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Posted: March 17, 2011
Matthew LaBarre 2011
Name: Matthew LaBarre
Title: Managing Director
Company: O'Connell Hospitality Group
Location: Danvers, MA
Place of birth: Amherst, NH
Family: Father-Skip, mother- Trish, sister- Kristin
College: Dartmouth College
First job unrelated to your current field: Professional Soccer Player
First job in current field: Operations manager at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cambridge Center, MA
What your firm does now and its plans for the future? Our firm facilitates real estate investment sales for the hospitality industry. Plans for the future include principal investment in hotel real estate and hotel real estate development opportunities.
Hobbies: Soccer, Skiing, Dog Training, and Cinematography
Favorite novel: The Sportswriter
Favorite film: Goodwill Hunting
Favorite website: rejournal.com
Keys to success: Passion, honesty, and communication
Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): JFK
If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Professional Athletic Sports Representative/Agent
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