Professional Profile: James Thanasules 2017
Name: James Thanasules - 2017
Title: SVP & Chief New York State Counsel
Company: AmTrust Title Insurance Company
Location: New York, NY
Birthplace: Holliswood, NY
Education: St. John’s University; St. John’s University School of Law
First job outside of real estate: Advertising company
First job in real estate or allied field: Associate at a law firm
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Currently chief NYS counsel for the agency division. We are planning to grow the division and our roster of quality agents while maintaining a fresh perspective in an evolving industry.
How do you unwind from a busy day? Exercising and running
Favorite book or author: Currently reading “It’s Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want to Be” by Paul Arden
Favorite movie: Friday the 13th, Part 3
Last song you purchased/downloaded? “I Don’t Want to Live Forever” by Taylor Swift and Zayn Malik
One word to describe your work environment: Positive
Rules to live by in business: Build your relationships, never stop learning and enjoy what you do and the rest will follow. Don’t be afraid to take on new challenges because that is how we grow. “Being scared means you’re about to do something really, really brave.”
What is your dream job? Acting with Al Pacino in a remake of The Godfather; but seriously, I think of my current position as my dream job because the possibilities are endless.