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Richard Sander, R.A. Architect Zaxis Architectural, P.C.

Name: Richard Sander, R.A. Title: Architect Company: Zaxis Architectural, P.C. Location: 4245 Union Rd., Ste. 210, Buffalo, NY 14225 Birthplace and year: Jamestown, N.Y., 1957 Family: Wife, Marjorie College: Alfred State College First job outside of real estate: Crawford Furniture Factory First job in real estate or allied field: Hendryx Architects What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Architectural firm that provides quality and enjoyable professional services related to architecture and design. Hobbies: Photography Favorite book: "The Hunt for Red October" Favorite movie: "The Godfather" I & II Persons you admire most (outside of family): Leonard Kolb, Abraham Lincoln Key to success: Hard work If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Dentist
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