Name: John Tarello, MAI, ASA, MRA Title: President, Mass. Chapter of the Appraisal Institute Company: Vision Appraisal Location: 44 Bearfoot Rd., Northboro, MA 01532 Birthplace and year: Cambridge, Mass., 1961 Family: Wife, Laura; children: Ryan and Ashley College: University of Massachusetts, BS in Hotel Management; Western New England College, MBA with a concentration in Information Systems First job outside of appraisal: Beverage manager and wine steward at the Harvard Club First job in appraisal or allied field: Fee appraiser for Cameron Bishop Appraisal What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? As president of Mass. Chapter AI, I plan to continue alliances with other groups through meetings and the sharing of information, produce education courses and seminars for members, get associate members designated, expand membership, promote quality standards in appraisal practice for all of our members. Person you admire most (outside of family): Tony Amassa Keys to success: Be passionate about something; be persistent If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Golfer