Professional Profile: Gary Schacker - 2009

Name: Gary Schacker - 2009

Title: Principal

Company: United Realty/Triangle Properties

Location: Melville, N.Y.

Birthplace: Brooklyn, N.Y., 1955

Family: Derek, 23; Ryan, 18; Morgan, 16 College: Yes First job outside of real estate: Electrolux Vacuum cleaner salesman First job in real estate or allied field: United Realty, 1978 What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? For many snows in the past we know what was, but for the sun tomorrow we do not know anything. Hobbies: Sailing/sailboat racing, mountain biking, skiing, tai chi, kayaking Favorite book: "The Source," James Michener Favorite movie: "K2" Person you admire most (outside of family): Lao Tzu (Tao Te Ching) Keys to success: Passion, pursuit, persistence, ethics If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Helicopter rescue pilot