Martin Kane 2011

Name: Martin Kane Title: Broker / Auctioneer / Treasurer & Charter Member, Realtors Commercial Alliance of Massachusetts Company: King & Newton, LLC / SMS Auctioneers Location: Springfield, Mass. / East Longmeadow, Mass. Birthplace: Chicago, Ill. Family: Daughter, Cristine Thoresen College: Tool & Die Institute First job unrelated to your current field: Journeyman tool and die maker, then later a salesman with American Saw & Mfg. for 23 years. My title when I left was director of corporate technology. First job in current field: Real estate agent, Cuneo & Halsey, Chicago, Ill - 1971 What your firm does now and its plans for the future: Commercial real estate sales and leasing along with real estate auctions, continued growth utilizing expanded internet marketing. Hobbies: Photography and videography Favorite book: "Oliver Twist" Favorite movie: "Casablanca" Favorite website: www.MassCIE.com Key to success: Accessibility, communication and perseverance Person you most admire (outside of family: Ronald Reagan If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? I have already chosen this profession after trying others.