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Posted: February 8, 2008
Alan Valles President Mass. Mortgage Association
Name: Alain Valles
Title: President, Mass. Mortgage Association
Company: Direct Finance Corporation
Location: 439 Columbia Rd., Hanover, MA 02339
Birthplace and year: Morristown, N.J., 1961
Family: Wife, Gail; four children: Derek, Kevin, Katherine and Dennis
College: Univ. of Mass., BBA in Business; Univ. of Penn., The Wharton School, MBA; MIT, masters in Real Estate
First job outside of finance: Owned Herbie's Ice Cream in Hanover.
First job in finance or allied field: Krupp Companies, real estate planner
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Now that the loan officer law has passed, educate the industry and work with the Mass. Division of Banks to provide loan courses and training.
Hobbies: Time with family, travel with family
Favorite book: "What to Say When You Talk to Yourself," by Dr. Shad Helmstetter
Favorite movie: "Camelot"
Key to success: Maintaining a positive attitude and giving grace to others.
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Business consultant
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