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Rachel Ataman 2009

Name: Rachel Ataman Title: Vice President of Technical Services Company: Hydro Tech Environmental Location: Brooklyn, N.Y. Birthplace and date: Elizabeth, N.J., August 28, 1979 Family: Married, First Ataman, no kids (yet) College: Stony Brook University First job outside of real estate: Lifeguard First job in real estate or allied field: Environmental geologist What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? This is an exciting and changing field. My firm currently provides environmental investigation and remediation services. We are looking toward LEED building services for new construction and existing buildings. Hobbies: Cooking, exercising, knitting, swimming, visiting museums Favorite book: "One True Thing" by Anna Quindlan Favorite movie: "Curious Case of Benjamin Button," (current) Person you admire most (outside of family): John Adams Keys to success: Hold fast to your dreams; don't let other people's negativity deter you. If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Lawyer
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