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Professional Profile: Brett Zelner, 2013

Name: Brett Zelner Title: Executive Managing Director/Principal Company: Lee & Associates NY LLC Location: 600 Madison Ave., New York, N.Y. Birthplace: Manhattan, N.Y. Education: Boston University First job outside of real estate: Gas snow plow removal from neighbors houses in high school. First job in or allied real estate: Selling land in the Poconos Mountains What do you do now and what are you planning for the future: Commercial real estate brokerage - Stay Healthy! How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Head to Bobby Vans Restaurant Favorite book or author: "Undaunted Courage" by Stephen Ambrose Favorite movie: "The Godfather" Last song you downloaded: You'd have to ask my daughters - they download my music. One word to describe your work environment: Professional Rules you live by in business: Never burn bridges If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? George Washington - Fraunces Tavern What is your dream job: Getting paid to relax on the beach
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