James Ainsworth President & CEO Konover Development
Name: James Ainsworth (Jim)
Title: President & CEO
Company: Konover Development Corp.
Location: 135 South Rd., Farmington Conn.
Place of birth and year: Portsmouth Virginia
Family: Wife- Nancy; son-Daniel
College: Bucknell University
First job outside of real estate: Howard Johnson's - Waiter
First job in real estate or allied field: Hartford Development Group, CFO
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Now: Specializing in retail real estate development throughout New England for national tenants. Projects range in size from free standing pharmacies to power centers. Future: Expanding business to Mid-Atlantic region.
Hobbies: Travel, pet rescue, book club.
Favorite book: A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving.
Favorite movie: Brave Heart
Person you admire: Ernest Shackleton
Key to success: Aim high; deliver higher; expect no less.
If you were forced to choose another vocation what would it be? Adventure Tour Guide.
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