Professional Profile: Joe Hoekzema, 2014

Name: Joe Hoekzema Title: NY Regional Sales Manager Company: Kemper System America Location: Greater NYC Birthplace: Cincinnati, OH Education: BSBA Ohio State, MBA Ohio State First job outside of real estate: warehouse worker, Bryan Equipment Sales First job in real estate or allied field: home improvement sales for Champion Window What do you do now and what are you planning for the future?: I am managing a great sales team for KSA in NY. We get to be a part of the amazing construction machine that is NYC and we take pride in being a part of some of the most incredible buildings in the world. My future plan is to continue the great success and growth Kemper has had and to be a vital part of our market. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate?: Some nights I get to head out on my trail bike with friends for a ride but most nights it is just as simple as sharing a meal with my wife and chasing our puppies around the house. Favorite book or author: Patrick Lencioni, anything he writes Favorite movie: Braveheart One word to describe your work environment: Hustle Rules to live by in business: Have integrity in what you do and love solving problems others don't want to. If you see someone more successful than you are, they are doing something you aren't. If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go?: My wife, Manor Oktoberfest in Forest Hills, NY. What is your dream job?: Divemaster in the Caribbean.