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Posted: February 24, 2014
Professional Profile: Rob Willis, 2014
Name: Rob Willis
Title: Managing Director - NYC
Company: The John Hardy Group
Location: Atlanta, Ga., New York City, Paris
Birthplace: Trenton, NJ
Education: BA - English - Washington & Lee University; BS - Construction
- Arizona State University; MS - Real Estate - New York University
First job outside of real estate: (have worked in construction/project management my entire career)
First job in real estate or allied field: Assistant Construction Superintendent
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? The John Hardy Group provides hotel investors with due diligence and development management services. I currently run their New York City office. By continuing to perform well for our existing customers and by raising our visibility in the local investment community, we are working towards being the preferred hotel project management and development services firm in the New York City market.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Catch up on the news of the day and during the season watch the Yankees.
Favorite book or author: William Faulkner
Favorite movie: Too many to choose from but most recently, "Blue Jasmine."
Last song you purchased/downloaded? A Decade of Steely Dan.
One word to describe your work environment: Fast-paced
Rules to live by in business: Hold your ground, but always maintain your integrity and treat people fairly.
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Peter Lugar's with Joe DiMaggio.
What is your dream job? Bench coach for NY Yankees.
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