William McGovern 2010

Name: William McGovern, SRA Title: President, Rhode Island Chapter of the Appraisal Institute Company: Northeast Real Estate Appraisal Professionals, Ltd. Location: One Central St., Bristol, RI 02809 Birthplace: Providence, RI Family: Wife, Ann Hollands; children: William, Kevin, Michael, Brian, Maureen College: Bryant College, Associate in Economics; Army, Command and General Staff College (for promotion to lt. colonel) First job outside of appraisal: Sold electrical parts for Cohen Electric First job in appraisal or allied field: Appraiser for Mason & Winegard What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I plan to get greater participation from the associate members by adding two people to each committee who will also participate in meetings with the board of directors. Also, maintain continuing education, upgrade our computer system and model our website after the national chapter. Hobbies: Boating, sailing, I have a trawler Person you admire most (outside of family): Frank Hurd, Chrysler Plymouth dealer Keys to success: Determination, diligence, honesty If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Tugboat captain