Donald Gustafson 2012

Name: Donald Gustafson Title: President of the Fairfield Westchester Chapter of REFA Company: Shipman & Goodwin, LLP Location: 300 Atlantic St., Stamford, Conn. Place of birth and year: Norwalk, Conn. - May 27, 1953 Family: Wife, Kathy; children, John and Ann College: Catholic University - BA, International Relations; John Marshall Law School: JD First job in legal or allied field: Associate at Schatz & Schatz, Rubicoff & Kotkia What do you do now and what are you planning for the future: Continue membership growth; maintain programs, information seminars & talks related to the real estate world Hobbies: Time with family, golf, jog Favorite book: "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand Favorite movie: "The Godfather" Person you most emulate (outside of family): Abe Lincoln Key to success (one idea): Hard work, diligence If you were forced to choose another vocation what would it be?: Coach basketball

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