Professional Profile: Joseph Molloy, 2014

Name: Joseph Molloy, CPA Title: Director of Construction Taxation Company: Grassi & Company CPAs P.C. Location: Jericho, N.Y. Birthplace: Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre, N.Y. Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting from CUNY Queens First job outside of real estate: Delivering pizza First job in real estate or allied field: My first experience in accounting was working for my brother's lawn sprinkler company, where I did his bookkeeping in addition to helping him complete installation jobs. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Right now, my focus is on my family and my career. I have three kids, a seven-year-old daughter named Madison, a five-year-old son named Joey and a two-year-old son named Aidan. I also recently took on more responsibility at Grassi & Co. by becoming the Director of Construction Taxation. I am focusing on growing our practice significantly in the future. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Watch "Seinfeld" reruns from my DVR Favorite movie: "Rocky" Last song you purchased/downloaded? The "Yo Gabba Gabba" theme song for my two-year-old son. One word to describe your work environment: Structured Rules to live by in business: Believe in your ultimate success and reaffirm it every day. If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? My father. He is 80 years old now and I just really enjoy hanging out with him and making him laugh. We would go wherever he wanted! What is your dream job? Centerfielder for the NY Yankees