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Professional Profile: John Gallivan 2015

Name: John Gallivan Title: Consultant, (Formerly Principal, CEO & Chairman) Company: Waldner's Business Environments Location: Farmingdale, New York City, Westchester Birthplace: Baldwin, N.Y. Education: SUNY Oneonta, B.S History, minor in Economics First job outside of real estate: Director of sales for the Hertz Corporation. First job in real estate or allied field: R&G Affiliates (A Herman Miller office furniture dealer.) What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Retiring from Waldner's in August 2015 and planning next chapter. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Exercise, reading and golf. Favorite book or author: David Baldacci Favorite movie: "Tin Cup" Last song you purchased/downloaded? "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke One word to describe your work environment: Pleasant Rules to live by in business: Honesty combined with energy, effort and enthusiasm will by amply rewarded. If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead, but not related to you) who would it be and where would you go? Pope Francis at a restaurant in Venice, Italy. What is your DREAM job? Professional golfer
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The evolving relationship of environmental  consultants and the lending community - by Chuck Merritt

The evolving relationship of environmental consultants and the lending community - by Chuck Merritt

When Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) were first part of commercial real estate risk management, it was the lenders driving this requirement. When a borrower wanted a loan on a property, banks would utilize a list of “Approved Consultants” to order the report on both refinances and purchases.