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Steve Koziol 2012

Name: Steve Koziol Title: Investment Sales Company: Highcap Group Location: 30 West 39th St., New York, NY 10018 Place of birth: Massachusetts Family: Parents and sister reside in Mass. College: Boston University School of Management First job unrelated to your current field: Accountant First job in current field: Property management and rentals What do you do now and your plans for the future? I work in investment sales, primarily on off market deals, at a boutique commercial real estate firm. I plan to continue working in investment sales and eventually be able to own several commercial properties here in New York. Hobbies: Wrestling, snowboarding, tennis Favorite novel: "1984," "Catch-22," "Liar's Poker" Favorite film: "King of Kong: Fistful of Quarters," "Master and Commander" Keys to success: Dedication, ambition, and passion Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): Dan Gable, Mahatma Gandhi If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? I used to work at the stock exchange so either that or maybe a professional snowboarder.
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