Name: Joseph Apicella
Title: Managing Director
Company: MacQuesten Companies
Location: 438 Fifth Ave., Pelham, N.Y.
Birthplace: Yonkers, N.Y.
Education: BS Political Science
First job outside of real estate: Chief Operations - Yonkers Parking Authority
First job in real estate or allied field: Assessors Office - Property Appraiser
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Directing Real Estate Development
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? A drink with my wife
Favorite book or author: J.D. Salinger
Favorite movie: "A Beautiful Mind"
Last song you purchased/downloaded? "Closing Time" - Semisonic
One word to describe your work environment: Modern
Rules to live by in business: Treat everyone with respect
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? Frank Sinatra, Rao's
What is your dream job? Current job
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