Ken Brown 2012

Name: Ken Brown Title: Area General Manager Company: Simon Property Group Location: Solomon Pond Mall, Marlborough, MA Birthplace: Greensboro, North Carolina Family: Wife, Kristen, daughters, Elizabeth (14) and Abigail (4) College: Towson State University, Towson, MD First job unrelated to your current field: Soccer referee First job in current field: Marketing administrative assistant, Forest Village Park Mall, Forestville, MD What do you do now and what are your plans for the future? Area mall manager of two enclosed shopping centers. For the future, I will just continue to be in positions that challenge me and expand my knowledge base and skill set. Hobbies: Fishing, golf, hiking Favorite novel: "Atlas Shrugged" Favorite film: "Blade Runner" Person you most emulate: Grandfather (in family); Outside family - a mixture of traits from former mentors Keys to success: Versatility, adaptability, desire to learn If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Working with children

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