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Professional Profile: Bob Mills 2015

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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