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Posted: July 13, 2010
Thomas O'Grady 2010
Name: Thomas O'Grady
Title: President
Company: Effective Plumbing Corporation
Location: New York City and Bronx, N.Y.
Date of birth: September, 1956
Family: Married 33 years
College: U.S. Merchant Marine graduate QMED
First job outside of real estate: Merchant seaman, engine room plumbing
First job in real estate: Local One union shop
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Increase business to business relationships through networking and business skills.
Hobbies: DJ, relax at beach and country home, keeping my marine fish
Favorite book: "Pillars of the Earth"
Favorite movie: "Star Trek," original
Person you admire most (outside of family): Donald Trump
Keys to success: Starting at the bottom and working with dedication to the top and being open-minded.
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