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James Major President

Name: James Major Title: President Company: Allen & Major Associates, Inc. Location: 100 Commerce Way, Woburn, Mass. Birthplace and year: Northampton, Mass., 1946 Family: Wife, Lynn; daughters: Corrie, Katie, Kira; son: Denny; also six grandchildren College: Wentworth Institute (associates degree); New England College (B.S.); Northeastern (M.S.) First job in real estate or allied field: Fay, Spofford & Thorndike - Civil Engineer What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Oversee company's marketing and operations; planning to travel more. Hobbies: Golf, boating, skiing Favorite book: "The Sand Pebbles" Favorite movie: "Caddyshack" Key to success: Being responsive to client needs If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Real estate developer
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