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Keith Kumnick, SIOR President - CT/Western MA Chapter SIOR Principal Colliers Dow & Condon

Name: Keith Kumnick, SIOR - President - CT/Western MA Chapter of SIOR Title: Principal Company: Colliers Dow & Condon Location: Connecticut and Western Mass. Birthplace: Hartford, CT Family: Married with two children College: MBA - University of Hartford First job unrelated to your current field: Busboy, Post college - internal auditor First job in current field: Banking - commercial lending and loan workout What your firm does now and its plans for the future: Since 1941 we have been providing commercial brokerage services, consulting and property management. We offer the resources of a global service provider while providing the personal service of a local company. We will continue to guide our clients through market cycles. Hobbies: Golf, DIY - carpentry and woodworking Favorite book: "Sherlock Holmes" Favorite movie: "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World," a great comedy from the 1960s Person you admire most (outside of family): Bishop Andrew Smith - Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut Keys to success: Golden Rule, customer service, SIOR designation, Colliers Dow & Condon, supportive spouse and family, faith, preparation and hard work If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Management of a non-profit
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The New England Real Estate Journal presents<br> the First Annual Project of the Year Award! Vote today!

The New England Real Estate Journal presents
the First Annual Project of the Year Award! Vote today!

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