Professional Profile: David Weinberger, 2015
February 9, 2015 - Long Island
Name: David Weinberger
Title: President
Company: Weinberger Properties
Location: Roslyn Heights, N.Y.
Birthplace: Manhasset, N.Y.
Education: University of Miami School of Law & Tulane University
First job outside of real estate: Associate attorney for a boutique litigation firm in New York City.
First job in real estate or allied field: Spearheading the leasing and development group for Weinberger Properties.
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I am currently the president of Weinberger Properties, a third generation commercial real estate services firm which was founded by my grandfather, Saul Weinberger, in 1961. Moving forward we intend to continue scaling our business to allow both current and future clients to successfully achieve their real estate related objectives and goals. I am also a board member of BOMA Long Island.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? There is nothing I enjoy more than coming home and spending time with my wife and young children.
Favorite book or author: Jon Krakauer
Favorite movie: "Big Lebowski"
Last song you purchased/downloaded? William Onyeabor's "Atomic Bomb"
One word to describe your work environment: Collaborative.
Rules to live by in business: Honesty, integrity and transparency.
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be
and where would you go? Fette Sau BBQ in Williamsburg with Benjamin Franklin.
What is your dream job? I'm fortunate to say that I am working in my dream job. I'm the third generation of a family business leading great people and doing incredible work.