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Posted: October 25, 2012
Jim Adkins 2012
Name: Jim Adkins
Title: Mall Manager
Company: Simon Property Group
Location: Burlington Mall, Burlington, MA
Birthplace: Tampa, FL
Family: Married to Sara; 3 grown daughters - Francie, Lizzy and Kathryn
College: Colorado State University
First job unrelated to your current field: District Manager, Warner Communications
First job in current field: Assistant G.M., Vintage Faire Mall, Modesto, CA
Hobbies: Biking, hiking, tennis, music
Favorite novel: "Undaunted Courage" by Stephen Ambrose
Favorite film: "Back to the Future"
Keys to success: Be sincere and be honest
Person you admire most (outside of family): Richard Bell, business associate
If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Coaching/teaching
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