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Posted: March 19, 2010
Profile: Glen Weiss, YM/WREA Chairman
Name: Glen Weiss
Title: Senior Vice President, Director of Leasing
Company: Vornado Realty Trust
Location: New York, N.Y.
Birthplace: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Family: Wife, Staci, 3 daughters: Leah, Emily, Abby
College: University of Delaware, BA; Pace University, MBA
First job outside of real estate: Began working for Mendik Company (former VNO company) at age 16 as a summer porter
First job in real estate or allied field: The Mendik Company (summer porter)
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I plan to continue doing what I am doing and learning every day like I have for the past 23 years with our firm. You never know everything in this business.
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, playing basketball and golf
Favorite book: "Skyscraper Dreams"
Favorite movie: "Shawshank Redemption"
Person you admire most (outside of family): Dick Vitale
Keys to success: Working hard, attention to detail and dedication to what I do everyday.
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Sportscaster
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