New York Real Estate Journal

Professional Profile: Jerry Drenis 2015

April 27, 2015 - Spotlight Content
Name: Jerry Drenis Title: President & CEO Company: Marathon Energy Corporation Location: Brooklyn, N.Y. Birthplace: Brooklyn, N.Y. Education: BS Mechanical Engineering, College of Staten Island First job outside of real estate: Olympic Flame Fuel Oil First job in real estate or allied field: Self-employed managing family-owned apartment buildings What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I still oversee the management of family-owned real estate portfolio, in addition to leading Marathon Energy's rapid expansion throughout New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Spending time with my wife and three kids Favorite book or author: "The Hunt for Red October" Favorite movie: "Pulp Fiction" Last song you purchased/downloaded? "Young Forever" - Jay Z One word to describe your work environment: Synergistic Rules to live by in business: Hard work is the key to success If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead, but not related to you) who would it be and where would you go? Mark Cuban, Chipotle What is your dream job? What I do now