Professional Profile: Ryan Silverman 2016
Ryan Silverman - 2016Name: Ryan Silverman - 2016
Title: Vice President, Leasing
Company: RFR Realty
Location: 390 Park Avenue, New York, NY
Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
Education: MA in Corporate Communication from Baruch College (New York); BAA in Image Arts and Film Studies from Ryerson University (Toronto, Canada).
First job outside of real estate: Producer – TV Commercials
First job in real estate or allied field: I worked as a tenant rep broker for two years.
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I work on the leasing team for the Seagram Building (375 Park), 285 Madison, 17 State, 980 Madison, 160 Fifth. Once every s/f is leased I will think about future plans.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Spend time with my wife and our 1 year old daughter. They help keep me grounded. Going to the gym; long bike rides and exploring new neighborhoods.
Favorite book or author: Favorites include Charles Bukowski, Tom Robbins, John Irving.
Favorite movie: “Mad Max - The Road Warrior”
Last song you purchased/downloaded? Something by Arcade Fire
One word to describe your work environment: Fun
Rules to live by in business: Treat people the way you would want to be treated. Be a straight shooter.
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead, but not related to you) who would it be and where would you go? Warren Buffet - Casa Lever
What is your DREAM job? (Something other than your current job) Real estate owner