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Jonathan Frank President New Hampshire Chapter Appraisal Institute

Name: Jonathan Frank, MAI Title: President, N.H. Chapter of the Appraisal Institute Company: F & M Appraisal Location: 87 Union Square, Milford, NH 03055 Birthplace and year: New York City, 1955 Family: Wife, Ginny; children: Jessica, Michael and Jason College: University of Wisconsin, Madison, BS, in Political Science First job outside of appraisal: Counted inventory in grocery stores First job in real estate or allied field: Staff appraiser for Ginther Wycoff Appraisals What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Expand educational offerings and increase membership. Hobbies: Skiing and hiking Favorite book: "The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame Favorite movie: "Citizen Kane" Person you admire most (outside of family): James Graascamp Key to success: Work hard and remember replacement costs. If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Run produce department at Market Basket
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