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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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