William Yorio 2009
February 20, 2009 - Long Island
Name: William Yorio
Title: Executive Vice President
Company: Corporate National Realty
Location: 135 Crossways Park Dr., Woodbury, NY 11797
Birthplace and year: Jackson Heights, Queens, N.Y., 1944
Family: Live in Manhasset, N.Y.; married 34 years (Jacquie) with 3 adult children: Dana, Regina and Paul
College: Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus, '67
First job outside of real estate: Bartender
First job in real estate or allied field: Commercial division of Douglas Elliman & Co. in Midtown N.Y.
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Commercial and industrial leasing and sales; work smart - work hard; expand my business services and find new opportunities in a recessionary market.
Hobbies: Skiing and golf
Favorite book: Last book read was: "Wedding of the Waters" by Peter Bernstein about the development of the Erie Canal.
Favorite movie: "The Godfather" I and II
Persons you admire most (outside of family): Warren Buffett, Bill Gates and Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Keys to success: Integrity, organization, product knowledge, creativity, persistence and building relationships; "saying what you do and doing what you say."
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Residential builder or ski mountain owner/operator