Professional Profile: David Pennetta, 2014

Name: David Pennetta Title: Executive Director & Managing Broker Company: Cushman & Wakefield of Long Island, Inc. Location: Melville, N.Y. Birthplace: Hoboken, N.J. Education: NYU, Bachelor of Science Real Estate First job outside of real estate: Computer Aided Engineer in Microelectronics First job in real estate or allied field: Oxford and Simpson Realty, Jericho, N.Y. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Manage the Long Island operations of Cushman & Wakefield and broker. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? I have both a ten and thirteen year old that are very active in sports. Favorite book or author: Michael Crichton Favorite movie: "Twelve Angry Men" (1957) Last song you purchased/downloaded? It was for my kids One word to describe your work environment: Frenetic Rules to live by in business: Learn what not to work on If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Either my daughter or son fifty years from now, at the plateau in the Valles Marineris region of Mars. You know, if we can do that in 2064. What is your dream job? Now I help people that can pay me, I would rather be helping those who can't.