Name: Bob Mills
Title: President
Company: Norwich Community Development Corporation
Location: 77 Main St., Norwich, CT
Birthplace and Year: Denver, Colorado 1953
Education: B.S. Environmental Earth Science; MBA
What 5 words would you use to describe how you got to where you are now: Listening and applied understanding
First job outside of what you are doing now: Residential energy auditor
First job in real estate or allied field: C&I Real Estate salesperson
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Currently engaged in Community Economic Development in Norwich, and in the future looking forward to assisting a start up chain of nationwide sushi restaurants.
How do you unwind from a busy day at work? Casual conversations with family and friends
Favorite movie: "The Shawshank Redemption"
Favorite song and artist: "Maria" Brooks & Dunn
If you knew then what you knew now, what would you tell yourself: Double down on those retirement investments
One word to describe your work environment: Clever
Rules to live by in business: Never stop learning or asking questions, pick the best team you can afford, singles and doubles win more games than home runs
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go: I'd take Elon Musk to a quiet neighborhood pub
What is your dream job: I have my dream job working with super people in a fabulous community.
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The New England Real Estate proud to showcase the remarkable projects that have graced the cover and center spread of NEREJ this year, all made possible by the collaboration of outstanding project teams. Now, it's time to recognize the top project of 2024, and we need your vote!
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