Name: Ward Dietrich Title: Principal Company: Madison Capital Company, LLC Location: New York, N.Y. Birthplace: New Jersey Family: Wife, Yuko; son, Jackson College: BPS in Construction Management, Pratt Institute; MBA in Finance and Marketing, New York University First job outside of finance: Sales First job in finance or allied field: Current job What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Madison continues to grow the volume of commercial real estate investment over a broad range of property types, including: lodging and hospitality, multifamily housing, senior housing, office, retail, industrial, self-storage and healthcare. Hobbies: Baseball, basketball and golf Favorite book: "Forever" by Pete Hamill Favorite movie: "Lord of the Rings" Person you admire most (outside of family): Alexander the Great Key to success: Preparation If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Architect