Name: Adoré Flynn Kurtz Title: Executive Director Company: County of Clinton Industrial Development Agency Location: Plattsburgh, N.Y. Birthplace: New York City Family: Husband, Perry; children: Robert and Brian; 2 grandsons College: College of New Rochelle, BA, 1970; Ohio State University, MPA, 1982 First job outside of real estate: Social studies teacher in a NYC public school First job in real estate or allied field: Planning and zoning officer/development specialist in Connecticut What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? The County of Clinton Industrial Development Agency is a public benefit corporation that provides industrial revenue bond financing, sale-leaseback transactions to provide a variety of tax reduction and abatement opportunities for industry. Members of the Agency are appointed by the County of Clinton Legislature. Hobbies: Reading, gardening and following politics Favorite book: "The Scarlet Letter" Favorite movie: "Pride and Prejudice" Key to success: Balancing my analytical skills with a desire to improve my community If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Engineer or architect