Professional Profile: Philip Renzi - 2015

Birthplace: Newburyport, Mass. Education: B.A. Psychology, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, VT First job outside of real estate: Meat cutter, Hilltop Steakhouse First job in real estate or allied field: Leasing and occupancy specialist for elderly/disabled public housing, Cambridge Housing Authority What do you do now and what are you planning for the future?: I work as a portfolio property manager for Thayer. I have been in this position for 11 ½ years. I manage a portfolio of nine condominium associations in the Cambridge area. My future plan is to further my career with Thayer and to take on more responsibilities to help Thayer grow as a company in the property management industry. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate?: Spend time with my wife and two daughters. We enjoy traveling or just spending a day at the beach. Favorite book or author: Cormac McCarthy, Blood Meridian Favorite movie: Empire Strikes Back Last song you downloaded?: Probably some Disney princess song (did I mention I have two daughters?) One word to describe your work environment: Fast-paced Rules to live by in business: Always be honest and respectful. If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? My wife as we never seem to be able to go out to eat without the kids anymore. We would go to Rino’s in East Boston. What is your dream job? President of my own philanthropic organization.