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Professional Profile: Michael Uccellini, 2013

Name: Michael Uccellini Title: President & CEO Company: The United Group of Companies, Inc. Location: Troy, NY Birthplace: Boston, MA Education: Master's degree in Business Administration from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Lally School of Management & Technology in Troy, NY. Bachelor of Arts degree in Managerial Economics from Union College in Schenectady, NY. First job outside of real estate: First job ever: Mason's laborer; First job after college: Stock Broker First job in real estate or allied field: Regional Manager for United Realty Management Corp., AMO What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Real estate development, management, and finance How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Spend quality time with my family Favorite book or author: James Patterson Favorite movie: "Shawshank Redemption" Last song you downloaded? "Monkey Man" One word to describe your work environment: Exciting Rules to live by in business: Surround yourself with great people and many sources of capital.
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