Professional Profile: Eric Simonds, 2014

Name: Eric Simonds Title: Associate Broker Company: CBRE-Albany Location: Albany, N.Y. Birthplace: Gloversville, N.Y. Education: Undergrad: SUNY Cortland; Grad: SUNY Albany First job outside of real estate: Accountant What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Commercial brokerage with a focus on tenant representation and consulting services. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Play with my two little girls (daughters Katherine and Elizabeth). Favorite book or author: Eric Clapton's autobiography Favorite movie: "Back to School" Rules to live by in business: Work hard and be persistent. If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? George Harrison What is your dream job? Professional Soccer Player or Rock star