Peter Vadala
Title: President
Company: Vadala Real Estate Appraisals
Location: 9 Dr. Osman Babson Rd., Ste. D, Gloucester, Mass. 01931
Birthplace and date: Gloucester, Mass., 1950
Family: Wife, Denise; sons: Mark, Josh and Dan
College: Bridgewater State College, BA, History
First job outside of appraisal: Gorton's of Gloucester, in quality control
First job in appraisal or allied field: Appraisals, Inc., residential appraiser.
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Our firm offers commercial and residential appraisal and consulting services. We plan to continue to grow. I also serve on the MBREA board.
Hobbies: Running (including marathons), garden, travel, reading.
Favorite book: "Biography of Harry Truman" by David McCullough
Favorite movie: "The Godfather"
Person you admire most (outside of family): Bob Bostrom
Key to success: Provide service to your customers.
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Civil engineer or architect.