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Sam Gurney 2011

Name: Sam Gurney Title: President Company: Gurney Becker & Bourne Location: Buffalo, N.Y. Birthplace: Buffalo, N.Y. Family: Wife and 2 kids College: University of Denver First job outside of real estate: Renovated houses First job in real estate or allied field: Current company What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? When we say we know Buffalo we mean it quite literally. We've been immersed in Western New York - buying, selling and insuring residential and commercial properties - since 1864. Plans for the future include plans to increase market share. Hobbies: Golf, tennis Favorite website: Loopnet.com Person you admire most (outside of family): Martin Luther King Key to success: Working longer and harder If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Psychologist
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