Professional Profile: Nicholas Lombardi

Education: Marist College

What does your firm do and any plans for the future: One Source Companies, a leader in outsourced facility services, is comprised of three divisions; maintenance & repair, construction, and real estate brokerage. Our customized corporate real estate management programs offer companies with owned or leased locations a unique and centralized management solution. We provide the systems, back office operations, and expertise to support facilities across Connecticut and the entire northeast.  Our plans for the future are to continue to expand our footprint across the region.  

Keys to success: Do what you say you can do and never give up.

How long have you been in the CRE industry: I started working in commercial real estate in college as an intern for my uncle, Lou Proto.  I have been in this industry for 13 years.

Was this your chosen profession and why: I studied entrepreneurship in college and I already knew then that I had the real estate bug.  After being introduced to the CRE industry, it took some time to find my niche.  I have found my passion and enjoy working with mid size growing companies to help them manage and control their facility maintenance and repair spending.

If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Yacht broker

Are you a member of an association related to the CRE industry: ICSC, BOMA and IREM

Favorite novel: The Great Gatsby

Favorite film: Back To The Future

Hobbies: Golf, sailing, and snowmobiling