Name: Theodore Bier
Title: President
Company: T.M. Bier & Associates, Inc.
Location: Glen Cove, NY
Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY
First job outside of real estate: AT&T, which put me in a management and engineering development program while waiting for me to enter the U.S. Army to fill a reserve officer requirement on active duty.
First job in real estate or allied field: Johnson & Johnson in New Jersey
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Provide technical innovation and leadership to my organization. My plan for the future is to spend more time developing new concepts and moving the company ahead into the rapidly developing technologies that will further our goals.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate: I am a dedicated boater. I enjoy boating on the east end of Long Island. I also enjoy taking family members and grandchildren boating as well as business associates.
Favorite book or author: "Atlas Shrugged"
Favorite movie: "Lincoln"
Last song you purchased/downloaded: John Keawe - "Hawai'i Island ... is my Home"
One word to describe your work environment: Intense
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Harry S. Truman and restaurant of his choice (not known for flashy dining choices).
What is your dream job? Secretary of Energy in the next Administration.
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