Professional Profile: Michael Grieder-2017

Education: Graduate with Bachelors in Liberal Arts, University of Rhode Island; 1994 Graduate of CT State Police Academy, Class 104; Recent graduate of CT Real Estate Class, Licensed on 07/05/2016

What does your firm do now and its plans for the future? The firm specializes in commercial and industrial properties in the Greater Waterbury Area with plans to continue to grow and be the area’s prominent commercial and industrial brokers

Favorite novel: “The Broker”

Favorite film: “Rudy”

Keys to success: Patience and perseverance, as well as the ability to “listen” to client needs

If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Professional golf caddy, PGA Tour

How did you get started in Commercial Real Estate? I was a State Trooper for over 20 years. I retired to be director of security/residency, School System in West Hartford, CT. I then became a regional sales manager for Social Sentinel allowing me a less stringent schedule and more free time with my kids. The opportunity to get into commercial real estate continued my love of sales but also added the service component, helping people with their needs.