News: Spotlights
Posted: February 12, 2009
Robert McCourt 2009
Name: Robert McCourt
Title: Vice President
Company: The Conrad Group
Location: 300 Congress St., Suite 302, Quincy, Mass. 02169
Birthplace and year: Weymouth, 1951
Family: Married - Wife, Debra; 3 daughters: Melissa, Michelle, Allison; 1 son, Jack
College: Salem State College - Class of 1976
First job unrelated to your current field: Construction supply company - owner
First job in current field: Coldwell Banker, 1981 - 1985
What your firm does now and its plans for the future: Commercial brokerage, landlord/tenant representation, consulting, investment sales
Hobbies: Skiing, golf, traveling
Favorite movie: "The Verdict"
Person you admire (outside of family): Gary May
Keys to success: Determination and hard work.
If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Sports agent
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