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Professional Profile: James Krochune, 2014

Name: James Krochune Title: Sales Manager Company: American Plant Maintenance Location: Woburn, MA Birthplace: Boston, MA Education: Master's of business management First job outside of real estate: SafeSite Records Management (Iron Mountain) First job in real estate or allied field: CTC Communications What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? American Plant Maintenance is an independent steam trap survey and repair company. Our business model gives us the ability to perform unbiased steam trap surveys and recommend the optimum solution for our clients regardless of the steam trap manufacturer. When it comes to steam traps we carry all the standard types of steam trap: thermostatic traps, thermodynamic traps, float and thermostatic traps, and inverted bucket traps. We have completed a significant amount of survey work in the N.Y. area and are looking to continue our double digit growth. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Enjoying time with my wife Melinda and three children. Favorite book or author: "Good to Great" by Jim Collins Favorite movie: "Spinal Tap" Last song you purchased/downloaded? Black Keys One word to describe your work environment: Passionate Rules to live by in business: Drive, initiative and execution If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Have a drink with President George Washington at his favorite watering hole. What is your dream job? Actor
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