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Posted: August 11, 2011
George Verne 2011
Name: George Vernet
Title: Principal
Company: Vernet Properties
Location: Salem, Mass.
Place of birth: Melrose, Mass.
Family: Wife, Ann; daughters, Victoria and Jessica
College: University of Southern Maine
First job unrelated to your current field: Caddy
First job in current field: Commercial real estate broker with Carlson Commercial Real Estate in Salem
What your firm does now and its plans for the future? More redevelopment and development of retail and office. Currently working on 3 projects that were all purchased in 2011.
Hobbies: Golfing, skiing and boating
Favorite Book: "Decision Points" by George W. Bush
Favorite film(s): "The Godfather", "Platoon" and "My Cousin Vinny"
Keys to success: Honesty, hard work and following up
Person you most admire (outside of family): John Adams
If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Professional golfer
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