Name: Carl Zekaria Title: Managing Partner Company: Shamah Properties / Shamco Management Location: Edison, N.J. Birthplace: New Jersey Education: BA in Finance and Accounting from New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business First job outside Real Estate: Accounting assistant at Kidstown Inc. in New York City. First job in Real Estate industry: Assistant the owner at Coastal Development Construction in New Jersey. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Purchase and manage real estate investments in the New York Metropolitan area. How do you unwind from a busy day? I enjoy my drive home as well as going to the gym. Favorite book or author: John Grisham Favorite movie: "My Cousin Vinny" Last song you purchased/downloaded? "The Nights" - Avicii One word to describe your work environment: Busy... very busy! Rules to live by in business: The key to success is hard work and determination 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? George Steinbrenner to any steakhouse What is your dream job? I'm living it