James Ainsworth President & CEO Konover Development

James Ainsworth

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.