May 22, 2009 -
Long Island
Name: Matthew Guzowski, MAI
Title: Partner
Company: Goodman-Marks Associates, Inc.
Locations: N.Y.C. Office: 100 Park Avenue, Suite 1600, New York, N.Y. 10017 and
Corporate Headquarters: 170 Old Country Road, Mineola, N.Y. 11501
Birthplace and date: Flushing, N.Y./1958
Family: Wife, JoAnn; Daughter, Lisa; Son, Michael
College: St. John's University (MBA, Finance, 1990), CUNY Queens College (BA, English, 1981)
First job outside of real estate: Sales of Imported Metals
First job in real estate or allied field: New York City Economic Development Corp. - Real Estate Analyst
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I am a partner in Goodman-Marks Associates, Inc., a full service commercial real estate appraisal and consulting firm. I am responsible for directing real estate consulting and appraisal assignments, as well as managing client development. In addition, we are multifamily residential real estate developers and general contractors, as well as licensed real estate salespersons and brokers. I plan to be involved with my current activities into the future.
Favorite book: "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Favorite movie: " Where Eagles Dare"
Keys to Success: Anticipating the needs of clients, maintaining a high quality work product, continued education, and strategic planning.
Person you admire most (outside of family): Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR)
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Real Estate Attorney or Architect