News: Connecticut
Posted: September 29, 2009
Russell Munz 2009
Name: Russell Munz
Title: Co-Owner / Chief Operating Officer
Company: Pyramid Real Estate Group
Location: Stamford, Conn.
Birthplace: Southampton, N.Y. Birth Date: 1973
Family: Married to my terrific wife Ruthie and we have a 140 lb. hairy dog (Leonberger)
College: Cornell University
First job outside of real estate: U.S. Army Captain
First job in real estate or allied field: Property manager
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future: Solve hard RE problems with our 25 man team; receiver, management, fill vacancies, do back office for others to save money.
Hobbies: Adventure travel, sailing
Favorite book: "Topgrading - How Leading Companies Win By Hiring & Coaching A Players"
Favorite movies: Documentaries downloaded off Netflix
Person you most emulate (outside of family): Benjamin Franklin
Key to success: Do what I say I will do - Be accountable - Execute
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Inventor (I meet friends monthly to brainstorm big ideas over burgers & beers)
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