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Posted: May 27, 2014
Professional Profile: Judy Seil, 2014
Name: Judy Seil
Title: Director of Planning and Development
Company: Monroe County
Location: Rochester N.Y.
Birthplace: Massena N.Y.
Education: Nazareth College
First job outside of real estate: Banking
First job in real estate or allied field: Economic Development (23 years ago...my youngest was 6 weeks old)
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Work to bring more companies to Monroe County and assist those companies here that are growing.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Work out!
Favorite book or author: "To Kill A Mockingbird"
Favorite movie: "For the Love of the Game"
Last song you purchased/downloaded? Listen to Pandora!
One word to describe your work environment: Rewarding
Rules to live by in business: Do unto to others!
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Jackie Kennedy, Hyannis Port
What is your dream job? GM for the New York Yankees
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