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James Ainsworth President & CEO Konover Development

Name: James Ainsworth (Jim) Title: President & CEO Company: Konover Development Corp. Location: 135 South Rd., Farmington Conn. Place of birth and year: Portsmouth Virginia Family: Wife- Nancy; son-Daniel College: Bucknell University First job outside of real estate: Howard Johnson's - Waiter First job in real estate or allied field: Hartford Development Group, CFO What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Now: Specializing in retail real estate development throughout New England for national tenants. Projects range in size from free standing pharmacies to power centers. Future: Expanding business to Mid-Atlantic region. Hobbies: Travel, pet rescue, book club. Favorite book: A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving. Favorite movie: Brave Heart Person you admire: Ernest Shackleton Key to success: Aim high; deliver higher; expect no less. If you were forced to choose another vocation what would it be? Adventure Tour Guide.
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