Name: Eric Simonds
Title: Associate Broker
Company: CBRE-Albany
Location: Albany, N.Y.
Birthplace: Gloversville, N.Y.
Education: Undergrad: SUNY Cortland; Grad: SUNY Albany
First job outside of real estate: Accountant
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Commercial brokerage with a focus on tenant representation and consulting services.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Play with my two little girls (daughters Katherine and Elizabeth).
Favorite book or author: Eric Clapton's autobiography
Favorite movie: "Back to School"
Rules to live by in business: Work hard and be persistent.
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? George Harrison
What is your dream job? Professional Soccer Player or Rock star
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