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Professional Profile: Gerard Kells, 2014

Name: Gerard Kells Title: Wholesale Account Executive Company: Equity Prime Location: Syracuse, N.Y. Birthplace: S. Kingston, R.I. Education: SUNY Cortland Economics First job outside of real estate: Municipal Bond Trader First job in real estate or allied field: Secondary Market Manager What do you do know and what are you planning for the future? Wholesale mortgage rep, retire. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Fly fishing, cooking Favorite book or author: John D. MacDonald, Eckhart Tolle Favorite movie: "The Outlaw Josey Wales" Last song you downloaded: "Happy" by Pharrell Williams One word to describe your work environment: Stressful. Rules to live by in business: Your word is your bond. If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? My dad. What is your dream job? Fishing guide.
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