 nephews College: Kelley School of Business, Indiana University First job outside of finance: Tennis teacher (summer job) First job in finance or allied field: Mortgage banker/broker What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Madison Realty Capital (MRC) is a private commercial real estate lender based in Manhattan that provides short-term bridge financing nationally. We provide certainty of execution to borrowers who need timely solutions and/or cannot obtain conventional financing. MRC currently has over $700 million in lending capability. MRC funded over $400 million in 2007 and we hope to double that number in 2008. Hobbies: Working out, basketball, golf, tennis and traveling Favorite book: "Think and Grow Rich" Favorite movie: "Good Will Hunting" Person you admire most (outside of family): John F. Kennedy Keys to success: Not being afraid to fail, willingness to learn and perseverance If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Trader