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Professional Profile: Sol Levy 2013

Name: Sol Levy Title: VP of Sales Company: EnTech Digital Controls Location: Lakewood, NJ Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY Education: Emergency Medical Technician First job outside of real estate: Packaging First job in real estate or allied field: EnTech Digital Controls How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? I go have a couple of drinks. Favorite movie: "The Hangover" Favorite Hobbies: EMT and playing drums Last song you purchased/downloaded? "Beverly Hills Cop" One word to describe your work environment: Action packed Rules to live by in business: Be honest & you'll make millions. What your firm does & its future plans? EnTech's energy management system - does more than just monitor and control. With industry-leading technology, the system analyzes boiler operation, self-diagnoses inefficiencies and provides intelligent solutions to cut energy costs and keep heat and hot water operating at peak performance. It's future plans is to expand our territory (which we already started) to markets that haven't fully utilized our system. What is your dream job? CEO
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