Name: Philip Shwom, SIOR, CCIM Title: President Company: Schacker Real Estate Corp. Location: Melville, Long Island Birthplace: New York City Family: Wife and two kids College: Emory University First job outside of real estate: This was my first job. First job in real estate or allied field: Salesperson at Schacker Real Estate Corp. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Commercial and industrial brokerage firm. Looking to increase equity holdings. Hobbies: Basketball, tennis, skiing, stock market Favorite book: "Shogun" Favorite movie: "Shawshank Redemption" Person you admire most (outside of family): Thomas Jefferson Keys to success: Hard work, creativity, discipline, continuing to improve skills, contracts and knowledge base If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Stock analyst