Name: Josh Messier
Title: Vice President
Company: Hunt Mortgage Group
Location: New York, NY
Birthplace: Portland, ME
Education: B.S. Finance Syracuse University, Minor Information Management & Technology
First job outside of real estate: Youth hockey referee growing up prior to joining Lehman Brothers as a financial analyst after college.
First job in real estate or allied field: Centerline Capital Group as an analyst.
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Originate and structure multifamily and commercial loans. I want to help Hunt Mortgage Group continue to grow its platform as a leading provider of commercial real estate finance.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Running anywhere outside.
Favorite book or author: Stephen King (fellow Mainer)
Favorite movie: "Any Given Sunday"
Last song you downloaded? "Homegrown" by Zac Brown Band
One word to describe your work environment: Entrepreneurial
Rules to live by in business: Stay motivated and be nice to people on your way up. You may meet them on your way down.
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? My grandfather. He was a compassionate and successful businessman and it would be an honor to share my experiences with him. Valle's Steakhouse in my hometown.
What is your dream job? Sports agent by day, bar owner by night with my brother Seth.
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