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Professional profile: Robert Williams, 2015

Name: Robert Williams Title: President Company: Briscoe Protective Systems Inc. and Briscoe Plaza Inc. Location: Main Office 99 Mark Tree Rd., Centereach, N.Y. Also NYC and Westchester Birthplace: Brooklyn, N.Y. Education: Degree in Business and certifications in all types of alarms. First job outside of real estate: Worked at Irving Trust Co at 1 Wall St. First job in real estate or allied field: Worked for Martin Kimmel and Milton Cooper back in the day when Kimco was small (mid 1970's.) Used to buy Martin Kimmel all of his 8 track tapes. "What's new kid?" he would always say! What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Presently president and chief co-worker at Briscoe Protective Systems. Future consists of planning to purchase a few businesses before retiring. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Ride my motorcycle. Favorite book or author: Hemmingway Favorite movie: "Planet of the Apes" (series) Last song you purchased/downloaded? "Safe and Sound" by Capital Cities One word to describe your work environment: Family!
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